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GSA and CLGE accepting submissions for Geomatics on the Move 2020 competition

September 3, 2020By Allison Barwacz

The European GNSS Agency (GSA), in collaboration with the Council of European Geodetic Surveyors (CLGE), has launched the Geomatics on the Move 2020 competition. The event aims to foster the use of European Union (EU) satellite programs Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus among students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and small and mid-sized businesses to create innovative geomatics applications and solutions across all... read more

This article is tagged with CLGE, Copernicus, Council of European Geodetic Surveyors, EGNOS, EU Space Programme, European GNSS Agency, Galileo, Geomatics on the Move 2020, GSA, Pascal Claudel and posted in GIS News, GIS Software, Mobile Devices, Technology

AI and intuitive cameras pave way for future of aerial imaging

September 2, 2020By GSS Staff

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Advancements in sensors, cameras and automation have fueled the growth of the aerial imaging industry, which is expected to reach $2.83 billion by 2022. By Swamini Kulkarni Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, often gain the spotlight with to their ability to capture the view from a vantage point. For years, airborne cameras have clicked never-seen-before pictures across planet. Now imaging... read more

This article is tagged with aerial imaging, AirSelfie, Allied Market Research, artificial intelligence, nearmap, Skydio, Swamini Kulkarni, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and posted in GIS News, Imagery, Technology, UAS/UAV

3 keys to successful canopy penetration

August 26, 2020By GSS Staff

RedTail Lidar System’s RTL-400 delivers the trifecta Summer is here, and with it comes the challenge of creating accurate topographic maps under tree canopies. The adoption of drone-based, 3D light detection and ranging — or lidar — is emerging as the go-to sensing technique to meet this challenge consistently, safely and cost effectively. Designed specifically for use on small drones,... read more

This article is tagged with 4D Tech Solutions, digital terrain model, DTM, point cloud, RedTail Lidar Systems, RTL-400, tree canopy, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, UAV lidar technology, West Virginia Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, WVDEP Division of Mining and Reclamation and posted in GIS News, GSS Monthly, Lidar, Technology, UAS/UAV

The value of point clouds is unlimited

August 25, 2020By Jacob Amacker

By Jacob Amacker Oxford Technical Solutions What is a point cloud? A point cloud is fundamentally a simple construct. It is a collection of points in 3D space, each point being given a coordinate in Cartesian convention. The points can also be given other properties, often these will be indicative of how they were obtained. Examples might include the time... read more

This article is tagged with 3D photography, autonomous vehicles, Cartesian, georeferencing, GNSS, IMU, INS, lidar, light intensity, navigation, nmanned aerial vehicle, OxTS, point cloud, surveying and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Lidar

New NGS study examines GIS surveys for airports

August 14, 2020By GSS Staff

By Irv Leveson A new study for the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) reviews and validates airport surveys from a safety perspective. The study, “Protecting Against Airport Obstructions: Socio-Economic Study of the NGS Aeronautical Survey Program,” is by Irv Leveson and the staff of ARCBridge Consulting and Training Inc. Goals of the scoping study are to: provide a better understanding of the... read more

This article is tagged with aeronautical survey program, Airport Improvement Program, airport survey, ARCBridge Consulting, FAA, GIS, Irv Leveson, National Geodetic Survey, NGS, scoping study and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Mapping, Technology

FAA awards $3.3M in drone grants to universities

August 7, 2020By Allison Barwacz

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $3.3 million in research, education and training grants to universities that comprise the FAA’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). “These grants will help develop a greater array of innovative strategies to more effectively deploy... read more

This article is tagged with Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ASSURE grants, ASSURE Program Management, Congress, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Administration grants, Mississippi State University and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, UAS/UAV

1Spatial becomes corporate member of DAMA UK, releases software upgrades

July 28, 2020By Allison Barwacz

1Spatial has released a number of updates, including its membership in the Data Management Association (DAMA) UK and two software updates. DAMA UK membership 1Spatial is now a member of DAMA, a global community of data management professionals organized around local membership-based chapters. The chapters are supported by DAMA International, which maintains the data management body of knowledge and the... read more

This article is tagged with 1Data Gateway, 1Data Gateway v2.1, 1Integrate, 1Integrate v2.7, 1Spatial, DAMA UK, Data Management Association, Ricardo Cifres, Sarah Gadd, software update and posted in GIS News, GIS Software, Technology

Blue Marble releases Global Mapper Mobile v2.1 with advanced GPS support

July 23, 2020By Tracy Cozzens

Blue Marble Geographics has released version 2.1 of its mobile mapping application Global Mapper Mobile, with updates to both the free and Pro versions. Global Mapper Mobile is an iOS and Android application for viewing and collecting GIS data. It utilizes the GPS capabilities of mobile devices to provide situational awareness and locational intelligence for remote mapping projects. A complement to... read more

This article is tagged with Blue Marble Geographics, GIS data, Global Mapper Mobile, Global Mapper Mobile Pro, Global Mapper Mobile version 2.1, GPS support and posted in GIS News, GIS Software, Mobile Devices, Technology

Cesium adds global layer of 3D buildings

July 22, 2020By Tracy Cozzens

Cesium users now have access to Cesium OSM Buildings, a global base layer of more than 350 million 3D buildings. Cesium OSM Buildings expands the suite of Cesium Global Base Layers including worldwide terrain, aerial imagery and streetmaps already available on Cesium ion. “As digital twins and urban mapping gain momentum in 3D geospatial, we are excited to offer a... read more

This article is tagged with 3D, 3D building, Cesium, Cesium Global Base Layers, Cesium OSM Buildings, geospatial, OpenStreetMap and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Imagery, More

Multi-platform lidar enables digital twin cities

July 22, 2020By Tracy Cozzens

Mapping Shanghai with the AlphaUni 900. (Image: CHC Navigation)

Digital twin technology emerged a decade ago to provide 3D virtual replicas of physical assets. Today, with Big Data and internet of things (IoT) capabilities, it is a complex and comprehensive method to support the construction of smart cities. As a virtual model, a digital city can be an indispensable tool to visualize the life of a city in real... read more

This article is tagged with AlphaUni 900, CHC Navigation, CHCNAV, digital city, digital mapping, digital twin, Internet of Things, Jinshan district, lidar mapping, mobile mapping and posted in Featured Stories, Mapping

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