Des Plaines, Ill., April 30, 2014—URISA is conducting a brief survey in order to better serve the educational needs of the GIS community. Please take a few moments to respond to the questionnaire which addresses educational topics of interest, education delivery...
After Launch Delay, Kazakhstan EO Satellite in Orbit
Following a one-day reset due to launch pad difficulties on April 28, 2014, the Republic of Kazakhstan's first Earth observation (EO) satellite was placed in orbit on April 29.
Hot and Dry”But Why?
Extreme weather events, such as heat waves and droughts, are predicted to intensify globally as a consequence of climate change. Satellite data help scientists improve forecasts.
Satellites Can Tell When a Volcano Will Blow
Findings of a recent study prompted one researcher to suggest that satellite radar is the perfect tool to identify volcanic unrest on a regional or global scale and target ground-based monitoring.
Peru's Ubinas Volcano Acting Up Again
NASA's Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer collected a false-color view of Peru's most active volcano as it erupts another ash plume on April 28, 2014.
Arcturus UAV Unveils JUMP Fixed Wing VTOL UAV
ROHNERT PARK, Calif., April 22, 2014—Today Arcturus UAV unveiled JUMP™, a new vertical takeoff and landing system for their T-20 and T-16 fixed wing UAVs. "This is a pivotal moment in the history of small unmanned air vehicles. JUMP™ is to UAVs what the touch...
DAT/EM Systems International Releases New Generation of DAT/EM Photogrammetric Suite
Anchorage, Alaska, April 23, 2014—DAT/EM Systems International® released the 7.0 edition of DAT/EM software products including Summit Evolution™, Landscape™, Capture™, MapEditor™, Ortho+Mosaic™, Airfield3D™ and Contour Creator™. The advancements in...
Explorer for ArcGIS Brings GIS to Everyone
Redlands, Calif., April 29, 2014—Esri recently released the definitive GIS app for everyone to access and share maps on their smartphone and tablet. Called Explorer for ArcGIS, the app has a modern, easy-to-use interface that allows non-GIS professionals to be...
Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Enhanced Ground Control System and Software for Small Unmanned Aircraft
OWEGO, N.Y., April 23, 2014—Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Group 1 family of unmanned aircraft systems is migrating to enhanced automation capabilities using its Kestrel™ “Fly Light†flight control systems and industry-leading mobile Ground Control Station...
Esri Opens Its Storytelling with Maps Contest
Redlands, Calif., April 22, 2014—Anyone who has ever created a story map, or wanted to, is invited to enter Esri's Storytelling with Maps Contest. "Everything is fair game, including Story Maps you've already created or brand-new Story Maps," said Allen Carroll,...
