Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
During GIS-Pro 2013, URISA’s 51st Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island last month, a number of deserving individuals were recognized with association awards.
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.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
A wireless ground sensor network developed by Lockheed Martin will soon have the option of being fully integrated with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Lockheed Martin’s Self-Powered Ad-hoc Network (SPAN), a wireless ground sensor system will be able to connect with unmanned vehicles to provide ubiquitous coverage and persistent surveillance of designated areas.
Monday, October 21st, 2013
Google today announced a new professional mapping tool, Google Maps Engine Pro, that lets businesses visualize their data on a map. By importing data like addresses, names, office locations and sales leads from various file formats onto a map, businesses can edit, analyze and share their information in a simple format. Google Maps Engine Pro
Monday, October 21st, 2013
Esri Canada today announced that Maricopa County in Arizona will be implementing the company’s Assessment Analyst solution. The geographic information system (GIS) desktop software fully integrates with Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, resulting in a powerful Geographic-Assisted Mass Appraisal (GAMA) solution that provides tools for data collection, audits, maintenance, updates and spatial analysis. It allows assessors
Monday, October 21st, 2013
Esri announces the integration of its ArcGIS Platform with MarkLogic’s Enterprise NoSQL database platform to provide real-time access to highly diverse data sources for the defense and intelligence communities.
Monday, October 21st, 2013
After nearly tripling its planned lifetime, the Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer – GOCE – has completed its mission and will soon reenter our atmosphere.
Monday, October 21st, 2013
Aerial mapping company Bluesky has completed the first ever detailed digital map of tree canopy cover across England and Wales. The National Tree Map has been created from the most up to date, high resolution aerial photography, colour infrared data and detailed height models. It includes three individual map layers, detailing more than 280 million
Saturday, October 19th, 2013
Students and teachers will once again have the opportunity to control a camera aboard the International Space Station and peer down on the planet below. The Sally Ride EarthKAM will run from Oct. 22 – 25, and students and teachers are encouraged to register for the mission.
Saturday, October 19th, 2013
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) has expanded its partnership with USGIF Strategic Partner DigitalGlobe, corresponding with the launch of The DigitalGlobe Foundation October 11.
