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A Wide Worldview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Researchers today have access to the largest, most thorough and highest-resolution datasets ever. At the Center for Geospatial Analytics, we\u2019re continuously refining existing methods for gathering and evaluating location-based data. By developing groundbreaking techniques and models, we think ahead of the perpetually changing landscape of spatial data collection and research applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To remain at the forefront of this rapidly expanding field, the Center is home to pioneering research and teaching environments supported by high-performance computing<\/strong>. Our leading-edge spaces and technological resources facilitate collaborative data analysis and visualization, allowing for scenario-based decision making among researchers, educators, students and a diverse array of stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geovisualization Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our flagship facility houses state-of-the-art tools and technologies for interacting with and accurately representing spatial data collected through research, extension and teaching. Immersive virtual environments, collaborative touch-screen displays, 3-D imagery and interactive decision-making systems allow users to visualize real-world locations and scenarios. These resources help attract internationally acclaimed faculty, visiting scholars and postdoctoral researchers to the Center for Geospatial Analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n

Take the GeoVis Lab 3-D Virtual <\/span>Tour <\/span> <\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Experimental Classroom<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

This facility supports laboratory training, lectures and group project work for as many as 50 students at a time. The components in the space are easily reconfigured, and workstation and laptop screens can be shared with additional monitors wirelessly.<\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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This cutting-edge space fosters distance education and multi-site collaboration. The room is outfitted with HD cameras, built-in microphones, a 3D-4k projection system, 90-inch displays with touch capabilities and a VoIP telephone system.<\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Graduate Offices<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

Resident graduate students share several open working spaces with staff and postdoctoral scholars. These newly renovated rooms include touch-enabled extended desktop displays to encourage researchers and students to share information and work in teams.<\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Everything stored and maintained in this space \u2014 from survey-grade GPS devices and peripherals to collections of topographic maps and aerial photographs \u2014 can be borrowed to augment teaching, research and fieldwork activities.<\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Computing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Geospatial Analytics uses leading technologies to gather massive datasets of location-based information. To process it all, we take advantage of a robust, secure computing infrastructure that powers our analysis of big geospatial data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Advanced workstations:<\/strong> Powerful computers equipped with extra servers and memory suitable for long-term projects using large datasets and requiring interaction and visualization<\/li>
  • Virtual computer labs:<\/strong> Two locations with reservable workstations capable of running data analyses using customized images<\/li>
  • Virtual servers:<\/strong> Storage allowing researchers to host and share project results online<\/li>
  • High-performance computing: <\/strong>Batch processing functionality accessible through faculty-initiated projects<\/li>
  • Personal computers:<\/strong> Individual lab units available in graduate student offices and various workspaces<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n
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    Resources Across Campus<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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    NC State University Libraries Geospatial (GIS) Data Services<\/h3>\n \n\n \n

    Search the libraries’ geodata resources<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Connect with campus computing services<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Virtual Computing Lab<\/h3>\n \n\n \n

    Reserve and access computers remotely<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Crop and Soil Sciences<\/h3>\n \n\n \n

    Assess chemical and physical properties of soil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Study and resolve community planning issues<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Discover this immersive virtual reality tool<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Request assistance and reserve spaces<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Explore issues affecting aquatic ecosystems<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n\n\n \n \n

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    Conduct surface and air transportation research<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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