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Monday, March 3rd, 2014

Optech Launches Improved Website

Optech, the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of high-accuracy lidar 3D survey systems and productivity-enhancing workflow software, is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website.

Friday, February 28th, 2014

The National Map and National Atlas Merge

During this year, National Atlas of the United States and The National Map will transition into a combined single source for geospatial and cartographic information. This transformation is projected to streamline access to maps, data and information from the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP). This action will prioritize our civilian mapping role and consolidate core

Friday, February 28th, 2014

Google Introduces the Map Gallery for the Discovery and Sharing of Maps

  If you’ve ever wondered which trails Lewis & Clark traveled for their famous expedition, or looked for maps of the best schools in your region, you may have found yourself scouring the web without much luck. The best results for your search may come from governments, nonprofits and businesses, but historically that information has been

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

NASA and JAXA Launch New Satellite to Measure Global Rain and Snow

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), thundered into space at 1:37 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 27 (3:37 a.m. JST Friday, Feb. 28) from Japan.

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

NOAA and Esri Agreement to Broaden Understanding of Environmental Change

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently signed an enterprise license agreement with Esri, the world leader in GIS technology. The agreement enables NOAA to continue building its GIS platform while maintaining data quality in bathymetry, climate and weather data, navigational charting, fisheries protection, natural resource management, marine planning, and other areas of its

Thursday, February 27th, 2014

Recent Regional Health Crisis Demonstrates Importance of GIS Technology for Tracking Modern Health Problems

A recent regional health crisis in Lake Champlain shed new light on the importance of geographic information systems (GIS) technology for tracking harmful contaminations and the crucial role that trained GIS professionals play in assisting the health care industry to prevent the spread of disease.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

Esri and GEOSS Unite to Improve Earth Observation Analysis

Esri is working with the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) to create a GIS platform for the program Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). Esri technology will make GEOSS earth observation data available to a wider audience for understanding, monitoring, and making decisions about the planet.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

DigitalGlobe Acquires Spatial Energy

DigitalGlobe, Inc. DGI -24.85% , a leading provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions, today announced that it has acquired Spatial Energy, a leading source for digital imagery and related services to the energy industry. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

First Copernicus Satellite at Launch Site

The Sentinel-1A radar satellite has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to be prepared over the coming weeks for launch on 3 April. Its launch will mark a new shift in Earth observation, focusing on operational missions to support users for decades to come.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

The Finalists of MundoGEO#Connect Awards 2014 Are Unveiled

  The Second Stage of MundoGEO#Connect Awards 2014 came to an end, and the finalists in each category are already known. Now, the geospatial community may choose who should win. The awards ceremony will be held on May 8, the second day of MundoGEO#Connect LatinAmerica 2014, that will take place at the Frei Caneca Convention