Monday, November 4th, 2013
The National Library of Australia (NLA) is using cutting-edge technology to entice a new generation of visitors to an exhibition of some of the world’s oldest and rarest maps and cartographic treasures.
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
A never-before-seen glimpse into the Earth’s geographical profile is set to be revealed in Singapore at a leading geospatial event. The Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) will deliver a presentation at next month’s Esri Asia Pacific User Conference (APUC) on GeoTouch – a giant interactive touchscreen powered by Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
A detailed and highly accurate online NSW Bushfire Community Map has been launched to keep the public informed about evacuation centres, air quality, traffic control issues, emergency alerts, school closures and the current status of the numerous bushfires that continue to threaten NSW communities.
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Researchers in Central Queensland are using cutting-edge spatial technology to better understand the role competition may play in the conservation of the endangered bridled nailtail wallaby.
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
A team of Queensland firies has ignited the interest of emergency response teams from around the world, after using cutting-edge mapping technology to tackle a catastrophic problem from the dark ages.
Thursday, August 15th, 2013
That dusty, tattered atlas on your bookshelf could soon be superseded by a living, online version that uses cutting-edge mapping technology to provide real-time views of the world. Devised by global Geographic Information System (GIS) technology giant Esri, the Living Atlas of the World concept brings together thousands of individual mapping projects uploaded by people
Tuesday, August 13th, 2013
The man who sent Titanic Director James Cameron to the bottom of the ocean is ready to dive into a new project to map the unknown depths of Australia’s ocean floor. Submariner and intrepid adventurer Ron Allum will present the vision for his new expedition in Brisbane next month at the nation’s largest spatial event,
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Cutting-edge imagery technology that has guided rescue efforts during the world’s worst natural catastrophes could be the lynchpin in Australia’s next disaster response and recovery, according to a visiting international specialist. The world’s most advanced imagery software – known as ENVI – compiles and analyses data captured from remote sensors before, during and after a
Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Cutting-edge mapping technology is critical for successfully ‘flood proofing’ the nation, according to one of Australia’s most reputable water management advisors. The message comes as calls for a nationwide approach to flood mapping have increased after extreme weather in New South Wales and Queensland over the past summer resulted in the second flood crisis for
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Australian insurers must adopt cutting-edge mapping technology to better respond to natural disasters and address rising customer ambivalence towards their brands, according to a leading geo-insurance specialist. The warning comes as Australian insurers face some of their darkest days – with the industry hit with more than 59,010 claims worth $661.3 million as a result
