Smartphone 3D scanner; African bloodshed; optical illusions in RS; history of kriging + more.
Directions 2014 tours Oz this March
By Simon Chester on 25 February, 2014Esri Australia’s Directions 2014 technology roadshow will tour the country from this March.
GPS IIF spacecraft launched, signals successfully sent
By Simon Chester on 25 February, 2014The fifth Boeing GPS IIF satellite has successfully sent some initial signals from space.
OGC seeks comment on GML in JPEG 2000
By Simon Chester on 25 February, 2014OGC is currently seeking comment on the candidate GML in JPEG 2000 Encoding Standard version 2.
Maptek invests in drones
By Simon Chester on 25 February, 2014Maptek has made a significant investment in Adelaide-based UAV company, DroneMetrex.
Trimble launches new airborne LiDAR systems
By Simon Chester on 25 February, 2014Trimble has announced two new additions to its airborne LiDAR portfolio.
GPS III satellite delivery delayed
By Simon Chester on 18 February, 2014The GPS III satellite program is expected to miss a critical deadline.
GeoNext conference is next week
By Simon Chester on 18 February, 2014The forward thinkers, innovators, and tinkerers of the spatial industry will converge next week.
Best of the Blogs 18 February 2014
By Simon Chester on 18 February, 2014Father of GIS dies; 25 years of GPS; space programs reduced; UAV madness; Dubai on StreetView.
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