Saturday, March 24th, 2012
For the first time, scientists have created a global geologic map of Jupiter’s moon Io, the most volcanically active object in the solar system. The map, which was published this week by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), shines a light on Io, the fourth-largest satellite in the solar system. Scientists hope the new tool will help them
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
CIFOR scientists are helping to estimate the extent of deforestation that accompanies road paving in the Amazon — even before such roads have been built — which could allow state planners to better assess the costs and benefits of development projects in the region. “Road paving is a huge shock to any socio-ecological system and
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Leaders of the aviation industry meeting in Geneva, today sent a reminder to governments of the vital role the sector plays in economic growth, providing jobs whilst taking its environmental responsibilities seriously. Chief Executives and Directors General from 16 global aviation companies and organisations signed the Aviation & Environment Summit’s Declaration as a joint message
Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Landmark Information Group has launched its latest environmental report for high value residential properties or homes with extensive land. Based on detailed data and expert interpretation, ‘Envirosearch Prime’ is the UK’s most comprehensive residential environmental report. The report fulfils the requirements of Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 by ensuring that environmental risks are
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has selected Power InRoads as its new transportation design solution. MTO is the first transportation agency worldwide to standardize on Bentley’s new stand-alone offering of the InRoads family of products. Power
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Intergraph announces that State of Brunei Darussalam, a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo, is leveraging ERDAS APOLLO to modernize the way Brunei Survey Department manages and delivers geospatial information to the rest of its government agencies, as well as to the general public.
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
URISA’s GISCorps was recently honored with a 2012 President’s Volunteer Service Award on behalf of the President of the United States for ‘making a difference through volunteer service’. The Award is given to individuals, families, and groups that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and civic participation. The award and congratulatory letter from President Obama have
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
As the climate gets warmer, many forests are feeling the heat. Impacts range from increased forest fire hazards and tree mortality to detrimental beetle outbreaks and alterations to leaf abundance and bloom. When forest cover or composition changes, there are impacts to the availability of wood products, clean water, recreational opportunities, and habitats for many
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
GRAPHISOFT Spain will train the university’s educators, who in turn will begin training the students on the use of the award-winning architectural software. Architecture & design students and teachers are entitled to receive the fully-functional education version of ArchiCAD for free. Students and teachers are entitled to 1-year free education licenses of ArchiCAD after showing proof
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Intergraph today released SmartPlant FreeView, a free .VUE viewer that allows users to display and navigate Intergraph 3D models and view associated plant properties. SmartPlant FreeView will open any Intergraph SmartPlant 3D and SmartMarine 3D projects published as a .VUE file. A user then may walk through the plant, ship or offshore model and select
