The capability of spatial data is so relevant for the public and private sectors a federal minister has pleaded its case, giving the technologies a push into horizontal markets and the mainstream. Opening spatial@gov forum on Wednesday, the Honourable Martin Ferguson, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy and Tourism, assured a business and government audience […]
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Topcon Imaging Station (IS) robotic total station combines imaging and scanning
Topcon Positioning Systems lineup of robotic total stations includes added productivity and versatility of integrated digital imaging, with the IS model – an enhancement of the world's first imaging system technology that Topcon introduced in 2005 with its GPT-7000i total station. Peter Wallace, director of survey sales, said the Topcon IS imaging instrument "simply sets […]
Satellite Imagery: 1 billion km2 and counting!
20% cloud from February 2009 to September 2010 RapidEye is celebrating its collection of more than 1 billion km² of image data in a little over a year. Substantial recent coverage is now available for Australia, China, India, Africa and New Zealand; with captures for select parts of PNG and SE Asia now underway. RapidEye […]
Lack of surveying talent in Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is experiencing a serious lack of surveying talent that can only be remedied with local education options, according to Darwin surveying firm Fyfe JMA. Attracting skilled surveyors to Darwin and then retaining them is proving extremely difficult from for the firm because of strong competition from other states and the mining […]
WA looks to tighten mine surveying rules
The Western Australian Mine Survey Board is investigating the possibility of introducing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and annual registration requirements for all Western Australian authorised mine surveyors. Before investigating the proposal any further, the board wants to consult with the WA mine surveying community and supporting institutions to gather relevant information and views on […]
Mobile satellite service goes live
A new service will allow businesses in Australia to access an improved level of mobile satellite communications. Indigo’s Stargate service claims to provide secure access to Australia’s 'first point of presence', meaning the security, performance and reliability of information sent over mobile satellite phones will be improved. Chief technology officer Yuval Hertzog said Indigo’s customers […]
AfricaGEO2011
The theme of the AfricaGEO 2011 is Developing Geomatics for Africa, with an emphasis on the development of Geomatics as an industry and technology in Africa. WHEN: 2011-05-30 to 2011-06-02WHERE: Cape Town, South AfricaSTATE: InternationalCOUNTRY: INT AfricaGEO is being organised by South African geomatics associations, and enjoys the full support of, amongst other organisations – […]
SPAR Europe
The conference focuses on 3D data capture, processing and integration with CAD/GIS for engineering, construction, manufacturing and security. WHEN: 2010-12-07 to 2010-12-08WHERE: Amsterdam, NetherlandsSTATE: StateCOUNTRY: Country The conference will bring together plant owner-operators, EPC contractors, information management solution providers; as well as managers and engineers in the European oil and gas industry, manufacturing companies, civil […]
Monitoring Natural Disasters with Formation Flying
Scientists at the University of New South Wales will develop satellite surveying technologies that can monitor flooding, bushfires, deforestation and earthquakes in real-time thanks to a $4.7m government grant. The project involves using multiple satellites, flying in a formation, to provide highly accurate, three-dimensional imaging of the Earth’s surface. It is based on using data […]
New Trimble S3 total station
All you need to perform efficient surveying campaigns is included in the new Trimble S3 total station solution. The new Trimble S3 total station is an accurate and reliable surveying instrument that comes with an integrated robotic radio, the popular Trimble TSC2 data controller (or fixed control unit for Servo and Autolock versions) with your […]
