Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
In the largest-ever study of glacial lakes, researchers using 30 years of NASA satellite data have found that the volume of these lakes worldwide has increased by about 50% since 1990 as glaciers melt and retreat due to climate change. The findings, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, will aid researchers assessing the potential
Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
The 2020 scholarship winners demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of the field of GEOINT Herndon, Virginia — The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) awarded $103,000 in scholarships this year to individuals studying geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and related topics. The recipients chosen this year by our dedicated scholarship committee demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of the field
Monday, August 31st, 2020
Manchester, NH – Allegro MicroSystems (Allegro), a global leader in sensing and power semiconductor technology, today announced the acquisition of Voxtel, Inc, a privately held company specializing in advanced photonic and 3D imaging technology including long-range, eye-safe Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR). This acquisition brings together Voxtel’s significant laser and imaging expertise with Allegro’s automotive
Monday, August 31st, 2020
As Hurricane Laura prepares to make landfall on the Gulf Coast, Esri has curated a suite of authoritative maps, apps, and data from federal agencies like FEMA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, and more to help media and the public understand the impacts on vulnerable populations, including those dealing with COVID-19. The Hurricane Incident Journal from FEMA
Monday, August 31st, 2020
Minneapolis, MN – RAMTeCH Software Solutions, Inc., a global leader in geospatial data management, managed services, consulting, and engineering services, is pleased to announce that Jeff Nash has joined the RAMTeCH team as Senior Vice President of Spatial Enterprise Solutions. Jeff, a recognized industry leader, brings over 30 years in GIS and other related business
Monday, August 31st, 2020
AutonomouStuff and NovAtel, both companies in Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning brand portfolio, have announced their support for the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the $1.5M university prize competition to program modified Dallara IL-15 race cars and compete in the world’s first autonomous head-to-head race at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The university teams will race their autonomous
Monday, August 31st, 2020
SAN JOSE, Calif.- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced it has joined the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) to promote the benefits of autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Velodyne is the first lidar technology company to become part of this influential group. ITS America members are at the forefront of driving progress in
Monday, August 31st, 2020
A new academic year is opening at a time of economic uncertainty, and Brandman University is helping students build futures in business, nonprofits and government by launching new certificate programs focused on geospatial data analysis and business skills. The certificates are new for the 2020-21 academic year, which will begin Monday, Aug. 31. The programs
Monday, August 31st, 2020
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – Teletrac Navman, the global market leader in telematics technology, today announces the release of its next generation solution TN360. Powered by artificial intelligence, TN360 delivers telematics functionalities in real-time, providing businesses with simplified, smart, predictive and actionable insights. “The digital transformation of the mobile asset and fleet management space has only
