Shepperton Studios, London, October 27, 2015 — RealVisuals is bringing historical artefacts to life with interactive 3D computer models created from laser scanner data generated using Pointfuse software. The Belgium based technology company has pioneered the use...
The Regeneration of Open Data through SuperGIS Server
October 27, 2015 — Integrating different sources of open data often generates great value and new information. For example, by integrating earthquake and tsunami locations with a coastal city vulnerability index, you will be able to find which cities are most...
United States Forest Service Deploys the Avenza PDF Maps App for Fire-Fighting
TORONTO,October 27, 2015 —The United States Forest Service (USFS) fights wildfires and other natural disasters in more than 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands, totaling an estimated 193 million acres or 30% of all federally-managed lands. The USFS...
Supergeo Cooperates with GNSS Solution Provider CHC Navigation
October 27, 2015 — The global GIS total solution provider, Supergeo Technologies Inc., is now building a bridge with the fast-growing GNSS/GPS solution provider, CHC Navigation. SuperSurv, the mobile GIS product of SuperGIS, was selected as the value-added software...
Bathymetric Solutions from Teledyne Optech on Display at OI China
October 26, 2015 — Teledyne Optech is pleased to announce that Senior Scientist Dr. Viktor Feygels will make a presentation on performing lidar bathymetry in difficult water conditions with the Optech CZMIL Nova at the Oceanology International China (OI China) 2015...
United States and European Union Sign Cooperation Arrangement on Copernicus Earth Observation Data
October 26, 2015 —The United States and the European Commission signed the “Copernicus Cooperation Arrangement†which will facilitate data sharing from the Copernicus constellation of Sentinel Earth Observation satellites among a broad spectrum of users on both...
BlackArch Partners Advises BlackBridge Corp. on Sale to Planet Labs Inc.
CHARLOTTE, NC, October 26, 2015 — BlackArch Partners (“BlackArchâ€) is pleased to announce the sale of BlackBridge Corp. (“BlackBridge†or the “Companyâ€) to Planet Labs Inc. (“Planetâ€). BlackBridge, headquartered in Lethbridge, Canada, with...
LizardTech to Exhibit at Texas GIS Forum
SEATTLE, Wash. — Oct. 23, 2015 — LizardTech®, the creator of MrSID® and provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, announced today it will exhibit at the Texas GIS Forum in booth number 114 Oct. 26-29, 2015 at the Commons...
Celebrating 15 years
October 26, 2015 — The International Charter Space and Major Disasters celebrates 15 years of free access to the best-available satellite images. Founded in 2000 by the European, French and Canadian Space agencies, the International Charter Space and Major Disasters...
Ashcloud Apocalypse Uses Threat of a Mega Volcano to Teach Disaster-Risk Mapping to Students
October 23, 2015 — Giant cracks appear in the streets of London. Lava shoots from the fissures. Cars topple near Big Ben. Fires break out. "First signs of a mega eruption," announces a promotional video for Ashcloud Apocalypse, an online disaster-risk mapping...
