GEO: connexion back issues from May 2009:
Economic crisis bailout to the rescue? Will the geomatics industries benefit directly from current rescue plans?
May 01, 2009; ... Following meltdown of the financial sector and the resulting global economic downturn, our nations' leaders are now proposing massive economic recovery programmes, most recently at the G20 conference just completed as this issue goes to press. Several hundred billion dollars/euro here, a ...
Correction in our April issue.(Correction notice)
May 01, 2009 ... CORRECTION IN OUR APRIL ISSUE: A typographical error appeared at the end of the excellent article by Donald McGarrie of Sigma Seven on emergency management in the Scottish borders on page 36 of our April issue. We would like to stress that Sigma Seven is ...
GNSS signals for remote sensing?
May 01, 2009 ... Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) will lead a British project to exploit signals from GPS and GNSS navigation satellites that are reflected from the Earth for remote sensing purposes. The project will investigate a prototype instrument capable of measuring the roughness of the sea ...
Overlaying the past on the present.
May 01, 2009 ... The National Library of Scotland has released a new website which overlays Scottish Victorian town plans upon modern aerial photography. The most detailed Ordnance Survey mapping ever published, their large scale town plans (dating between 1847-1895) can now be viewed in an impressive new ...
Topcon announces GRS-1: world's first hand-held GNSS integrated rover system.
May 01, 2009 ... Topcon's new GRS-1 (Geodetic Rover System) is the world's first fully integrated dual-frequency, dual-constellation, network-enabled RTK rover system. It is an all-in-one handheld GNSS receiver and field controller with internal GSM Modem, high-speed processor, built-in camera, compass and ...
New range DiMAC+ cameras.
May 01, 2009 ... DIMAC Systems announced the launch of its new range of DiMAC+' digital aerial cameras, upgraded with the Dalsa full-frame 60 million pixel area CCD color image sensor. All DiMAC cameras from the highly regarded DiMAC [TM] (Digital Modular Aerial Camera) product family will now feature the ...
New generation marine data software.
May 01, 2009 ... SeaZone has launched an innovative software solution designed to greatly simplify the management of marine information. SeaZone's GeoTemporal software allows easy import, processing and presentation of marine data from multiple sources. It then creates standard formatted data so that the ...
John Deere AMS equipped with ascos: precision controlled John Deere machinery with ascos services.
May 01, 2009 ... AXIO-NET launches a new correction data service specifically tailored to the needs of the agricultural industry with ascos--Agriculture Precise Positioning Service (APRS). The service provides users of the John Deere StarFire system with precision guidance that is accurate to the ...
New class 3d laser scanners and software.
May 01, 2009 ... FARO has launched a new generation of 3D laser scanners. The two new models, Photon 120 and 20, both feature measuring rates of up to 976,000 points-per-second. The 120 also offers an unprecedented operating range of 153 metres making it the longest-range phase-shift laser scanner in the ...
AeroGRID teams up with DigitalGlobe: AeroGRID will resell WorldView-2 imagery.
May 01, 2009 ... AeroGRID has signed an agreement with DigitalGlobe to resell their high-resolution satellite imagery. AeroGRID supplies high resolution data for over 20 countries across Europe and North America and this agreement enables the company to significantly extend its coverage of up to date ...
Terrasar-X performance confirmed by US NGA.
May 01, 2009 ... The accuracy defined in the TerraSAR-X data product specifications was confirmed by the Civil and Commercial Applications Project (CCAP) Group within the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The group published the results of their geolocation accuracy evaluation of TerraSAR-X ...
The People's Map.
May 01, 2009 ... The People's Map project launched a significant upgrade to its website in March, bringing the vision of affordable mapping for all one step closer. The People's Map represents the democratisation of the mapping process. Anyone can register, contribute and use the map for private, ...
SuperGIS Server beta released.
May 01, 2009 ... The enterprise GIS Server from SuperGeo Technologies--SuperGIS Server (Beta version)--was formally released on 31 March, with the official version to be released in Q3 2009. SuperGIS Server is a set of comprehensive and integrated Enterprise GIS software. With features of out-of-the-box, ...
SeaZone digital marine map evaluation.
May 01, 2009 ... From March, SeaZone is offering UK Local Authorities a three-month trial of its digital marine map of UK coastal areas. SeaZone HydroSpatial provides access to comprehensive and best available, authoritative marine and coastal zone information. The offer is in response to the growing ...
Lidardata.com reaches 1 million km2 milestone.
May 01, 2009 ... Lidardata.com has just reached the milestone of incorporating over 1 million square kilometers of high-resolution LiDAR data. Lidardata.com was created as a service of Lidarxchange (www.lidarxchange.com) to Offer a vast repository of off-the-shelf 3D data to vertical markets and industries ...
Bluesky airborne lasers assess flood risks: aerial maps produced from LiDAR for flood prediction.
May 01, 2009 ... Highly accurate 3D digital maps, captured from aircraft mounted lasers, are being used to assess the risk of flooding at critical utility sites across the UK. The project, undertaken by Ambiental on behalf of one of the UK's largest water companies, used LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) ...
LPS instrumental in 3D modelling of Acropolis.
May 01, 2009 ... ERDAS announced that LPS was recently selected and utilized for a significant project to create 3D models of the Acropolis in Greece. LPS is an integrated suite of photogrammetry software tools for generating terrain models, producing orthophotos and extracting 3D features. This project, ...
UK dual constellation network correction service.
May 01, 2009 ... With the recent upgrade of the Ordnance Survey infrastructure Topcon can now provide the same dual constellation GPS and GLONASS operation that existing customers have been used to with the added convenience of a Network correction service--TopNET Plus. Topcon was the first company to ...
RADARSAT-2 guides Arctic explorers.
May 01, 2009 ... MDA's Information Systems group is pleased to announce information from its RADARSAT-2 satellite is helping to guide the Catlin Arctic Survey expedition--an arduous 90-day, 1,000 kilometre trek to the North Pole to collect scientific data on the thickness and density of the Arctic Ocean ...
New ValueJet Hybrid printer: Mutoh's bio-degradable inks based on corn.
May 01, 2009 ... The Mutoh ValueJet Hybrid is a 64" (1625 mm) wide inkjet printer capable of printing onto both roll-to-roll and rigid substrates. ValueJet Hybrid utilizes a non petro-chemical based ink, originating from corn. A heated air knife system blowing hot air onto the prints made will promote ...
Spatial Networks' Geodexy on blackberry devices.
May 01, 2009 ... Spatial Networks announced the latest release of its mobile data collection Web service, Geodexy, which includes compatibility with BlackBerry[TM] devices. Previously, the mobile application component of Geodexy was only available for use on devices utilizing the Windows Mobile[TM] ...
Mapping oil slicks over Baffin Bay, Greenland.
May 01, 2009 ... Infoterra has been appointed to undertake an oil slick mapping and interpretation project over Baffin Bay for Nunaoil, the National Oil Company of Greenland. This project will begin in July and extend through to October, with the acquisition of approximately 480 radar satellite images over ...
New version of Cadcorp SIS.
May 01, 2009 ... Cadcorp announced the availability of the latest version of the Cadcorp SIS--Spatial Information System family of desktop, web, mobile and developer software products, Cadcorp SIS 7.0. Among the new or enhanced features to be introduced in Cadcorp SIS 7.0 are the integration of Microsoft ...
EXPRESSMaps online maps service.
May 01, 2009 ... Spot Image and Infoterra, subsidiaries of EADS Astrium, are launching the World's first online service at www.express-maps.com to deliver detailed basemaps covering over three quarters of the Earth's land surfaces. This unique service creates basemaps at a scale of 1:50 000, which can be ...
Tourism 3D spatial analysis.
May 01, 2009 ... ERDAS announced that MFB-Geoconsulting, its distributor in Switzerland, was selected to use ERDAS solutions in a research project to study the impact of tourism on the alpine environment. The project is entitled "ProMeRe--Processes and Methods for Interdisciplinary and Collaborative ...
IDV Solutions Visual Fusion Contribute.
May 01, 2009 ... IDV Solutions released Visual Fusion Contribute, an iPhone application that enables a user to instantly contribute notes and photos from an iPhone to SharePoint and SharePoint -based applications. The application complements IDV's flagship product, Visual Fusion, an enterprise platform for ...
SimActive releases Correlator3D V2.0.
May 01, 2009 ... SimActive Inc. announced the release of Version 2.0 for Correlator3D. The software now supports Leica ADS40 data and features significant improvements, including a new architecture leading to enhanced performance. Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D[TM] consists of fully ...
Elevation map of the whole Netherlands.
May 01, 2009 ... TerraImaging, from the Geokosmos Group of Companies, has signed a contract with the Dutch Ministry Rijkswaterstaat for the second part of the Dutch LiDAR elevation mapping initiative AHN2 (Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland), covering the northern region Groningen/Drenthe. The aim of the ...
HP large-format printer portfolio.
May 01, 2009 ... HP announced the expansion of its large-format portfolio with a range of new workgroup and multifunction printers, software solutions and new media choices to address the needs of office users, IT managers and production operators. With advanced options to integrate into IT-managed network ...
Gyro + Ins = ROVINS: survey grade gyrocompass with INS.
May 01, 2009 ... IXSEA launched ROVINS, a combined survey grade gyrocompass and full featured Inertial Navigation System (INS) for depths to 3,000 m. Designed specifically for offshore survey and construction activities, ROVINS can significantly improve the efficiency of all operations, surface or subsea, ...
eSpatial Web GIS as software as a service (SaaS).
May 01, 2009 ... eSpatial announced the world's first full-function Web GIS as a software as a service (SaaS) at CTIA Wireless Conference, 1 -3 April, With eSpatial's Web GIS as SaaS, Telcos can integrate geographic and related business data from a variety of sources and present it in a controlled manner ...
Hyperspectral Imaging system AisaEAGLET launched.
May 01, 2009 ... SPECIM, Spectral Imaging Ltd., announced the release of AisaEAGLET, a Hyperspectral Imaging airborne sensor specifically designed for small aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). AisaEAGLET is an exceptionally compact and lightweight hyperspectral airborne sensor that acquires ...
NAVTEQ Network for developers (NN4D.com).
May 01, 2009 ... NAVTEQ announced expanded data samples and technical resources for the global developer community for its NAVTEQ Traffic[TM] and dynamic POI content products via the NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D).These samples can be found in two product-specific web sections at ...
GNSS Network RTK in Ireland.
May 01, 2009 ... Leica Geosystems announced the extension of its GNNSS network RTK solution Leica SmartNet in Ireland, with the addition of 4 new GRX1200 GG Pro and AT504 GG sites (GPS and GLONASS) and the relocation of one further station. The new stations will improve the coverage and redundancy to the ...
ESRI expands Virtual Earth access.
May 01, 2009 ... A new agreement with Microsoft Corporation gives ArcGIS users fast access to Microsoft Virtual Earth for their geographic information system (GIS) projects, As part of ArcGIS Online at the ArcGIS 93,1 release, ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server users will be able to connect directly to ...
Geomatics industry update; GEO: connexion international looks at the latest industry news.
May 01, 2009 ... SUPPORT FOR GEOSPATIAL IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY Pleas are being put forward, around the globe, to include funds for a range of geomatics-related activities in national, regional and now global economic stimulus plans. In February we saw ESRI's renewed call for support for the "GIS ...
Appointments.
May 01, 2009 ... During its Annual Meeting on April 1, 2009, the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) welcomed new Board members, elected new officers, and recognized the contributions of those who had completed their leadership terms. Each of GISCI's four member organizations appointed a new representative ...
Joint venture.
May 01, 2009 ... UK based 3D Laser Mapping has created a Joint Venture Company with GeoDigital International and Terrametrix, LLC to launch StreetMapper, the world's most accurate mobile mapping system, in the United States. The Joint Venture Company will provide end-to-end service including local ...
People.
May 01, 2009 ... Jeff Lovin Cp, Vice President in charge of the Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Division of Woolpert, Inc., Dayton, OH, has been elected as the President-Elect of MAPPS on March 17, 2009 at the MAPPS Federal Programs Conference. He will hold the office until the MAPPS Annual Business ...
Award.
May 01, 2009 ... At the recent Map World Forum trade show and conference in Hyderabad, India, India's GIS Development communication network awarded the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) GIS Development's "Professional Service to Geospatial Community Award". The award is a handsome 10 inch ...
Contract.
May 01, 2009 ... Intermap Technologies announced that its Intermap Federal Services, Inc. subsidiary has received a USD $11.3 million contract to provide 3D digital elevation data and orthorectified radar imagery for an international project. The Company's client will use the geospatial data for ...
Agreement.
May 01, 2009 ... East View Cartographic (EVC), a leader in geospatial data acquisition and GIS production services, has signed an agreement with DigitalGlobe to be an Authorized Reseller of DigitalGlobe's high resolution commercial imagery. DigitalGlobe is a leading global content provider of world imagery ...
Award.
May 01, 2009 ... Land & Property Services (LPS) came up trumps at the International Map Trader Association Dinner in February. The Lough Erne Activity Map, produced by LPS, won international recognition by receiving a Gold Award at the International Map Trader Association Dinner in February. The "Best ...
3D scanning and printing technology: printing technology taken to the next--3d--level, aided by hand-held, high-resolution scanning.(Company overview)
May 01, 2009 ... Z Corporation makes products that enable users to capture, edit, and print 3D data with unprecedented speed, ease, versatility and affordability. Their product lines includes the world's fastest high-definition 3D printers--machines that produce physical 3D models from digital data in full ...
Mobile GIS Development with SuperGIS mobile: develop on Desktop PCS, deploy to mobile devices with SuperGeo Technologies' SuperGIS mobile SDK.
May 01, 2009 ... SuperGIS Mobile Engine is a Software Developer Kit (SDK) based on the NET Compact Framework (.NET CF). It allows programmers and developers to rapidly create diversified mobile GIS applications which can be operated in any hand-held devices that support .NET CF. During the operating ...
Open sources #20: open file formats: Landon blake explores the future of open file formats for geospatial data.
May 01, 2009 ... A few weeks ago I did something for the first time. I bought and downloaded an audio book. I made the purchase from one of the web's most popular audiobook sellers. The book was about Robert Peary's journey to the North Pole. After my purchase was made I was disappointed to find that the ...
Geosamba underpins Arigate for Timbercorp: Australia's Timbercorp manages large-scale forestry and agribusiness projects with Agrigate, multifaceted mapping and business planning software.
May 01, 2009; ... The Australian-built technology, GeoSamba, from geospatial company NGIS Australia, has been used to build a sophisticated web mapping analysis and business planning application that has been integrated into the daily operations of one of the largest public companies in Australia's ...
Managing land use and planning with GIS: full function Web GIS is transforming how we can manage land ownership, land use or planning information.
May 01, 2009; ... Land management in the EU is changing. In order to meet the growing need for improved accuracy and efficiency in the administration of farm grants, the European Union is driving efforts to implement IT systems capable of automating this process and providing a comprehensive overview of ...
Multinational Geospatial Co-production Program: a global alliance of data collectors hopes to replace VMAP1 at 1:50k and 1:100k scales via an International Geospatial Warehouse.
May 01, 2009; ... The Multinational Geospatial Co-production Program (MGCP) is a coalition of nations participating in production of global high-resolution vector geospatial data. All MGCP data co-producers will populate the International Geospatial Warehouse (IGW) for storage, exchange and use of ...
NEXTMap Europe is on the shelf: Intermap Technologies[TM] makes unprecedented NEXTMap[R] Europe database commercially available.
May 01, 2009; ... In the second quarter of this year, and after nearly 500,000 kilometres of flights to acquire the data, the entire NEXTMap Europe dataset from Intermap Technologies was placed on the shelf. And, a big shelf it is: NEXTMap Europe--the collection of three-dimensional elevation data and ...
Cartographic objects visualization using WPF: enterra' GIS software uses WPF--Windows Presentation Foundation--in a vehicle navigation application.
May 01, 2009; ... Due to the wide spread use of computer technologies, which give an option to position objects on the Earth surface (i.e. GPS, GLONASS), there is a unique possibility to create computer systems that can be used in day-to-day functioning of an organization without considerable expense. There ...
GIS assists in battle on exotic pests: a New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture GIS-based incursion monitoring system protects native resources and saves hundreds of millions of dollars.
May 01, 2009; ... New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture (MAF) began providing farmers with expert scientific advice to improve the quality and quantity of their production back in 1892. More than a century later, MAF has expanded its role to forests and fisheries and continues to protect New Zealand's ...
Editor's choice.
May 01, 2009 ... EDITOR'S CHOICE: Troposheric Nitrogen Dioxide distribution for December 2008 over Saudi Arabia. The data was retrieved from EUMETSAT MetOp/GOME-2, with processing by DLR-DFD, Germany. Part of a new land-air-coast-marine environmental monitoring programme ...