ONTARIO, Calif. - Yuneec International, a world leader in electric aviation, today announced the availability of the H520 sUAS, the company's first product offering dedicated to commercial use. The H520 system utilizes Yuneec's proven six-rotor platform and...
Yukon River Ice Jam Causes Flooding
In May 2013, NASA's Terra satellite observed a stubborn ice jam on the Yukon River that sent floodwater spilling over its banks into the small Alaskan town of Galena.
Younger Geospatial Professional of the Year Award “ Nominations Open
DO YOU KNOW A FUTURE LEADER IN THE GEOSPATIAL COMMUNITY? The 2nd Annual Younger Geospatial Professional (YGP) of the Year Award is a unique opportunity to recognize a young geospatial professional for his or her outstanding achievements and leadership initiatives in...
Young Professional Scholarship Opportunity Available from URISA
URISA is pleased to accept applications for the 2021 URISA Dr. Marilyn O'Hara Ruiz Young Professional Scholarship*. A core strategic goal for URISA is to support GIS professionals at all stages of their careers. URISA has established a number of programs to support...
Young GIS Professionals Encouraged to Apply to URISA’s Vanguard Cabinet
Des Plaines, IL, November 4, 2015 — URISA is pleased to announce the availability of the 2016 Vanguard Cabinet application. Applications are due by November 30, 2015. The Vanguard Cabinet (VC) is a URISA initiative which debuted in 2011 to engage young GIS...
Young GIS Practitioners Encouraged to Apply to URISA Vanguard Cabinet
Des Plaines, Ill., Aug. 29, 2014—URISA is pleased to announce the availability of the 2015 Vanguard Cabinet application. The Vanguard Cabinet (VC) is a URISA initiative which debuted in 2011 to engage young GIS practitioners (35 and under), increase their numbers in...
You Asked, We Listened! “ ASPRS is Pleased to Announce a Reduction in Color Plate Fees for PE&RS
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 11, 2015 — Thanks to ongoing advances in printing technology the ASPRS is pleased to announce that we are able to lower our color plate, color figures/images, fees for the PE&RS journal. All manuscripts submitted after January 1, 2016 will be...
You Are Here: First Lockheed Martin-Built Next Generation GPS III Satellite Responding to Commands
DENVER - At approximately 12,550 miles (20,200 km) up... turn left. You have arrived at a new era for the Global Positioning System (GPS). A major milestone in the U.S. Air Force's plan to bring new technology and capabilities to the GPS constellation, the first...
Yellowstone Forests at Risk from Fires
The high mountain forests of western North America need fire, but Yellowstone National Park is at a tipping point”more frequent fires could wipe out its dense conifer forests as early as 2050.
Yellowstone Digs in Its Heels Against Illegal Drones
Yellowstone National Park no longer takes a slap-on-the-wrist approach to people who violate its ban on camera drones. It could result in a $5,000 fine and/or six months in jail.
