Newsletter

Roger Tomlinson: The Father of GIS

October 7, 2024

Roger Tomlinson, known as the father of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), revolutionized the way we understand and interact with spatial data. Born in Cambridge, England, in 1933, Tomlinson pursued geography and earned degrees from multiple institutions, including Nottingham University, McGill University, and the University of London. His academic focus was primarily on geography, geology, and land use, which laid the foundation for his groundbreaking work.

Dangling Nodes Say What!?

June 24, 2024

Understanding topology in geography is crucial for ensuring accurate spatial relationships between features, preventing common errors like dangling nodes, overlapping polygons, and misaligned boundaries. By fixing these errors, we create reliable maps that enhance navigation, planning, and data analysis, making geographic data more effective and trustworthy.

NAD27 - We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

April 8, 2024

Embark on a geodetic odyssey from the heart of Kansas to the cutting-edge of mapping technology. Discover the saga of NAD27, a foundational datum born from meticulous triangulation and an unassuming point in Meades Ranch, Kansas. Witness its evolution into NAD83, enhancing precision with advanced ellipsoids and satellite data, and anticipate the future with the upcoming NATRF2022.

One Size Fits All: The Flex GNSS Family

February 6, 2024

The Bad Elf Flex family line of GNSS receivers meet all your various geospatial needs.

Geospatially Enabling Young Organizations

February 6, 2024

Young NGO, big dreams, zero GPS clue. Paper maps crumple in sweaty hands, data scattered like leaves in a hurricane. Enter the Bad Elf GET team, geospatial ninjas dropping in with tech that's sleek, not clunky. Drones buzz, smartphones sing, data flows like a digital dream. Boundaries mapped, resources pinpointed, communities empowered. From scribbles to systems, impact takes flight. No more time lost, GET mapping today. The future's green, and it's geo-enabled.

As-builts: Construction's Crystal Ball (If the Crystal Ball Was Half Drunk)

January 3, 2024

Despite the as-built's aspiration for architectural precision, construction realities often diverge, necessitating high-accuracy spatial data tools like Bad Elf GPS to bridge the gap between blueprint ideals and built environments.

We Came, We Saw, We Heard, We Conquered

August 2, 2023

The 2023 Esri User Conference was a great success for Bad Elf LLC. We met with many customers and partners, learned about the latest trends in GIS technology, and came away with a lot of new ideas. We look forward to attending again next year.

Tree Inventory

June 1, 2023

Tree inventories hold significant importance for organizations, communities, and individuals due to the numerous benefits that trees provide to the environment.

January 2023 Newsletter - HERE, HERE!

January 4, 2023

Bad Elf now offers the ability to record the correct elevation in both the attribute table and geometry of ArcGIS Online features through a simple workflow.