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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

1Spatial Delivers Real-time Counter-piracy Alert System

1Spatial, provider of intelligent data quality and integration solutions, has delivered to Pole Star Space Applications Limited (UK) a real-time alert service extension to Pole Star’s counter-piracy ‘Ship Security and Reporting System’ (www.ssrs.org), originally developed by 1Spatial for Pole Star in 2009 and operational since the beginning of 2010. The current form of the ‘Ship

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

FIG Working Week 2011 – Bridging the Gap between Cultures

We warmly welcome you to the FIG 2011 Working Week which will take place in Marrakech, Morocco from 18thto 22nd May 2011. This FIG conference will be held at the famous Palais de Congrés in Marrakech. We expect more than 1,000 participants from more than 80 countries to attend this only FIG conference in 2011. The Working Week is hosted by

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

KeyCreator 2011 V10.0 Released

Infotech Enterprises GmbH today announced the official release of the latest version of 3D direct CAD software from Kubotek: KeyCreator 2011 Version 10.0, the most robust direct modeling system available. KeyCreator 2011 V10.0 now supports 64-bit architecture, new and improved dynamic editing and a fully re-engineered IGES translator that imports files quicker and more accurately than previous

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Trimble Expands GIS Data Collection Portfolio to Include Rangefinder for Remote Measurement Applications

Trimble introduced today the new Trimble LaserAce 1000 rangefinder, an easy-to-use handheld measurement tool combining a laser distance meter, digital inclinometer, sighting scope and Bluetooth wireless technology. The new rangefinder expands Trimble’s portfolio by seamlessly integrating with its Geographic Information System (GIS) data collection solutions. 

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

MEDIN Recommendations for Funding Marine Data Archiving in the UK

One of the central MEDIN objectives is to establish a robust network of definitive, integrated, Data Archiving Centres (DACs) to provide secure long-term archival and managed third party access to marine environmental data. There are currently four accredited DACs within the MEDIN network: The British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC) covering oceanographic components; the British Geological

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

SuperGeo to Exhibit at Map Malaysia and Map Middle East in April 2011

SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, is going to attend ‘Map Malaysia 2011’ in Sabah, Malaysia, and ‘Map Middle East 2011’ in Doha, State of Qatar; both are held in April 2011. SuperGeo and its partners will be showcasing the latest SuperGIS software as well as GIS applications in

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Short course Competing Claims on Natural Resources in Wageningen, Netherlands

Over the years we have offered a range of short courses to NRM professionals. There are/were different courses offering different perspectives on the management of natural resources: adaptive management, decentralised management, community forestry, landscape planning, environmental governance, just to name a few. The wide variety of “glasses” you can put on to analyse the dynamics

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

3D Laser Mapping Delivers UK’s First Long Range Laser Scanner

3D Laser Mapping has delivered the first long-range laser scanner in the UK. Purchased by Mining Surveys (UK) the VZ-1000 allows for high speed, non-contact surveying at distances of up to 1,400 metres making it ideal for use in inhospitable and difficult to access areas. The narrow laser beam and fast scanning mechanism enables superior

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

SuperGeo Lectures on GIS Development and Applications in Taiwan

SuperGeo Technologies was invited to ‘Geographic Information System and Land Management’ Seminar to introduce GIS Development and Applications in Taiwan for the participants from all over the world. This seminar was held by International Center for Land Policy Studies and Training (ICLPST).  Having successfully promoted SuperGIS series software worldwide, SuperGeo Technologies is the very first

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Work Begins on Australias Best Yet Climate Projections

CSIRO produced national climate projections in 1990, 1992, 1996 and 2001 and, jointly with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), in 2007. The next set of national climate projections are planned for release in 2014, representing a significant climate science milestone timed to follow the next official, global assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change