Monday, May 13th, 2024
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features salt flats and lakes in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes Mountains. Acquired in April 2024, this false-color image shows part of the Oruro Department toward the southern end of the Altiplano, a high plain that stretches almost 1,000 kilometers from Peru to Bolivia. The image was processed using the near-infrared
Monday, May 13th, 2024
Abdullah Al-Ajmi is the space business development director for Lockheed Martin in Saudi Arabia. He is responsible for coordinating and bolstering the Kingdom’s space efforts. In addition to fostering strategic cooperation between government and commercial enterprises, Al-Ajmi oversees the facilitation of scientific experiments and international research collaborations, as well as the administration of future space-related
Monday, May 13th, 2024
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has a new mindset when it comes to the examination and development of possible geospatial solutions. The new head of research, Ronzelle Green, stepped into his role at NGA in September from being the Atlantic Area Reserve Chief of Staff (and a captain) in the U.S. Coast Guard. Previously, Green was a senior
Monday, May 13th, 2024
VANCOUVER, BC — Global technology company TELUS accelerates the reach of its strategic investment arm and announces the launch of TELUS Global Ventures. This rebranding comes in light with the desire to position the company as a global leader seeking new investment opportunities in global markets. As one of the world’s most active corporate venture
Monday, May 13th, 2024
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and South Korean rocket company Perigee Aerospace Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to launch satellites jointly from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden , starting 2025. Perigee’s Blue Whale 1 microlauncher will be the first-ever orbital rocket launched from Esrange. “I’m very pleased to announce this historic collaboration, our first orbital launch partnership. The market demand
Monday, May 13th, 2024
Geospatial Insight (GSI), a leading provider of global climate and risk intelligence, has announced the integration of Spatial Days, experts in online geospatial data management and GIS/Earth Observation software development to enhance its online climate service portfolio. Building upon GSI’s existing portfolio of ESG and climate-targeted solutions, this alliance will create a more developed service
Monday, May 13th, 2024
Germany’s Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) will continue to manage production of pan-European datasets after signing a new agreement with EuroGeographics. As a result, BKG is responsible for three open datasets available via the Open Maps For Europe (OME) user interface, as well as a database of administrative boundaries and 1:250 000 topographic
Monday, May 13th, 2024
The latest release of Trimble® Business Center (TBC) software version 2024.00 is now available. TBC version 2024.00 software delivers technological integration, workflow optimization, and embraces adaptability and innovation to deliver the ultimate field-to-finish workflow. Highlights of this release include: Seamless collaboration and efficiency between the field and office through the Connected Workspace, a field-to-office and
Friday, May 10th, 2024
Airedale General Hospital has gone live with a new geospatial system to help manage its RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) monitoring and repairs programme. Using GIS software from Esri UK, the system replaces paper-based processes with digital workflows to improve the accuracy and efficiency of RAAC inspections. The software reveals where the highest risk areas
Friday, May 10th, 2024
Interactive features allow users to locate, view, and learn more about beautification efforts SACRAMENTO – Just ahead of national infrastructure week, Caltrans today launched a new interactive map that spotlights hundreds of beautification projects funded by Clean California. The geographic information system (GIS) mapping tool offers users location-specific, multilayered data that demonstrates the transformative impact these
