DENVER – Concept3D, a leader in creating immersive online experiences with 3D modeling, interactive maps and virtual tour software, today announced that The University of Maine is the latest major university to launch on the Concept3D platform. The...
Exelis Delivers Critical GPS Satellite Simulation Software
CLIFTON, N.J., Nov. 4, 2013—Exelis (NYSE: XLS) successfully completed factory acceptance testing for the Global Positioning System (GPS) III navigation payload simulator software. Developed by Exelis, the software will simulate the behavior of GPS signals in...
Pointfuse Laser Scanning Software Powers Design of Formula One E-Racer Plane
Maidenhead, UK - Pointfuse is helping engineers design and develop an electric plane that will take part in the Air Race E competition later this year. The world’s first electric air race will see eight international teams, including Canada based Team Outlaw,...
Spectra Precision MobileMapper 50 Combines Smartphone Design with Professional GNSS Capabilities
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 28, 2016—Spectra Precision announced today its new MobileMapper 50 GNSS handheld device for simple GIS data collection or for use as a data controller for Spectra Precision SP60 and SP80 GNSS receivers. Available with an Android OS, the...
Border Patrol Wants More California Drone Flights
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are looking to expand the use of remotely piloted surveillance aircraft to cover nearly all of California.
US Geospatial-Intelligence Foundation Promotes Value of OGC Standards at International Conference
May 28, 2014—The Virginia-based United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) recognized industry innovation and employment of OGC standards to nearly 4,000 international attendees at the 2014 GEOINT Symposium in Tampa, Florida. Pixia Corp, a US...
NOAA Invests $6 Million to Speed Use of New Research and Technologies to Improve Severe Weather Forecasts
NOAA Research today announced $6 million in funding to get scientific and technological advances from the government and academia to NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) more rapidly, improving severe weather and water hazards forecasting. “NOAA has sharpened its...
Kaman Measuring Highlights KD-5100 Differential Measurement System
Middletown, CT – The Measuring Division of Kaman Precision Products, Inc., a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, precision non-contact position measuring systems, highlights the availability of its KD-5100 differential measurement system,...
Renesas Electronics Launches Digital Isolators with Superior Radiation Performance for Small Satellites in Low Earth Orbit
TOKYO, Japan – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions,today introduced two plastic packaged, radiation-tolerant digital isolators that provide the highest isolation protection (2,500VRMS) from high...
USGIF and OGC host inaugural innovation tradecraft competition
USGIF and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) co-hosted an inaugural GEOINT 2020 Innovation Tradecraft Competition on Feb. 4, at the Trajectory Event Center in Herndon, Virginia. The first round featured 17 presentations demonstrating best practices in data...
