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Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Sea ice is an important contributor to global climate changes. Specifically, sea ice thickness helps to understand ocean circulation and heat transfer.  The ability to capture more information about global sea ice thickness has advanced consider
09-02-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Intergraph and ERDAS are two well known brands in the geospatial industry. Recently Hexagon AB purchased Intergraph for $2.1B USD, effectively bringing GeoMedia GIS software into the wider Hexagon domain - filling a large hole across the spatial capa
27-01-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The issue of open data, accessible and available, has long been source of discussion for many participants involved in the geomatics and geospatial industry. There are many reasons for data being confined including data formats, policy, lack of resou
26-01-2012
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
The Article of the Month in January 2012 is written by John F. BROCK, Australia: Four Surveyors of Caesar: Mapping the World!. In this article you will hear about the masterpiece of cartography which highlights most of the men responsible for the Sur
24-01-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#This past week saw Apple announce a new initiative that would bring the iBook more closely to the world of education and student use. At the same time, the company announced a new iTunes App that would enable users to directly interact with iPods, iP
20-01-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Interviews )
#Nexteq Navigation is a leading developer of Precise Point Positioning (PPP) technology. This GNSS approach aims to provide high-accuracy positioning through the use of a single receiver involving satellite derived global corrections. The company's 'F
18-01-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
Topographic data is an important piece when it comes to the design process. Very places on the planet are completely flat. Housing, roadways, utilities, pipelines and many other features are oriented on the landscape with respect to topography. Even
12-01-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Higher commodity prices are resulting in higher bottom lines for many agricultural producers today. Productive agricultural land is no longer readily available, and a growing global population increasingly depends upon technological innovation to mee
04-01-2012
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Last year saw extensive flood damage throughout the Brisbane, Australia area. Damage estimates were in the billions of dollars. Infrastructure was destroyed, crops were submerged and the energy industry was impacted significantly. The toll on human l
22-12-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
The grant holder is expected to conduct the bulk of the research themselves (it is not a research manager’s grant), but at the same time the development of highly qualified personnel (HQP) should be a major component of the project. Postgraduate st
20-12-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Indonesia is taking aim at infrastructure development. The country recognizes the serious shortage of infrastructure within it's borders and understands that services, including basic protection, transport and marine operations all depend upon fully
15-12-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Interoperability and data format exchange capabilities are important to further the sharing of scientific results and improving collaboration about the world's oceans. The World Ocean Council has embarked on the challenge of bringing together the man
09-12-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Marine surveys are conducted to acquire underwater geophysical information. In most cases, marine surveyors will acquire 3D data using sounding equipment. Sound reflections bounce off of underwater surfaces and are returned to survey ships detectors
09-12-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
I'm particularly glad to address to You this invitation to the thirty-fifth Working Week that will take place in Rome, from the 6th to the 10th of May in 2012. Italy and the Italian Surveyors want to talk to You about the universally-spread values th
06-12-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Agricultural food production is linked closely to geospatial technologies. From an agronomic perspective, variable rate (VR) approaches are about much more than nitrogen fertilizer applications alone. Plants depend upon several macro-nutrients and mi
02-12-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Wireless technology has been innovating at a rapid rate and can now be found throughout the geomatics and geospatial sector. There are several advantages to using wireless, some more obvious than others. Because it does not involve long connections t
24-11-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The number and severity of flood events throughout Asia has increased in recent times. Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Burma and Vietnam have all experienced major flood disasters recently.  Integrated flood management is emerging as a comprehensive a
16-11-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Headlines )
In 4 different case studies the capabilities of these techniques and the usage nowadays in Mongolia are demonstrated. This paper was presented at the FIG Commission 5 and 6 workshop in September 2011 in Ulaan-Baatar. The author, Prof. Damdinsuren Ama
16-11-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Interviews )
#There are few suppliers today that provide a full range of surveying technology ranging from robotic total stations through to GNSS for surveying instruments - GeoMax is one of them. The company aims to deliver a price-to-performance advantage. Asian
13-11-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Interviews )
#The relationship between surveying and geographic information systems (GIS) is integral for the development of most spatial data applications. Accuracy and precision in measurement matter. While the numbers and types of surveying related tools for me
09-11-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Is the need for professional surveying descending or are other factors contributing toward a decline in the numbers? There is evidence that the number of qualified surveyors with professional credentials is declining. No doubt difficulties in the hou
03-11-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#A new 3D seismic survey will take place off the coast of Australia. Covering an area of 9700 sq. km., the survey is the result of new regulations that enhance offshore activity. The surveys will take place in areas adjcent to recent gas finds in the
25-10-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a constellation of multiple satellites, with at least one satellite positioned near zenith over Japan at anytime. The purpose of the system is to enable improved satellite coverage, thereby enhancing the po
21-10-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The term Smart Grid conjures up many impressions. To the Mitsubishi company it means innovation and revolution within Japanese households. The company expects to generate over a trillion yen within 5 years through products integrated to transform Jap
20-10-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Interviews )
#C-NAV is an international surveying and mapping firm that aims to provide high-accuracy GNSS positioning solutions to the offshore and hydrographic surveying community. The company is involved in seismic exploration, land surveying and floo
13-10-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#A series of acquisitions and a new unified purpose within Trimble's GeoSpatial Division have caught the eyes of many. Mobile mapping, aerial imaging, photogrammetry and laser scanning are now integrated toward a common goal. With a capability to
07-10-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The annual INTERGEO 2011 Conference and Trade Show was held this week in Nürnberg, Germany. Ranking as one of the top 5 geospatial events globally, this year saw 17,000 people in attendance from 30 countries - and Asian manufacturers and geoser
29-09-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#As the world of 3D expands and grows, the role of the printer is adapting to meet the challenge. While most 3D spatial data is usually maintained within a digital environment and managed within software, a 3D printer supports the creation of real obj
22-09-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Earlier this week, China announced that it will increase it's level of seabed mapping and surveying. These operations aim to describe seabed geology, water depths and the location of features and objects. Surveying of the waters and coastlines throug
15-09-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The use of mobility tools and technologies is rapidly innovating and underpins the development of new design work flows from the office to construction sites and operators information systems. Continuous data gathering, exchange and update operations
08-09-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#A common question that many readers of Asian Surveying and Mapping often ask us is, "what is the difference between airborne camera systems as compared to satellite imagery - what do I need to know?"   Invariably, there is a short answer, or a l
01-09-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The Australian government passed new laws to support carbon farming. The Carbon Farming Initiative is aimed at reducing the loss of carbon from farms and forests.  Agricultural production can serve to mitigate the loss of carbon into the atmosph
25-08-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Turkey successfully launched the RASAT earth observation satellite this week. RASAT is a microsatellite imaging mission of TUBITAK-UZAY (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). It is expected that the satellite will help to pro
19-08-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The use and application of geospatial tools and technologies has rapidly expanded throughout Asia recently. Major events in Japan, Pakistan, New Zealand and China have given rise to a growing awareness that geospatial and geomatics technologies can p
18-08-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
China Land Surveying and Planning Institute is a newly appointed Affilliate Member of FIG. The Institute acts as a “think tank” within the Ministry and areas of activities include land use planning, land survey and evaluation, cadastral managemen
16-08-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
The United Nations ECOSOC made history on 27 July 2011 in Geneva by establishing a new intergovernmental body, the UN Committee on Global Geospatial Information Management, to bring together, for the first time at the global level, gov
16-08-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The Russian Space Agency is presenting a request to the government to increase the level of funding to the agency. The request is interesting because of the information included, but also draws a line in the sand as to whether or not the Russian gove
03-08-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#From surveying to mapping to earth observation, technologies are continually changing. At the same time, regulations and laws are continually evolving. Meanwhile, financial budgets are fluctuating and the the demands of partners and the public are fl
26-07-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#With the recent announcement of the creation of the new country South Sudan, attention turned toward delineating the offical boundaries of the country. But was the task as easy as it sounded?  A group consisting of cartographers, map makers and
21-07-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
In this research, we evaluate geospatial technologies for precision viticulture, supporting organic and biodynamic principles. We demonstrate the vineyard application of a tele-operated vehicle with three dimensional laser mapping and GNSS localisati
15-07-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#China has increased it's pace to pursue ocean exploration, mapping and discovery of natural resources. A new submersible vessel named Jiaolong will explore the Pacific Ocean through a series of deep dives. Beginning at depths of 4,000 meters, th
14-07-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Computer-aided design (CAD) and point clouds are a powerful combination. Laser scanning and lidar can provide data capture capability, producing point clouds for most kinds of infrastructure and surfaces. Meanwhile, CAD software is particularly usefu
07-07-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link  will connect over 16,000 km of high-speed rail lines. The new line would reduce the travel time from Kowloon to the Guangzhou South Railway Station in half - to 50 minutes. The pr
30-06-2011
 
Written by:FIG
( News / Corporate )
On the FIG web site we publish each month a paper called the Article of the Month. This is a high-level paper focusing on interesting topics to all surveyors. It can be picked up from an FIG conference or another event. The Article of the Month in Ju
16-06-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#Railways are transforming around the globe with speeds increasing, performance improving and as the networks build integrated operations through the use of geomatics technologies. The International Union of Railways (UIC) represents hundreds of rail
15-06-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#If you think location is important and everywhere, then think about measurement. It too is ubiquitous, everywhere and just as important. While satellites continuously circle the planet providing the latest details for highly accurate GNSS positioning
09-06-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The East Sea is bounded by Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore. The sea is the second busiest sea route in the world after the Mediterranean Sea. As Asian economy's continue to grow, the
03-06-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#China this week indicated that improved development of surveying and geographic based data systems such as GIS are integral to the future economic development of that country. The Chinese Vice Premier pointed to the need for more integrated digitally
26-05-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#The Mekong River runs across the Asian continent through one country after another travelling a distance of 4,200 km from beginning to end. The river is managed in a unique way, owing to the Mekong River Commission that was established in 1957. Due t
20-05-2011
 
Written by:Jeff Thurston
( Features / Feature )
#During the past week Cambodia and the United Nations met together to discuss issues related to land degradation and desertification. Cambodia is a signatory to the United Nations Convention to combat Decertification (UNCCD) and the country
12-05-2011
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