Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
For the first time Singaporean authorities have given permission for a photogrammetric UAV mapping/modeling flight over an important area of the city. In the context of the SEC-FCL (Future Cities Laboratory) project a pilot study is conducted...
Monday, March 5th, 2012
Researchers say the structure, known as 'The Wall of Genghis Khan', wasn't built to keep in gazelles, as has been written in some history books. The journey was led by a British researcher and Great Wall enthusiast, William...
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Jointly organised by the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, the DLR German Aerospace Center and ESA, the 2012 International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) is scheduled to be held 22–27 July in Munich, Germany. IGARSS...
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The intricate interactions among the different sub-systems of earth: atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, geosphere and biosphere, make earth a single inter-linked system. Understanding these interactions can lead to improved prediction of weather and climate.
Monday, November 21st, 2011
To accompany the broadest and most comprehensive public opinion poll of Afghan citizens, Afghanistan in 2011: A Survey of the Afghan People, The Asia Foundation launched an interactive mapping platform and data visualization site, Visualizing Afghanistan. Through...
Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Major environment-focused Crown Research Institutes GNS Science, Landcare Research, and NIWA are joining forces with the New Zealand Geospatial Office to harmonise systems for storing, categorising and accessing vital information on New Zealand's environment. The move will...
Friday, November 18th, 2011
A long-term study into the health and wellbeing of community members affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires, is being led by the University of Melbourne. The study aims to capture a diversity of experiences including those directly or...
Friday, November 18th, 2011
Under the plan, the Vietnam Space Centre, covering an area of nine hectares at Hoa Lac High-tech Park in Hanoi, will specialise in researching and producing small satellites to be used in domestic weather forecast, geodesy, exploration,...