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Tag: TrueNorth

TrueNorth public beta

By Michael Coyle Posted on 01/05/2014 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with beta, GIS, GPS, SAR, technology, TrueNorth
TrueNorth public beta
Mount Mamquam area

TrueNorth is in public beta – using a GIS is like writing a resume with Photoshop, come get your mapping word processor.

SARScene 2013

By Michael Coyle Posted on 16/10/2013 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with mapping, SARScene, SMEM, technology, TrueNorth
SARScene 2013

This year I’m attending the conference, presenting, and facilitating at two sessions, exhibiting at the trade show and cheering on the SAR Games.

TrueNorth is in beta testing

By Michael Coyle Posted on 30/01/2013 Posted in Blog Entry, Short Posts Tagged with GPS, mapping, technology, TrueNorth
TrueNorth is in beta testing

After many years of development, my mapping project TrueNorth is in beta testing.

A New Venture

By Michael Coyle Posted on 04/03/2012 Posted in Blog Entry Tagged with GIS, mapping, maps, TrueNorth
A New Venture
Screenshot of TrueNorth showing offline vector data

I’d like to formally announce my new venture: mapping software for backcountry enthusiasts and professionals: TrueNorth Geospatial

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