http://www.spatialsource.com.au/ Rss Description goes here. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@spatialsource.com.au (The Editor) http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Chris-Rizos-receives-Elected-Fellow-Membership-of-the-Institute-of-Navigation/KYPXXFICOC.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Chris-Rizos-receives-Elected-Fellow-Membership-of-the-Institute-of-Navigation/KYPXXFICOC.html During the recent Institute of Navigation (ION) International Technical Meeting in Newport Beach, California, ION announced that Professor Chris Rizos is a recipient of the 2012 Fellow Membership. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:47:42 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Terranean-Mapping-Technologies-now-called-RPS/OODPUBVXJU.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Terranean-Mapping-Technologies-now-called-RPS/OODPUBVXJU.html As of 6 February 2012, Terranean Mapping Services has a new name - RPS. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:01 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Nominations-open-for-Excellence-in-eGovernment-Awards/MIUGJSUOSY.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Nominations-open-for-Excellence-in-eGovernment-Awards/MIUGJSUOSY.html The Department of Finance and Deregulation is again hosting the Excellence in eGovernment Awards, and nominations are now open. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:42:01 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Socium-launches-online-validation-service/DGCKBPSFWP.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Socium-launches-online-validation-service/DGCKBPSFWP.html Socium has now launched its cloud-based Online Validation Service to users worldwide. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:38:34 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/China-Unicom-warned-to-apply-for-mapping-license/OBCMVOBDZX.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/China-Unicom-warned-to-apply-for-mapping-license/OBCMVOBDZX.html China's State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping advised China Unicom's parent company and Lookoo Network Technology to submit their application for license by February 29, or face the risk of legal action. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:34:45 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/TatukGIS-Developer-Kernel-v10-released/NQQPESFHCS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/TatukGIS-Developer-Kernel-v10-released/NQQPESFHCS.html TatukGIS has released the latest major upgrade (version 10) to its royalty-free GIS Developer Kernel component. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:43 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-7-February-2012/YDDRGCQDID.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-7-February-2012/YDDRGCQDID.html Citizen mapmakers changing the world, images of the floods in NSW and Qld, geospatial predictive analysis of meth labs, world's best in-air journeys, road map as surrogate for terrain, the world as cubes, Bangkok's new 3D city model. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:14:18 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Tenders-722012/MBZPILISPU.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/02/07/article/Tenders-722012/MBZPILISPU.html Tender Details 7 February, 2012. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:39 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Tenders-310112/NGAYWZNXIX.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Tenders-310112/NGAYWZNXIX.html Tender details 31 January, 2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:44:54 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/12d-Model-International-Innovation-Awards/JKFXNGMNUK.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/12d-Model-International-Innovation-Awards/JKFXNGMNUK.html Sparked by the Christchurch rebuilding project, civil and surveying software company 12d Model has launched the 12d International Innovation Awards to honour the best in innovative solutions around the world. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:02 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Galileo-uses-discussed-at-summit/VVZWMDFCOD.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Galileo-uses-discussed-at-summit/VVZWMDFCOD.html GNSS and geo-positioning experts from across Europe met in Prague last week for the Galileo Application Congress Prague 2012. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:42 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Three-more-LGA-sign-up-for-ASpec/WIVGEHSFGF.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Three-more-LGA-sign-up-for-ASpec/WIVGEHSFGF.html Three more local government authorities have joined the national A-SPEC Digital Data Consortium, a grouping of LGAs and state government authorities throughout Australia. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:13:16 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/CSIRO-researchers-map-beach-rubbish/VYWNYMHTXX.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/CSIRO-researchers-map-beach-rubbish/VYWNYMHTXX.html To better understand the causes of water pollution and protect the environment, researchers at the CSIRO are logging barcodes found on marine waste, in order to track their origins. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:27 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/SSSI-Northern-Territory-Spatial-Excellence-Awards-2012/NEDPVEEGYY.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/30/article/SSSI-Northern-Territory-Spatial-Excellence-Awards-2012/NEDPVEEGYY.html The inaugural NT Spatial Excellence Awards will be presented at the NT Spatial 2012 conference dinner on 22 March at the Darwin Convention Centre. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:48:35 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Second-annual-Mission-Idea-contest---design-a-satellite/ZMLBQXYJZS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Second-annual-Mission-Idea-contest---design-a-satellite/ZMLBQXYJZS.html Following on from the success of the Inaugural Mission Idea Contest, The University Space Engineering Consortium in collaboration with The University of Tokyo are pleased to announce the Second Annual Mission Idea Contest. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:18:08 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Hexagon-acquires-MicroSurvey-Software/GLSXAAXAHD.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Hexagon-acquires-MicroSurvey-Software/GLSXAAXAHD.html The Hexagon Group recently entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:21:33 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/25/article/GeoNext-Conference/XUXTIEZULO.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/25/article/GeoNext-Conference/XUXTIEZULO.html Be informed, be inspired, be connected. An event for the extended Geo Community on location-based technology & business Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/FME-2012-released/ZKUERQWFJW.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/FME-2012-released/ZKUERQWFJW.html Safe Software has announced the new release of its flagship product, FME 2012. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:27:45 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/LINZ-Wellington-Office-is-moving/SNPRRAJLBT.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/LINZ-Wellington-Office-is-moving/SNPRRAJLBT.html Land Information New Zealand is moving to a new office in Wellington. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:23:57 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Course-Building-a-business-case-for-investment-in-spatial-information-projects/XOFAZNQWHN.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Course-Building-a-business-case-for-investment-in-spatial-information-projects/XOFAZNQWHN.html This one day course introduces a 'light touch' approach, providing attendees with a set of tools and techniques that they can take back to their organisations and apply quickly and effectively. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:52:20 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/US-Government-to-reduce-cost-of-Landsat/MERWEQGPIR.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/US-Government-to-reduce-cost-of-Landsat/MERWEQGPIR.html U.S. government agencies are collaborating to figure out ways to reduce the cost of future Landsat missions, as a result of congressional direction included in the 2012 budget. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:14:24 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Esri-Technology-Directions-2012-begins-soon/AWRUHSMWAE.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Esri-Technology-Directions-2012-begins-soon/AWRUHSMWAE.html Western Power, VicRoads, the Department of Fisheries and Hobart City Council are some of the organisations sharing their GIS experiences at Directions 2012. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:11:46 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Telematics-service-for-Sokkia-total-stations/MDSJKQJIBS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Telematics-service-for-Sokkia-total-stations/MDSJKQJIBS.html The telematics-based communications module, known as TSshield, provides remote security and maintenance options. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:05:53 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Best-of-the-Blogs/ZBCWTFQZDN.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Best-of-the-Blogs/ZBCWTFQZDN.html Google's exploitative crowdsourcing, the fragile networks that power GIS, animated map of global temperatures, UAV captures 80 years of video in a day, Harvard's open source mapping application, Google employees vandalise OSM, the era of data as a service Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:34:20 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Tenders-240112/RKBXPYNNRO.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Tenders-240112/RKBXPYNNRO.html Tender Details 24 January 2012 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:46:31 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Single-source-global-DEM-nearing-completion/XYGQFZENGF.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Single-source-global-DEM-nearing-completion/XYGQFZENGF.html The German Earth observation satellite TanDEM-X, together with its twin satellite, TerraSAR-X, have completely mapped the entire land surface of Earth. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:26:52 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Fielder-Instrument-joins-Position-Partners/JPSMTTIVES.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Fielder-Instrument-joins-Position-Partners/JPSMTTIVES.html Position Partners has announced that Fielder Instrument, a Topcon survey and laser distributor in NSW, has joined Position Partners to together deliver enhanced service and support for customers in the region. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:23:28 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/OrbView-3-satellite-data-available-for-free/NDBINJGPEF.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/OrbView-3-satellite-data-available-for-free/NDBINJGPEF.html OrbView-3 satellite images collected around the world between 2003 and 2007 by Orbital Imaging Corporation (now GeoEye) at up to one-metre resolution can now be downloaded at no cost. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:47:52 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Submit-your-company-for-the-GeoNext-startup-showcase/DKXAPZICXC.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Submit-your-company-for-the-GeoNext-startup-showcase/DKXAPZICXC.html If you or someone you know is launching a new location-based product or company, then the startup showcase at the GeoNext conference could provide the with the exposure you need to make it big. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:19:42 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Lockheed-Martin-Awarded-Contract-for-GPS-III-Launch-and-Checkout-Capability/BNIMSISZWS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Lockheed-Martin-Awarded-Contract-for-GPS-III-Launch-and-Checkout-Capability/BNIMSISZWS.html Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth US$21.5 million to develop a Launch and Checkout Capability to control and command the GPS III satellites in order to guide the satellites from launch to on-orbit testing. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:32:21 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Call-for-papers-Brisbane-International-Geospatial-Forum/OUBFIBNZRA.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Call-for-papers-Brisbane-International-Geospatial-Forum/OUBFIBNZRA.html The 2012 Brisbane International Geospatial Forum will feature technical and commercial paper presentations, alongside papers on historical mapping, a trade show, International Map Awards and display, social networking and more. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:16:42 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Autodesk-and-Pitney-Bowes-Software-enter-strategic-alliance-agreement/RCNSGXRYLX.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Autodesk-and-Pitney-Bowes-Software-enter-strategic-alliance-agreement/RCNSGXRYLX.html The new agreement will serve as a framework for both companies to provide resources, services and solutions to help infrastructure owners and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) organisations. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:10:29 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-1712012/DVWFUIYSZH.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-1712012/DVWFUIYSZH.html Collaborative ocean mapping, Google Maps paywall switching users to OSM, OSM leading the way in indoor mapping, Costa Concordia's final journey mapped, ARIADNE autonomous 3D mapping robot, Tour Down Under fly-throughs, a cargo-carrying UAV. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:02:21 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Tenders-1712012/GYEIVCXIBS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/17/article/Tenders-1712012/GYEIVCXIBS.html TENDER DETAILS 17 January, 2012. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:24:54 +1100 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/10/article/Tenders-10012012/ZQEAPQQXMS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/01/10/article/Tenders-10012012/ZQEAPQQXMS.html Tender details for Tuesday, 10/01/2012. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:54:01 +1100