Position Magazine is currently looking for stories on either: emergency & disaster management; unmanned aerial systems in defence; and/or the future of surveying.   Many regions in Australia are just recovering from the devastation caused by floods, cyclones, heatwaves and bushfires, whilst others are experiencing new events. The effects of these natural disasters will […]

  As it’s Valentine’s Day today (as I write this), I thought it at least somewhat appropriate that I mention this post by Mapoholic that draws attention to a piece of software called Geocart, which provides tools for preparing vector and raster maps in a huge variety of map projections, including one called ‘Heart.’   […]

  Submissions for the GeoNext Startup Showcase will close today, 14th February, with the judging panel announcing the five finalists on 21 February.   If you or someone you know is launching a new location-based product or company, then the Startup Showcase at the GeoNext conference to be held in Sydney this month could provide […]

  During the recent Institute of Navigation (ION) International Technical Meeting (ITM) 2012 in Newport Beach, California, ION announced that Professor Chris Rizos is a recipient of the 2012 Fellow Membership.   Election to Fellow membership recognises the distinguished contributions of the Institute of Navigation members to the advancement of the technology, management, practice and […]

  In May 2011, Terranean Mapping Technologies was acquired by the international consultancy, RPS.   Reflecting this change, from 6 February 2012 Terranean has a new name – RPS. Terranean will become RPS’ Spatial Services specialists, operating as part of the broader Surveying and Mapping team.   RPS is an international consultancy providing local solutions […]