Friday, May 14th, 2010
With the recent release of iNavX™ version 3, boaters can now enjoy navigating using the power, speed and simplicity of the new Apple iPad. iNavX includes support for the NOAA RNC charts covering all of the United States Coastal Waters. Best of all, the iNavX Version 3 upgrade is free for existing iNavX users. Additional
Friday, May 14th, 2010
The Sustainability Curriculum Framework provides information and guidance on how education for sustainability may be effectively incorporated into school curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 10. Its use is intended for school curriculum developers and policy makers at national, state and territory levels (and indirectly, all who utilize curricula in learning environments). Read More
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
In this short article, I’d like to present the view from a more ‘bottom up’ perspective. The one thing the initiatives listed above have in common is that they are all national and international ‘top down’ approaches. One of the challenges they are likely to find is that ‘the devil is in the detail’ as
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Detailed survey data from SeaZone is assisting the European Marine Energy Centre Ltd (EMEC) in expanding the services it offers. EMEC provides developers with the opportunity to test full scale grid connected prototype devices in unrivalled wave and tidal conditions. EMEC is a global leader in renewable energy research. It is based in Stromness,
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
The GMES and Africa Process, launched in December 2007 by European and African main stakeholders, aims at developing the GMES and Africa Action Plan and submitting it for adoption at the next Africa-EU Summit which will be held in Libya by the end of 2010. This commitment is expressed in the Lisbon Declaration on GMES
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
The term “geomatics” has evolved from two disciplines : geography and informatics (computer science), to designate the combination of both into a new scientific field for the data processing of geographic information. More precisely, this includes the acquisition, management, analysis and distribution of geographic data in print or online. Read More
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Trimble introduced the Trimble® Point Creator Software for contractors, engineers, detailers, and architects supporting the building construction industry as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. The application, available in two versions—Trimble Point Creator and Trimble Point Creator Pro—provides a platform where Computer Aided Design (CAD) users can create 2D and 3D points easily transferable
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
VisionMap Ltd announced today that one of the Russian Federation’s leading providers of geospatial products and services, LLC Research and Production Aerogeodetic Enterprise MERIDIAN+, has decided on purchasing A3, VisionMap’s digital mapping system. This decision was taken following an extensive evaluation of A3, and is based on Meridian+’s experience with existing large format digital cameras.
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Built environment includes buildings, compositions, streets, roads, railways, harbors – it is crucial part of our every day life. The Tekes Built Environment programme emphasis usability, functionality and productive processes in infrastructure, reconstruction and renovation as well as construction for well-being services. The programme provides research funding and networking. Read More
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Take advantage of Alias® and SketchBook technology directly in AutoCAD® software. Autodesk® Alias® Sketch for AutoCAD® Technology Preview adds fully integrated painting, illustration and image manipulation capabilities to enhance the AutoCAD design workflow, making AutoCAD a much broader creative tool. With Alias Sketch for AutoCAD users will be able to: Read More
