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Bluesky debuts MetroVista city mapping service for Europe at Intergeo 2019

September 17, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

The Bluesky MetroVista range includes high-resolution imagery combined with high-accuracy, wide-scale 3D models. (Image: Bluesky)

Bluesky International has launched its international MetroVista city mapping service for Europe at Intergeo 2019, which took place Sept. 17-19 in Stuttgart, Germany. The mapping service incorporates the Leica CityMapper hybrid airborne sensor, which can simultaneously capture vertical and oblique aerial photography, as well as lidar. According to the company, the Bluesky MetroVista range includes high-resolution imagery combined with high-accuracy,... read more

This article is tagged with Bluesky, Bluesky International, city mapping service, CityMapper, Intergeo 2019, mapping service, MetroVista, MetroVista city mapping service, Ralph Coleman and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Mapping, More, Technology

Trimble handheld AR SiteVision takes data visualization outdoors

September 17, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

Trimble has introduced its Trimble SiteVision system, an outdoor augmented reality (AR) solution that enables users to visualize 2D and 3D data on virtually any project site with cellular or internet connectivity for easier and more efficient planning, collaboration and reporting, the company said. Combining hardware and software in an integrated, lightweight handheld or pole-mounted solution, users can view 3D... read more

This article is tagged with 3D models, augmented reality, BIM, CAD, handheld sanner, SiteVision, Trimble, Trimble Connect and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Imagery, Mobile Devices, Technology

EOS platform offers worldwide satellite imagery

September 12, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

Image from Landviewer for analytics. (Image: EOS)

EOS has partnered with four high-resolution imagery providers — Airbus Defense and Space, SI Imaging Services, SpaceWill and 21AT — so users can purchase the latest images directly from LandViewer, the official high-resolution data reseller, or view the images of an area of interest in high resolution on the map. LandViewer collects the latest up-to-date satellite imagery from commercial satellite... read more

This article is tagged with 21AT, Airbus Defense and Space, EOS, LandViewer, satellite imagery, SI Imaging Services, SpaceWill and posted in GIS News, Imagery, More, Products/Services Showcase, Technology

Pointfuse laser scanning software transforms digital construction workflows

September 12, 2019By GSS Staff

Pointfuse has released the latest version of its advanced point cloud processing software that converts the millions of individual measurements captured by laser scanning and photogrammetry. Featuring new streamlined classification to ensure maximum efficiency and multicore processing for unlimited conversion power, the new version of Pointfuse is set to transform workflows within digital construction, facilities management and virtual design applications.... read more

This article is tagged with digital construction, facilities management, laser scanning, object classification, photogrammetry, point cloud data, Pointfuse, virtual design and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Lidar, Technology

Belize’s Great Blue Hole revealed in expedition survey

September 10, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

A sonar survey, camera and sensor data of the world’s largest marine sinkhole is shining light on sea level and climate change over 100,000 years. From Nov. 27 to Dec. 13, 2018, the Blue Hole Belize Expedition mapped the sinkhole. Led by Aquatica Submarines, the team of scientists, explorers and film makers included Virgin ’s Sir Richard Branson and Fabien... read more

This article is tagged with Aquatica Submarines, Belize, expedition, GPS, Great Blue Hole, Kongsberg, Mark Atherton, sonar and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, GNSS/GPS, Technology

Spectra Geospatial offers MobileMapper 60 GNSS receiver and smartphone

September 4, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

Spectra Geospatial has introduced the MobileMapper 60, a durable, efficient and accurate handheld device for geographic information system (GIS) and professional data-collection applications. The MobileMapper 60 all-in-one GNSS receiver and smartphone combines a convenient form factor for geospatial data collection with 2-4 meter positioning accuracy. Its slim, lightweight all-weather design, complete with a hand strap, features a large 6-inch screen... read more

This article is tagged with Android 8.0, GIS, GNSS receiver, MobileMapper 60, Spectra Geospatia and posted in GIS News, Mapping, Technology

UAvionix offers free receivers for Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts

September 3, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

Image taken by the ICEYE-X2 satellite shows Grand Bahama island on Monday covered by Hurricane Dorian's storm surge. Previous coastline is outlined in yellow and roads in white. (Photo: ICEYE)

UAvionix is offering free pingRX unmanned aircraft system (UAS) ADS-B receivers to first responders and UAS service organizations participating in rescue and recovery efforts associated with Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian is expected to travel along the Eastern coast of the U.S. northward at a slow pace, creating extensive damage from winds and flooding. UAvionix is a designer and manufacturer of... read more

This article is tagged with ADS-B receiver, first responders, Hurricane Dorian, pingRX, UAV, uAvionix and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Technology, UAS/UAV

Geocortex adds support for Arcade scripting and ArcGIS Online smart mapping

September 3, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

Latitude Geographics (a VertiGIS company) has released 4.12 version of its flagship product Geocortex Essentials, to make it easier for developers of mapping applications to take advantage of Esri’s ArcGIS technology. Smart mapping. Using Esri’s smart-mapping functionality, GIS departments around the world are creating eye-catching, informative maps in ArcGIS Online. Smart mapping allows analysts to visualize and review their data... read more

This article is tagged with ArcGIS, Esri ArcGIS, Geocortex, Geocortex Essentials, Latitude Geographics, scripts, smart mapping and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, GIS Software, Technology

Satellite space sensor to measure coastal and ocean ecosystems

August 26, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

Hyperspectral imagery of U.S. East Coast. (Image: NOAA)

Raytheon will build the Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer (GLIMR) sensor under a contract from the University of New Hampshire. GLIMR, NASA’s selected Earth Venture Instrument-5 investigation, will be NASA’s first hyperspectral imager in geostationary (GEO) orbit. Hyperspectral imaging collects and processes information from across the electromagnetic spectrum including visible light, infrared and ultraviolet frequencies to create a highly... read more

This article is tagged with coastal monitoring, ecosystems, Geostationary Littoral Imaging and Monitoring Radiometer, GLIMR, GLIMR sensor, hyperspectral imaging, NASA, ocean, Raytheon, University of New Hampshire and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Imagery, Technology

Concept3D’s night map feature supports campus security

August 9, 2019By Tracy Cozzens

The night map of the campus of Boise State University. (Image: Concept3D)

A new night map integration feature is available for all Concept3D maps. The toggle-on map overlay is designed to enhance campus safety and security by making it easy to find the best, well-lit routes and critical resources such as emergency phones. The Concept3D interactive mapping platform is used by hundreds of major universities, colleges and schools, as well as convention centers,... read more

This article is tagged with 3DConcept, Boise State University, campus map, colleges, emergency, night map, safety, security, universities and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Mapping, Technology

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