Bangkok Flooding Receives Robust Mapping Response
The Thai capital of Bangkok is bracing for severe flooding over the weekend with rising water continuing to take its toll throughout the country, and higher-than-normal tides expected over the weekend. Several northern districts of the city of 12 million people are now more than 90% submerged, and thousands of residents are being evacuated as a massive amount of floodwater is expected.
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| The Geological Survey of India Undergoes Restructuring
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 10-year timeframe.
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3D Seismic Surveying Offshore Australia
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 in areas adjcent to recent gas finds in the area.
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| SuperGIS Desktop 3 Selected by Aurecon in South Africa
Aurecon is a well-known global consultant company with over 7,000 staff and more than 80 branch offices worldwide. Serving both government and private sector clients, Aurecon is able to provide high-standard engineering, management and specialist technical services to international clients.
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| Director Appointed to Head RICS ASEAN
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has appointed Bill Jones as RICS ASEAN Director, who will commence duty on 31 October, 2011 and be based in Singapore. The new Director is responsible for developing and delivering the ASEAN Business Plan together with the Local Members Boards / Committees.
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| Tender – Address System Registry in Azerbaijan
The State Committee for Property Affairs of Azerbaijan has announced a tender procedure for creation of an information system of registry of addresses. The Committee reports that the tender is open to applicants who have at least 5 years of experience in this area and international certificate on IT systems. Tender participation fee is 1,000 manat.
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| Emirates Seek French Military Satellite
The United Arab Emirates has reopened negotiations with France for a military surveillance satellite, underlining the Persian Gulf state’s concerns about Iran’s expansionist policies. The move, however, could also be linked to the protracted negotiations to buy 60 Dassault Aviation Rafale multi-role fighter jets, a deal that could be worth up to $10 billion.
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Three Threats to Asia’s Urban Heritage
Asia’s urban heritage faces unique challenges. As you read this, the International Council on Monuments and Sites has recently finished a conference in Phuket Town, Thailand, tackling the subject of ‘Asian Urban Heritage’. During this conference the strong will to protect the history of Asian countries was discussed.
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| Tokyo to Draft a New 10-year Disaster Plan
Despite Tokyo’s distance from the tsunami epicenter, not only were there direct damages from the earthquake, but the spread of radioactive materials from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant affected Tokyo’s air and tap water, as well as certain food products, raising doubts on the safety of day-to-day living in the metropolis.
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| Australian Call for Strategic Balance in Land Use Planning
The NSW Minerals Council has called on the Government to strike a balance in strategic land use planning and to provide certainty. Speaking at the Environment and Community Conference today in Wollongong, NSWMC CEO Nikki Williams stated that “the Government must find an appropriate balance between different industries and developments.
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| Smart New Zealand Fishing App Receives Praise
The New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries has developed a smartphone fishing application that notes the user’s location via GPS positioning and provides detailed information regarding their location, including rules and other notices.
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New Products & Services
October 28, 2011
| Site and Road Construction Contractors Efficiency
The new Trimble Corridor Mass Haul module combines the corridor design with a haul route network, barriers to haulage, borrow pit and waste site locations. The project is then intelligently analyzed to determine the optimum and most cost-effective earthmoving process. |
| SuperGeo Updates SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3 (Windows Mobile)
SuperGeo announces that SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3, the mobile GIS application designed for tourism, has been updated and enhanced. SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3 is the application especially for tour navigation, enabling administrators to develop a system integrating GPS technologies.
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| Korea’s Forest Service SDI
Korea Forest Service (KFS) specializes in planting and taking care of forests. It aims to build a sustainable green welfare nation with a mission to promote healthy forests, rich mountains, and a happy populace. |
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| Libelium Announces Vehicle Traffic Monitoring Platform
Libelium announces the launch of the new Vehicle Traffic Monitoring Platform as part of its Smart Cities solution. The platform is capable of sensing the flow of Bluetooth devices in a given street, roadway or passageway while differentiating hands-free car kits from pedestrian phones. |
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