Horn, Austria, April 2, 2014—RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems proudly announces the opening of its new sales office in Beijing, China. RIEGL laser scanners have been sold successfully for several years in China through its distribution partners, Five Star Electronics...
UltraCam Eagle Purchased by TopGis in Czech Republic
Graz, Austria, April 3, 2014—TopGis, Ltd., has contracted to purchase an UltraCam Eagle digital aerial photogrammetric camera system with an 80mm lens from Microsoft’s UltraCam business unit and subsidiary. The primary focus of TopGis is photogrammetric aerial...
Europe Lofts First Copernicus Environmental Satellite
The ability of European citizens, policymakers and service providers to routinely access key environmental data took a major step forward with the launch of the European Space Agency's Sentinel-1A satellite on April 3, 2014.
Keeping Satellite Sensors Honest
Satellite sensors start collecting data soon after launch, but it takes time”and work on the ground”to ensure those observations are accurate and meaningful.
New Pacific Island Consumes Its Neighbor
In November 2013, a western Pacific Ocean seafloor volcano formed a new island 500 meters from existing Nishino-shima Island; four months later, they have combined to form one island.
Satellite Observes a Near Miss in Madagascar
On March 30, 2014, the outlook appeared grim for northwestern Madagascar. Tropical cyclone Hellen spun offshore, rapidly gaining strength with a track destined to bring it ashore.
Radar UAS Images Antarctic Glaciers
Researchers have tested a compact radar system integrated on a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) to look through the ice and map the topography underlying rapidly moving glaciers.
Clark Labs and Geocarto International Release a New Version of IDRIS Remote Sensing Guide
Worcester, Mass., March 27, 2014—Clark Labs is pleased to announce that Geocarto International Centre in Hong Kong, has recently published a new version of Remote Sensing with IDRISI: A Beginner's Guide, authored by Timothy Warner and David J. Campagna and updated...
EuroConsult Releases Report on Earth Observation Data Distribution Trends and Strategies
PARIS, MONTREAL, WASHINGTON D.C., March 27, 2014—Data distributors and services providers have established themselves as a key component of the EO value-chain and an important partner of the EO satellite operators in order to disseminate data to the largest number...
Microsoft Announces Version 2 of UltraCam Osprey
Louisville, Ky., March 24, 2014—From the ASPRS conference in Louisville, Kentucky, Microsoft’s UltraCam business unit introduces an updated version of the UltraCam Osprey, a digital aerial system that combines a high performing photogrammetric nadir camera with...