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/2012/05/15/article/Historic-NSW-flood-maps-online/GRFHTNZAER.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Historic-NSW-flood-maps-online/GRFHTNZAER.html The National Library of Australia (NLA) recently announced that it has now digitised its set of 24 Flood Inundation Maps of cities and towns in NSW, produced in the late 70s/early 80s. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:12:14 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/China-launches-spy-satellite/CPPXNJIHKN.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/China-launches-spy-satellite/CPPXNJIHKN.html After the recent successful Beidou satellite launch, China launched an optical military reconnaissance satellite on Thursday, May 10. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:09 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/16/article/Christchurch-City-Council-wins-ALGIM-GIS-award/QVMWISSCFT.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/16/article/Christchurch-City-Council-wins-ALGIM-GIS-award/QVMWISSCFT.html Christchurch City Council recently received the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) GIS Project of the Year Award for implementing an innovative GIS solution in response to the 2011 earthquake. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:01:51 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/2012-Spatial-Salary-Survey-now-open/SLFNGPRECK.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/2012-Spatial-Salary-Survey-now-open/SLFNGPRECK.html The 2012 Salary Survey on behalf of the Spatial Industry Statistics Program is now open and ready for contributions from individuals and employers. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:05:04 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Georabble-Melbourne-2-is-nearly-here/RIJHNUYLGR.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Georabble-Melbourne-2-is-nearly-here/RIJHNUYLGR.html The next Georabble Melbourne event is almost here. Feedback for the events has been unanimously positive, as it's primarily a fun night to catch up with like-minded people. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:59 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Geoinformatics-Forum-Salzburg-2012/SETPWUKZQX.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Geoinformatics-Forum-Salzburg-2012/SETPWUKZQX.html The programme for GI_Forum 2012 is now available online. It offers tracks on GIScience & Technology and Learning with a focus on geovisualisation, society and learning, and the inter-relationship between them. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:46:37 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/New-major-in-Spatial-Science-degrees-at-USQ/FPQMEBJHWM.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/New-major-in-Spatial-Science-degrees-at-USQ/FPQMEBJHWM.html USQ Faculty of Engineering and Surveying is launching an urban and regional planning major in the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Spatial Science. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:29:58 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Exploration--Mapping-in-Mining---Spatial-Source-special-offer/UFLBNMTYNC.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Exploration--Mapping-in-Mining---Spatial-Source-special-offer/UFLBNMTYNC.html Resourceful Events has announced that Spatial Source readers are entitled to a 10% discount for the Exploration & Mapping in Mining conference to be held 17-19 July 2012 at the Duxton Hotel, Perth. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:23:12 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-15-May-2012/ZYMYIILQUC.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-15-May-2012/ZYMYIILQUC.html Travel times of ancient Rome; SDI re-launch; free LIDAR data; Eurovision song contest map; how to correct errors in Google Earth; Maps as stories. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:15:45 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Tenders-15512/KLXBVFLEOJ.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/15/article/Tenders-15512/KLXBVFLEOJ.html Tender details 15 May, 2012. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:11:26 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/China-launches-two-more-Beidou-satellites/CTTQRHNYME.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/China-launches-two-more-Beidou-satellites/CTTQRHNYME.html China has successfully launched two satellites into space for its Beidou global navigation and positioning network. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:50:09 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Registrations-for-GITA-2012-now-open/IUSHVNYYLS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Registrations-for-GITA-2012-now-open/IUSHVNYYLS.html Registrations for the 17th annual Geospatial Solutions Conference, GITA 2012, are now open. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:28:00 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Coptercam-issued-with-UAV-Operator-Certificate/DNJMNEVPYJ.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Coptercam-issued-with-UAV-Operator-Certificate/DNJMNEVPYJ.html Western Australian UAV company, Coptercam, was recently issued with an UAV Operator Certificate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Tue, 08 May 2012 15:44:36 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/X-Info-Connect-now-with-integrated-live-property-data/LDIOYKAACD.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/X-Info-Connect-now-with-integrated-live-property-data/LDIOYKAACD.html Mipela GeoSolutions and Property Data Solutions have created Australia's first live property data update service, which involves the integration of Mipela's X-Info Connect stakeholder information management software with the PriceFinder online property se Tue, 08 May 2012 15:47:12 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Actian-adds-geospatial-support-to-the-Ingres-RDB/VOEYOVTHNX.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Actian-adds-geospatial-support-to-the-Ingres-RDB/VOEYOVTHNX.html Actian Corporation recently announced the addition of geospatial support to the Ingres relational database. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:37:28 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/North-Korea-jams-GPS-signals-over-South-Korea/PSUGEHIYCR.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/North-Korea-jams-GPS-signals-over-South-Korea/PSUGEHIYCR.html South Korea says electronic jamming signals from the communist North have disrupted hundreds of civilian flights, but says no aircraft is in danger. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:35:05 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/1Spatial-wins-top-Safe-Software-sales-awards/ZJWZXILWND.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/1Spatial-wins-top-Safe-Software-sales-awards/ZJWZXILWND.html 1Spatial recently received two top sales awards at the Safe Software Value Added Reseller (VAR) Event in Vancouver, Canada. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:31:38 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-8-May-2012/KBSEPUPSDD.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-8-May-2012/KBSEPUPSDD.html A history of data journalism; GeoEye acquisition rejected by DigitalGlobe; US may lose EOS capability; swearing maps of London; UN vision for geospatial information; NSW's shared services review. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:13:26 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Tenders-8512/XLORBXJQRI.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/08/article/Tenders-8512/XLORBXJQRI.html Tender details 8 May 2012 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:12:34 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Trimble-acquires-Googles-SketchUp-3D-Modelling-Platform/KBMXMDJKEL.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Trimble-acquires-Googles-SketchUp-3D-Modelling-Platform/KBMXMDJKEL.html Trimble recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp, one of the most popular 3D modelling tools in the world, from Google. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:41:36 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/PSMA-wins-international-geospatial-award/MMMGPIDOTB.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/PSMA-wins-international-geospatial-award/MMMGPIDOTB.html A spatial information technology project developed by PSMA Australia has won a major award at the Geospatial World Forum Conference, currently underway in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:37:48 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Position-Partners-launches-AllDayRTK-Australia-wide-CORS-network/UHDMCSWEHO.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Position-Partners-launches-AllDayRTK-Australia-wide-CORS-network/UHDMCSWEHO.html Position Partners has launched AllDayRTK, a national network RTK solution across Australia providing flexible, subscription-based services for the surveying, GIS, civil construction, mining and precision farming industries. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:31:57 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Ozri-2012-explores-new-frontiers-in-GIS/CQTXYUZNZO.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Ozri-2012-explores-new-frontiers-in-GIS/CQTXYUZNZO.html Expect technology firsts, hands-on training and a parade of extraordinary user presentations at the region's leading GIS conference this September. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:28:32 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/MapData-Services-partners-with-earthmine-Australia/LXTVZSBBTV.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/MapData-Services-partners-with-earthmine-Australia/LXTVZSBBTV.html A partnership has been formed between online data mapping company MapData Services (MDS) and 3D imagery company earthmine Australia. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:34:46 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/European-LiDAR-Mapping-Forum-launch-call-for-papers/LAOTNRYFIW.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/European-LiDAR-Mapping-Forum-launch-call-for-papers/LAOTNRYFIW.html The Technical Committee for the third European LiDAR Mapping Forum (ELMF) has recently announced a Call for Papers. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:25:07 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/TomTom-launches-high-volume-batch-geocoding-service/YKKGCRGBCS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/TomTom-launches-high-volume-batch-geocoding-service/YKKGCRGBCS.html TomTom, manufacturer of satellite navigation equipment, recently launched its high-volume batch geocoding web service. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:21:25 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/FME-World-Tour-2012-comes-to-Sydney/IAGZISOESL.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/FME-World-Tour-2012-comes-to-Sydney/IAGZISOESL.html To coincide with the recent release of FME 2012, Safe Software are running a series of workshops outlining some of the new features. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:18:52 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Position-magazine---JuneJuly-2012-Features/DSESRSYOMI.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Position-magazine---JuneJuly-2012-Features/DSESRSYOMI.html The June/July issue of Position magazine will be an ideal medium to reach buyers in government and the utilities, as well as related industries. Tue, 01 May 2012 15:15:35 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-1512/XDVQGRPVTS.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-1512/XDVQGRPVTS.html Google maps' browser-based game; USO sightings maps; OsGeo-Live DVD v6; mobile phone location logging; GPS for tsunami warning system; climate change effects map for planners; Why did Google sell SketchUp to Trimble? Tue, 01 May 2012 15:03:45 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Tenders-1512/TAZTUSKCCJ.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/05/01/article/Tenders-1512/TAZTUSKCCJ.html Teder details 1 May 2012 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:31:48 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Worldview-3-satellite-announced/RWVAYGKSCH.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Worldview-3-satellite-announced/RWVAYGKSCH.html Walter Scott, the founder and chief technical officer of DigitalGlobe, has used the 28th Annual National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs to announce the go-ahead of his company's WorldView-3 spacecraft. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:54:29 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/GIS-discovers-Queenslands-tallest-tree/VWMXRNXOMF.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/GIS-discovers-Queenslands-tallest-tree/VWMXRNXOMF.html Queensland has a new environmental icon: it's called Big Bob, stretches up more than 70 metres and is believed to be the state's tallest tree. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:50:27 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/IPIN-2012-call-for-papers/ZAHIPERIOC.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/IPIN-2012-call-for-papers/ZAHIPERIOC.html The IEEE sponsored Indoor Positioning and Navigation series of conferences was launched in 2010 by Prof. Rainer Mautz, at ETH Zurich, and is now the largest conference specifically dedicated to the challenges of indoor positioning & navigation. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:47:46 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/North-Koreas-satellite-launch-fails-again/BVTCRFKGIA.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/North-Koreas-satellite-launch-fails-again/BVTCRFKGIA.html Last week, North Korea failed to launch its earth observation satellite, Kwangmyongsong-3, marking the third unsuccessful attempt by the country to launch the satellite since 1998. North Korea claims that the satellite will be used to study crops and weat Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:44:39 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/PhD-scholarships-at-UNSW/FBYCDXGLHN.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/PhD-scholarships-at-UNSW/FBYCDXGLHN.html The School of Surveying & Spatial Information Systems at UNSW is looking for students to fill three PhD and three Research Masters scholarships in the field of navigation and earth observation research. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:37:31 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-24-April-2012/UDWXEQCMTW.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Best-of-the-Blogs-24-April-2012/UDWXEQCMTW.html Balloon and kite imagery now in Google Maps; the map that took 6,000 hours to complete; big data week; Rwandan land registry based on satellite data; sharing a location; GeoEye-1 imagery; visual information is crucial. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:24:55 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Share-your-thoughts-on-the-future-of-surveying/QCTWLGGAFM.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Share-your-thoughts-on-the-future-of-surveying/QCTWLGGAFM.html The next issue of Position Magazine will feature a follow-up to last issue's "Perspectives on the field" surveying special, where we ask various people from the field of surveying their thoughts on the future of the industry. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:41:44 +1000 http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Tenders-24412/TBEEFPKURZ.html http://www.spatialsource.com.au/2012/04/24/article/Tenders-24412/TBEEFPKURZ.html Tender Details 24 April 2012 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:03:25 +1000