Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
The relationship between surveying and geographic information systems (GIS) is integral for the development of most spatial data applications. Accuracy and precision in measurement matter. While the numbers and types of surveying related tools for measurment has...
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Digital Cities refer to the collection of data sources, processes and work flows that support the development of e-government initiatives. Ideally they will result in greater efficiency and improved transparency as greater numbers of people have access...
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Is the need for professional surveying descending or are other factors contributing toward a decline in the numbers? There is evidence that the number of qualified surveyors with professional credentials is declining. No doubt difficulties in the...
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
The Union Cabinet has passed a proposal to restructure the Geological Survey of India (GSI) this week. The 'right sizing' effort aims to play on the strengths of the GSI while slowing replacement of posts over a...
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
A new 3D seismic survey will take place off the coast of Australia. Covering an area of 9700 sq. km., the survey is the result of new regulations that enhance offshore activity. The surveys will take place...
Friday, October 21st, 2011
The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a constellation of multiple satellites, with at least one satellite positioned near zenith over Japan at anytime. The purpose of the system is to enable improved satellite coverage, thereby enhancing the...
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The term Smart Grid conjures up many impressions. To the Mitsubishi company it means innovation and revolution within Japanese households. The company expects to generate over a trillion yen within 5 years through products integrated to transform...
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
The European Union's Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) programme has recently concluded their GMES Ideas Challenge, which awards prizes to the best applications for new uses of earth observation images. The overall winner of this...
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
C-NAV is an international surveying and mapping firm that aims to provide high-accuracy GNSS positioning solutions to the offshore and hydrographic surveying community. The company is involved in seismic exploration, land surveying and flood mapping, geotechnical engineering and a...
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Megha-Tropiques satellite, along with three micro satellites, aboard their Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle today. The Megha-Tropiques earth observation satellite is an Indo-French Joint Satellite Mission that will study...
