Once maps were special. They were collected, copied, encrypted, used to plan wars and proved wisdom and influence. The map was the muse for artists like Johannes Vermeer and Jasper Johns, who made them the focus of paintings. Now maps are commonplace and banal. As publishers fade away, map shops close and road […]
Maptek releases new mining tough laser survey technology
By Spatial Source on 2 October, 2012Maptek launched its latest I-Site laser scanning technology last week at the MINExpo in Las Vegas. ‘The I-Site 8810 with I-Site Studio 4.0 software is a combination that can’t be beaten for easy fieldwork’, said Athy Kalatzis, Global Manager of Maptek I-Site Laser Scanning. ‘It has the toughness and reliability that miners […]
Trade-up program Topcon PS robotic total station
By Spatial Source on 2 October, 2012To celebrate the release of Topcon’s PS robotic total station series, Position Partners is offering limited-time trade-up options on all total station makes and models until the end of 2012. According to Position Partners Survey Manager Garry MacPhail, the new Topcon PS series offers new industry-leading EDM and prism tracking capabilities, to provide […]
Agreement reached to support flood mapping
By Spatial Source on 2 October, 2012A $5 million agreement signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia, to complete a new revision of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide – which hasn’t been updated for 25 years – will pave the way for a better understanding of the flood risks faced by communities, says the minister for resources and energy, […]
Photogrammetric Week 2013
By Spatial Source on 2 October, 2012The 54th Photogrammetric Week (PhoWo'13) will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, on September 09-13, 2013. As discussed at PhoWo'11, photogrammetry delivers high-resolution point clouds, and there are complementary aspects between laser scanning (from air, static and mobile) and image-based point cloud generation. As such, PhoWo’13 will discuss the next challenge: "From High Definition Point […]
NSW Excellence in Surveying and Spatial Information awards winners
By Spatial Source on 2 October, 2012The 2012 NSW Excellence in Surveying and Spatial Information Awards ceremony was held on 22nd September 2012, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. This is the fifteenth year that a joint committee of the Institution of Surveyors NSW and the Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW have organised awards to recognise the excellent achievements of […]
Best of the Blogs 2 October 2012
By Spatial Source on 2 October, 2012Although I covered it rather thoroughly last week, it’s worth bringing up the topic of Apple Maps again, as Apple CEO, Tim Cook, has since issued an apology. Slashgeo has a great round-up post that also contains info on the apology. Google’s StreetView has now moved underwater, with the service now covering the […]
GITA Augmented Reality Seminar
By Spatial Source on 24 September, 2012This is an invitation tot eh “augmented reality” GITA seminar, in co-operation with CRC-SI and sponsored by we-do-IT. WHEN: 2012-10-08 to 2012-10-08WHERE: RMIT, Swanston Academic BuildingSTATE: VICCOUNTRY: AUS This is an invitation to the “Augmented Reality” GITA Seminar in co-operation with CRC-SI and sponsored by we-do-IT. Appreciate the current state of "Dial before you […]
GPS signals used to study climate
By Spatial Source on 24 September, 2012Researchers at RMIT University will investigate using noise in GPS signals to determine how much water is in the atmosphere, leading to more accurate climate models and predictions. Dr Suelynn Choy from RMIT ’s School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences will use the Malcolm Moore scholarship to see if data from Geoscience Australia […]
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