Monday, October 7th, 2013
Using a state of the art airborne mapping system, aerial surveying company Bluesky is expanding its international operations. The integrated system, developed by Optech, includes a LiDAR and fully integrated thermal sensor and high resolution camera. Already proven in the UK the system, thought to be a world first, has already been successfully deployed in
Sunday, October 6th, 2013
ScanEx, announced today the launch of the innovation partnership program “Open Landscape”. The program will officially start on October 1, 2013. Founding members of the “Open Landscape” program include : ScanEx Research and Development Center and NGO “Transparent World” together with the World Bank, the World Resources Institute,members of the Global Forest Watch 2.0 and the Global Tiger Initiative. The program is supported by DigitalGlobe, NASA, and other satellite imagery
Friday, October 4th, 2013
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) announced the recipients of its 2013 Scholarship Program, awarding a total of $107,000 to outstanding students studying the geospatial sciences or a related field. Since 2004, USGIF has awarded a total of $691,000 in scholarships.
Friday, October 4th, 2013
On the 6th International Conference “Earth from Space – the Most Effective Solutions” winners of the “Living Map” Internet competition were awarded for their work with satellite images. First place went to the team “Rezhevsk gems” (secondary school № 2, Sverdlovsk Region, Rezh town) , headmaster – Anastasia Orekhova. Silver medal went to the team
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
Denis Dobrynin, World Wildlife Fund (WWF-Russia) Projects Coordinator, spoke at the 6th International Conference “Earth from Space – the Most Effective Solutions” on the necessity to establish satellite-based monitoring of intact frontier forest under protection of nature conservation non-profit organizations in the framework of voluntary forest certification (by example of the Arkhangelsk Region).
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Supergeo Technologies, a leading global provider of complete GIS mapping software and solutions, cooperates with IIES (International Integrated Environmental Services Ltd) to establish a whole new Postgraduate GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratory at Kuwait University.
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2013 Be Inspired Awards competition. The awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users improving and sustaining the world’s infrastructure. Six independent panels of jurors, comprising accomplished Bentley users and distinguished industry experts,
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
In support of high-resolution satellite data application by environmental education organizations the Open Landscape Partnership Platform plans to launch at the end of 2013. This was announced on October 1 at the 6th International Conference “Earth from Space – the Most Effective Solutions”.
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
Aerial mapping company Bluesky has appointed Donna Lyndsay to the position of Business Strategist. With over 20 years’ experience in the Geographic Information industry Lyndsay brings a wealth of skills and expertise in the development and launch to market of exciting geographic data products. Lyndsay previously held positions with Landmark Information Group, Stanfords map shop
Monday, September 30th, 2013
Esri has joined the European Location Framework (ELF) project to assist in harmonizing and sharing geospatial data across Europe. As part of the project team, Esri has agreed to a grant offer with EuroGeographics to help its 59 members implement ELF and INSPIRE compliant services. Under the grant, Esri will be providing the ArcGIS platform,