An open access project to provide scientific polar data and information has been launched by a consortium of international science and research organisations. The Polar Information Commons is designed to provide a long term, open access framework for polar data. The resource will be managed by the polar science and data community. The project […]
New Trimble S3 total station
By Spatial Source on 15 June, 2010All you need to perform efficient surveying campaigns is included in the new Trimble S3 total station solution. The new Trimble S3 total station is an accurate and reliable surveying instrument that comes with an integrated robotic radio, the popular Trimble TSC2 data controller (or fixed control unit for Servo and Autolock versions) with your […]
Next-Gen GPS Satellite Launched
By Spatial Source on 15 June, 2010The US Air Force launched the first of a new fleet of advanced global positioning system (GPS) satellites on 28 May. The new satellite, GPS 2F-1, has twice the accuracy of previous navigation satellites and a stronger signal capacity. The solar-powered craft is designed for a 12-year mission and is the first of 12 satellites […]
Pictometry Online from AAM – Featuring the 2010 World Cup Stadiums
By Spatial Source on 10 June, 2010To celebrate the opening of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, AAM have released a free World Cup Stadium Viewer on their website using Pictometry Online. The World Cup Stadium Viewer is quick and easy to use. Simply click onto one of the soccer balls to open up a Pictometry captured image of the […]
Ashtech ProFlex 500 CORS
By Spatial Source on 8 June, 2010The ProFlex 500 CORS is Ashtech's new advanced, multifunctional Continuously Operating Reference Station Receiver. Ashtech has released a new advanced, multifunctional Continuously Operating Reference Station Receiver. The ProFlex 500 CORS is designed to collect, store and transmit high quality GNSS data for multiple applications, including a CORS and a field campaign receiver, for either post-processed […]
Hitchhiking Enters the Mobile Navigation Age
By Spatial Source on 7 June, 2010Car pooling in Germany has entered the internet age with OpenRide, a dynamic ride-share program being developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems in Berlin. This mobile browser-based application automates the process of finding a driver or passenger to share the cost of a journey. According to Jan Ziesling, financial planner for […]
LBS Revenues to Reach EUR 420 million in 2015
By Spatial Source on 7 June, 2010Mobile location-based service revenues in Europe are forecast to reach €420 million (AUS $606 million) in 2015, up from €220 million (AUS $317 million) last year, according to new report. The report from market research firm Berg Insight predicts that local search, navigation services and social networking will become the top applications for mobile […]
Trimble and Russian Space Systems Joint Venture
By Spatial Source on 7 June, 2010Trimble and the Russian Space Systems are teaming up on a satellite project. The Moscow-based joint venture, Rusnavgeoset, will sell commercial GNSS geodetic network infrastructure systems for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States. According to Trimble, operations will start once the venture has been registered, which is expected to occur this month.
Crowdsourcing For Real Time Traffic Reports
By Spatial Source on 7 June, 2010Australian drivers are encouraged to become real time traffic reporters through a user-based mobile navigation network. Waze uses crowdsourced road information to deliver live maps and real time traffic updates to commuters in cities around the world. The free iPhone, Android and Blackberry application allows users’ GPS-enabled phones to transmit live traffic reports. […]
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