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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

New Leica CGR10 & 15 Radio Modems RTK Surveys

Leica Geosystems announces the CGR10 and CGR15 radio modems for its Leica Viva CS 10 & CS 15 Controllers. Both modems are an ideal extension to the Leica Viva NetRover and Leica Viva GS12 rover. They can also be used with the Leica Viva GS10, GS15, and the new GS25 receiver.  Read More

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

How Will Climate Change Impact Leaf Fall?

The fall season is perfect for taking a walk or a drive to see the beautiful leaves changing colors from green to red, orange and yellow. As climate changes, it affects the timing of when leaves emerge, the amount of foliage that grows as well as the timeframe when leaves begin to fall. The study

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Optech Announces New ALTM Models: Orion M/C 300

Optech Incorporated is pleased to announce the latest addition to its innovative line of airborne laser terrain mappers, the ALTM Orion M/C 300. Available in two models, the Orion M300 and C300 are specifically designed for mid-altitude engineering and low-altitude corridor applications respectively. Both models are now equipped with multipulse technology and an effective ground

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Esri Receives Jane Goodall Global Leadership Award

On September 24, 2011, conservationist and primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, United Nations (UN) Messenger of Peace and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), presented Jack Dangermond, president of Esri, the Jane Goodall Global Leadership Award for Excellence in Conservation Science during the Institute’s program, A Conversation with Jane Goodall, in Hollywood, California.

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

2011 URISA Student Competition Results Announced

URISA is pleased to announce the results of its 2011 URISA Student Competition. Submissions were received in both Paper and Poster categories. The evaluation criteria and submissions are posted online, http://www.urisa.org/StudentComp2011

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

ERM Implements GIS Worldwide with Esri ELA

To achieve a robust GIS practice while reducing overhead costs in multiple offices, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a leading global provider of environmental, health and safety, risk, and social consulting services, has signed an enterprise license agreement (ELA) with Esri. The ELA provides unlimited access to Esri desktop and server software products and extensions throughout

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

3-GIS’ Express Solution in use at Decatur Utilities Gas Operations Division

3-GIS, a GIS software solutions company based in Decatur, Alabama has announced Decatur Utilities has deployed 3-GIS’ Express Solution to its gas operations division to perform gas valve inspections in an initial step toward complying with the Federal Government’s Distribution and Integrity Management Program (DIMP) Guidelines.

Monday, September 26th, 2011

New GNSS Simulator Capabilities

Spectracom, a company of the Orolia Group introduced new capabilities for its GSG line of GPS / GNSS constellation simulators. These features reinforce Spectracom’s leadership position for flexible, user-friendly and affordable characterization and test of GPS and GNSS devices and systems. Key features include :

Monday, September 26th, 2011

GPS Maker Garmin Looks to Net 20% Market Share in 2011

The US-based global positioning system (GPS) major Garmin has launched its second model in the country and is targeting to garner a 20 percent share of the growing personal navigation devices market in the country over the next 12 months. “The PND (personal navigation devices) market in the country is at around 50,000 units a year. We

Monday, September 26th, 2011

NASA Aquarius Satellite Maps Ocean Salinity

So relevant to all life forms and our climate, the sea’s salt has now been estimated by NASA’s  Aquarius/SAC-D satellite observatory. After two and a half weeks, since only August 25th, the preliminary data have been exemplary, providing us with an early view of large-scale ocean patterns. Read More