Alastair welcomes Dr. Olly Bartlett to the Geomob podcast to discuss the trend of greening in Antarctica. Olly shares his journey into remote sensing and explains how the study of moss banks can reveal how these ecosystems have been affected over time. They explore the use of Google Earth Engine for research and the potential risks of invasive species in fragile ecosystems.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Silas Toms: Geomob San Francisco Recap
Ed interviews Silas Toms, co-organizer of the recent GeoMeetup/Geomob event in San Francisco. Silas shares his background in geospatial technology, the revival of the GeoMeetup culture, and the success of the recent event, which featured a diverse lineup of speakers from major tech companies and government agencies. The conversation highlights the importance of community building, networking, and the future of geospatial technology, including the role of AI and OpenStreetMap.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Dean Paulley: Ordnance Survey Roof Data
Steven interviews Dean Paulley, Head of Data Products at Ordnance Survey, about the recent launch of roof data. This feature leverages machine learning to generate detailed information about rooftops across Great Britain. Dean discusses the innovative use of aerial imagery, the challenges faced in data generation, and the various applications of roof data for different sectors, including government and insurance. The conversation also covers the integration of roof data with other datasets, the accessibility of this information, and future developments in Ordnance Survey's product offerings.
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Max Lenormand: Fused.io
In this Geomob podcast episode, Alastair welcomes Max Lenormand back to discuss his current geospatial data science work at Fused. Max shares insights into the challenges faced by data scientists and lays out how Fused aims to simplify serverless computing for data analysis. The conversation covers the importance of user-defined functions, real-world applications of their tools, and the future of Fused as they engage with the community.
Later on, they delve into the intersection of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and geospatial data. They discuss the advancements in LLMs, the potential for connecting these models to real-time data through HTTP requests, and the implications for accessibility in data analysis.
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Ed/Steven: OGC joins as Global Supporter
Ed and Steven discuss the latest developments at OpenCage, including the upcoming launch of spreadsheet upload functionality and the introduction of MCPs (Model Connector Protocols). They also share exciting news about new sponsorships, including ThunderForest's renewal as a London sponsor and the OGC becoming a "Global Supporter". Next, the discussion turns to upcoming events, including the first Geomob Zürich. Finally, they touch on the complexities of geocoding, the Scramble Maps Challenge, and geopolitical insights related to tariffs and ISO codes.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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