Enjoy our weekly compilation of geospatial news snippets from across Australia and around the world.
US-India remote sensing satellite closer to launch
By jnally on 13 November, 2024The antenna for the NISAR synthetic aperture radar satellite has arrived in India in preparation for launch in 2025.
C.R. Kennedy now distributor for Vivax Metrotech
By jnally on 13 November, 2024The Vivax Metrotech product line includes pipe and cable locators, GPR and inspection cameras.
Hydrographic survey underway in NZ’s Bay of Plenty
By jnally on 12 November, 2024The seafloor mapping exercise will contribute to safer navigation for approaches to ports and wharves.
TAFE surveying graduate takes on transport projects
By jnally on 12 November, 2024TAFE NSW graduate Nick Baran is achieving success as a surveyor with Transport for NSW.
2024 WA award recipients announced
By jnally on 11 November, 2024Awards for excellence, community impact, innovation and more were presented at a ceremony in Perth.
Seafloor mapping with remotely controlled USVs
By jnally on 11 November, 2024Ireland-headquartered XOCEAN is expanding its operations around the world, including here in Australia.
Handheld reality capture redefined
By jnally on 8 November, 2024The NavVis MLX lightweight, ergonomic instrument is a significant advance in the field of reality data capture.
Finding a satisfying career in surveying
By jnally on 6 November, 2024Young surveyor Dempsey May is living proof that you shouldn’t set limits on your career ambitions.
NZ project leads to rapid predictive flood mapping
By jnally on 6 November, 2024Machine learning is cutting down the time it takes to generate flood maps from 24 hours to just 1 to 2 minutes.
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