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The metaverse : building the spatial internet / by Ball, Matthew(Matthew L.),author.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 391-425) and index.Preface to the revised edition -- I. A CENTURY OF DEFINITIONS AND DEVELOPMENTS. A fictitional history of the future -- What the "metaverse" is (and isn't) -- Why now? -- II. BUILDING THE METAVERSE. A guide to the "full-spec" metaverse -- Networking versus the speed of light -- Computing entire universes -- Virtual world engines and platforms -- The technologies, philosophies, and economics of interoperability -- Hardware, HMDs, and the hardest technology challenge of our time -- Payment rails, platform preferences, and public policies -- The cases for and against a blockchain-based metaverse -- The role and accelerants of AI.In this substantially revised and updated edition of his internationally best-selling book, pioneering theorist and entrepreneur Matthew Ball goes beyond the hype cycle to present a definitive account of the future of the internet. The Metaverse, according to Ball's industry-shaping definition, is a persistent and interconnected network of 3D virtual worlds that will eventually serve as the gateway to most online experiences and underpin much of the physical world. As Ball recounts, the Metaverse is a thirty-year-old term, and the core ideas and technologies behind it have been in development for nearly a century. Only recently, however, did this fantastical concept begin to leap from the pages of science fiction and depths of national research labs to the forefront of consumer technology, industrial engineering, healthcare, education, dating, and more. From the history of video games and virtual reality to "proto-metaverses" such as Second Life, Fortnite, and Roblox to Generative AI and the groundbreaking films and television series of the Walt Disney Company, Ball points out that the Metaverse is already emerging around us (and doesn't require a headset). Still, there are many breakthroughs required to fully realize the Metaverse, and he describes each in approachable but expert detail. Ball also lays out how governmental policy, the philosophy of Big Tech leaders, artificial general intelligence, economics, and human rights will shape the development of the Metaverse. Famous for his ability to bring clarity to complex and misunderstood topics, Ball demonstrates that the race to build the Metaverse--also known as the "spatial" or "immersive" internet--is only accelerating. The Metaverse will endure as an indispensable guide for enthusiasts, tech aficionados, and anyone curious about the profound transformations underway in our increasingly interconnected world.

Subjects: Metaverse.; Shared virtual environments; Mixed reality; Internet; Geospatial data.;

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Metadata fundamentals for all librarians / by Caplan, Priscilla.(CARDINAL)265084;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Metadata basics -- Syntax, creation, and storage -- Vocabularies, classification, and identifiers -- Approaches to interoperability -- Metadata and the Web -- Library cataloging -- The TEI header --The Dublin Core -- Archival description and the EAD -- Metadata for art and architecture -- GILS and government information -- Metadata for education -- ONIX International -- Metadata for geospatial and environmental resources -- The Data Documentation Initiative -- Administrative metadata -- Structural metadata -- Rights metadata.

Subjects: Metadata.; Information organization.;

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GIS / by Dennis, Jami,author.; DeMers, Michael N.,author.;

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is the fascinating technology field that's all about understanding and visualizing our world. GIS For Dummies introduces you to the essential skills you'll need if you want to become a geospatial data guru. You'll learn to read, analyze, and interpret maps, and you'll discover how GIS professionals create digital models of landscapes, cities, weather patterns, and beyond. Understand how advances in technology, including AI, are turning GIS tools into powerful assets for solving real-world problems and protecting the planet. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to grasp necessary GIS concepts so you can apply GIS in your organization, pursue a career in this dynamic field, or just impress others with your geographic knowledge. Learn the basics of data analysis, interpretation, and modeling using Geographic Information Systems Gain the skills to read and interpret all types of maps and visual GIS information Discover how GIS is used in fields like urban planning, environmental science, business, and disaster management Explore whether a career in GIS could be right for you GIS For Dummies is the perfect starting point for students, professionals, and anyone curious about the potential of GIS as a technology or career choice.

Subjects: Geographic information systems.;

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You are here : from the compass to GPS, the history and future of how we find ourselves / by Bray, Hiawatha.(CARDINAL)362638;

Includes bibliographical references and index.The hard way -- The new wave -- Out for a spin -- In transit -- Found in space -- The accidental navigators -- Long shots -- A map of one's own -- Checking in -- On the spot."The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS-and the consequent decline of privacy What does it mean to never get lost? You Are Here examines the rise of our technologically aided era of navigational omniscience-or how we came to know exactly where we are at all times. In a sweeping history of the development of location technology in the past century, Bray shows how radio signals created to carry telegraph messages were transformed into invisible beacons to guide ships and how a set of rapidly-spinning wheels steered submarines beneath the polar ice cap. But while most of these technologies were developed for and by the military, they are now ubiquitous in our everyday lives. Our phones are now smart enough to pinpoint our presence to within a few feet-and nosy enough to share that information with governments and corporations. Filled with tales of scientists and astronauts, inventors and entrepreneurs, You Are Here tells the story of how humankind ingeniously solved one of its oldest and toughest problems-only to herald a new era in which it's impossible to hide. "--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Geospatial data.; Geographic information systems; Electronics in navigation; Global Positioning System.;

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Manufactured insecurity : mobile home parks and Americans' tenuous right to place / by Sullivan, Esther,1981-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction : halfway homeowners -- The mobile home in America and Americana -- Socio-spatial stigma and trailer trash -- Daily life under the specter of dislocation -- "We are not for sure wherever we are" -- Relocation and the paradox of state interventions -- Communities as currency within the mobile home empire."Manufactured Insecurity is the first book to document the sociolegal and geospatial forces that shape life in the mobile home park, as well as the catalytic moments of upheaval that occur when mobile home parks are redeveloped and entire communities are displaced. Drawing on rich ethnographic data gathered before, during, and after mobile home park closures in the two states with the largest mobile home populations, Manufactured Insecurity investigates how social, legal, and market forces intersect to create housing insecurity for an entire class of low-income residents"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Mobile homes; Mobile homes; Mobile homes;

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Maps for time travelers : how archaeologists use technology to bring us closer to the past / by McCoy, Mark D.,1975-Author(DLC)no2019142158;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Historical curiosity -- Finding things out -- Views from above -- Scans of the planet -- Digital worlds -- Retracing our steps : migration, mobility, and travel -- Food and farms : how our ancestors fed themselves -- Living in the past : reverse engineering ancient societies -- Archaeology as time machine."Popular culture is rife with movies, books, and television shows that address our collective curiosity about what the world was like long ago. From historical dramas to science fiction tales of time travel, audiences love stories that reimagine the world before our time. But what if there were a field that, through the advancements in technology, can bring us closer to the past than ever before? Written by a preeminent expert in geospatial archaeology, Maps for Time Travelers is a guide to how technology is revolutionizing the way archaeologists study and reconstruct humanity's distant past. From satellite imagine to 3D modeling, today archaeologists are answering questions about human history that could only previously be imagined. As archaeologists create a better and more complete picture of the past, they sometimes find that truth is stranger than fiction"--.

Subjects: Archaeology; Aerial photography in archaeology.; Remote-sensing images.; Archaeology; Geographic information systems.; Aerial photography in archaeology; Archaeology; Archaeology; Geographic information systems; Remote-sensing images;

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Satellite remote sensing of submerged aquatic vegetation distribution and status in the Currituck Sound, NC / by Nelson, Stacy A. C.(CARDINAL)315507; Hartis, Brett M.; North Carolina.Department of Transportation.Research and Analysis Group.(CARDINAL)272064; North Carolina State University.Center for Earth Observation and Geospatial Sciences.; North Carolina State University.Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 66-68).Final report;Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) is an important component in any estuarine ecosystem. As such, it is regulated by federal and state agencies as a jurisdictional resource, where impacts to SAV are compensated through mitigation. Historically, traditional detection methodologies have been proven to be ineffective or inappropriate for SAV mitigation over very large areas. These tasks are further complicated in that the location and density of SAV can change from year to year depending on variances in weather and water quality. Satellite remote sensing holds great promise for providing a labor and cost-effective means of monitoring and quantifying SAV distribution. For this analysis, sensor specific models based on multinomial logit procedures proved to be the best approach for predicting SAV presence or absence. No models could be developed for low distribution occurrence categories due to a low ratio of events to non-events. Statistical automated selection methods were developed to produce the final models we selected for each sensor. The use of the automated best-subsets method allowed for exploration of a number of potential candidate models based on the number of variables input in the model. The automated stepwise selection method led to the final, most reasonable model as decided upon in the best-subset procedure. For a variable to enter into or remain in the model, a p-value of <0.01 was necessary. A model was considered fit if the Hosmer and Lemeshow test yielded an insignificant difference in groups (p>0.05). Sensor specific models were developed for both the Quickbird and Worldview-II sensors, however LANDSAT 5 specific models were inconclusive largely due to quality of the data.Performed by Center for Earth Observation and Geospatial Sciences, Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources, North Carolina State University, sponsored by North Carolina Department of Transportation, Research and Analysis Group

Subjects: Aquatic plants; Estuarine health; Plant genome mapping; Submerged lands; Wetland mitigation;

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