Talking Digital Twins with Ron Chapple

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Mapping The Conversations

Valrie Grant

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Welcome to Mapping The Conversation, the podcast hosted by geospatial scientist, author, and entrepreneur Valrie Grant. Join us as we explore the world of geospatial technology and how it empowers businesses to seize new opportunities. In each episode, we engage in insightful conversations with influential figures and changemakers in the geospatial industry. Discover how location intelligence shapes business progress and unlocks growth. If you're seeking valuable insights and innovative strategies to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape, this podcast is your guide to success.

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Talking Digital Twins with Ron Chapple

Mapping The Conversations

36 minutes 10 seconds

4 months ago

Talking Digital Twins with Ron Chapple

In this episode of Mapping the Conversations, hostDr. Valrie Grant sits down with Ron Chapple, VP of Global Strategic Solutions at NV5, to explore the evolving world of digital twins, geospatial intelligence, and visual storytelling.

Ron brings a rare blend of Emmy-winning visual storytellingand cutting-edge geospatial innovation. From capturing breathtaking aerial cinematography for National Geographic and the BBC to pioneering remote sensing innovations for Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism, Ron’s journey is one ofcuriosity, creativity, and cutting-edge technology.

They dive into:

Ron’s fascinating transition from photography to LiDAR and geospatial innovation
What truly makes a digital twin (hint: it’s more than just a pretty 3D map!)
The power of immersive visuals in environmental storytelling and stewardship
A behind-the-scenes look at a volcanic digital twin model on Hawaii’s Kilauea, combining LiDAR, live earthquake feeds, and Esri dashboards
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in geospatial tech
Why geospatial is the fabric of all business, and how we must build more inclusive, forward-looking talent pipelines

The conversation wraps with Ron’s reflections on the creative and technical challenges of building models at scale and why digital twins must be treated as living assets rather thanone-off projects. He emphasizes the need to break down silos, foster cross-sector collaboration, and bring fresh talent—from data scientists to filmmakers—into the evolving geospatial ecosystem.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, policymaker, or storyteller at heart—this episode will reshape how you think about place, pixels, and the planet.

Tune in and discover how Ron’s work brings scienceand art together to better understand and prepare for our rapidly changing world.

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