University of Florida (UF) researchers are embarking on a two-year study that is the first attempt to map boating traffic patterns in the northeast Florida area. The project came about because one of the world’s most endangered whale species head south towards Georgia and Florida to give birth, facing threats from fishing and commercial […]
Scan for victory
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010Highly accurate computer-generated 3D models are being used to help restore Admiral Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory. Deri Jones & Associates and Geospatial Survey Solutions completed 17 high-resolution laser scans of the boat, each containing 40 million measurements. The scans recorded details of original features such as planking butts, iron eyes and rigging straps. The […]
Estimating company profits by satellite
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010Wall Street analysts have used satellite imagery of Wal-Marts to help them estimate the company's sales, according to a report on CNBC. The analysts concluded that there was enough correlation between activity in the satellite pictures of Wal-Mart’s parking lots and the chain’s quarterly earnings that they included the data in a UBS company […]
Skoda uses GNSS in car testing
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010Czech auto maker Skoda is using GNSS receivers to measure the movements of its new models on test manoeuvres at the company’s development facility. As a test driver executes a sequence of close loops at high acceleration and speed, two on-board receivers receive and transmit continuous observations of the dynamic transverse movement of the vehicle. […]
FBI has an eye in the sky
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010US charity Consumer Watchdog is conducting an investigation into how the FBI and the DEA are making use of Google Earth images. Federal contracting records reviewed by the organisation show that the FBI has spent more than US$600,000 on Google Earth since 2007, while the Drug Enforcement Administration has spent more than US$67,000. John […]
Carbon uptake watched from space
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010Satellite data has been used to show that Earth's plants now absorb 606 million tonnes less carbon than they did ten years ago, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Science, used data from a NASA satellite that orbits Earth every 15 days to build up a global map of changing […]
US Troops to print maps in the field
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010THE US Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is working on a new product that could give troops access to digital maps in the field, according to Geoplace. Digital maps, charts and imagery can provide more up-to-date and accurate information than printed maps, but carrying devices to view them is often not convenient for troops. So […]
Best of the Blogs 31st August 2010
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010From the blogs this week: Urbantick tells us about an interactive 3D city. And All Things Spatial has a post about an interesting new site on the Australian federal elections. The Map Room has a ponder on the similarities between Facebook places and Google Latitude. And while we’re on the subject, Google Maps Mania […]
Dangermond wins award
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010Jack Dangermond, founder and president of Esri, is to receive the Global Citizen Award of the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI). The award is an occasional prize of the GSDI Association and recognises an individual who has provided exemplary thought leadership and substantive worldwide contributions in promoting informed and responsible use of geographic […]
Annual Victorian Spatial Excellence Awards
By Spatial Source on 31 August, 2010Hosted jointly by SSSI and SIBA Victoria, it showcases technical diversity and innovation. this special night recognises the achievements and service contributions of professionals within the spatial industry. WHEN: 2010-09-15 to 2010-09-15WHERE: Regent Theatre, MelbourneSTATE: VICCOUNTRY: AUS Hosted jointly by SSSI & SIBA Victoria, it showcases technical diversity and innovation. this special night recognises the […]
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