It is unlikely that these unidentified flying objects are causing much harm to the civilian population other than being a curiosity. However, it remains unclear what they might be doing over military installations.
These three case studies highlight the need for precision control of the implements on earth-moving machines, the importance of good data and the need to make the process as easy as possible for the operator.
During times of emergency, geographic information systems (GIS) specialists come together to create real-time mapping tools.
The National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board continued its discussions on how best to protect, toughen and augment GPS at its 31st meeting, which took place Dec. 4-5 at the Sonesta Redondo Beach and Marina in Redondo Beach, California.
“Seen & Heard” is a monthly feature of GPS World magazine, traveling the world to capture interesting and unusual news stories involving the GNSS/PNT industry.
Nearly three quarters of Earth’s surface is covered by water, yet only about a quarter of that surface has been mapped in detail using modern high-resolution technology. The increasing population in coastal regions and rising sea levels due to climate change have heightened the importance of observing coastal transformations, erosion and other marine alterations.
Professor Washington Yotto Ochieng has agreed to join the GPS World Editorial Advisory Board.
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