Richmond, Canada, May 21, 2014—MDA’s Information Systems group has commercially launched a unique new imaging mode for RADARSAT-2. This Extra-Fine mode provides an unprecedented ability to capture exceptional resolution imagery over large areas, providing a...
PCI Geomatics Expands Training Program by Providing Free Access to Online Coursebooks
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Canada, May 14, 2014—PCI Geomatics, a world-leading developer of remote sensing and photogrammetric software and systems, announced today that the company is making its training textbooks available to the general public for non-commercial...
DAT/EM Systems International Increases Technical Support Department
Anchorage, Alaska, May 27, 2014—DAT/EM Systems International® welcomes Linda Mckeefery to the technical support team. Mckeefery has over 10 years of experience in the information technology and technical support industry. Prior to joining DAT/EM, she held the...
GeoCue Presents a Conversation with the National Geodetic Survey
Madison, Ala., May 27, 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...
Mapping Innovation Takes Center Stage at Esri User Conference
Redlands, Calif., May 22, 2014—Geoenthusiasts from all over the world are preparing for the largest mapping and location event of the year, Esri User Conference (Esri UC), July 14–18 in San Diego, California. The Esri UC draws more than 16,000 of the top GIS...
Reminder: European LiDAR Mapping Forum Call for Papers Deadline June 8
Portland, Maine, May 26, 2014—European LiDAR Mapping Forum is a technical conference & exhibition focused on data acquisition, fusion, processing & point clouds for airborne, terrestrial and underwater LiDAR used to support transport, urban modelling,...
URISA Board of Directors Candidates Announced
Des Plaines, Ill., May 15, 2014—URISA’s Leadership Development Committee recently presented its recommended slate of candidates to the URISA Board of Directors. The Board approved the slate, announced below, for its 2014 election. In a few weeks, URISA members...
Aurora Flight Sciences and ESG Announce Teaming Agreement
BERLIN, GERMANY, May 21, 2014—Today at the ILA Berlin Air Show, Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation of Manassas, Virginia, and ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH of Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany announced a teaming agreement to pursue cooperative business...
BAE Systems and Airbus Defense and Space Partner to Set New Global Geospatial Content Standard
McLean, Va., May 20, 2014—BAE Systems and Airbus Defense and Space today announced a strategic alliance to produce, market, and sell innovative geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) products and solutions using state-of-the-art satellite data collected exclusively by...
BlackBridge Secures $22 Million for New Satellite Constellation
Berlin, Germany, May 15, 2014—BlackBridge has secured $22 million (CDN) in funding from the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for the development of its next generation of satellites, RapidEye+, and for the renewal of existing...