MILPITAS, Calif., April 16, 2014—SGI (NASDAQ: SGI), the trusted leader in high performance computing and Big Data, today announced a partnership with GIS Federal, a supplier of high performing innovative solutions for big data, cloud computing and intuitive tools...
The SI Organization to Acquire QinetiQ North America Services and Solution Group
CHANTILLY, Va., April 22, 2014—The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire QinetiQ North America Services and Solutions Group (QNA/SSG), a leading provider of differentiated, engineering services and...
TRUTHS Satellite Mission to Create Certainty in Climate Change Data Receives Next Stage of Funding
Middlesex, United Kingdom, April 14, 2014—A proposed satellite mission - that will improve our understanding of the consequences of climate change and could save the global economy up to $30 trillion - has received funding to develop a more detailed design of the...
Grand Canyon a Geologic Icon
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is a favorite for astronauts shooting photos from the International Space Station as well as one of the best-known tourist attractions in the world. The steep walls of the Colorado River canyon and its many side canyons make an intricate landscape that contrasts with the dark green, forested plateau to the north and south.
Arctic Sea Ice Extent Continues Trending Lower
Arctic sea ice reached its annual maximum on March 21, 2014. Although the year wasn't extraordinary”the fifth lowest extent in 36 years of satellite records”the trend continues to be.
Researchers Scout for Elk with UAS Technology
A survey over a section of public land near Mount Vernon, Wash., was a first-time trial run using an unmanned aircraft system to survey elk in dense, forested areas to estimate herd population.
Copernicus Masters Seeks Satellite Data Ideas
The fourth annual Copernicus Masters competition is under way. Ideas for services, business concepts and applications based on satellite Earth observation data can be submitted until July 13.
North Dakota Sheriff’s Department First to Fly UASs at Night
The Grand Forks, N.D., Sheriff's Department has become the first U.S. law enforcement agency granted Federal Aviation Administration authorization to fly unmanned aircraft systems throughout its jurisdiction at night.
Boeing Adds Live Video-tagging to Geospatial Data Management Tool
SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 15, 2014—Boeing [NYSE: BA] has upgraded its DataMaster geospatial data management software with real-time text-tagging of live streaming video, improving situational awareness for defense and intelligence community customers. This new...
Leica Geosystems Launches Entry-Level Laser Scanner
Heerbrugg, Switzerland, April 9, 2014—Leica Geosystems has announced the launch of its latest versatile 3D laser scanner, the ScanStation P15. Combining high performance scanning with a user-friendly interface, the ScanStation P15 is the ideal entry into the world...
