Monday, October 10th, 2011
South Africa is planning to build its third satellite, to form part of a new African satellite constellation, as part of a government drive to grow the country’s share of the global market for small- to medium-sized space systems. “Our intention is to expand our investment in ‘micro’ satellites, building on the existing SumbandilaSat platform,” Science
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Blue Marble Geographics (www.bluemarblegeo.com ) has been awarded a contract with the General Services Administration (GSA). Blue Marble is excited to now be able to offer their products to Federal Organizations through the streamlined process this organization manages for federal purchasers. As an approved commercial vendor, government organizations can feel comfortable knowing they are not
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
The Government says New Zealand’s huge potential for generating electricity through marine energy will be explored with three different marine energy projects. Acting Energy Minister Hekia Parata says they will be a significant help in reaching the Government’s target of 90% renewable electricity by 2025. The projects are a wave energy device at Stewart Island, a cable
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Massive turbines have appeared on the skyline above Crow Edge as a new windfarm begins to take shape. Construction on the £10m Hazlehead windfarm, overlooking Upper Cumberworth and the Hepworth area, is almost complete with all three turbines now installed. The 100m (300ft) tall turbines arrived at the site off Bents Road behind Hepworth Iron works last
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
When Rebecca Moore was working with Amazonian tribes back in 2007 on ways to use Google Earth to map forest cover, the consensus was that the satellite imagery program was useful, but they wanted more. Last year, Google launched its Earth Engine, which complemented the standard, but static, satellite images with “trillions of scientific measurements dating
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Total signed with Novatek the final agreements to jointly develop the Yamal LNG project, becoming the main international partner on this gas liquefaction project with a 20% share. Novatek intends to keep at least a 51% interest in the project. “Total is very pleased to be given this opportunity to be pioneers in an untapped region.
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
A database of software applications that are compatible with the IFC standard goes live on the buildingSMART website on 5 October 2011 and will provide an official reference resource for AEC industry software users. The database contains information about IFC-compatible applications for the whole range of design and construction disciplines, including architectural, structural, building services,
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Nemetschek Allplan, leading European provider of software for the design and management of buildings, presents new version Allplan 2012. This contains numerous improvements that makes architects’ and civil engineers’ work processes even more efficient. The new features include : SmartParts (parametric CAD objects), a direct connection to Allplan Allfa Web, the integration of international standards for
Friday, October 7th, 2011
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced three universities selected to host the Department of the Interior’s Climate Science Centers (CSCs) for the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands regions. The three locations complete the national network of eight CSCs that will serve to provide land managers in federal, state and local agencies access
Friday, October 7th, 2011
The Department for International Development (DFID) needs a clearer strategy for strengthening infrastructure in developing countries because poor roads, power and water networks are constraining growth in many countries, MPs on the International Development Committee have warned. Read More
