Geospatial

A primary reason to concur with the assigned source relates to a totalitarian regime’s use of mass execution and genocide, which results in the monitoring and responding by anti-totalitarian councils and international powers, notably the United States, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and human rights organizations. In terms of the essay, the term “monitoring” is defined as maintaining constant surveillance, in simple terms, spying, over a country or person, while “responding”, is…

reflects the actual career results of the graduates in their lifetimes. As a parent with two children following the academic pathways, I influenced them in their course selection to add coursework that was technical in nature. My daughter completed a geospatial course as she completed her degree in Mathematics at Radford University and after graduating from George Mason University with a Master’s degree in Statistics she found it hard to find a position without experience in the Raleigh, NC…

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. I believe that Stanford GSB program can help me achieve that little piece, as important as a reason I give myself to keep going for me and my family. I live in the city of Cupertino. It is one of the most beautiful and well known high tech city in the world. People give the best rating to the best school districts and Apple campus that maintain the profession with high diversification and tolerance. The first time I heard…

to ensure that the communications are still relevant and effective. I reviewed and compared two communication plans and a template for the following government projects: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research-CDER Data Standards (CDER), the Geospatial Platform Outreach (GPO) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (template). All three plans include a background statement or introduction, goals and/or objectives, stakeholder analysis, and a communication matrix in a table format. …

1. Introduction 1.1 Literature Review “Land cover refers to the physical and biological cover over the surface of land, including water, vegetation, bare soil, and/or artificial structures” (Ellis, 2013). While, land cover change often means the modifications of Earth’s surface by human activities. Although, human have modified land for thousands of years for food, constructions or other things, the current rates, extents and intensities of land cover change are far greater than ever in…

The 130th Engineer Brigade has a storied history from the time it was established in the U.S Army as the 1303rd Engineer General Service Regiment and activated on July 15, 1943 at Camp Ellis Illinois. The 130th played a pivotal role during WW II with campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe and the Asian-Pacific theatre. The regiment was deactivated in 1955 and elements of the 130th were allocated to the regular Army. For a short time the 130th Engineer…

May 2011 (1). There are two variants of the Fire Scout currently in use; MQ-8B and MQ-8C. With each variant, the Fire Scouts’ flight time and payload capability increases and allows the platform to carry an array of sensors for different types of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) missions. Two examples of these sensors are the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor and the Small Tactical Radar Lightweight (STARLite) sensor. Like most units, the Fire Scout system is not just one platform. The…

2) Why is transformational management so essential for achieving excellence in health care organizations? The idea behind transformational leadership is that regardless of the differences people may have, they have common end goals. Transformational leadership is reached by the actions of the leaders by establishing and committing to the relationship with the subordinates (Institute of Medicine, 2004). This includes a two-way street of communication. The leaders may be required to make…

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I always was aware of the reputation The Pennsylvania State University had for providing the best education. I have known Penn State graduates and I have seen the pride they have in being Penn State alumni. When I started my career at Lockheed Martin last year, I was not surprised to find there were Penn State alumni on my very team. When I decided that I was looking to pursue a master’s in Cybersecurity, I took the advice of my coworkers and looked into Penn State’s…

Calculation Walkability Indices Using GIS-Based Methodology Walkability is a multidisciplinary research subject in several fields such as transportation planning, urban and transportation geography, public health, GIS and commercial interests. As such, it is relevant to insist that walkability is a contested definition. Walkability refers to how friendly an area is for pedestrians. In more detailed definition, walkability as the extent to which the built environment supports and encourages…