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Is the World Flat? - Google Cut-Off from China Again
Friday, 30 Jul 2010 12:18 AM
Just as Google had seemingly solved it's issues with the Chinese government over web search within that country, it appears that China has once again decided to pull the chord and disconnect the global search company.
More on Google in ChinaWhy Are Students in India Not Interested in Remote Sensing?
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 11:48 PM
Why are students in India not interested to pursue advanced studies in remote sensing? This seems at odds with the trend in that country toward a greater number of earth observation satellites in recent years and other trends. Agriculture is one area of study that benefits immensely through the use and application of remote sensing - it holds a primary key to net gain in agricultural production. Secondary to that water management is also aligned to the use of satellite imagery and image analysis.
More on Remote Sensing EducationSpain Seeks Closer Ties with Pacific Isles
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 08:33 PM
The government of Spain is committed to strengthening its ties with its former territories in the Asia-Pacific region which includes the Philippines, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands. The Spanish government is funding a $38-million project to build and rehabilitate 93 steel bridges all over the country with a very soft loan via the Department of Public Works and Highways; extended $23-million export credit insurance to Hedcor, a subsidiary of the Aboitiz Group, which is building two 42-megawatt hydropower plants in Mindanao, southern Philippines; and a $455,220-grant for a feasibility study on building an airport in the Cagayan Economic Zone, north of Manila.
UNDP PhilippinesWireless Sensor Networks, Energy Harvesting and RFID in Asia
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 08:14 PM
China will eventually become the biggest market for RFID. Indicators of this are as follows: In the last two years most new RFID manufacture capacity has been installed in China; the Chinese Government is a strong advocate for RFID, and has the power to mandate companies to use it. China has already executed the largest RFID order by value (over one billion national identification cards for adults - six billion US dollars including systems) and has a policy of making its own requirements throughout the RFID value chain. Most products will be source tagged, and because China is one of the largest exporters the tags will be supplied there.
IDtechExSiemens Equips Nanjing Metro Line 2 with Signaling and Control Systems
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 08:10 PM
Nanjing Metro Corporation has recently commenced operation of the 38-kilometers-long Metro Line 2 in Nanjing. Within a construction period of only 36 months, Siemens Mobility has, together with its local partner, Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology (NRIET), equipped both the line itself and the 35 trains with the Trainguard MT automatic train control system. The new metro link is designed for an expected traffic volume of 500,000 passengers per day and is intended to considerably relieve the traffic situation in the city.
SiemensLee Kuan Yew Awards Water Management Medal to Li Guoying
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 08:04 PM
Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) received the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for its outstanding accomplishments in integrated river basin management on Tuesday evening in Singapore. The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize is the highlight of the Singapore International Water Week, which is held here from June 28 to July 2. With innovative concept and achievements of basin control and management, YRCC defeated 49 other nominees to become the third recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize.
Yellow RiverLandAir Surveying Create Options and Opportunity with Leica Geosystems Laser Scanners
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 05:06 PM
In business since 1988, LandAir Surveying specializes in site surveys and topographic surveys for a broad range of industries from telecommunications to transportation. A particularly challenging highway project prompted LandAir president, Tate Jones to invest in a HDS™ laser scanner. Today, the firm uses the HDS6100, HDS6000 and the ScanStation II laser scanners to facilitate projects that are both broad in scope and scale. The firm's surveyors have scanned a 160,000-sq-ft manufacturing site, an extensive subsurface mine, an entire downtown and even the greens of a popular Georgia golf course to help map underground drainage pipes.
Leica GeosystemsTaipei Bus Information and Transit System
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 04:30 PM
Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS) based on WebGIS technology is a subsystem in ITS. APTS employs electronic, communication, and computer technologies to assist public transportation operators in raising efficiency and service level. Taipei Bus Information and Transit System, constructed by Public Transportation Office, Taipei Government, is one of the best examples of APTS. The system can help bus users easily obtain real-time bus dynamic information and improve the convenience and users’ willingness of taking a bus.
SuperGeo TechnologiesBook Series - 15 Years of Advances in Spatial Science
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 04:20 PM
The book series Advances in Spatial Science published by Springer celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Since its inception 66 high-quality books have been published in the series, the leading series in the field of regional science.
SpringerEsri and ACSM - Event for Surveyors and Mapping Professionals
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 04:16 PM
The Survey Summit is a new conference co-hosted by Esri and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM). It is designed for surveyors who are interested in geospatial technologies to explore the newest technology trends, workflows, equipment, and business opportunities in surveying and related fields. The Summit will also provide unparalleled training and networking opportunities. The inaugural Survey Summit will take place next summer, July 9–12, 2011, concurrently with the Esri International User Conference (Esri UC).
EsriTrimble Second Quarter 2010 Revenue $333.4 Million, Up 15 Percent
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 01:30 AM
"Engineering and Construction revenue and profitability were significantly stronger than the prior year, in spite of inconsistent market conditions in the residential and commercial markets. The relative strength of the segment is primarily a result of the growing engagement of the SITECH channel, general improvement in the heavy and highway market, improving conditions in the market for surveying instruments, and continuing strength in international markets. As expected, Field Solutions was relatively unchanged compared to the prior year with agriculture sales down modestly and GIS revenue growing at a double digit rate. Mobile Solutions' segment performance was unimpressive due to the loss of a major account. We have rationalized the segment's cost base to restore profitability and anticipate growth in the second half based on identified pipeline," Berglund continued.
TrimbleTechnopark Celebrates 20 Years of Success
Thursday, 29 Jul 2010 01:25 AM
Trivandrum-based Technopark has completed 20 years of IT promotion in Kerala. Currently TECHNOPARK is the single largest IT Park in the country with 4.5 million sq. ft. built-up area with 180 companies and 28,000 IT/ITES professionals. Technopark’s efforts at building world-class infrastructure and fine human talent with support from the State Government has enabled Kerala to become a leading IT/ITES player in India .
Kerala ITERDAS Announces Global Survey as Official Distributor in New Zealand
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 04:59 PM
ERDAS Inc. announces that Global Survey is now the official ERDAS distributor for clients in New Zealand. Beginning August 1, 2010, Global Survey will provide ERDAS sales, support and technical services to all current and potential customers in New Zealand. Global Survey is New Zealand’s largest locally owned and operated supplier of laser and surveying technologies, and currently represents Leica Geosystems in the area. Global Survey is at the forefront of introducing innovative and leading edge solutions to construction, survey and related industries, providing the opportunity to make massive productivity gains and substantially reduce costs.
ERDASHitachiSoft Selects TerraGo Technologies as Strategic Partner
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 04:53 PM
Hitachi Software Engineering Co. Ltd, a leading global software and IT solutions provider, and TerraGo Technologies, a leading provider of geospatial collaboration software solutions, have formed a strategic alliance and signed a Master Distributor Agreement under which HitachiSoft resells TerraGo software throughout Asia. Under the terms of the agreement, HitachiSoft now markets via its direct and indirect sales organizations TerraGo Publisher™, TerraGo Composer™, TerraGo Toolbar™, and TerraGo Mobile™ applications that create and interact with GeoPDF® maps and imagery. Under an additional agreement, HitachiSoft has made a strategic investment in TerraGo, and the two companies are jointly developing localized versions of TerraGo software for Asian customers, beginning with a Japanese language version.
TerraGoPanjab University Sees Low Interest in Masters in Remote Sensing and GIS
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 03:41 PM
Panjab University has decided to conduct the entrance test for masters in remote sensing and GIS courses under geography department once again on August 9 after the earlier test held on July 8 received an uninterested response. Sources said against 28 seats on offer, only nine candidates had applied. Out of the five who appeared in the exam, four qualified and finally only three opted for the course.
The Times of IndiaAustralian Murray Basin Map Tender Under Fire
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 03:03 PM
The plans of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to conduct aerial mapping to protect water resources are under fire by those that lost the tender. One company, NearMap, claimed its new form of aerial photo imaging provided 2400 per cent more terrain information than images by Intermap Technologies, the US company that won the tender and uses radar technology.
The Australian2010 World City Water Forum Infrastructure Workshop to be Held in Incheon
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 02:48 PM
The 2010 World City Water Forum Infrastructure Workshop will be held at the Songdo Convensia for 3 days from August 10 to August 12, 2010. Participants will discuss how to solve the problem of global warming and water resulting from urbanization at the global level.
Business WireDigitalGlobe Announces Global 8-Band Research Challenge
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 02:37 PM
DigitalGlobe today announced the DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge, a contest designed to encourage researchers to investigate how 8-band, high-resolution imagery can enhance image analysis and classification research. The 8-band data is unique in the marketplace to DigitalGlobe, as a result of the newest commercial satellite WorldView-2 launched in October of 2009. The call for proposals is open now, and will close on August 31, 2010. All accepted proposals will receive a limited quantity of free 8-band imagery in order to conduct their research and submit a final paper for review.
DigitalGlobeNative Customary Rights Land To Be Surveyed In Sarawak, Malaysia
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 04:52 AM
A prominent native customary rights land lawyer has called on the government to survey native customary rights land according to the interpretation and decision of the Federal Court. “The Federal Court’s interpretation and decision based on Madeli bin Salleh case against the state government in 2007 which was based on the Nor anak Nyawai case in 2001 is that native customary rights land includes ‘pemakai menua’ (territorial domain), ‘temuda’ (farms) and ‘pulau galau’ (communal forests),” said Baru Bian, who has been defending NCR land on behalf of the natives.
Indigenous PeopleTopographic Map Updating Starts
Wednesday, 28 Jul 2010 04:48 AM
The National Mapping Resource Information Agency (NAMRIA), in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), led the launching of the Mindanao Topographic Mapping for Peace and Development Project Tuesday. Secretary Jesus Dureza, chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), said details of the two-year project designed to update and transform the topographic maps to the Philippine Reference System of 1992.
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