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Friday, January 21st, 2011

UltraCamXp Purchased by STI in France

STI, a private surveying and photogrammetry firm, has purchased an UltraCamXp digital aerial camera system as part of a transaction with Vexcel Imaging sales partner Latitude Geosystems based near Paris, France. The UltraCamXp will be utilized primarily for two- and three-dimensional large-scale projects that require a high degree of accuracy. STI offers its services in

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Galileo Satellite Undergoes Launch Check-up at ESTEC

Galileo’s first satellite is undergoing testing at ESA’s technical centre in the Netherlands, checking its readiness to be launched into orbit. This marks a significant step for Europe’s Galileo satnav constellation. The first part of Europe’s global satellite navigation system is due to be launched over the next two years – a total of four Galileo

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

The Issues and Challenges of Reducing Non-Revenue Water

Improving the efficiency of water utilities and reducing water losses are becoming top priorities in Asia, with its often-limited water resources and rapidly increasing urban population. This publication provides an up-to-date introduction to the subject matter, highlights the complexity of managing non-revenue water (NRW), offers guidance on NRW assessment, and recommends appropriate performance indicators. It

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Prize-giving Event for TaxiZapp Creator

A prize-giving presentation for the winner of the UK round of a major competition to develop the latest in satellite navigation technology will take place at The University of Nottingham later this month.

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Global Map around Rio de Janeiro, southeast of Brazil

Global Map of southeast of Brazil is released. This area is affected by landslides and floods caused by the torrential rain started early January. This map gives information on landform and land use around Rio de Janeiro where extensive damage was caused.This map is prepared by using Global Map and other data. Read More

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Smart Energy India Focuses on India’s Commitment to the Smart Grid and Renewable Energy

Enabling India to implement the Smart Grid and embrace renewable energy is at the top of the agenda at the upcoming Smart Energy India confererence and exhibition which takes place in New Delhi from 1-2 February.  Some of India’s most respected power professionals as well as global metering technology experts are meeting in what is considered the

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Esri Announces New GovMaps Web Site

Esri president Jack Dangermond announced the new website GovMaps.org during the plenary session of the Esri Federal User Conference in Washington, D.C. The prototype site offers a customized view into commonly used nationwide layers and maps in ArcGIS for a better understanding of national issues and trends. Quick access to this authoritative geospatial information supports

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

19th EU BC&E Call for Papers / Deadline 31 January 2011

The 19th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition will be held from 6 – 10 June 2011 at the ICC Berlin – International Congress Center Berlin – Germany. As a valued member of the global Biomass Community you are highly welcome to submit your paper and participate in this large specialist Biomass event in Europe in

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Urban Soil Sealing in Europe

Soil is the earth’s living skin and provides us with essential services for life in our planet: production of food; infiltration and cleansing of water and protection against flooding; habitat for plants; areas for recreation and mental health; micro climate regulation, etc. It is such a crucial resource that it can’t be ignored. However, particularly

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Robotic Glider to Map Moreton Bay Impacts

A $200,000 CSIRO coastal glider is bound for Queensland to be deployed in Moreton Bay to investigate the impact of the recent flooding on marine ecosystems. Dr Andy Steven from CSIRO’s Wealth from Oceans Flagship says the glider’s deployment is part of a research program to monitor the extent of the flood plume into Moreton