East coast gliders yield valuable marine life data

By Spatial Source on 28 February, 2011

Electronics engineer Lindsay Macdonald (left) and oceanographer Ken Ridgway with the deep ocean glider that has been generating substantial profiles of the Tasman Sea. (CSIRO) The influence ocean eddies have on marine life in the oceans surrounding Australia’s south-east is expected to become clearer after scientists examine data from new deep-diving research ‘gliders’ patrolling […]

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New appointment to focus on spatial data for business

By Spatial Source on 25 February, 2011

OMNILINK has appointed Margreet van de Werfhorst as its senior data account manager, based in Sydney. Margreet will work across all of OMNILINK’s lines of business to promote the value of spatial data and its integration with business applications. Margreet has many years of experience within Australia and overseas including most recently with […]

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WA’s record dry captured from space

By Spatial Source on 25 February, 2011

The grip of the drought in Western Australia’s farming regions is showing up from space. A new system developed by Landgate’s Satellite Remote Services branch has, for the first time, enabled regional information to be gathered on soil moisture levels throughout the State. Data analysis shows stark evidence of the affects of […]

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New vessel to help in charting WA coastline

By Spatial Source on 25 February, 2011

Monitoring the constant movement of the Western Australian coastline and near-shore seabed has been made easier with the commissioning of a new vessel by the Department of Transport (DoT). DoT manager of spatial information Rod Hoath said the new $329,000 hydrographic survey vessel Alec Hansen III had been custom built and featured modern […]

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GeoNetwork User Forum and Management of Open Software

By Spatial Source on 25 February, 2011

OSDM in collaboration with CSIRO is pleased to invite you to participate in a GeoNetwork User Forum & Management of Open Software. WHEN: 2011-03-25 to 2011-03-25WHERE: Geoscience Australia, corner of Jerrabomberra Avenue & Hindmarsh Drive, Symonston ACTSTATE: ACTCOUNTRY: AUS OSDM in collaboration with CSIRO is pleased to invite you to participate in a GeoNetwork User […]

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2nd Annual Geospatial Intelligence Summit

By Spatial Source on 24 February, 2011

In its second year, the summit will again provide an excellent opportunity to meet and network within the international geospatial community. WHEN: 2011-06-01 to 2011-06-03WHERE: Hotel Corinthia BudapestSTATE: InternationalCOUNTRY: INT In its second year, the summit will again provide an excellent opportunity to meet and network within the international geospatial community. Through keynote presentations, panels […]

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Census – Beyond the Count

By Spatial Source on 24 February, 2011

The Census | beyond the count program features speakers from across the private sector, government departments and community groups. WHEN: 2011-03-02 to 2011-03-04WHERE: Hilton on the Park, MelbourneSTATE: VICCOUNTRY: AUS The Census | beyond the count program features speakers from across the private sector, government departments and community groups. Over the course of two […]

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Data Quality 2011 Asia Pacific Congress

By Spatial Source on 24 February, 2011

This years Data Quality Asia Pacific Congress 2011 will focus on data quality across the whole organisation. WHEN: 2011-03-28 to 2011-03-30WHERE: Citigate Central Sydney, AustraliaSTATE: NSWCOUNTRY: AUS This year’s Data Quality Asia Pacific Congress 2011 will focus on data quality across the whole organisation. Organisations are coming to realise that successful data quality requires the […]

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Inaugural Hexagon 2011 international conference

By Spatial Source on 24 February, 2011

Conference combines Intergraph, ERDAS, Leica Geosystems and Hexagon Metrology technologies. WHEN: 2011-06-06 to 2011-06-09WHERE: Orlando World Centre, Marriott Resort, Orlando, Florida, USASTATE: InternationalCOUNTRY: INT Hexagon AB will host its inaugural international conference, Hexagon 2011, 6-9 June at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA. Hexagon 2011 will bring together the latest technologies […]

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Geoinformatics Forum Salzburg

By Spatial Source on 24 February, 2011

A scientifically challenging programme, attractive events and a vibrant interdisciplinary GIS community from academia, industry and government is awaiting you to analyse progress and to explore new research directions in GIScience. WHEN: 2011-07-05 to 2011-07-08WHERE: University of Salzburg AustriaSTATE: InternationalCOUNTRY: INT The beautiful world cultural heritage city of Salzburg is the setting for the Geoinformatics […]

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