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SSTL marks completion of TechDemoSat-1 LEOP phase with a “selfie”

Editor — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 03:57:04 +0000

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) releases an image taken by an inspection camera on board TechDemoSat-1 to mark the completion of the Launch and Early Operations Phase (LEOP) for the satellite, which was launched on 8th July. The image was taken minutes after separation of the satellite from the Soyuz-2 launcher and shows a view […]

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Pelydryn Ltd. invests in Chiroptera II for cost efficient high quality shallow water data acquisitio

Editor — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:30:02 +0000

(Heerbrugg/Switzerland, Exeter/United Kingdom, 21 July 2014) – Pelydryn Ltd, a UK based company specializing in the acquisition of airborne bathymetric LiDAR worldwide, has announced the acquisition of the new CHIROPTERA IItopo-bathy LiDAR system from Airborne Hydrography and Leica Geosystems which was introduced in early March this year. This new high-resolution system will help Pelydryn Ltd. to cost effectively acquire […]

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Open Access to Airbus Defense and Space Enhanced Satellite Imagery Now Available for ArcGIS Online

Editor — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 22:54:11 +0000

Open Access to Airbus Defense and Space Enhanced Satellite Imagery Now Available for ArcGIS Online Users Over 85 million square kilometers of fresh basemap imagery from Airbus Defense and Space is now available in ArcGIS Online. This announcement follows the signing of an agreement between Airbus Defense and Space and Esri for access to select […]

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EOMAP Launches Web Store for Satellite-Derived Water Quality and Bathymetric Data

Editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:38:11 +0000

MUNICH, GERMANY, 2 July 2014 – EOMAP GmbH & Co. KG, a leading provider of aquatic remote sensing solutions, has launched the EOMAP Web Store where clients have direct access to global water quality and bathymetric data products derived from satellite imagery. Powered by the CloudEO geo-collaboration platform, the online store is available now at www.eomap.com/store. The […]

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Iteris Debuts ClearPath Ag Precision Weather Content System

Editor — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:00:48 +0000

Iteris’ ClearPath Ag Equips Agribusinesses and Growers with High-Resolution, Precision Weather Content for Data-Driven Farming SANTA ANA, Calif.—Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic management and weather information solutions, has introduced ClearPath Ag™, a data-driven, premium weather content system for precision agriculture. Iteris’ cloud-based software solution provides actionable, field-level weather information […]

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Newly designed US Topo maps covering North Dakota, Delaware and Maryland are now available

Editor — Thu, 22 May 2014 23:59:27 +0000

Revised North Dakota, Delaware and Maryland Maps Feature New Design — Newly designed US Topo maps covering North Dakota, Delaware and Maryland are now available online for free download US Topo maps now have a crisper, cleaner design – enhancing readability of maps for online and printed use. Map symbols are easier to read over the […]

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NAVITEL has released updated Q1 2014 maps of Belarus, Germany, Poland

Editor — Mon, 05 May 2014 20:15:42 +0000

The Ice Hockey World Championship in Minsk is approaching, and the map of Belarus has been updated accordingly. The map includes all sports, housing, cultural sites and eating places. Road networks of Minsk and Belarus have also been updated taking into account new sports facilities. New 3D models have been added: Minsk: Chyzhouka-Arena, Crowne Plaza […]

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NOAA ships set sail for 2014 hydrographic survey season

Editor — Sat, 03 May 2014 05:27:43 +0000

New data will increase coastal environmental intelligence around the country NOAA ships, small boats, and hydrographic services contractors have their sailing orders to survey more than 2,000 square nautical miles in U.S. coastal waters this year, collecting data that will strengthen the foundation of the nation’s environmental intelligence. Most of the vessels are sailing to […]

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The 3D Elevation Program: summary for New Mexico

Editor — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:44:08 +0000

Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of New Mexico, elevation data are critical for infrastructure and construction management, natural resources conservation, flood risk management, agriculture and precision farming, geologic resource assessment and hazard mitigation, […]

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Airbus sets new accuracy and quality standards for global elevation models with WorldDEM launch

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:00:58 +0000

Airbus Defense and Space sets new accuracy and quality standards for global elevation models with WorldDEM launch Airbus Defense and Space has commercially launched WorldDEM, a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) that provides pole-to-pole coverage of unprecedented accuracy. It allows customers to improve the quality of DEM applications in a host of industries including defense and […]

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