Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Scientists have proposed a viable solution to the growing problem of space junk. The idea involves launching a satellite to rendezvous with the largest space debris, such as spent rocket bodies. The satellite would then affix a propellant kit, driving the debris to its doom in the Earth’s atmosphere. Read More
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Capturing the greenhouse gas CO2 and storing it in underground reservoirs, a technology known as CCS, is highly controversial in Germany. But in France, the method seems to have fewer image problems. Few in the southwestern town of Lacq are aware of the experiment taking place below their feet. Read More
Monday, August 8th, 2011
With decades of experience in developing country-scale geographic information system (GIS) databases and in performing major geologic mapping and resource assessment programs within the Middle East, Eurasia, Asia and South America, the USGS is working to develop an integrated GIS data framework for Afghanistan that will provide the fundamental databases and current, state-of-the-art maps to support natural resource
Monday, August 8th, 2011
FIZ Karlsruhe, an important information infrastructure organization in Germany, well known for its database services such as STN and its innovative eScience solutions, was recently evaluated by internationally recognized experts. The result of the evaluation is outstanding. It shows that FIZ Karlsruhe, a member of the Leibniz-Association, is a reliable and valuable partner for science
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Experimenting with new methods of projecting geospatial information in a three-dimensional environment, digital map artist Nikolas Schiller creates these unique kaleidoscopic maps out of public domain orthophotography. I love how these seemingly simple aerial images are elevated to something much more beautiful with Nikolas’ keen eye for composition. Read More
Monday, August 8th, 2011
The office of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Office (MPCO) has released a charter of short and long-term plans which includes moving the Nepalese police force towards a technology-based policing which will makes use of technologies such asCCTV’s, GIS, and GPS among others. Read More
Monday, August 8th, 2011
The United Nations has approved Russia’s request to explore one of the world’s largest untapped copper and gold deposits on the Atlantic Ocean bed, with reserves five to 10 times higher than that of onshore fields, Kommersant business daily said on Friday. “The development of the world ocean’s bed is a large geopolitical project to protect
Monday, August 8th, 2011
The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association is dedicated to international cooperation and collaboration in support of local, national, and international spatial data infrastructure developments that would allow nations to better address social, economic, and environmental issues of pressing importance. We are committed to bringing about an infrastructure that will allow users globally to access
Monday, August 8th, 2011
The last of four “green” flights arrived in Sydney from Abu Dhabi at the weekend. The Virgin Australia flight was the capstone of an experiment in increasing fuel efficiency. Department of Transport officials said that rather than use new technology, the green flights between the Emirates and Australia calculated the most fuel-efficient routes, even as the aircraft
Monday, August 8th, 2011
One of the largest offsite meetings on the Arctic was held in the Nenets Autonomous District by the Russian Security Council. Today, the Arctic territory is considered a zone of interest by several countries. And they are no longer simply claiming the Arctic shelf, but Russia’s Northern Sea Route as well. A number of countries are
