Friday, May 13th, 2016
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has delivered the 22nd Galileo navigation payload, the last under Galileo Full Operational Capability (FOC) Works Orders 1 & 2, to prime contractor OHB System in Bremen, Germany. Galileo is Europe’s own Global Navigation Satellite System, providing real-time positioning, navigation and timing services with unrivalled accuracy. As Payload Prime for
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Cardno announced the filing with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office of a patent application in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. The patent application is for a remote sensing workflow using UAS and specialized sensors to assess uranium contamination at abandoned uranium mines. “This patent application makes claims in connection with our technology that
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
12 May 2016 — While the growing volume information from satellites observing Earth offers a unique opportunity for science and applications, it is sometimes difficult to make sure these complex data streams are exploited to their full potential. ESA is addressing this challenge with ‘Thematic Exploitation Platforms’. The idea is to unlock satellite data and
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Pléiades and SPOT 7 satellites, operated by Airbus Defence and Space, have captured images of the devastating fires around Fort Mac Murray city in Alberta, Canada, covering more than 1,600 km² and which led to the evacuation of more than 100,000 residents. You can view or download the Pléiades image here , and SPOT 7
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Hanover, MD – ClearTerra® today announced the timeline for the latest release in their LocateXT product line. LocateXT Version 1.3 is scheduled for release early this summer, but customers can get a sneak peak at the GEOINT 2016 Symposium being held 15-18 May in Orlando, FL. LocateXT software discovers & extracts geocoordinates, place names, and
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Leicestershire, UK, 12 May 2016 – Azimuth Land Surveys is using a range of high tech aerial survey data from Bluesky to complete a feasibility study for a proposed new village development in the South West of England. Comprising more than 2,000 dwellings, access roads and village amenities, the initial requirement was for a proof
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
11 May 2016 —The membership of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) has approved the WaterML2.0 Part 2 – Ratings, Gaugings and Sections Standard as an official OGC standard. WaterML2.0 represents an initiative within the joint World Meteorological Organization (WMO) / OGC Hydrology Domain Working Group to address standards development and interoperability of hydrological information systems
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
VANCOUVER — UrtheCast Corp. (TSX:UR) (“UrtheCast” or the “Company”) today announced the planned release of a Request for Information (RFI) to U.S. companies interested in a potential long-term strategic partnership with UrtheCast by being the direct channel for data services from UrtheCast’s planned OptiSAR™ Constellation, as well as its proposed UrtheDaily™ Constellation concept, to U.S. Government
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Skycatch, a global leader in commercial drone data software, today announced the launch of COMMANDER, their iOS flight app for DJI drones. The app automates data capture with DJI’s latest drones, turning them into professional mapping tools. DJI maintains a 70% share of the $2 billion consumer drone market, and its aerial platforms
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Redlands, California — When a disaster strikes, knowing what resources are needed and where they are located is the key factor in saving lives and critical infrastructure. The ability to prepare for an emergency and rapidly respond when it occurs is exponentially increased with the use of geographic information system (GIS) technology. Join us at
