Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (“MDA” or the “Company”) (TSX: MDA), a global communications and information company, announced today that it has signed multiple contract amendments with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) totaling CA$18 million to complete work in the Design Phase of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and to enable the remaining long lead procurement
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Two recent images from the Landsat 8 satellite compare land conditions in the vicinity of Yosemite National Park before and during the Rim Fire. The images, from August 15 before the fire began and from August 31, can be contrasted and downloaded from the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
More than 400 new topographic maps are now available for the state of Alaska. The new maps are part of the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Mapping Initiative, to update foundational data for the state and to replace the existing maps that are about 50 years old.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Difficult-to-image Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area was completely covered by cloud-free images from SPOT 5 (spatial resolution of 2.5 m, color) and SPOT 6 satellites (1.5 m, color) within the summer 2013 period. High imagery rate of this area deserves special attention (see fig. 1), where the cyclonic type of weather prevails, which impedes an operational delivery
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Aero-Photo (1961) Inc. has contracted with Microsoft’s UltraCam business unit and subsidiary to purchase an UltraCam Eagle digital aerial photogrammetric camera system. Aero-Photo has previously purchased three UltraCamXp and one UltraCamLp cameras.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
Ordnance Survey has entered the Android market for the first time with the launch of its OS MapFinder app. The app, which has been available on iOS since earlier this year and proving very popular, is a welcome addition to the national mapping authority’s digital portfolio of products and a must-see for Android outdoor enthusiasts
Monday, September 2nd, 2013
The geo industry is facing increasing challenges. It spans a broad range of careers, yet there are not enough qualified specialists to be found. “The shortage of young recruits is most acute in the fields of geodesy and land management,” says Prof. Karl-Friedrich Thöne, President of the German Society for Geodesy, Geoinformation and Land Management
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Esri ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Study Guide is a practical workbook for those preparing for the Associate level examination for ArcGIS Desktop technical certification. The book provides a comprehensive review of the GIS skills and knowledge measured in the exam.
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Exprodat; the oil and gas GIS services, software and training supplier; has signed a partnership with leading petroleum training services provider PetroSkills, to deliver a series of Exprodat’s popular Petroleum GIS data management training courses.
Friday, August 30th, 2013
Researchers in Central Queensland are using cutting-edge spatial technology to better understand the role competition may play in the conservation of the endangered bridled nailtail wallaby.
