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New surveying and mapping textbook available for download

February 4, 2022

A new surveying and mapping textbook is now available on the OPEN Textbook network. Written in English, the […]

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This article is tagged with Delft University of Technology, GPS, land surveying, mapping, mathematical geodesy, OPEN Textbook, reference systems, remote sensing, textbook and posted in Latest News, Mapping, Survey

Locations of HAPS to cover the borders of the Continental United States. (Image: William Tewelow)

Geospatial technologies in the suborbital domain

January 27, 2022

“We’re at 103,000 feet. As you look up the sky looks beautiful but hostile. …Can see for over […]

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This article is tagged with augmented reality, geographic information systems, HAPS, HAPS Alliance, pseudo-satellites, pseudolites, remote sensing and posted in Featured Stories, Mapping, Opinions, Space & Earth

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Mapping Marvel: Lost cities found

September 28, 2021

GPS and airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) have revolutionized archaeology. In just a little more than a […]

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This article is tagged with archaeology, Guatemala, lidar, Mapping Marvel, Mayan, Pacunam Lidar Initiative, remote sensing, Tikal, Tulane University, UAV and posted in From the Magazine, Mapping

UgCS software updated for drone-based lidar missions

July 26, 2021

SPH Engineering has updated its UgCS software with a lidar toolset for UAVs. The toolset is designed to […]

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This article is tagged with Geospatial Solutions, lidar toolset, remote sensing, SPH Engineering, UgCS and posted in Featured Stories, GIS News, Lidar, Technology, UAS/UAV

The T3 theodolite was introduced in 1925. With its 10.5-inch telescope, this theodolite had a range of up to 60 miles. It saw heavy use between 1952 and 1984. (Photo: NOAA)

Surveying and the future: Where is technology going?

July 7, 2021

Earlier this year, we looked back at 2020 and reviewed how surveying has dealt with the worldwide pandemic […]

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This article is tagged with geospatial profession, remote sensing, Survey Scene, survey technology, surveyors, Tim Burch, total stations and posted in Opinions, Survey

An MD map of a California intersection showing road features — including control attributes — placed with zonal accuracy. (Image: Carmera)

How medium-definition maps help navigate dynamic roads

June 1, 2021

By Ethan Sorrelgreen Chief Product Officer, Carmera Since the early days of autonomous vehicles (AVs), maps — specifically, […]

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This article is tagged with autonomous vehicles, consumer-grade GNSS, crowdsourcing, Ethan Sorrelgreen, medium-definition map, remote sensing, road network and posted in From the Magazine, Transportation

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SSTL’s HydroGNSS satellite gets green light for climate mission

March 30, 2021

The small satellite will measure climate variables using GNSS Reflectometry The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected HydroGNSS […]

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This article is tagged with climate change, Earth Observation, GNSS reflectometry, HydroGNSS, NASA CYGNSS mission, remote sensing, SSTL, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. and posted in Featured Stories, GNSS, Latest News, Mapping

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Atlantic purchases first Phase One large-format camera

July 20, 2020

Atlantic — a remote sensing, surveying and consulting business — has purchased a Phase One Industrial 280MP large-format aerial […]

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This article is tagged with iXM-RS 280F, large-format camera, Phase One Industrial, remote sensing and posted in Latest News, Mapping, Product Showcase