Innovative use of spatial information pumped more than NZD1.2bn into the New Zealand economy in 2008 – and better access to data could see another NZD500m added to the economy over the next year, according to a report into the value of spatial information in New Zealand. Ambulance response times, urban planning, emissions mapping, […]
GPS to guide like humans
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010A new in-vehicle GPS system will be launched in Australia in 2011 that gives drivers directions in a more human way. Launched by Navteq in the US and Europe last week, the system uses distinctive points of interest and landmarks to give directions. So instead of saying “turn right in 50 metres”, the system […]
Aerodata capturing Australia with new cameras
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010Aerodata International Surveys will soon begin offering images from its VisionMap A3 digital aerial survey camera in Australia. The firm has recently acquired two VisionMap A3 digital cameras capable of capturing high-resolution imagery over very large areas from high altitude in a short time. The A3 camera module consists of two lenses, a motor unit, […]
Nike launches GPS iPhone App for runners
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010Nike has launched a new app that allows runners to use their iPhone to visually map every run while tracking pace, distance and time. The app uses the iPhone’s GPS capabilities to map a run as it happens, allowing runners to keep track of their exact routes and distances run. The app includes a […]
Infotech hires Greg Oaten for utility role
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010Geospatial firm Infotech Enterprises has hired Greg Oaten as strategy advisor for utilities. Oaten will play a strategic role in developing Infotech’s products in areas such as smart grid and power engineering for its customers in the APAC region. Before joining Infotech, Mr Oaten was working as executive manager for network revenue operations at […]
NZ quake cleanup assisted by spatial data clearing area
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010New Zealand’s emergency services are now able access to spatial data and aerial imagery online to assist with the clean up of the devastating earthquake last week. The earthquake reached 7.0 on the Richter scale and caused NZ$2bn of damage, though nobody was killed. The online service, developed by the Australian Research Collaboration Service […]
Spatial technology used to create fast lanes in US airspace
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010New satellite-based technology is being used to create ’fast lanes‘ for commercial planes in US airspace. The equivalent of ’bus and taxi‘ lanes are being created in the skies above 22 airports that aim to help reduce traffic jams that often clog airports. Southwest, American, United and Alaska airlines have already spent millions of […]
Changes at Intergraph
By Spatial Source on 14 September, 2010Intergraph has created an independent subsidiary that will carry out all sensitive government work in the US after the company was acquired by Swedish firm Hexagon, according to Directions Magazine’s All Points Blog. US laws do not allow foreign companies to bid for government contracts requiring a high level of security clearance. The new company, […]
Exploring ENVI course
By Spatial Source on 9 September, 2010Course about the core functionality of ENVI, hyperspectral data analysis, and more with amix of lectures and exercises. WHEN: 2010-11-16 to 2010-11-19WHERE: University of New South Wales, SydneySTATE: NSWCOUNTRY: AUS In this course you’ll learn much about the core functionality of ENVI. You will also be given an introduction to hyperspectral data analysis that can […]
Managing Digital Photography for Surveyors : A High-Productivity Approach
By Spatial Source on 9 September, 2010Surveyors today employ a variety of ways for documenting their field surveys : for example, electronic data collectors, audio recorders, field books with sketches and notes and also digital photographs to provide visual documentation of monuments and work sites . Using the power of digital images may introduce some challenges. The survey crew must remember […]
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