Thursday, February 16th, 2012
As more Asians move toward cities, there is a growing need to plan, build, manage and operate more efficient transportation systems. Railways are high on the priority list for new projects. The infrastructure investment for these projects...
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Selangor is expected to launch about RM15 billion in infrastructure development projects over the next two years, said State Executive Councilor, Dr Xavier Jayakumar. He said of this total, about RM7.4 billion is for three to four new highways...
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012
A team of geologists from the U.S., Mexico and China are using light detection and ranging (LiDAR) laser altimetry to study how an earthquake can change a landscape. In particular, the geologists want to know more about...
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
China Unicom, the country's second largest mobile operator, has been asked to apply for a license for its Internet maps service, which is being operated without official approval, the mapping service regulator said. The company will be further...
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Due to recent changes to the Queensland legislation pertaining to who can sign statutory mine plans in Queensland, the Surveyors Board of Queensland has adopted the “100 points” system of determining acceptance of the academic requirements for...
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
The Surveying, Geographic Information and Map Division in China asserted it's overall 2012 strategy this past week at a plenary meeting. Min Yi-jen acted as deputy director of the meeting, which focused upon new requirements and a...
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
The inaugural NT Spatial Excellence Awards will be presented at the NT Spatial 2012 conference dinner on the 22nd March at the Darwin Convention Centre. The goal of the awards is to recognise and promote the achievements and excellence of...
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Applanix Corporation is pleased to announce the release of firmware update Version 6.24 for POS MV V5, Applanix’ industry-leading georeferencing and motion compensation system for hydrographic surveying. Customers under a valid product warranty agreement may download the installation files...
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
The issue of open data, accessible and available, has long been source of discussion for many participants involved in the geomatics and geospatial industry. There are many reasons for data being confined including data formats, policy, lack...
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
The annual output value of China's satellite navigation industry is estimated to reachmore than 225 billion yuan (35.64 billion U.S. dollars) in 2015, according to a latest researchreport on the country's geographic information sector. Compiled by a think-tank under the National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation, the report predicted the industry would become the country's third new ITeconomic growth point, after mobile communication and Internet. Read More
