Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The latest release of Esri Business Analyst Online (BAO) now includes Esri’s 2010/2015 Updated Demographics, as well as 2010 Consumer Spending, Market Potential, and Tapestry Segmentation data. Thousands of newly released data variables are available in more than 50 reports and maps through the BAO application. These reports and maps can be generated on demand
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Trimble announced today it has partnered with Timmons Group to provide an integrated system for the field collection, management, and submittal of wetland delineation data. The solution combines Trimble Mapping & GIS handheld computers with the WetCollect(TM) wetland delineation software from Timmons Group to comply with the reporting requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
ERDAS announces the release of ERDAS APOLLO on the Cloud, a new cloud-based geospatial data management and delivery solution. ERDAS APOLLO on the Cloud provides a simple entry point into the geospatial server world. ERDAS APOLLO on the Cloud is a turnkey solution. This all-inclusive, pay-as-you-go monthly subscription makes it easy to understand your total
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
RapidEye announced today that it has signed a contract with the German GeoConsultants Group (3G) to be its distributor in Libya and Tunisia. Currently, RapidEye continues to build its worldwide network of distributors in order to facilitate easy access to RapidEye products in their customers’ own language and region. For a full list of RapidEye’s
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Evolution Robotics, Inc., a leading robotics technology company, today announced that Mint™, an automatic floor cleaning appliance designed exclusively for hard surface floor cleaning, has been awarded a silver IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) in the “Home Living” category by the Industrial Design Society of America. The 2010 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA®) competition is
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
On the evening 2nd July, Romanian authorities activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism requesting support in addressing the severe floods currently affecting the north-eastern part of the country. The request for assistance in form of inflatable dams, pumps, power generators, water purification systems, lighting kits and other material was immediately communicated to all Participating States through
Monday, July 5th, 2010
The Earth Gravitational Model 2008 (EGM2008), developed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), has been released. The model provides worldwide coverage of gravity data at 5’x5′ mean resolution with geoid accuracy of 15cm. EGM2008 is constructed from a combination of GRACE satellite data, topographic data, altimetry on sea, and gravity observations on land areas. EGM2008
Monday, July 5th, 2010
The National Geochemical Survey of Australia (NGSA) aims to produce the first geochemical atlas of Australia based on the multi-element analysis of transported regolith samples collected at the outlet of large catchments covering most of the continent. The project, which is funded by the Onshore Energy Security Program and the States and Northern Territory Geological Surveys
Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Chronos Technology, the UK telecom network sync specialist, and designer and manufacturer of specialised GPS timing products, has appointed Andy Proctor as Divisional Manager, GNSS Applications and Solutions. Andy will manage the development and growth of the GNSS product and service portfolio within Chronos. He will also be responsible for Chronos’ eLoran solution portfolio and
Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Scotland’s five UNESCO heritage sites are among ten of the country’s most important locations that will be the subjects of minute and comprehensive laser modeling surveys.The ten subjects – four of which have yet to be confirmed – will be scrutinised by cutting-edge technology to create exceptionally accurate digital models of them. The work is
