May 29, 2014—The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) Membership has approved six OGC Web Coverage Service (WCS) Interface Standard extensions as official OGC standards. These WCS extensions significantly expand the ability of researchers, environmental managers,...
Orbit Logic to Add WorldView-3 to Direct Access Facility Planning Software
GREENBELT, Md., June 2, 2014—Orbit Logic announced today a contract award from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) to add DigitalGlobe’s WorldView-3 super-spectral, high-resolution imaging satellite into its Direct Access Facility Collection Planning...
SpyMeSat Mobile App Now Offers High-Resolution Satellite Imagery
GREENBELT, Md., June 10, 2014—Orbit Logic announced today that the iPhone version of their SpyMeSat mobile app will now offer in-app purchase of recent high resolution satellite imagery. SpyMeSat users will be able to use their mobile device to preview a recent...
Enhanced Sea-level Prediction System to Improve Coastal Flooding Plans
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 4, 2014—As the Gulf Coast begins another hurricane season, researchers with the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science (CBI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will be improving the data collection system to allow for...
Unmanned Aircraft Series Sets Record for Mission Hours Flown in One Week
SAN DIEGO, May 28, 2014—Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) series, which includes the U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk, set a new record for mission hours flown in one week, logging 665 hours...
In Memoriam Carolyn J. Merry, PhD., ASPRS President 2010-11
BETHESDA, Md., June 5, 2014—It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the loss of a respected and long-time member, Past President, friend and mentor, Carolyn Jean Merry, PhD., retired Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic...
Brian Bugg Joins Atlantic as Associate Vice President
Huntsville, Ala., June 4, 2014—Atlantic, a mapping company specializing in remote sensing, surveying and consulting services, has expanded its capabilities with a new hire, Brian Bugg. Bugg will lead Atlantic’s Applied Technology service line, consulting with...
GeoCue Presents a Conversation with the National Geodetic Survey
Madison, Ala., June 4, 2014—GeoCue Group is pleased to present “A Conversation with the National Geodetic Survey.â€Â The National Geodetic Survey’s (NGS) mission is to “define, maintain and provide access to the National Spatial Reference System to meet our...
GIS-Pro 2014 Exhibit Discounts Expire on June 15 (Save $500)
Des Plaines, Ill., June 10, 2014—URISA is pleased to announce a number of marketing opportunities for the GIS vendor community. Consider participating at GIS-Pro 2014 in New Orleans and URISA’s Caribbean GIS Conference in Curacao. GIS-Pro 2014: URISA’s 52nd...
GIS Certification Institute Teams with Esri to Strengthen ConnectED Initiative
Des Plaines, Ill., June 1, 2014—The Board of Directors of the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is pleased to announce that they have  joined forces with Esri to recruit Certified GIS Professionals (GISPs) to serve as GeoMentors, who will work with local schools...