Sign In
Create Account
Mapping technology threatens USGS jobs
Fewer mapmakers needed as agency prepares a competitive sourcing bid
The U.S. Geological Survey, which issues most official maps, is considering outsourcing or eliminating most of its major mapping technology operations because commercial remote-sensing products and other advanced technologies have replaced field surveyors.
(From Federal Computer Week.com)
Mapping technology threatens USGS jobs
Started by
Nick Springer
, Oct 17 2005 04:07 PM
No replies to this topic
#1
Posted 17 October 2005 - 04:07 PM
Nick Springer
-
- Moderator
-
- 939 posts
CartoTalk Founder Emeritus
- Gender:Male
- Location:Crosswicks, NJ
- Interests:Cartographic Design, Print Maps, Graphic Design, Web Development, Ultimate Frisbee
-
United States
-
Nick Springer
Owner: Springer Cartographics LLC
Director of Design and Web Applications: ALK Technologies Inc.
Chief Creative Officer: Dashflo.com
Owner: Springer Cartographics LLC
Director of Design and Web Applications: ALK Technologies Inc.
Chief Creative Officer: Dashflo.com
Back to top
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
