Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Through the Google ICT Scholarship, women are encouraged to excel in computingand technology and become active role models and leaders. Multiple scholarshipswill be awarded based on the strength of candidates? academic performance,leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group offemale Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from theapplicant pool. The
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
PCI Geomatics, a world-leading developer of geo-imaging software and systems, is pleased to announce it is collaborating with MDA Geospatial Services Inc., to implement operational software tools for ArcGIS using RADARSAT-2 demonstration data. PCI introduced GeoImaging Tools for ArcGIS in 2010, and is currently developing a Radar module, which will allow ArcGIS users to perform
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
A new, independent non-profit organization tasked with developing and administering a sustainability rating system for North American infrastructure—the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI)—will hold its first board meeting later this week on February 8 and 9. The organization was founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Public Works Association (APWA) and
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
The energy consumption in a building is determined by its users. This is no different in highly insulated buildings with energy efficient systems. To help reduce consumption, the Siemens Building Technologies Division is introducing a room controller with Green Leaf display which indicates the current efficiency status. At ISH 2011 in Frankfurt am Main, Siemens
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Mapping the Nation: GIS for Federal Progress and Accountability, the latest offering from Esri Press, presents a dynamic collection of maps that graphically illustrate some of the many ways geographic information system (GIS) technology is currently being used throughout the federal government. The book is divided into seven strategic areas of government that use maps created
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Winners of the Inaugural DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge have formally presented their research findings, further demonstrating the benefits of high-resolution 8-Band Imagery from DigitalGlobe for remote sensing based analysis. The studies, presented at the recent Geospatial World Forum in Hyderabad, India, also described how 8-Band Imagery will lead to practical applications in areas such as coral
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Esri has established a research and development (R&D) center in Beijing, China. The center will provide geographic information system (GIS) software development to support China’s many growing industries.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, today announced that Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation’s largest electric utility companies, has implemented and deployed Autodesk utility solutions to its Transmission and Distribution Business Unit (TDBU). The solution–which includes Autodesk Utility Design software, Autodesk Subscription and professional
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Vexcel Imaging GmbH, a Microsoft® company, has entered into an agreement with Jena Instrument to distribute its UltraCam line of photogrammetric digital aerial cameras in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Under the terms of the agreement, Jena Instrument, a leader in the Russian geospatial industry, will act as an authorized distributor of
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Scientists can now tap into a flow of new data that will help to determine exactly how Earth’s ice is changing. This information from ESA’s CryoSat mission is set to make a step change in our understanding of the complex relationship between ice and climate. Read More
