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Inertial systems based on quantum sensors, and navigation by the Earth’s magnetic field, are on the table.

A new framework uses satellite images, rainfall and river flow data to map the presence of surface water over time.

Bathers Beach has been mapped to ensure the safety of those taking part in the Perth Sail Grand Prix.

Ed Parsons opines on the evolution of AI in geospatial, and why it will soon become the new normal.

New research aims to overcome the problems of satellite-based navigation in urban environments.

The Geostationary Ring Natural Colour RGB global imagery layer is updated every three hours.

Validation checks and audits of surveys during 2025 have shown little or no improvement over 2024.

Researchers have produced what they say is the first high-resolution (3 x 3 m) 3D map of all buildings worldwide.

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