Navigating through cities or open pit mines has been improved by integrating GPS with Beidou.
Best of the Blogs, 10 September 2013
By Simon Chester on 10 September, 2013New govt. and us; mapping moods; spatial introverts; EO data; future maps; Wikipedia & GMaps.
SKM and Jacobs propose merger
By Simon Chester on 10 September, 2013SKM and Jacobs have signed an agreement to merge their two businesses, with Jacobs acquiring SKM.
MapInfo Forum 2013
By Simon Chester on 10 September, 2013The MapInfo Forum roadshow will travel across Australia this, and early next, year.
Supplier registrations open for eServices Register
By Simon Chester on 10 September, 2013The new method for the Vic Govt. to acquire spatial products is through an eServices Register.
New NZIS president appointed
By Simon Chester on 10 September, 2013The New Zealand Institute of Surveyors has named Jeffrey Alan Needham as its president.
Mapped Out 2013
By Simon Chester on 10 September, 2013The ninth annual Mapped Out conference will be held in Wagga Wagga on 17th October 2013.
Space and Spatial Partnership aids Australia’s post-resource economy
By Simon Chester on 3 September, 2013The new Space and Spatial Innovation Partnership will link Australian research to industry.
WASPs enable underground tracking
By Simon Chester on 3 September, 2013A new tracking technology developed by the CSIRO will be able to track underground miners.
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