Opportunity for Oz firms to work with Japan on multi-GNSS

By on 2 November, 2010

  Companies interested in becoming involved in multi-GNSS projects should register for a workshop that will take place in Melbourne later this month called ‘Multi-GNSS Asia’ (MGA). Multi-GNSS is the practice of using more than one GNSS network to gain a satellite location signal. Russian and European GNSS systems are on the horizon, while Japan […]

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Garmin and Asustek part ways

By on 2 November, 2010

    Asustek and Garmin have made their last Garmin-Asus smartphone, the two companies have announced. Asustek will instead design and manufacture its own phones, and Garmin will develop apps, some of which will be preloaded onto Asustek phones. The companies will continue to sell the six handset models launched under the Garmin-Asus brand since […]

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Researchers develop self-guiding robots

By on 2 November, 2010

A mechatronics student developing software to help self-guiding robots navigate accurately has won an award at the University of New South Wales. PhD candidate Mark Whitty, from the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, won the 2010 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Research for his work on a system that enables autonomous robots to […]

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Argentina makes GPS compulsory in mines

By on 2 November, 2010

  The Argentine government has made it compulsory for vehicles entering mines to be equipped with GPS devices, according to AFP. The mandate also applies to areas covered by a bilateral treaty with Chile in 1997 where Argentinean miners may be working. The news comes two weeks after 33 Chilean miners were rescued from a […]

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NZ geospatial standards leader appointed

By on 2 November, 2010

Richard Murcott has been appointed geospatial standards leader within the New Zealand Geospatial Office (NZGO). The newly-created role will see Murcott responsible for administering the standards stream of work within the Geospatial Office work programme and taking responsibility for facilitating the development and implementation of geospatial standards in New Zealand. Murcott will form links with […]

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MDA helps Indonesia see silver lining around clouds

By on 2 November, 2010

  MDA Information Systems Group (MDA), has signed a multi-million dollar contract to supply digital elevation products to the government of Indonesia. MDA will use RADARSAT-2 data to produce digital elevation models that will allow the government of Indonesia to develop large-scale geological maps of a total area of approximately 600,000 square kilometers. The contract […]

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OMNILINK releases new version of its spatial metadata management solution

By on 2 November, 2010

    OMNILINK has released a new version of its spatial metadata management solution, Omniscient. Omniscient makes it easier for organisations to search out and catalogue spatial data, decide which version is the central source, create metadata to a standard, and present this data to many users.  OMNILINK has developed Omniscient as a server-based solution […]

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Best of the Blogs 2nd November

By on 2 November, 2010

  The All Points Blog says the creator of Google Maps is heading to Facebook. All thing spatial names 2010 the year of the Android operating system. GISuser reports on the launch of GISDomain.com, a new web site for anyone interested in GIS and geospatial technology. Googlemapsmania says Google Street View has arrived in Germany. […]

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A RUGGED FIELD CONTROLLER WITH THE POWER AND SCREEN RESOLUTION OF A LAPTOP

By on 1 November, 2010

The Trimble Tablet combines the toughness and portability of a traditional handheld with the operating power and larger interface of a laptop. The vibrant display is powerfully illuminated, enabling you to finish any job fast even in bright sunlight. See More, Do More The 17.8cm (7 inch) touch screen display of the Trimble Table makes […]

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Spatial infrastructure grants up for grabs

By on 26 October, 2010

  Australian organisations developing spatial data infrastructure or earth observations systems still have time to apply for development grants from the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association. The association is asking for application for grants of US$2500 to be lodged by 31st October. It aims to develop a global infrastructure that will allow users to […]

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