Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Google has recognised the newly independent nation of South Sudan by including it on Google Maps. The online separation from Sudan followed a campaign by 1,600 members of the group Change.org, calling for the new nation to be marked on web maps. But South Sudan is still missing from Yahoo!, Microsoft and National Geographic maps. Read More
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Qatar looks set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing economy this year, with the country’s core sectors performing strongly and diversification continuing apace. While many economies worldwide are still sluggish, or face the prospect of slipping back into recession, Qatar is expected to see 21% real growth in 2011, according to a recent
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
The flight team, led by Commander Rodolfo Mansilla and composed of six members of the Department Flight was established at the international airport “Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo” (Tucumán). From there, done different takeoffs and were supported by field staff of theDepartment of Geodesy andUnit Information Technology of the Institute. The flights were performed with the plane of the IGN – the Cessna Citation twin
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
As you are acutely aware, the DWA has had a rough time with regard to the negative findings by the Auditor General on its annual report over the past few years. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts has raised several concerns regarding efficiencies in financial and operational management of the DWA. I have also personally observed
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Blom is excited to bring a new product to INTERGEO 2011; BlomSTREET – Powered by Cyclomedia. On stand D43 of Hall 7 Blom will be demonstrating how geographically accurate street level spherical images, complete with metric capabilities, are an essential tool for street asset inventory, situational awareness for emergency services and responders, and road and waterworks amongst others.
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
The new generation of the cutting edge 3D analysis software tridicon CityDiscoverer combines the virtues of the current CityDiscoverer with a completely new user experience and more intuitive handling. Combining 2D and 3D data from different sources, visualizing and analysing them in a joint project becomes just as easy as putting together an office presentation. To achieve this goal, the
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
After almost a year of talks, agreement has been reached between the environment ministry and provincial authorities about the transfer of responsibility for nature management. From 2014, the 12 provinces are to take responsibility for the establishment of a nationwide grid of national parks and protected areas, known as the EHS. Read More
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Russian news and information agency RIA Novosti hosted a Moscow-Washington video linkup The Arctic: Directions and Mechanisms of International Cooperation. The event coincided with the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Arctic Council and the run-up to the second international forum The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue to be held September 22-24. Read More
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
The Bermuda Cultural Map Trust announced the launch of ’Are you on the map?’, a campaign designed to offer organizations and individuals involved in Bermuda’s creative and cultural industries a no-cost marketing and cross-promotion opportunity. The Bermuda Cultural Map Trust is a Bermuda-registered charity whose vision is to provide a platform for Bermuda’s creative and cultural
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
David Cameron has written to the National Trust to offer reassurances over planning reforms. The shake-up will balance the environmental, social and economic dimensions of developments, the Prime Minister promised. The Trust has been leading a campaign to oppose the reforms, fearing they will lead to urban sprawl. But Mr Cameron said he was determined to protect our
