The European Space Agency's three-satellite Swarm constellation was lofted into a near-polar orbit on Nov. 22, 2013, from which it will monitor Earth's magnetic field for the next four years.
Where Does Your Thanksgiving Meal Come From?
Compiled from U.S. Department of Agriculture Census of Agriculture data, here's a geospatial perspective on where your holiday turkey and three popular side dishes likely originated.
Media Embracing UAS Coverage
Lewis Whyld used an unmanned aircraft system to show the scale of Typhoon Haiyan damage and, according to Whyld, discover two bodies later recovered by the authorities.
There's Something Fishy in the Atlantic Night
When NASA and NOAA released their newest map of Earth at night, a new city of light appeared in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean about 300 miles off the coast of Argentina.
BlackBridge Supports the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2
Berlin, Germany, Nov. 20, 2013—BlackBridge’s RapidEye products are an active part of the Sentinel-2 project from the European Space Agency (ESA). The RapidEye data, provided free of charge, simulates the Sentinel-2 frequency and will support further development of...
First Damage Assessment Maps of the Philippines Released by the European Commission
ROME, Nov. 20, 2013—International NGOs and the UN will bring aid in the field using disaster maps issued by the the European Commission's Copernicus Emergency Management Service soon after Typhoon Haiyan violently struck the Philippines on the 8th of November. The...
2014 ASPRS Fellow Award Winners Named
Bethesda, Md., Nov. 19, 2013—Bon A. Dewitt, Rongxing Li, Richard A. Pearsall, Karen L. Schuckman and Douglas A. Stow have been named the 2014 ASPRS Fellow Award winners. The ASPRS designation of Fellow is conferred on active Society members who have performed...
Blue Marble to Exhibit at GeoDATA London Mapping Showcase
Hallowell, Maine, Nov. 19, 2013—Blue Marble Geographics (www.bluemarblegeo.com) will be exhibiting at the GeoDATA London Mapping Showcase at the ILEC Conference Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2013.  Blue Marble will be demonstrating low cost GIS using Global...
PCI Geomatics Celebrates GIS Day in Ottawa by Awarding Carleton University Student with Academic Achievement Award
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 21, 2013—PCI Geomatics, a world-leading developer of geoimaging software and systems, announced today that it presented an award to Carleton University student Rachel Plewes in recognition of her academic achievements. The award...
Astrium's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement Service Included in UN Climate and Energy Action Hub
Nov. 21, 2013—A recently launched greenhouse gas emissions measurement service from Astrium, the world’s second largest space company, has been included in the Climate and Energy Action Hub, an interactive platform to encourage companies to collectively provide...
