Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Three-dimensional versions of Mediterranean islands will be updated virtually automatically with current information from a range of public and private databases. The European research project may launch a “revolution” in the tourist trade sector. With MedIsolae-3D you will be able to “fly over” Mediterranean islands and swoop down when something catches your attention. “Landing” on
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Broadcom Corporation today announced that its single-chip global positioning system (GPS) solution for mobile devices supports the new Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) launched by Japan earlier this month. The BCM4751 solution has built-in support for QZSS and also supports additional satellite constellations including the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), making as many as nine additional satellites
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
The Velaro D, Germany’s new high-speed train, is celebrating its world premiere at the InnoTrans 2010. Peter Löscher, Siemens CEO, presented today the latest generation of the high-speed train for the first time to Dr. Rüdiger Grube, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Deutsche Bahn AG. The new ICE (Class 407), DB’s future
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
ESRI Canada today presented RONA with an Award of Excellence for its exemplary use of ESRI’s geographic information system (GIS) technology to optimize flyer distribution and maximize return on the company’s marketing investment. Previously, RONA used the same promotional flyer for all of its 700 stores. The company developed a GIS application that has enabled it
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Environmental governance, including implementation and compliance with national laws, is a significant challenge facing countries trying to meet their commitments under the Rio Conventions, according to a new study released last week by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The National Capacity Self-Assessments Synthesis Reportcalled
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
In an effort to map volcanoes and assess eruption risks, The United States Geological Survey (USGS) turned to Wacom interactive pen display technology to streamline GIS data updates and editing workflows. The Wacom pen display enables agency geologists to streamline, and in some cases eliminate, several steps in transferring data from paper maps where field observations from
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Universities are encouraged to compete for grants from the U.S. Geological Survey’s EDMAP education program, which is offering $571,212 in funding to help produce geologic maps for the nation. Through this grant opportunity, students can help map the geology of the United States while learning the trade through one-on-one mentoring from professional geologists. Interested professors
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
The EDEN Agrosecurity Committee is pleased to announce a process for scholarly papers in Extension’s role in emerging, critical, or dynamic national extension agrosecurity priorities. Read More
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Irish marine researchers (including SMEs) are invited to comment and / or give input to future European Marine Research Strategy via the draft Ostend Declaration. The EurOCEAN 2010 Ostend Declaration will be a key deliverable of the Belgian-EU Presidency EurOCEAN 2010 Conference (Ostend 12th – 13th October). The Ostend Declaration, following the success of the Galway
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
The Global Software Institute is pleased to announce that the well-known OpenDragon geoinformatics software is now available for free download anywhere in the world. (In the past, OpenDragon was available only in a few countries.) During the next few months, OpenDragon will also fulfill the promise of its name and become open source. As you
