Saturday, June 12th, 2010
The research focusses on methods and techniques to integrate data from different sources and dimensions (2D, 3D, Time). The data are offered via a variety of map representations in multi-functional visual (online) environments that allow exploration and data analysis. To justify the solutions produced, usability research is an integral part of the activities. Read More
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
The European Space Agency (ESA) International Summer School on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) will be held in Slettestran, Denmark from 1 to 11 September 2010. The summer school is open to graduate students, PhD candidates, early-stage researchers and young professionals. The objective is to provide attendees with a comprehensive overview on the design and development
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Postal code and route mapping in Canada is a little different from that of the States. In fact, they are undergoing a change in the way they handle their street addresses. One example of this, is in the Burlington area. Most of this area is a part of Rural Route #2 Milton, and Rural Route
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
The International Water History Association, the Delft University of Technology and UNESCO-IHE have co-organized Water History Conference 2010 to take place 16-19 June 2010 in Delft, the Netherlands. During the conference, UNESCO-IHP will co-organize three sessions. In a double session on 17 June, Palestinian and Israeli researchers are presenting the intermediate research results of the joint
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
The OSGIS conference series has a strong international focus and takes a holistic approach in bringing together speakers and delegates from government, academe, industry and open source communities. High profile speakers from all over the world are invited for giving presentations and running hands-on workshops for the conference series. Read More
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Building European Spatial Data Infrastructures, Second Edition, published by ESRI Press, details the European Union’s (EU) ongoing efforts to develop comprehensive, multinational spatial data infrastructures (SDIs). Designed as a reference for geographic information system (GIS) professionals and decision makers, the new edition promotes a general understanding of SDI concepts and provides examples of practical applications. Read
Friday, June 11th, 2010
GeoEye, Inc. announced today that Chief Financial Officer Joseph (Joe) F. Greeves was awarded the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Public Company CFO of the Year title in a ceremony held June 9, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in McLean, Va. The Council’s CFO Awards recognize local chief financial officers and financial executives for outstanding achievement
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Trimble is holding its 2010 Surveying Student Paper Competition. The winning student author will have the opportunity to present their survey application paper at Trimble Dimensions 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winner will receive a trip to the conference plus 3 nights’ accommodations to take part in Trimble’s internationally recognized conference with surveying professionals
Friday, June 11th, 2010
MAPPS President Jeff Lovin CP, PS, urged West Virginia geospatial practitioners to become more politically active, calling on the community “to be active, rather than passive”, in order for the United States “to realize the full potential of GIS”. In the keynote address, “On the Map: Building a Better America Through Increased Use of Geospatial
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Climate talks in Bonn healed some of the wounds left by the great disappointment of the Copenhagen Climate Summit last December. Following two weeks of talks under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), there is now renewed hope that the building blocks for a global climate deal can be adopted at the next
