Monthly Archives: May 2015
5_14 Infrastructure Broadcast (Nepal Update, 3-D Mapping and More)
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This Infrastructure-based GeoSpatial Stream broadcast provides an update from the latest earthquake in Nepal as well as related maps from Caltech and JPL concerning the area's geology and effects; 3-D mapping of an industrial heritage site in Japan; industry news from Trimble, Leica Geosystems and IMAGINiT; Nepal relief work geared toward rebuilding the area; and more.
Trimble Expands Hardware and Software Integration, Focus on Solutions
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Trimble announced an expanded portfolio of geospatial solutions for surveyors, engineers and GIS professionals. V1 Media spoke with Alain Samaha, Business Area Director for Trimble's Geospatial Software Solutions and GIS businesses, about these solutions, the ability to automate and add efficiency, and other trends that are impacting data collection.
5_21 Climate Broadcast (Antarctic Ice Shelf, ArcGIS Release and More)
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This GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses a NASA study on the shrinking Antarctica Larsen B Ice Shelf; Esri's new release of ArcGIS and its improvements and updates; industry news from Blue Marble Geographics, Boundless and BlackBridge; Nepal relief work geared toward rebuilding the area; Nepal earthquake data from RADARSAT-2; and more.
Improving the Economics of Space through Greater Access
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Surrey Satellite Technology U.S. (SST-US) is an offshoot of the UK-based company that has now begun manufacturing satellites in its Denver-based offices to more efficiently address the U.S. market. Earth Imaging Journal spoke with John Paffett, CEO of Surrey Satellite U.S., about its continued mission to change the economics of space. Their recent development of the FeatherCraft platform, alongside partners NanoRacks and Aerojet Rocketdyne, takes advantage of the ease of deploying satellites from the International Space Station, adding propellant to increase the utility and life expectancy of a 100-kilogram-class satellite platform.
