Open Geospatial Consortium value of standards survey

By Spatial Source on 6 December, 2011

Since the OGC's "value of standards" survey began on 1st November, 208 technology users and technology providers, including both OGC members and non-members, have responded. The OGC Business Value Committee will use a summary of the results to help the OGC better understand the value of the OGC’s open standards and improve its programs. […]

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Best of the Blogs 6 December 2012

By Spatial Source on 6 December, 2011

GIS Lounge has a neat little post that outlines the differences between some common map projections, including why they exist, and some advantages and disadvantages. O’Reilly Radar has a post that talks about the recent decision of the US government to open source its data.gov portal as an open government data platform. Programmable […]

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Esri Australia re-signs as SSSI Titanium Sustaining Partner

By Spatial Source on 5 December, 2011

Further to our news story on the collaboration between Esri Australia and SSSI, it has been confirmed that Esri Australia has re-signed as a SSSI Titanium Sustaining Partner. Through a range of industry partnerships such as the re-signing of the continuing collaboration between Esri Australia and SSSI, SSSI aims to expand benefits to […]

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Exclusive offer on high quality satellite imagery from DigitalGlobe

By Spatial Source on 30 November, 2011

For a limited time, DigitalGlobe is pleased to offer a discount on high quality satellite imagery of Australia—both tasking and archive imagery. Discounted Pricing: Archive: $4.80/km2 Tasking: $5.40/km2 Orders must be placed no later than 31-December-2011. To learn more and to place your order, please contact one of our resellers listed […]

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SSSI Land Surveying Commission National Conference

By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2011

Expanding on tradition – The conference that’s run by surveyors for surveyors. WHEN: 2012-04-18 to 2012-04-21WHERE: The Sebel, 65 Queens Rd, Albert Park, MelbourneSTATE: VICCOUNTRY: AUS The SSSI Land Surveying Commission National Conference this year has the theme of 'Expanding on Tradition.' Conference Program: Wed 18 April: Welcome Reception Thur 19 April: Opening Ceremony […]

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Best of the Blogs 29/11/11

By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2011

As Movember draws to a close, Big Think have posted a great article linking beards with cartography. As a bearded man myself, I can honestly say that beards improve your outlook on life, and that every man should try and grow one at least once in their life. Happy Movember! Time Techland have a […]

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Appointment of General Manager for The Office of Spatial Policy

By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2011

Ms Helen Owens has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Office of Spatial Policy. Helen is joining OSP from the Department of Defence and will commence in mid January. Helen Owens is graduate of Monash University with a Bachelor of Business. Helen joined the Department of Defence in 2004 as the […]

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Murray Darling proposed Basin Plan released

By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2011

The Murray Darling Basin Authority has released its proposed Basin Plan, which outlines the future for water and environmental assets in the area. The release of the draft begins a 20-week consultation process allowing communities provide feedback. The Basin Plan states how much water is needed to ensure healthy rivers within the […]

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LiDAR helps study NZ Alpine Fault

By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2011

An aerial survey of New Zealand’s Alpine Fault, which runs almost the entire length of the South Island, using LiDAR revealed subtle features in the landscape formed by fault movement over hundreds and thousands of years. It provided scientists a better understanding of the nature of the Alpine Fault, one of New Zealand's biggest […]

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Draft NSW ICT Strategy released

By Spatial Source on 29 November, 2011

NSW Finance and Services Minister Greg Pearce has unveiled the draft ICT Strategic Framework – which includes the geospatial industry – and is looking for comments and submissions from the public. The 20-page consultation document outlines objectives and priority areas intended to ensure NSW's $2 billion per annum ICT budget is well spent. […]

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