Argentina makes GPS compulsory in mines

By Spatial Source 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 Spatial Source 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 Spatial Source 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 Spatial Source 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 Spatial Source 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 Spatial Source 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 Spatial Source 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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Intermap Technologies eyes new distributors

By Spatial Source on 26 October, 2010

Intermap Technologies is looking for new distribution partners in Australia, following its previous distributor Apogee going under last month. The company will no longer have an exclusive distribution deal with any one firm, as it did with Apogee, but will look to a number of different distributors to target different market sectors, Intermap […]

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Geospatial will continue to be NZ priority

By Spatial Source on 26 October, 2010

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) will continue to champion the importance of geospatial information as a key driver for the economy, according the authority’s annual report. The authority has three roles : managing land transactions and public land, and generating geospatial information. Currently it is undergoing a shift of focus to concentrate more on […]

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1Spatial Holdings lists on AIM

By Spatial Source on 26 October, 2010

1Spatial Holdings, formerly known as 1Spatial, has listed on AIM following a reverse takeover by IQ Holdings earlier this month. 1Spatial board members replaced the board members of IQ this month and the new company was renamed 1Spatial Holdings. Nic Snape, chief executive of 1Spatial Holdings, said the firm had been considering a move […]

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