ITGSopedia

Geographic Information System (GIS) software uses the power of geography, spatial location to gather, analyze, and visualize vast amounts of information. See how this innovative technology can be used to investigate the fascinating lands of Asia.

Examples of science simulations

Satellite technology has enabled us to understand the importance of the oceans in storing heat energy and regulating climate. Research scientist Lee Lueng-Fu explains how a satellite was able to track the development of the El Nino affect for the first time. El Nino caused weather events around the world - droughts, bushfires, storms. The latest generation of satellites are now used to improve climate change models. Computer graphics of satellite images show effects of climate change.

Computer generated time-lapse of the Stonehenge site over a 500 year period, proposing the order and sequence of its construction all the way to its eventual decay after 1900BC.

Long list of short PDFs describing a wide variety of data logging systems in a variety of areas.

Good description of basics of satellite communication.

Animated movie about how GPS + Glonass Technolgy works. Basic overview for how GPS technology is utilized in the field

Smog City is an interactive air pollution simulator that shows how your choices, environmental factors, and land use contribute to air pollution.

This visualization shows the collapse of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, part of Washingtons State Route 99, and adjacent seawall due to a seismic event. The simulated earthquake is similar to the 2001 Nisqually earthquake but lasts longer, is closer to Seattle, or has a slightly greater magnitude.

September 2007 Every year, 35 million tonnes of electronic waste is exported to China to be scrapped. There the rubbish is broken down by hand, poisoning workers and polluting the environment. "Smoke from the computers is too strong to breathe", complains one disposal worker. "I feel dizzy and can't see any more". Many employees at the electronic disposal plant suffer from respiratory illness or skin diseases. They work for ten hours a day, with no protection from the hazardous chemicals.

Very classy video done by Basel Action Network. Lots of specifics and good visuals.

Good overview. about 4 minutes Recycling old electronics keeps toxic components from contaminating the environment. Recycled improperly, however, they could end up polluting not only your area but also other countries.

Exporting waste illegally to poor countries has become a vast and growing international business, as companies try to minimize the costs of new environmental laws, like those here, that tax waste or require that it be recycled or otherwise disposed of in an environmentally responsible way.

My World GIS™ is a Geographic Information System (GIS) designed specifically for use in educational settings.  My World allows learners to explore and analyze geographic data about our world. My World's intended audience is middle school through college geosciences and geography courses involving investigations of geographic data. My World is designed to meet the needs of students and teachers while keeping the constraints of educational settings in mind.  It combines the power of a full-featured GIS environment with the support and structure required by novice users in an educational environment.

When a malaria research project in Uganda was expanded into a full-fledged malaria case-tracking effort across the country in 2006, health officials saw the move as a great opportunity to save lives... But after starting with such promise, the project quickly became mired in a series of technology shortcomings... It finally all came together this spring after the introduction of a few key high-tech tools -- a modern relational database, nine smartphones and a remote-access software application that was originally meant for a completely different use.

816 front pages from 74 countries. The Newseum displays these daily newspaper front pages in their original, unedited form. And has links to their websites, amazing.

Phishing attack nets 3 million euros of carbon permits

Can we prevent the use of mobile devices to cheat in exams?

Linked to a BBC series. Has the web created a true democracy, or a new oligarchy?

Interactive educational site that offers activities, explanations, and links regarding satellite tracking of tagged whales. Lots of useful material