Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
On February 22, 2011, an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island, causing loss of life and severe damage to the city. Imagery from COSMO-SkyMed and GeoEye-1 satellites is helping to analyse the consequences. The GeoEye-1 image at right shows some of the most serious damage in the centre
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
As every year, several master students will have the opportunity of working at the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) this summer, for the period of one month in July, August or September. They will be involved in the running projects and new initiatives of the VLIZ. Candidates are offered pleasant working conditions and an appropriate salary. We
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced the release of the General Contractor Tender for the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), moving into the next phase of delivering Abu Dhabi International Airport with its iconic new terminal that will cater to the airport’s dynamic passenger growth and support the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, Global Arab Network
Monday, February 28th, 2011
The parent company of Leica Geosystems, Hexagon AB, leading global provider of 3D solutions to design, measure and position objects and to process and present data, will host its inaugural international conference, Hexagon 2011, 6-9 June at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. As part of the Geosystems @ Hexagon 2011
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Last year’s INTERGEO sent out clear growth signals and encouraged exhibitors and visitors alike to look forward to the next event from 27 – 29 September 2011 in Nuremberg. INTERGEO 2011 will showcase trends and developments that emerged last year. “From 3D developments to satellite applications, the number of increasingly complex systems and solutions is
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Getmapping has announced a new monthly account for its online ‘Planning Required’ planning map service . Architects, home improvement companies and professionals who are regular users of the service will benefit from significant savings when they sign up for accounts. With a single bill for multiple transactions the monthly account will deliver both savings and
Monday, February 28th, 2011
iCADMac is user friendly 2D/3D CAD software for MAC OS X, which reads and writes DWG format drawing files. It is easy to use thanks to the high level of compatibility with AutoCAD, and it is easy to get as you pay far less money to obtain economic licensing solutions. These characteristics make the software the ideal
Monday, February 28th, 2011
The Bureau is encouraging proposals that will assist data collectors from organisationsnamed in the Water Regulations 2008, to improve their water monitoring systems and enhance the accuracy and transfer of data to the Bureau. Applications for the $10 million funding program close on Friday 29 April. Guidelines and Application forms are available on the Bureau website. Read More
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
The INSPIRE Conference 2011 will take place from 27th June to 1st July 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The theme of this year’s edition is “INSPIREd by 2020 – Contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth” In 2010, the European Union renewed its commitment to ‘knowledge-based’ sustainable development by putting forward three mutually reinforcing priorities in the
Sunday, February 27th, 2011
TomTom and Beacon Software, a comprehensive towing management solutions supplier, have partnered to help towing fleet operators improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase control of drivers and equipment. The integration of TomTom WORKsmart™ fleet management solutions and Beacon Software towing applications enables live driver location updates and more accurate arrival time estimates.
