NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 26, 2013—Rhodes Communications, Inc., an international public relations and marketing services company based in Norfolk, Va., celebrates its 30th year of business this month. Founded in 1983 by Jim Rhodes, the company originally focused primarily...
Cryosat Measures European Storm Surge
The European Space Agency's CryoSat satellite measured the storm surge from the recent North Sea storms, as high waters passed through the Kattegat Sea between Denmark and Sweden.
Ohio Conducts Airspace Study to Fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A study set to be completed early next year will lead to developing a unique national capability in Ohio for flying unmanned aircraft systems.
Earth's Gravity Scarred by Earthquake
The European Space Agency's GOCE satellite has revealed that the devastating 2011 Japanese earthquake left its mark in Earth's gravity”another example of the extraordinary mission surpassing its original scope.
China Hit by Severe Smog”Again
China suffered another severe bout of air pollution in December 2013. Thick haze stretched from Beijing to Shanghai, a distance of about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles).
Blue Marble Releases GeoCalc 6.7 with Enhanced Power
Hallowell, Maine, Dec. 3, 2013—Blue Marble Geographics (bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce the release of the GeoCalc 6.7 software development kit (SDK). This release features enhanced speed and memory handling, making the GeoCalc SDK even more powerful for...
Leica GMX901plus Features Upgradable GNSS SmartAntenna for Cost- Effective Monitoring of Structural Movements
Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Nov. 29, 2013–Leica GMX901plus is an affordable and rugged GNSS receiver that delivers precise and reliable data about movements of sensitive structures such as mine walls, rock slopes, dams, and buildings. For time-critical applications that...
MicroSurvey Releases MicroSurvey CAD 2014
West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Nov. 19, 2013—MicroSurvey (www.microsurvey.com) is pleased to announce a major update to its flagship product line with the release of MicroSurvey CAD 2014. This release includes many new features requested directly from...
Packt Publishing Releases Geospatial Book from NVision
Birmingham, United Kingdom, Dec. 2, 2013—Packt Publishing recently released “Learning Geospatial Analysis with Python†written by NVision’s Chief Operating Officer, Joel Lawhead. The book is available in both print and eBook editions from Packt’s website...
Dewberry Promotes Josh Novac
FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 3, 2013—Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has promoted Josh Novac, GISP to associate in the Denver, Colorado, office. As a project manager, he is responsible for ensuring all major mapping projects are properly staffed, meet...