Education Services Australia (ESA) has launched Spatial Genie, an education system to promote GIS in Australian schools. This capability marks the first time the education system in Australia has invested in the development and promotion of GIS in schools. Consisting of a web map populated with data from both government and private […]
First NAMF certification awarded
By Spatial Source on 6 September, 2011Image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bredgur/1049045184/ Pitney Bowes Business Insight recently announced it will be the first organisation in Australia to provide an address validation and geocoding solution with verified National Address Management Framework (NAMF) certification. Governed by ANZLIC – The Spatial Information Council – NAMF provides an overarching set of standards for the process of verifying […]
Event: beyond spatial enablement
By Spatial Source on 6 September, 2011The Centre for SDIs and Land Administration at The University of Melbourne will host a collaborative event from the 5th – 7th of October, 2011. The event will focus on the theme “Beyond Spatial Enablement” and involve a number of collaborative workshops, in conjunction with the 4th UN sponsored Permanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure […]
New series of Topcon total stations
By Spatial Source on 6 September, 2011Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has introduced a new series of total stations, known as the GTS-240NW. The new series features Topcon’s onboard TopField and Road software, for topo data collection and construction layout, and road stake-out tasks. The GTS-240NW allows for data collection and layout work without using an external controller or […]
Best of the blogs, 6 September 2011
By Spatial Source on 6 September, 2011The 10 year anniversary of the World Trade Centre attacks is just around the corner, and – in true spatial style – what better way to reflect upon the attacks that changed the world, than by examining ground zero through LiDAR surveys? Asian Surveying and Mapping have a post that outlines the practical […]
Surveying & Spatial Sciences Conference 2011
By Spatial Source on 6 September, 2011Jointly run by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and SSSI, this event will bring together the disciplines, sectors and user groups in an unprecedented all-of-industry event. WHEN: 2011-11-21 to 2011-11-25WHERE: Wellington Convention Centre, Wellington New ZealandSTATE: InternationalCOUNTRY: NZ The SSSC2011 will be one of the largest and most important spatial events in Australasia. […]
GeoRabble III approaches
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2011After two very successful nights, it's nearly time for a third. GeoRabble III (Return of the Rabble) will kick off at the Shellbourne Hotel in Sydney from 5:30pm on the 22 September, 2011. The series of 10 minute talks will start at 6:30pm, with speakers to be announced soon. If you’re keen to […]
SSSI NSW Event: GIS in Engineering
By Spatial Source on 30 August, 2011The aim of the day is to share information on the application of Geographic Information Systems and Spatial data and skills in Engineering Projects. You will see demonstrations of best practice and innovation regarding GIS, and learn about the potential benefits GIS and spatial data has when integrated into Engineering projects, such as […]
Call for rural towns wanting high resolution aerial imagery
By Spatial Source on 30 August, 2011Aerial Acquisitions have begun to fly several regional towns and centres in NSW, and have so far captured high-resolution imagery for Armidale, Batemans Bay, Foster, Broulee, and Narooma. The GSDs for the imagery in these areas is between 6.5 and 10 cm. The company is currently working on a cost-sharing model, where it […]
Trimble announces software updates
By Spatial Source on 30 August, 2011Trimble has announced the release of its next generation of Trimble TerraSync software, including the new TerraSync Centimetre Edition, and a new version of GPS Pathfinder Office. Key updates in the TerraSync software include: QuickPoint data collection mode for easy, productive one-click data capture. Working in Trimble QuickPointT data collection mode, repetitive […]
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