A million dollar mobile mapping platform launching this week is set to capture the first complete and measurable 3D model of New Zealand’s streets. The first technology of its kind in New Zealand, StreetCam3D features a high-density LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) scanner and high-resolution 360-degree cameras mounted on a four-wheel drive utility […]
F4Devices releases Flint rugged handheld
By Spatial Source on 11 September, 2012F4Devices, a division of F4 Tech and strategic partner with BAP Precision, Taiwan, recently introduced a new generation of high precision GNSS devices for GIS field applications, the Flint rugged handheld. The completely integrated Flint handheld offers flexible GPS configurations, ranging from 1-3 meter to sub-meter accuracies, while supporting geotagging with the 5 […]
MapData Services partners with Sensis
By Spatial Source on 11 September, 2012MapData Services has signed a partnership agreement with Location Navigation Pty Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Sensis Pty Ltd, that adds Whereis Maps to its supplier’s network. The ‘first of its kind’ agreement will see MapData Services – developer of online maps and mobile apps for many of the nation’s largest blue […]
NZIS Conference will deliver the wow factor
By Spatial Source on 11 September, 2012Often it’s new tools and fresh ideas that encourage innovation and create the ‘wow’ factor that helps survey and spatial professionals get ahead. Indeed, this ‘wow’ factor is what the NZIS Conference is planning to deliver at Invercargill, New Zealand in late October. With the theme ‘Connecting Spatially’, planned workshops and presentations will […]
Best of the Blogs 11/9/12
By Spatial Source on 11 September, 2012Both The Atlantic and BBC (and maybe more?) have run similar stories on the technology that runs behind Google Maps – that is, how Google was able to capture and bring together such a vast amount of information. Take your pick from the two, of, if you’re feeling really indulgent, why not read both? […]
Your Trimble Video Campaign
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3D city technology on show at Ozri
By Spatial Source on 4 September, 2012A new 3D technology that is transforming the urban development of major cities around the world has hit Australian shores – and will be unveiled by one of the experts developing it at the region’s biggest spatial technology conference. Eric Wittner, a lead software engineer at global GIS technology company Esri, is in […]
Victorian data now available to all
By Spatial Source on 4 September, 2012The economic power of Victorian Government data is about to be unleashed, with the announcement of two new policies that will enable unprecedented access to the state's data. Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips, who announced the new DataVic Access and Intellectual Property policies last week at the 8th Annual Victorian […]
Trimble and FARO Sign OEM and Distribution Agreement for 3D Laser Scanners
By Spatial Source on 4 September, 2012Trimble and FARO announced recently that they have signed an OEM and distribution agreement for 3D laser scanners. Under the agreement, FARO will provide Trimble with an OEM differentiated product based upon its successful FARO Laser Scanner Focus3D platform. Trimble will offer the OEM product throughout its worldwide survey and building construction distribution […]
Surveyors Put Sydney On The Map
By Spatial Source on 4 September, 2012Martin Place will be NSW’s most mapped location on Wednesday 5th September, as part of a Surveying & Mapping Industry Day aimed at raising awareness of the crucial role surveying plays in everyday life. Primary, secondary and tertiary students will join mining, emergency services, government, education and industry representatives to take part in […]
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