Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
IDTechEx technology analyst Harry Zervos recently interviewed Dr Markys Cain, from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK. The NPL is involved in the European Metrology Research Program (EMRP), supported by funds from the E.U. framework 7 programme and from EURAMET (European Association of National Metrology Institutes). The EMRP will ensure collaboration between National
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
The new research facility which provides a modern research environment for up to 60 Graduate Doctoral students, as well as providing facilities for visiting scientists, was officially opened in May by Ordnance Survey’s Director General and Chief Executive Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB. Vanessa, who is a member of the University’s council and a Visiting Professor at the University,
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Objectives include new sensing technologies for non-invasive characterization of the soil geophysical properties with a high spatial resolution. To identify and improve geophysical sensors as proposed in the Digisoil’s strategy. To specify their technical characteristics and optimal settings, considering theoretical aspects and practical constraints (e.g., mobility). To develop and optimize signal processing algorithms for the different sensors in
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Many Legally Mandated Organisations (LMOs) and other data suppliers who are providing data within the INSPIRE themes will retain their own schemas for the data that they collect, manage and publish. For INSPIRE compliance however, they must also ensure that there is a Transformation Service available to transform the data to the appropriate INSPIRE schema.
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, is going to showcase SuperPad 3, its full-function mobile GIS software, during Computex Taipei. Computex Taipei is the largest computer exhibition in Asia. Mio Technology, one of the chief providers in the mobile GPS industry in Taiwan, as well as Magellan, a leading
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Los Angeles County is giving its citizens the opportunity to propose new district boundaries through a comprehensive online redistricting application built on Esri’s geographic information system (GIS) technology. Through June 2, the public may submit redistricting scenarios for consideration by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ Boundary Review Committee, which will recommend a plan to
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Optech Incorporated, the leading manufacturer of advanced lidar, aerial digital camera and survey instruments, is pleased to announce the release of the world’s first compact shallow-water mapping solution for its innovative line of ALTM Airborne Laser Terrain Mappers. The new ALTM Aquarius provides simultaneous terrestrial and water depth measurement capability, enabling the collection of data sets
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Optech Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced lidar, aerial digital camera and survey instruments, is pleased to announce the latest release of its popular IWD Intelligent Waveform Digitizer for its innovative line of ALTM Airborne Laser Terrain Mappers. The new IWD-2 provides increased 12-bit amplitude sample resolution, enabling the detection and discrimination of target
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Agency9 today released their cloud service CityPlanner 2.0 internationally. Agency9 CityPlanner is a web service that empowers project managers, planners and architects to visualise and interact with 3D models on the internet. Project ideas can easily be created and edited, allowing for rapid evaluation of alternatives and feed-back from stakeholders and project members. CityPlanner features
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, announced that SuperGIS Server 3 supports KML (Keyhole Markup Language) map service publishing and assists enterprises in improving map sharing and display performance.
