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Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Call – PIA11 – Photogrammetric Image Analysis

Automated extraction of objects from remotely sensed data is an important topic of research in Computer Vision, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Geoiformation Science. This joint conferenceof ISPRS working groups I/2, III/1, III/4 and III/5 held at Technische Universität München (TUM), discusses recent developments, the potential of various data sources, and future trends in automatic object

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Nepal Day Highlights Opportunities in Climate Change Adaptation

On Friday March 11, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and its Nepal partners organised a Nepal-Day knowledge sharing event on Enhancing Climate Resilience and Adaptive Capacity in Nepal. A large number of representatives from the government, diplomatic missions, donor community, and partner organisations took part in the event, including the Vice Chair of

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Earthquake in Japan: Detailed Satellite Images Received

Detailed satellite images of the territory of Japan were received, where a series of earthquakes were registered on March 11 in its north-eastern parts. According to the Main Meteorological Service of the country the 8.9 magnitude earthquake was the biggest in the history of the country.

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

JPAC Public Forum in Mexico City, 4–5 April

The Joint Public Advisory Committee of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation will host a public forum in Mexico City, Mexico, on 4–5 April. On 4 April, JPAC members will lead a discussion on upcoming CEC project work and the Citizen Submissions on Enforcement Matters process.

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Esri Assists Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Response

In response to the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunami, Esri is providing assistance to a myriad of organizations involved in the disaster response. The company is working closely with both domestic and international agencies to provide on-site personnel, geographic information system (GIS) software expertise, and project services. Esri is also providing organizations with software, data, imagery,

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Maponics First to Offer Real Estate Subdivision Boundaries

Maponics announced its groundbreaking Subdivision Boundaries product with plans for vast U.S. coverage by mapping more than 500,000 by year-end. The real estate industry has long recognized that the immediate area surrounding properties significantly impacts quality of life and home values. In suburban settings, the smallest defined area around properties is typically the subdivision—which can

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

PCTEL Unveils New High Noise Rejection GPS Timing Synchronization Antenna

PCTEL, Inc. unveiled its new high-rejection GPS timing reference antenna with enhanced narrow band filtering characteristics. The antenna enables reliable GPS synchronization capability for cellular, public safety, utilities and other enterprise communication systems operating in high RF noise environments.

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

NavFree GPS Live Australia & New Zealand

Navigating the roads of Australia & New Zealand, just got easier with today’s launch of NavFree GPS Live. From Navmii, a publisher of GPS location-based applications, NavFree is the top free navigation product for iPhone and iPad.NavFree GPS Live Australia & New Zealand does everything you would expect from expensive in-car GPS/satellite navigation. Users can

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Conference – From Imagery to Map: Digital Photogrammetric Technologies

Over the past years the conference has become noticeable event at the GIS market and has obtained the recognition worldwide. Offering an enlightening combination of assemblies, seminars, workshops and group meetings to explore state-of-the-art photogrammetric and remote sensing technologies, this year’s special jubilee conference affords the perfect venue for broadening one’s knowledge of the field

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Scotland’s – Atlas of the Seas

An atlas of Scotland’s seas – with visual representation of its competing uses, productivity and health – has been compiled for the first time. The Marine Atlas will inform key planning decisions in Scottish waters while providing everyone with an accessible and detailed insight into the geography and vast richness of Scotland’s seas.