After mapping variations in our gravity for four years, the GOCE satellite has run out of fuel.
GIS Day 2013: Celebrate in Brisbane
By Simon Chester on 29 October, 2013Wednesday 20th November marks this year’s International GIS Day.
GeoRabble Perth #8
By Simon Chester on 29 October, 2013The 8th GeoRabble in Perth will coincide with the WALIS Forum in November.
Spatial Vision to build cloud-based site for NSW Govt.
By Simon Chester on 29 October, 2013The Mineral Resources Branch has selected Spatial Vision to develop a Community Map Viewer site.
PAS to distribute hyperspectral imaging systems
By Simon Chester on 29 October, 2013Portable Analytical Solutions will distribute Headwall Photonics’ hyperspectral imaging systems.
Maptek Vulcan 9 announced
By Simon Chester on 29 October, 2013Vulcan 9 targets specific applications in resource modelling and underground design.
Esri creates interactive fire map
By Simon Chester on 22 October, 2013Esri Australia has created an interactive map of current fires burning throughout Australia.
New portal for free SPOT Vegetation satellite data
By Simon Chester on 22 October, 2013A new distribution portal for free access to SPOT Vegetation data has been launched.
Best of the Blogs, 22 October 2013
By Simon Chester on 22 October, 201340 years of EO; scale fires; OS Maps; IPCC AR5; 25cm sat data; UAV couriers; Android analysed.
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