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Thursday, May 24th, 2012

COM.Geo 2012:ICF to Present Keynote “Computational Intelligence and Neuromorphic Computing Potential for Geospatial Research and Applications”

Dr. Robinson E. Pino, Senior Scientist, ICF International, will deliver a keynote “Computational Intelligence and Neuromorphic Computing Potential for Geospatial Research and Applications” at COM.Geo 2012 conference which will be held on July 1-3, Washington, DC.

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

United Nations Geographic Information Working Group becomes a Principal Member of the Open Geospatial Consortium

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) is pleased to announce that the United Nations Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG) has taken Principal level membership. The UNGIWG addresses topics related to geospatial information sharing and quality of location information. The group is working across the United Nations to improve the efficient use of geographic information for better

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Optech Announces Successful Completion of Field Trials for CZMIL Bathymetric System

Optech, the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of advanced lidar and camera survey instruments, is pleased to announce the successful completion of  field trials for the new airborne Optech CZMIL Coastal Zone Mapping and Imaging Lidar system.

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Rapid Biodiversity Loss Continues in Absence of Political Action and Accurate Assessments of Ecosystem Values

Finding ways to value ecosystem health economically and to engage the world’s indigenous peoples in the process is key to saving biological diversity, a Worldwatch author suggests in the Institute’s most recent book. Such efforts are all the more urgent because the addition of more plant and animal species to lists of those threatened or

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Google Mapping Tool Shows Impacts of Deforestation on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

A powerful new mapping tool from Indonesian NGO coalition Eyes on the Forest and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) allows the public to visualize Sumatra’s forests and wildlife such as rhinos, tigers, elephants and orangutan, providing vital information in the race to protect forests, save some of the world’s most important biodiversity and help local communities.

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological & Geophysical Agency Chooses SuperGIS Desktop 3.1

SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, announced that Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological & Geophysical Agency (BMKG) employs SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 with the powerful GIS tools to integrate and visualize a variety of spatial data and statistics about meteorology.

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Alberta Improves Land Inventory with DigitalGlobe Imagery

An up-to-date land inventory is required for effective conservation and land-use planning. While there are numerous commercial data providers of aerial photography and remotely-sensed imagery, not all provide comprehensive geographic coverage due to the significant costs of conducting aerial surveys and imagery collection. To address this challenge, the Alberta Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Resource

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Avenza Partners with Mapmobility to Provide Canadian Digital Maps for Mobile Devices

Avenza Systems Inc., the leading developer of cartographic software –such as MAPublisher® for Adobe® Illustrator® and Geographic Imager® geospatial tools for Adobe Photoshop®– has partnered with Mapmobility, Canada’s most prominent producer of printed urban mapping products to announce the largest offering of Canadian digital maps for consumer use on the iOS platform.  Avenza will host

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Bluesky Launches Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Aerial survey company Bluesky has launched a fast response aerial survey service using state of the art unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones. The technology, originally developed by the military, includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) guided autopilot, high resolution integrated camera and environmentally friendly rechargeable propulsion system. Autonomous take-off and landing ensures the system is easy

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

How ESA and Industry will Work Together in the Future

ESA and industry have built a strong relationship in the 35 years they have worked together. But with changing times, we should review this relationship to see what has worked well and what needs to be improved, so that it continues to grow.