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Friday, April 6, 2012
Providence GIS Solutions Announces Partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems
Flagship Enterprise Center client, Providence GIS Solutions, has signed on as a GIS Software Integrator for Topcon Positioning Systems. Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is the global leader in the development and manufacturing of precision positioning equipment. The company offers the largest selection of innovative precision GPS and GNSS systems, commercial lasers, optical instruments for surveying and civil engineering applications, machine control, and agricultural products.
Providence GIS Solutions as a GIS Software Integrator will be able to integrate software and resell software, while working with TPS to develop GIS software to meet the needs of the TPS customers.
Jason Tuck, Founder and CEO of Providence GIS Solutions said, “This is a big deal for Providence GIS Solutions. We desire to meet the GIS and GPS needs of our clients. This is one more avenue where we can benefit our clients. Topcon has proven the willingness and desire to put their customers first with solutions which make sense and are cost beneficial to the customer. There is a great support network for the Topcon product which we are extremely excited about as well.” Tuck explained that Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are just one vital layer to a Geographical Information System. GPS aids in the accuracy and collection of data for all industries. GPS also allows for the increased efficiency of work flows inside of an organization. This lowers the cost for purchasers of TPS units.
Adam Hoeksema, Client Services Manager at the Flagship Enterprise Center said, “Again we are excited to see Providence expand their product and service offerings through strategic partnerships. It is great for our state and our community to have an emerging GIS startup that has the opportunity to take part in the explosive growth coming to the smart grid industry.”
Providence GIS Solutions is a full service GIS Consulting firm focused on providing the expertise required to design and maintain effective and cost efficient Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions to electrical utilities.
Located at Exit 22 on I-69, the Flagship Enterprise Center is a new-business incubator and growth-stage business accelerator. The FEC is the result of a partnership between Anderson University and the City of Anderson, and has been instrumental in the launching of over 60 companies with the creation of some 1500 jobs since its inception in 2005. For more information on the FEC, contact Adam Hoeksema at (765) 622-7960 or visit the FEC website at www.flagshipenterprise.org
Providence is a leading provider of Geographic Information System (GIS) services for the electrical utilities. Providence is here to provide a cost efficient GIS solution for electrical utilities.
Numerex Announces New Flexible Location-Based Services Platform
Atlanta - April 5, 2012 - Numerex Corp, a leading single source provider of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, today unveiled its new Location-Based Services (LBS) platform, which provides enterprises with secure, scalable solutions for monitoring, tracking and recovering a wide variety of mobile assets.
This new platform addresses the needs of agriculture, transportation, construction and many other industries seeking to rapidly implement cost-effective tracking and monitoring solutions for mobile or semi-mobile assets. Numerex's LBS platform provides asset visibility and control from one easy-to-use, multilingual, web-based portal. It supports highly configurable applications, integrating to several long-life battery- and vehicle-powered M2M devices connected through both cellular and satellite networks.
Numerex platform users benefit from key features such as:
"Slap and Map" Simplicity: Tracking devices can be installed, activated and visible on a mapping application in minutes.
Satellite and Cellular Options: Connectivity is tailored to meet budget and geographic needs.
Motion Alert: User knows when the asset goes in motion, and can track its movement.
"Knowing where mobile assets are at any point in time, and when they move unexpectedly, is a top-of-mind issue across a number of industries. The cost of setting up and deploying a solution requiring cellular or satellite coverage used to break the business model except for very high value assets. With our new LBS platform users can show a return on investment even for assets worth only a few thousand dollars. Numerex is opening a new segment of the market with a horizontal platform approach, making economical solutions available for a broad array of needs and markets - from tracking a shipping container, to a construction site generator, to a snowmobile trailer, to almost anything," said Darren Koenig, vice president of marketing and products at Numerex.
Built on Numerex FAST® - the company's horizontal service delivery platform which includes Network as a Service (Numerex NaaS™) managing disparate wireless connectivity options; Platform as a Service (Numerex PaaS™) enabling data consolidation, manipulation, and delivery; and Software as a Service (Numerex SaaS™) providing intelligent, web-based applications – this LBS Platform enables enterprises to add new capabilities to their existing infrastructure quickly and efficiently.
As a single source provider for M2M solutions, Numerex can manage the entire process from development through deployment, allowing customers to focus on their core business. In addition to its robust platform and connectivity infrastructure, Numerex provides end-to-end support including application development, integration and implementation. Customers benefit from flow-through account management, 24/7 call-center support, and dedicated project launch resources to ensure smooth deployments and overall reliability.
Numerex Corp (NASDAQ: NMRX) is a leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) business services, technology, and products used in the development and support of M2M solutions for the enterprise and government markets worldwide. The Company offers Numerex DNA® that includes hardware and smart Devices, cellular and satellite Network services, and software Applications that are delivered through Numerex FAST® (Foundation Application Software Technology). Customers typically subscribe to device management, network, and application services through hosted platforms. Business services enable the development of efficient, reliable, and secure solutions while simplifying and speeding up deployment through streamlined processes and comprehensive integration services. Numerex is ISO 27001 information security-certified. "Machines Trust Us®" represents the Company's focus on M2M data security, service reliability, and round-the-clock support of its customers' M2M solutions. For additional information, please visit www.numerex.com.
SuperGeo to Launch Upgraded SuperGIS Data Management Tools
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, introduces the newest SuperGIS Data Management tools including SuperGIS DataManager 3.1, SuperGIS DataConvertor 3.1, and SuperGIS DataRectifier 3.1. These enhanced SuperGIS Data management tools will be built in SuperGIS Desktop 3.1.
SuperGIS DataManager 3.1 is a map data management tool supporting diverse formats of vector and raster data, such as GEO, SHP, DXF, DWG, DGN, ECW, SID, TIF, JPEG, etc. Featuring improved efficiency of GIS management, SuperGIS DataManager 3.1 enables users to freely copy, preview, and delete the existing layers.
With SuperGIS DataConvertor 3.1, users can convert the vector data or image data into the specified format that is defined by SuperGeo Technologies. In this new version, TIN and NRT formats are increased to support SuperGIS 3D Analyst 3.0 and SuperGIS Network Analyst 3.0 separately.
SuperGIS DataRectifier 3.1 provides vector and image data rectifying functions. Users can apply vector or image layers with correct Geodic Datum values to rectify the data without real coordinate values by 6-parameters conversion method. The new version of SuperGIS DataRectifier 3.1 brings greater stability when processing data rectification.
For manipulation, these new SuperGIS Data Management tools require SuperGIS Desktop 3.1. After completing the installation of SuperGIS Desktop 3.1, users can freely run the features of SuperGIS DataManager 3.1, SuperGIS DataConvertor 3.1 and SuperGIS DataRectifier 3.1.
For more information about SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 , please visit http://www.supergeotek.com/productpage_SG3.aspx
Free trial is available at http://www.supergeotek.com/download_6.aspx
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Avenza® Releases Geographic Imager® 3.5 for Adobe® Photoshop®
Toronto, ON - April 2, 2012 - Avenza Systems Inc., producers of MAPublisher®cartographic software for Adobe Illustrator®and PDF Maps for Apple iOS, is pleased to announce the release of Geographic Imager 3.5 for Adobe Photoshop. This release is encompasses new support for import and export of spatial imagery formats.
"We're delighted to release Geographic Imager 3.5 with even more format support,” said Ted Florence, President of Avenza. “We've included several new formats to import and export that our users will find very useful. We've also added some priority fixes based on user requests and feedback,” he added.
Additional Geographic Imager 3.5 features
New import support for MrSID/MG4 LiDAR (*.sid) format [raster and LiDAR data (as DTM)].
New export support for ERDAS IMAGINE (*.img) raster format.
Channel management dialog box for easy control of channel mapping and assignment of color roles for false-composite multiband imagery.
More about Geographic Imager for Adobe Photoshop
Geographic Imager is powerful software for working with spatial imagery in Adobe Photoshop that leverages the superior image editing capabilities of this raster-based image-editing software and transforms it into a powerful spatial imagery editing tool. Work with satellite imagery, aerial photography, orthophotos, and DEMs in GeoTIFF and other major GIS image formats using Adobe Photoshop features such as transparencies, filters, and image adjustments while maintaining georeferencing and support for hundreds of coordinate systems and projections.
Geographic Imager 3.5 is available immediately free of charge to all Geographic Imager Maintenance Program members and at prices starting at US$319 for non-maintenance members. Academic and volume license pricing are also available.
Avenza Systems Inc. is an award-winning, privately held corporation that provides cartographers and GIS professionals with powerful software tools for making better maps. In addition to software offerings for Mac, Windows and Apple mobile device users, Avenza offers value-added data sets, product training and consulting services. Visit www.avenza.com for more details.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
SuperGeo Releases SuperGIS Spatial Analyst 3.0
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, officially releases SuperGIS Spatial Analyst 3.0, which contains a variety of spatial modeling and analysis algorithms. The specialized analysis tool allows a user-friendly interface to effectively accomplish complicated spatial analysis tasks.
By employing SuperGISSpatial Analyst 3.0, users can freely access the functionality of the integration of vector and raster data, analysis of spatial relationship, best location search, analysis of service area, multiple layer query, and statistics of raster data, etc.
SuperGIS Spatial Analyst 3.0 supports to import point, line, polygon, and raster data for specific functions. In this new release, Hydrologic analysis is supported to offer many analysis functions such as basin, fill, flow accumulation, flow direction, flow length, sink, snap pour point, stream link, stream order, and watershed. Users are able to perform these data in various formats.
For manipulation, SuperGIS Spatial Analyst 3.0 requires SuperGIS Desktop 3.1, the whole new desktop GIS software. The key features of newly-launched Spatial Analyst 3.0 are available on www.supergeotek.com; please refer to the document, What's New in SuperGIS Spatial Analyst 3.0 for more details. The other extensions such as SuperGIS Network Analyst 3.0 are going to be launched in the near future.
For more information about SuperGIS Spatial Analyst 3.0, please visit http://www.supergeotek.com/products_desktop_SA.aspx
The free trial is available at http://www.supergeotek.com/download_6.aspx
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
GE Energy Announces a Cost-Effective, Flexible, Advanced Smart Metering Solution for IEC Market
GE (NYSE: GE) announced today the availability of the SGM1100, a PRIME (Power Line Intelligent Metering Evolution) PLC compliant smart meter designed for global utilities following IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) requirements. The SGM1100 provides utilities with a cost-effective and flexible solution to meet the requirements of an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), laying the foundation for increasing efficiency and better managing energy costs.
“With almost a century of experience developing robust metering solutions for utilities, GE is proud to announce the availability of the SGM1100 smart meter for IEC markets,” said Luke Clemente, general manager, Metering & Sensing for GE’s Digital Energy business. ”GE has a deep understanding of the unique needs of the utility having built electric networks around the globe including everything from transmission, distribution and metering. With SGM1100, GE is helping utilities around the globe take the next step in their energy evolution, becoming more sustainable, reliable and productive through AMI.”
AMI is the cornerstone to grid modernization, enabling two-way communication between the utility and the consumer. Through AMI, utilities and consumers can benefit from improved power reliability, greater availability of renewable energy and increased control of energy usage including enhanced electric vehicle charging.
The SGM1100 is a single-phase meter designed to support residential and small commercial energy consumers. In alignment with local standards, the SGM1100 meets IEC requirements and provides PLC AMI communications with the PRIME and the DLMS/COSEM protocols.
Designed for ease of use, GE’s SGM1100 enables utilities to accelerate installations, automate provisioning and reduce the amount of required post-installation support, which results in faster and more cost-efficient deployments. Additional benefits include:
Increased security features and a dual pole relay for increased safety during installation and service.
Remote upgradeable firmware via the PLC communications to reduce on-site visits for maintenance.
Local communications enabling site-specific configuration, firmware updates and on-demand diagnostics.
An integrated PRIME PLC modem providing reliable and interoperable communications with PRIME compliant data concentrators.
For more information on the SGM1100, visit our website at www.GESmartMetering.Com.
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com.
“With almost a century of experience developing robust metering solutions for utilities, GE is proud to announce the availability of the SGM1100 smart meter for IEC markets,” said Luke Clemente, general manager, Metering & Sensing for GE’s Digital Energy business. ”GE has a deep understanding of the unique needs of the utility having built electric networks around the globe including everything from transmission, distribution and metering. With SGM1100, GE is helping utilities around the globe take the next step in their energy evolution, becoming more sustainable, reliable and productive through AMI.”
AMI is the cornerstone to grid modernization, enabling two-way communication between the utility and the consumer. Through AMI, utilities and consumers can benefit from improved power reliability, greater availability of renewable energy and increased control of energy usage including enhanced electric vehicle charging.
The SGM1100 is a single-phase meter designed to support residential and small commercial energy consumers. In alignment with local standards, the SGM1100 meets IEC requirements and provides PLC AMI communications with the PRIME and the DLMS/COSEM protocols.
Designed for ease of use, GE’s SGM1100 enables utilities to accelerate installations, automate provisioning and reduce the amount of required post-installation support, which results in faster and more cost-efficient deployments. Additional benefits include:
Increased security features and a dual pole relay for increased safety during installation and service.
Remote upgradeable firmware via the PLC communications to reduce on-site visits for maintenance.
Local communications enabling site-specific configuration, firmware updates and on-demand diagnostics.
An integrated PRIME PLC modem providing reliable and interoperable communications with PRIME compliant data concentrators.
For more information on the SGM1100, visit our website at www.GESmartMetering.Com.
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
SuperGeo Announces Collaboration with Geoconnect in Australia
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, announced its latest reseller in Australia, where Geoconnect is authorized to serve SuperGIS series software to domestic clients.
Geoconnect provides a variety of GIS software and hardware such as GPS, GNNS, rugged computers, and related software to precisely carry out ground surveying and complete spatial data collection. The main clientele is from governments, enterprises, to individuals. The benefited areas are utilities, mining, natural sciences and environment, and public safety, security industries, etc.
After evaluating SuperGIS software, Geoconnect is particularly impressed by its powerful GISfunctions, reasonable price, and world-class technical support and further expects to establish a business partnership with SuperGeo to provide wide-ranging and cost-efficient GIS solutions. SuperGeo Technologies hereby officially granted the partnership to Geoconnect, who will distribute SuperGIS series products in Australia.
As the geospatial market expands every year in Oceania, the GIS industry has deep potential. Being one of the global GIS solution providers, SuperGeo hope to spread GIS knowledge along with the reliable SuperGIS series products to satisfy the demands for GIS applications in the local market and to develop fruitful collaborations with international business partners.
More information of Geoconnect, please visit http://geoconnect.com.au/
More information about SuperGeo is available at http://www.supergeotek.com
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. More information about SuperGeo is available at www.supergeotek.com
Geoconnect provides a variety of GIS software and hardware such as GPS, GNNS, rugged computers, and related software to precisely carry out ground surveying and complete spatial data collection. The main clientele is from governments, enterprises, to individuals. The benefited areas are utilities, mining, natural sciences and environment, and public safety, security industries, etc.
After evaluating SuperGIS software, Geoconnect is particularly impressed by its powerful GISfunctions, reasonable price, and world-class technical support and further expects to establish a business partnership with SuperGeo to provide wide-ranging and cost-efficient GIS solutions. SuperGeo Technologies hereby officially granted the partnership to Geoconnect, who will distribute SuperGIS series products in Australia.
As the geospatial market expands every year in Oceania, the GIS industry has deep potential. Being one of the global GIS solution providers, SuperGeo hope to spread GIS knowledge along with the reliable SuperGIS series products to satisfy the demands for GIS applications in the local market and to develop fruitful collaborations with international business partners.
More information of Geoconnect, please visit http://geoconnect.com.au/
More information about SuperGeo is available at http://www.supergeotek.com
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. More information about SuperGeo is available at www.supergeotek.com
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Applanix Introduces POS MV System with Integrated Fugro Marinestar Capability
London - March 13, 2012 - Applanix, a world leader in products and solutions for mobile mapping and positioning, introduced today its POS MV™ system capable of receiving Fugro’s Marinestar positioning service.
By using the Marinestar positioning service, POS MV can deliver significant benefits:
Large area of operations: no geographical limitations
Easy to use: no additional hardware to purchase, integrate and maintain
High accuracy: position data is accurate to less than 1 decimeter
Efficiency: data is produced in real-time
The announcement was made today at Oceanology International 2012, the world's largest marine exhibition. Visit Applanix at booth J150.
The Marinestar positioning service from Fugro includes Marinestar GPS – a high performance, high-accuracy GPS augmentation service and Marinestar GNSS, a high performance augmentation service for both the GPS and GLONASS Navigation Satellite Systems. By integrating Marinestar capability, the POS MV can operate off shore and without reference stations, significantly expanding its operating environment.
“The Applanix POS MV is trusted throughout the hydrographic community to provide highly accurate position and orientation information for georeferencing multibeam sonar and vessel-borne LiDAR,” said Peter Stewart, Director of Marine Products at Applanix. “POS MV with Marinestar capability takes its performance to a new level and to new environments. By expanding the areas of operation, hydrographic surveyors can maximize the return of their investment in multibeam sonar and laser scanning hardware using the POS MV.”
The POS MV with Marinestar capability can be purchased through the Applanix global sales network. Subscription to the Marinestar service is available through Fugro. For more information, please visit www.applanix.com.
ABOUT APPLANIX
Applanix, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), develops, manufactures, sells and supports products and solutions for mobile mapping and positioning. Applanix’ products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including road profiling, GIS data acquisition, aerial surveying and mapping, railroad track maintenance and seafloor mapping. Established in 1991, Applanix supports its growing global customer base with exceptional service.
Blue Marble Releases Desktop 2.4 with Powerful New Seismic Survey Conversion Tool
Blue Marble Geographics (www.bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of the Blue Marble Desktop v2.4. This release introduces the Seismic Survey Conversion Tool, a major enhancement to the Point Database Job designed to support native seismic data formats. Blue Marble’s geospatial data manipulation and conversion solutions are used worldwide by thousands of GIS analysts at software, oil and gas , mining, civil engineering, surveying, and technology companies, as well as governmental and university organizations.
Many of the new enhancements found in Blue Marble Desktop 2.4 are focused around the Geographic Calculator (v7.7). The Seismic Survey Conversion Job allows users to work directly, and in a very flexible manner, with a variety of Oil and Gas industry formats including SEG P1, SPS, and UKOAA P1/90. The tool also enables users to format ASCII data faster and more efficiently. A new File Import Wizard guides the user through the assignment of header components and column formats consistent with each file specification. The tool can convert multiple record (e.g. shot, receiver) types and convert grid and geodetic coordinates within the same file, all in one pass.
Desktop 2.4 also introduces a Web Mapping Service (WMS) interface for remote data connections in all data viewer windows and Well Known Text and PRJ coordinate system matching now preserves base geodetic coordinate system references. Additionally, Desktop v2.4 features enhanced envelope logic and the Audit Trail now tracks the current Desktop user when any changes are made to the geodetic datasource.
Blue Marble President Patrick Cunningham stated, “Our users in Oil and Gas exploration have had a real need for better software tools for working with seismic data and we are pleased to continue to turn out improvements in this area, with the goal of making those users more efficient and the data they output more reliable.”
Blue Marble Geographics of Gardiner, ME is a leading developer and provider of software products and services for highly accurate geospatial data conversion solutions. Blue Marble is known for their coordinate conversion expertise and is the developer of The Geographic Calculator and GeoCalc SDK. In November 2011 Blue Marble acquired Global Mapper, LLC. and is pleased to introduce Global Mapper desktop and SDK software to its product line.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
GEO Announces Call for Participation in GEOSS Pilot with OGC Leadership
The Group on Earth Observations (GEO) has announced a Call for Participation (CFP) in the 5th phase of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Architecture Implementation Pilot (AIP-5). The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) provides leadership in AIP-5 and invites OGC members and other organizations to respond to the CFP. The CFP document is available at: http://earthobservations.org/geoss_call_aip.shtml.
AIP-5 places a priority on these areas:
- Increase GEOSS capacity to support several societal benefit areas (SBAs): Disasters, Health, Energy, Water and Agriculture.
- Deploy user management and authentication to support GEOSS Data-CORE
- Conduct research to be considered for the GEOSS Common Infrastructure (GCI)
Responses to this CFP are requested by 11 April 2012. Discussion and clarification of the CFP and the initiation of AIP-5 will be the topic of weekly teleconferences. Agenda and logistics for these telecons are posted at http://www.ogcnetwork.net/AIPtelecons.
The Point of Contact for the AIP initiative is George Percivall, gpercivall@opengeospatial.org.
The OGC® is an international consortium of more than 435 companies, government agencies, research organizations, and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available geospatial standards. OGC Standards empower technology developers to make geospatial information and services accessible and useful with any application that needs to be geospatially enabled. Learn more about the OGC at http://www.opengeospatial.org/contact. See our recent "What is the OGC?" video.
GEO (Group on Earth Observations) is a voluntary partnership of 151 governments and international organizations, launched in response to calls for action by the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development and by the G8 (Group of Eight) leading industrialized countries. GEO is coordinating efforts to build a Global Earth Observation System of Systems, or GEOSS.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Dewberry Announces Agreement with Amazon Web Services
Dewberry, a nationally recognized consulting firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, has recently become a reseller of Amazon Web Services, signaling a drive toward flexibility and accessibility for the company’s clients and their computational solutions.
Through its relationship with Amazon Web Services, Dewberry will continue to offer consulting and managed services; along with general hosting cloud infrastructure (IaaS) and GIS cloud provisioning services, 24/7 call center support and training. These benefits support Dewberry’s already robust, in-house GIS expertise, IT architecture design services, and integrated program and project management experience.
Since 2008, Dewberry has migrated hundreds of terabytes of data to the cloud for 30+ government agencies in support of cloud implementation strategies. Dewberry is an Esri Gold Business Partner.
Formore information, contact Jeffrey Poplin at jpoplin@dewberry.com.
About Dewberry
Dewberry is a leading professional services firm with a proven history of providing architecture, engineering, and management and consulting services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients’ most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 40 locations and 1,800+ professionals nationwide. To learn more, visit www.dewberry.com.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Blom Launches V3.2 of BlomDESKTOP Viewer™
Blom announces the release of version 3.2 of the BlomDESKTOP Viewer, desktop application for geospatial data, with enhanced features and a collection of new functionalities, tools and datasets.
The main features of this new version of BlomDESKTOP Viewer are based on enhancing the user experience with new datasets such as the spherical imagery of BlomSTREET™ and high resolution LiDAR models.
To enhance the capability of the BlomSTREET product, BlomDESKTOP Viewer 3.2 now provides a complete integration with the Cyclomedia API offering full measurement capabilities of points, lines, heights, areas and volumes as well as year filtering, export, print and vector reprojection capabilities. New BlomSTREET datasets are also being added to our catalogue.
BlomDESKTOP Viewer LiDAR features have been developed to allow our users to work with continuous LiDAR models online, retrieving new data from the servers as needed and minimizing the needs to manually load new areas when moving to different sections of terrain. A powerful terrain profile tool is also included. It is now possible to define terrain profiles over the maps or imagery and extract the data from the LiDAR datasets to perform on-the-fly detailed measures of objects, making BlomDESKTOP Viewer and invaluable tool for utilities and forestry companies among others.
Featuring additional enhancements to the user interface (help messages, tooltips, north compass, metadata information on-screen…) and performance, there is also a new, powerful way of geocoding address points using locally stored shapefiles. This includes the ability for the user to define fields to be used in the geocoding process.
BlomDESKTOP Viewer continues providing a complete showcase of Blom online geoservers capabilities, BlomURBEX™ and BlomURBEX 3D™, in terms of functionality and available datasets, including access to third party geospatial data from Blom partners and Blom’s unique database of BlomORTHO™, BlomOBLIQUE™ and Blom3D™ datasets.
Applications for BlomDESKTOP Viewer are vast, from exporting imagery for evidence reports or presentations, to use as an asset management tool. The software can be easily used throughout an organization with minimal installation effort and a small amount of training time.
BlomDESKTOP Viewer will update itself to version 3.2 when launched. If you do not have the application installed yet, contact your local Blom representatives to provide you a license for the application.
About Blom
The Blom Group is the largest provider of geospatial services in Europe for both government agencies and private commercial organizations and companies. Blom owns exclusive spatial databases composed of maps, images and 3D models. Focused on online services, Blom provides data and solutions to its customers in many markets and allows its partners to create high added-value applications based on Blom data models and services. This strategy is backed by Blom’s major technical capacity in aircrafts, cameras, laser scanners and mapping systems. This makes it possible for all projects to be carried out within the company, assuring a high quality product is delivered both on-time and to budget. Blom has more than 1,000 employees and offices in 13 countries and its HQ is located in Oslo, Norway. Blom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker BLO). For more information, visit www.blomasa.com
The main features of this new version of BlomDESKTOP Viewer are based on enhancing the user experience with new datasets such as the spherical imagery of BlomSTREET™ and high resolution LiDAR models.
To enhance the capability of the BlomSTREET product, BlomDESKTOP Viewer 3.2 now provides a complete integration with the Cyclomedia API offering full measurement capabilities of points, lines, heights, areas and volumes as well as year filtering, export, print and vector reprojection capabilities. New BlomSTREET datasets are also being added to our catalogue.
BlomDESKTOP Viewer LiDAR features have been developed to allow our users to work with continuous LiDAR models online, retrieving new data from the servers as needed and minimizing the needs to manually load new areas when moving to different sections of terrain. A powerful terrain profile tool is also included. It is now possible to define terrain profiles over the maps or imagery and extract the data from the LiDAR datasets to perform on-the-fly detailed measures of objects, making BlomDESKTOP Viewer and invaluable tool for utilities and forestry companies among others.
Featuring additional enhancements to the user interface (help messages, tooltips, north compass, metadata information on-screen…) and performance, there is also a new, powerful way of geocoding address points using locally stored shapefiles. This includes the ability for the user to define fields to be used in the geocoding process.
BlomDESKTOP Viewer continues providing a complete showcase of Blom online geoservers capabilities, BlomURBEX™ and BlomURBEX 3D™, in terms of functionality and available datasets, including access to third party geospatial data from Blom partners and Blom’s unique database of BlomORTHO™, BlomOBLIQUE™ and Blom3D™ datasets.
Applications for BlomDESKTOP Viewer are vast, from exporting imagery for evidence reports or presentations, to use as an asset management tool. The software can be easily used throughout an organization with minimal installation effort and a small amount of training time.
BlomDESKTOP Viewer will update itself to version 3.2 when launched. If you do not have the application installed yet, contact your local Blom representatives to provide you a license for the application.
About Blom
The Blom Group is the largest provider of geospatial services in Europe for both government agencies and private commercial organizations and companies. Blom owns exclusive spatial databases composed of maps, images and 3D models. Focused on online services, Blom provides data and solutions to its customers in many markets and allows its partners to create high added-value applications based on Blom data models and services. This strategy is backed by Blom’s major technical capacity in aircrafts, cameras, laser scanners and mapping systems. This makes it possible for all projects to be carried out within the company, assuring a high quality product is delivered both on-time and to budget. Blom has more than 1,000 employees and offices in 13 countries and its HQ is located in Oslo, Norway. Blom is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker BLO). For more information, visit www.blomasa.com
POWER Engineers Announces New Executive Positions
POWER Engineers, a leading engineering consulting firm, has announced that it will implement a series of changes to its executive organizational structure during the first quarter of 2012. The restructuring will create a more efficient executive management structure that will guide the company toward continued growth and success.
Tim Ostermeier, P.E., will serve as POWER’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Tim will focus on managing the company with regard to business planning and execution, financial forecasting, risk management and quality assurance. He will also assume some operational executive management duties previously handled by CEO, Jack Hand. Tim has been with POWER for more than 18 years, and has been instrumental in guiding the company’s largest division.
Bill Hansen, P.E., will replace Tim as Executive Vice President of Power Delivery. Bill is another longtime POWER veteran. He joined the company in 1997 as a member of POWER’s Power Delivery team and has played a key role in developing the company’s nationwide presence. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all of POWER’s Power Delivery production business units, business development and associate support.
Bret Moffett has been designated POWER’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). POWER created the CAO position to formalize the responsibilities Bret held for a significant period of time during his tenure as Executive Vice President of Operations. Throughout his career at POWER, Bret has effectively executed a wide range of assignments, from software engineering to project management. He is a seasoned financial professional who continues to manage the day-to-day challenges of business operations.
“These changes are important for POWER,” stated Jack Hand, President and CEO. “POWER has been fortunate enough to have had significant growth over the last 10 years, and this change is just another step our management team is taking to maintain a strong focus on return on investment. The executive restructuring is in the best interest of the company and its employees.”
About POWER Engineers
POWER Engineers is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions for energy, food and beverage, facilities, communications, environmental, and federal markets. POWER Engineers offers complete multidiscipline engineering and program management services. Founded in 1976, it is an employee-owned company with more than 1,500 employees and over 30 offices throughout the United States and abroad. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com
Tim Ostermeier, P.E., will serve as POWER’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Tim will focus on managing the company with regard to business planning and execution, financial forecasting, risk management and quality assurance. He will also assume some operational executive management duties previously handled by CEO, Jack Hand. Tim has been with POWER for more than 18 years, and has been instrumental in guiding the company’s largest division.
Bill Hansen, P.E., will replace Tim as Executive Vice President of Power Delivery. Bill is another longtime POWER veteran. He joined the company in 1997 as a member of POWER’s Power Delivery team and has played a key role in developing the company’s nationwide presence. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all of POWER’s Power Delivery production business units, business development and associate support.
Bret Moffett has been designated POWER’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). POWER created the CAO position to formalize the responsibilities Bret held for a significant period of time during his tenure as Executive Vice President of Operations. Throughout his career at POWER, Bret has effectively executed a wide range of assignments, from software engineering to project management. He is a seasoned financial professional who continues to manage the day-to-day challenges of business operations.
“These changes are important for POWER,” stated Jack Hand, President and CEO. “POWER has been fortunate enough to have had significant growth over the last 10 years, and this change is just another step our management team is taking to maintain a strong focus on return on investment. The executive restructuring is in the best interest of the company and its employees.”
About POWER Engineers
POWER Engineers is a global consulting engineering firm specializing in the delivery of integrated solutions for energy, food and beverage, facilities, communications, environmental, and federal markets. POWER Engineers offers complete multidiscipline engineering and program management services. Founded in 1976, it is an employee-owned company with more than 1,500 employees and over 30 offices throughout the United States and abroad. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com
SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 Launched Globally
SuperGeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, announced that the latest desktop GIS software—SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 is officially launched worldwide.
Applying whole new SuperGIS Engine 3 as the development core, SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 provides more abundant GIS tools for users to effectively display, edit, manage, query, and analyze spatial data in various fields. Containing all the functionality of SuperGIS Desktop 3.0, SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 significantly improves the performance of data processing and adds a large number of editing tools.
The SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 offers both Standard and Professional editions. The standard edition supports map display, spatial data editing, management, and analysis, etc. The Professional edition not only covers the functionality in Standard edition but also provides Topology Analyst, advanced geodatabase management, and VBA customization.
The built-in Topology Analyst in SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 allows various rules to validate the spatial relationship; also, supports to display the errors clearly. As to geodatabase, SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 supports personal and enterprise geodatbases, including Personal Geodatabase (mdb), SQL Server, Oracle Spatial, and PostgreSQL.
By utilizing SuperGIS Desktop 3.1, users can read, edit, and add the vector data in geodatbase. Furthermore, the professionals can also develop the GIS manipulation functions with VBA customization tool to develop a personal GIS platform.
SuperGeo provides free trial for users to experience SuperGIS Desktop 3.1. For more details, please visit http://www.supergeotek.com/productpage_SG3.aspx
About SuperGeo
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.
Applying whole new SuperGIS Engine 3 as the development core, SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 provides more abundant GIS tools for users to effectively display, edit, manage, query, and analyze spatial data in various fields. Containing all the functionality of SuperGIS Desktop 3.0, SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 significantly improves the performance of data processing and adds a large number of editing tools.
The SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 offers both Standard and Professional editions. The standard edition supports map display, spatial data editing, management, and analysis, etc. The Professional edition not only covers the functionality in Standard edition but also provides Topology Analyst, advanced geodatabase management, and VBA customization.
The built-in Topology Analyst in SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 allows various rules to validate the spatial relationship; also, supports to display the errors clearly. As to geodatabase, SuperGIS Desktop 3.1 supports personal and enterprise geodatbases, including Personal Geodatabase (mdb), SQL Server, Oracle Spatial, and PostgreSQL.
By utilizing SuperGIS Desktop 3.1, users can read, edit, and add the vector data in geodatbase. Furthermore, the professionals can also develop the GIS manipulation functions with VBA customization tool to develop a personal GIS platform.
SuperGeo provides free trial for users to experience SuperGIS Desktop 3.1. For more details, please visit http://www.supergeotek.com/productpage_SG3.aspx
About SuperGeo
SuperGeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, SuperGeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.
SuperGeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.
Bluesky Launches New Thermal Mapping Service
Coalville, Leicestershire - UK, 06 March 2012 - Energy inefficient households in the UK are being pinpointed and directly targeted for improvement with a new end to end thermal mapping service from Bluesky. Using the latest survey equipment and advanced georeferencing techniques Bluesky capture raw thermal survey data and process the information all the way through to the production of bespoke, targeted marketing material. Specialist thermal sensors mounted on survey aircraft record the heat loss from houses on cold, clear winter nights. Poorly insulated homes are identified and matched to the correct address.
These targeted, easy to understand marketing materials highlight inefficient homes in an easy to understand map form. The postcard or other mailing document shows how the house compares to other properties in the same street and is sent directly to the homeowner. Commissioned by local authorities, energy companies or home improvement businesses these marketing campaigns inform homeowners that they may benefit from extra insulation and provide suggestions as to how to go about increasing insulation and reducing carbon emissions.
Bluesky has already captured thousands of square kilometres of thermal survey data across England on behalf of many local authorities, social housing providers and even police forces who use the survey results to identify properties used as cannabis factories. The latest commissioned surveys are being undertaken on behalf of a London Borough, the majority of local Councils in Surrey as well as Rushmoor Council in Hampshire and an urban regeneration company in Northern Ireland.
The thermal surveys will be captured by Bluesky using a ‘microbolometer’ thermal camera; a system specifically designed for airborne surveying and ideal for use in aircraft flying at night. Combined with an advanced navigation and positioning system and improved sensor control and user interface Bluesky’s new generation thermal mapping system allows measurements of heat loss from property roofs to be recorded with higher precision and more consistent results than other systems currently in use in the UK.
Thermal surveys are flown during the early evening, after sunset, in order to capture the widest variations in temperature that can occur as a result of poor insulation or excessive energy consumption. The data can be produced ready for use in an organisation's Geographical Information System (GIS) or Bluesky can produce ready to be delivered marketing documents highlighting actual heat loss values for individual properties.
About Bluesky
Bluesky is a UK-based specialist in aerial imaging and remote sensing data collection and processing. An internationally recognised leader with projects extending around the globe, Bluesky is proud to work with prestigious organisations such as Google, the BBC and Government Agencies.
Bluesky has unrivalled expertise in the creation of seamless, digital aerial photography, 3D landscape/cityscape visualisations and prints and also runs a national mapping centre, providing digital mapping, satellite imagery and aerial photography including ultra-high resolution imagery of cities and towns.
Bluesky is now leading the way developing innovative solutions for environmental applications including the UK’s first nationwide map of solar potential, citywide ‘heat loss’ maps, 3D maps of trees and their proximity to buildings and historical imagery.
These targeted, easy to understand marketing materials highlight inefficient homes in an easy to understand map form. The postcard or other mailing document shows how the house compares to other properties in the same street and is sent directly to the homeowner. Commissioned by local authorities, energy companies or home improvement businesses these marketing campaigns inform homeowners that they may benefit from extra insulation and provide suggestions as to how to go about increasing insulation and reducing carbon emissions.
Bluesky has already captured thousands of square kilometres of thermal survey data across England on behalf of many local authorities, social housing providers and even police forces who use the survey results to identify properties used as cannabis factories. The latest commissioned surveys are being undertaken on behalf of a London Borough, the majority of local Councils in Surrey as well as Rushmoor Council in Hampshire and an urban regeneration company in Northern Ireland.
The thermal surveys will be captured by Bluesky using a ‘microbolometer’ thermal camera; a system specifically designed for airborne surveying and ideal for use in aircraft flying at night. Combined with an advanced navigation and positioning system and improved sensor control and user interface Bluesky’s new generation thermal mapping system allows measurements of heat loss from property roofs to be recorded with higher precision and more consistent results than other systems currently in use in the UK.
Thermal surveys are flown during the early evening, after sunset, in order to capture the widest variations in temperature that can occur as a result of poor insulation or excessive energy consumption. The data can be produced ready for use in an organisation's Geographical Information System (GIS) or Bluesky can produce ready to be delivered marketing documents highlighting actual heat loss values for individual properties.
About Bluesky
Bluesky is a UK-based specialist in aerial imaging and remote sensing data collection and processing. An internationally recognised leader with projects extending around the globe, Bluesky is proud to work with prestigious organisations such as Google, the BBC and Government Agencies.
Bluesky has unrivalled expertise in the creation of seamless, digital aerial photography, 3D landscape/cityscape visualisations and prints and also runs a national mapping centre, providing digital mapping, satellite imagery and aerial photography including ultra-high resolution imagery of cities and towns.
Bluesky is now leading the way developing innovative solutions for environmental applications including the UK’s first nationwide map of solar potential, citywide ‘heat loss’ maps, 3D maps of trees and their proximity to buildings and historical imagery.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Clark Labs Releases New Video Demonstrating REDD Deforestation Modeling with Land Change Modeler
Worcester, MA - Clark Labs of Clark University is pleased to announce that a new video has been added to the video series on its website.
This latest video, entitled REDD Deforestation Modeling with Land Change Modeler in IDRISI, introduces the new REDD modeling feature tool included in the latest release of IDRISI, the Selva Edition. This video demonstrates how to model baseline land cover change and to predict future “with project” scenarios, as well as how these scenarios will impact projected GHG emissions through the implementation of a REDD project.
A REDD project proposal, or the Project Design Document submitted to the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Organization, requires maps and statistics of GHG emissions, based on various scenarios and standards. The new REDD analysis tool within Land Change Modeler facilitates the creation of these VCS outputs at the specified reporting intervals.
This video, utilizing Madagascar data from Conservation International, highlights how to model land use change from forest to non-forest and create baseline prediction maps based on business-as-usual scenarios and calculate the amount of potential GHG emissions from such predicted forest loss. The Land Change Modeler software also allows you to quantify reductions in GHG emissions in both the project and leakage areas if a REDD project were to be implemented.
This video is one of several videos directly related to the widely-used Land Change Modeler application. IDRISI’s Land Change Modeler is becoming the de facto modeling software for developing REDD projects. This particular video follows on from the REDD Baseline Modeling video. It is recommended that you watch the other videos as well to gain a better appreciation of the complexities involved in modeling land use change.
Other videos on the Land Change Modeler application within the Resources section of the Clark Labs website, www.clarklabs.org, include:
For further information, please contact Clark Labs at Clark University, Worcester, MA Tel: 508-793-7526.
This latest video, entitled REDD Deforestation Modeling with Land Change Modeler in IDRISI, introduces the new REDD modeling feature tool included in the latest release of IDRISI, the Selva Edition. This video demonstrates how to model baseline land cover change and to predict future “with project” scenarios, as well as how these scenarios will impact projected GHG emissions through the implementation of a REDD project.
A REDD project proposal, or the Project Design Document submitted to the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Organization, requires maps and statistics of GHG emissions, based on various scenarios and standards. The new REDD analysis tool within Land Change Modeler facilitates the creation of these VCS outputs at the specified reporting intervals.
This video, utilizing Madagascar data from Conservation International, highlights how to model land use change from forest to non-forest and create baseline prediction maps based on business-as-usual scenarios and calculate the amount of potential GHG emissions from such predicted forest loss. The Land Change Modeler software also allows you to quantify reductions in GHG emissions in both the project and leakage areas if a REDD project were to be implemented.
This video is one of several videos directly related to the widely-used Land Change Modeler application. IDRISI’s Land Change Modeler is becoming the de facto modeling software for developing REDD projects. This particular video follows on from the REDD Baseline Modeling video. It is recommended that you watch the other videos as well to gain a better appreciation of the complexities involved in modeling land use change.
Other videos on the Land Change Modeler application within the Resources section of the Clark Labs website, www.clarklabs.org, include:
- Introduction to Land Change Modeler in IDRISI
- Predicting Land Cover Change with Land Change Modeler in IDRISI
- REDD Baseline Modeling with Land Change Modeler in IDRISI
For further information, please contact Clark Labs at Clark University, Worcester, MA Tel: 508-793-7526.
Blue Marble Announces First Global Mapper Training to be held in Dallas the Week of April 8th
Gardiner, Maine - Blue Marble Geographics (www.bluemarblegeo.com) is pleased to announce its first Global Mapper public training classes during the week of April 8th at the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities in Dallas, TX. Registration is now open and interested users can sign up at www.bluemarblegeo.com/solutions/training_details.php?id=10 Space is limited for these two-day training courses so interested parties are encouraged to act quickly.
Blue Marble’s geospatial data manipulation, visualization and conversion solutions are used worldwide by thousands of GIS analysts at software, oil and gas, mining, civil engineering, surveying, and technology companies, as well as governmental and university organizations. Blue Marble is known for its applied geodesy training courses using the Blue Marble Desktop and the Geographic Calculator. These popular courses are well received across all industries but resonate particularly well with users who need a refresher on certain GIS concepts and a hands-on training experience that applies the concepts with software. The Global Mapper training courses will leverage that course design reviewing appropriate concepts and applying them with the software. David McKittrick , a GIS trainer with over eight years’ experience in the design and delivery of GIS courses, will conduct the Global Mapper classes.
Attendance at this class will provide both novice and experienced users an opportunity to learn about and utilize the principal features and functions of Global Mapper (v. 13). Employing a hands-on approach, each class will cover the key elements of the software including interface navigation; file, layer, and project management; data access and importing; feature creation and editing; cartographic rendering and visual customization; 3-D modeling and analysis; and data exporting and sharing.
Day one will offer a functional overview of the software covering the most frequently used components and common file formats and day two will provide an opportunity to learn about some of the more advanced mapping and GIS tools.
No previous experience is necessary to attend the class however a working knowledge of the principals of GIS, as well as the key associated file formats, is recommended. Participants should bring a windows-based laptop computer for the purpose of using the software during the class. Evaluation copies of Global Mapper (v. 13) as well as the necessary sample data files will be provided to all attendees.
“We are pleased to roll out our Global Mapper training program,” stated Blue Marble President Patrick Cunningham. “We know these courses will be well received and we are excited to provide our users with assistance in leveraging the program to its fullest extents.”
Blue Marble’s geospatial data manipulation, visualization and conversion solutions are used worldwide by thousands of GIS analysts at software, oil and gas, mining, civil engineering, surveying, and technology companies, as well as governmental and university organizations. Blue Marble is known for its applied geodesy training courses using the Blue Marble Desktop and the Geographic Calculator. These popular courses are well received across all industries but resonate particularly well with users who need a refresher on certain GIS concepts and a hands-on training experience that applies the concepts with software. The Global Mapper training courses will leverage that course design reviewing appropriate concepts and applying them with the software. David McKittrick , a GIS trainer with over eight years’ experience in the design and delivery of GIS courses, will conduct the Global Mapper classes.
Attendance at this class will provide both novice and experienced users an opportunity to learn about and utilize the principal features and functions of Global Mapper (v. 13). Employing a hands-on approach, each class will cover the key elements of the software including interface navigation; file, layer, and project management; data access and importing; feature creation and editing; cartographic rendering and visual customization; 3-D modeling and analysis; and data exporting and sharing.
Day one will offer a functional overview of the software covering the most frequently used components and common file formats and day two will provide an opportunity to learn about some of the more advanced mapping and GIS tools.
No previous experience is necessary to attend the class however a working knowledge of the principals of GIS, as well as the key associated file formats, is recommended. Participants should bring a windows-based laptop computer for the purpose of using the software during the class. Evaluation copies of Global Mapper (v. 13) as well as the necessary sample data files will be provided to all attendees.
“We are pleased to roll out our Global Mapper training program,” stated Blue Marble President Patrick Cunningham. “We know these courses will be well received and we are excited to provide our users with assistance in leveraging the program to its fullest extents.”
GTS Announces New GPS Module For The Ricoh G700SE-M Digital Camera To Deliver Advanced Geotagging
Carlsbad, CA - March 01, 2012 - Geo Tactical Solutions (GTS), in collaboration with Ricoh Americas Corp. and Eka Technologies, is in the final stages of development for its new SE-7 GPS module for the Ricoh G700SE-M Rugged GPS Camera. The SE-7 module will add several important capabilities to the Ricoh G700SE-M to support advanced geospatial photo collection, mapping and analysis. Noteworthy features of the SE-7 module include greater speed and accuracy of GPS readings, automatic photo ‘memos’, recording ‘object’ location, GPS Track-logs, the ability to record and display multiple GPS coordinate formats, electronic compass, selective availability anti-spoofing module (SAASM) compatibility and GIS integration.
The SE-7’s SAASM provides accurate GPS readings even in the presence of malicious jamming or spoofing. Secure and decrypted GPS signals are recorded by connecting an external GPS SAASM device such as a DAGR (Defense Advanced GPS Receiver) to the SE-7 module. This powerful feature ensures the accuracy and precision of GPS coordinates in a GPS-compromised environment.
Automatic ‘Memos’
The Ricoh G700SE-M with SE-7 supports up to 20 attribute fields called ‘memos’ which are used to tag photographs with relevant information such as photographer’s name, operation ID, operation type, unit ID, and so on. This information, along with GPS coordinates, GPS date and Zulu time, are automatically stored as metadata in each image file on the G700SE-M. “Memos are set by the operator before collecting photographs to automate the process of recording complete who, what, when, where and why information for each photo,” explained Andy Shannon, Sales and Support Manager at Geo Tactical Solutions. “Collecting this information not only transforms a photograph into a powerful information source, it keeps photographs organized by common attributes and facilitates more complete, accurate and simplified mapping and reporting during data processing.”
Electronic Compass and GPS Track-Logs
The SE-7’s electronic compass allows users to accurately record the direction a photograph is taken regardless of the angle the camera is held. In addition, the SE-7’s GPS Track-Log feature can record and map the geographic path by which photographs are collected. After images are collected in the field, data is uploaded from the SE-7 module in preparation for analysis, mapping and reporting.
Recording ‘Object’ Location
Laser range finders may be connected wirelessly to the SE-7 module via Bluetooth or by cable connection to record distance and GPS coordinates of objects within photographs. The Ricoh G700SE-M with SE-7 module combines the range finder’s data with GPS positional data to calculate the location of an ‘object’ within a photograph. All GPS coordinates collected with the SE-7 module may be stored and displayed in a variety of formats including LAT/LONG, MGRS, Decimal Degrees, DMS, UTM and State Plane depending on user requirements.
SAASM CompatibilityLaser range finders may be connected wirelessly to the SE-7 module via Bluetooth or by cable connection to record distance and GPS coordinates of objects within photographs. The Ricoh G700SE-M with SE-7 module combines the range finder’s data with GPS positional data to calculate the location of an ‘object’ within a photograph. All GPS coordinates collected with the SE-7 module may be stored and displayed in a variety of formats including LAT/LONG, MGRS, Decimal Degrees, DMS, UTM and State Plane depending on user requirements.
The SE-7’s SAASM provides accurate GPS readings even in the presence of malicious jamming or spoofing. Secure and decrypted GPS signals are recorded by connecting an external GPS SAASM device such as a DAGR (Defense Advanced GPS Receiver) to the SE-7 module. This powerful feature ensures the accuracy and precision of GPS coordinates in a GPS-compromised environment.
Automatic ‘Memos’
The Ricoh G700SE-M with SE-7 supports up to 20 attribute fields called ‘memos’ which are used to tag photographs with relevant information such as photographer’s name, operation ID, operation type, unit ID, and so on. This information, along with GPS coordinates, GPS date and Zulu time, are automatically stored as metadata in each image file on the G700SE-M. “Memos are set by the operator before collecting photographs to automate the process of recording complete who, what, when, where and why information for each photo,” explained Andy Shannon, Sales and Support Manager at Geo Tactical Solutions. “Collecting this information not only transforms a photograph into a powerful information source, it keeps photographs organized by common attributes and facilitates more complete, accurate and simplified mapping and reporting during data processing.”
Electronic Compass and GPS Track-Logs
The SE-7’s electronic compass allows users to accurately record the direction a photograph is taken regardless of the angle the camera is held. In addition, the SE-7’s GPS Track-Log feature can record and map the geographic path by which photographs are collected. After images are collected in the field, data is uploaded from the SE-7 module in preparation for analysis, mapping and reporting.
GIS/Mapping Integration
GTS offers photo mapping software (PhotoGIS) along with the Ricoh G700SE-M (with SE-7 GPS module) for mapping, editing and reporting photos collected in the field. Digital photographs collected with the G700SE-M can be converted into a number of file formats suitable for mapping in popular GIS applications such as ArcGIS, FalconView, TIGR and Google Earth for further geographic analysis. After importing data, the images are plotted as a separate spatial data layer along with their associated attribute information (‘memos’).
GTS offers photo mapping software (PhotoGIS) along with the Ricoh G700SE-M (with SE-7 GPS module) for mapping, editing and reporting photos collected in the field. Digital photographs collected with the G700SE-M can be converted into a number of file formats suitable for mapping in popular GIS applications such as ArcGIS, FalconView, TIGR and Google Earth for further geographic analysis. After importing data, the images are plotted as a separate spatial data layer along with their associated attribute information (‘memos’).
“As a direct result of customer feedback, we designed and developed the SE-7 module to be extremely lightweight, rugged, and versatile while providing all the capabilities required by the most demanding operations and workflows,” noted Mr. Shannon. “This new enhancement will allow the Ricoh G700SE-M to lead the way in GPS camera technology for years to come.”
Telit Wireless Solutions Announces High-Performance GPS/GLONASS Module for Navigation Devices
Telit Wireless Solutions (AIM: TCM), a global leader in machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless technology, today announced a new dual GPS/GLONASS module that dramatically improves navigation performance by providing access to both the Russian GLONASS global navigation satellite system and U.S. GPS.
Telit Location Solutions’ new Jupiter® SL869 provides three times the usual satellite visibility by accessing to up to 22 satellites compared to the six or eight satellites normally available through standard GPS, providing optimum performance for any navigation application, from personal and asset tracking to automotive solutions.
The Jupiter SL869 reduces the delay from several minutes to seconds for a navigation device to acquire its position after being powered on. The module also reduces the incidence of lost satellite coverage, especially problematic in urban areas with tall buildings, by enabling additional satellite fixes that reduces blind spots. Finally, the module enables more accurate positioning, better “pinning” a person, car or an asset’s true location on a digital map.
“Accessing the combined GPS/GLONASS constellations is a major step forward in navigation, providing the best satellite geometry to obtain the most accurate position possible more often,” said George Arnott, vice president, Telit Location Solutions, a business unit of Telit. “The difference in performance between standard GPS and GPS/GLONASS is like night and day. Telit is proud to be one of the first OEM module providers to offer this innovation to the global market.”
With the identical form factor of previous product generations, the Jupiter SL869 can easily replace standard GPS modules in devices and applications. The product also features “automatic jamming immunity,” automatically blocking up to eight radio frequency interferers, increasing the performance of the GPS.
“With its first official product launch under the Telit umbrella, Telit Location Solutions has released a leading-edge navigation module that’s destined to have a major impact on the GPS industry,” said Oozi Cats, CEO of Telit. “As with all Telit products, customers will also receive premier global support from design to deployment.”
Formerly known as Navman Wireless OEM before being acquired by Telit in January 2012, Telit Location Solutions has more than 20 years of experience serving the GPS market and has sold millions of its high-performance Jupiter GPS modules worldwide.
Telit Location Solutions’ new Jupiter® SL869 provides three times the usual satellite visibility by accessing to up to 22 satellites compared to the six or eight satellites normally available through standard GPS, providing optimum performance for any navigation application, from personal and asset tracking to automotive solutions.
The Jupiter SL869 reduces the delay from several minutes to seconds for a navigation device to acquire its position after being powered on. The module also reduces the incidence of lost satellite coverage, especially problematic in urban areas with tall buildings, by enabling additional satellite fixes that reduces blind spots. Finally, the module enables more accurate positioning, better “pinning” a person, car or an asset’s true location on a digital map.
“Accessing the combined GPS/GLONASS constellations is a major step forward in navigation, providing the best satellite geometry to obtain the most accurate position possible more often,” said George Arnott, vice president, Telit Location Solutions, a business unit of Telit. “The difference in performance between standard GPS and GPS/GLONASS is like night and day. Telit is proud to be one of the first OEM module providers to offer this innovation to the global market.”
With the identical form factor of previous product generations, the Jupiter SL869 can easily replace standard GPS modules in devices and applications. The product also features “automatic jamming immunity,” automatically blocking up to eight radio frequency interferers, increasing the performance of the GPS.
“With its first official product launch under the Telit umbrella, Telit Location Solutions has released a leading-edge navigation module that’s destined to have a major impact on the GPS industry,” said Oozi Cats, CEO of Telit. “As with all Telit products, customers will also receive premier global support from design to deployment.”
Formerly known as Navman Wireless OEM before being acquired by Telit in January 2012, Telit Location Solutions has more than 20 years of experience serving the GPS market and has sold millions of its high-performance Jupiter GPS modules worldwide.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Pictometry® Roof Measurement Reports Now Available Through AccuLynx
ROCHESTER, NY, February 22, 2012 – Pictometry International Corp., the expert in high resolution aerial imagery and measurement analytics, is partnering with AccuLynx, the leading business management software provider for roofing contractors. As a result, AccuLynx will now offer Pictometry Roof Measurement Reports inside their industry leading software. This new capability will be exhibited by both Pictometry and AccuLynx at their booths (nos.1609 and 861) at the International Roofing Expo in Orlando, starting today at the Orange County Convention Center.
“Roofing contractors rely on AccuLynx software for every aspect of their business, from billing and estimating to project scheduling. Now, we are giving them the ability to order the most precise and comprehensive roof measurement reports on the market today, from the provider with the best coverage in the industry. Best of all, they can do all this without leaving their workspace,” said AccuLynx CEO Richard Spanton Jr. “By offering our customers roof measurement reports from the industry source for aerial intelligence, we’re confident that we will also be enabling them to grow their businesses by reducing operating and field costs.”
Pictometry Roof Measurement Reports provide all the answers needed to create an accurate estimate for a customer requiring roof repair or replacement, including detailed aerial imagery of the structure from multiple perspectives, detailed line drawings, pitch values and directions, and complete roof takeoff measurements.
“We are excited to partner with AccuLynx to provide roofing contractors with a more comprehensive, single solution that will enable them to run their business more competitively and improve customer service,” said Kevin Reilley, President of Pictometry Business Solutions. “With over a decade of experience in producing intelligent aerial imagery and measurement solutions, users of Pictometry Roof Measurement Reports can work with confidence, knowing that their estimates will be delivered quickly, accurately and with the answers they need to create a competitive estimate for every job.”
Pictometry creates highly accurate Roof Measurement Reports with data derived from Pictometry imagery. Pictometry imagery is captured using a patented process that geo-references images, attributing a latitude/longitude coordinate to each pixel and enables users to make highly accurate remote measurements of structures and land features including area, height, distance, elevation, bearing, pitch and more – directly on imagery.
About Pictometry
Pictometry International Corp. -- the leading provider of data-rich aerial Imagery, Analytics, Integrations and Reports - specializes in the capture of high resolution aerial oblique imagery. Using its patented capture technology, Pictometry produces imagery that is among the highest quality, highest resolution imagery in the world. Geo-referenced and accurate for location-based planning, Pictometry® Intelligent Images™ enable users to measure sites and structures for area, distance, height, elevation and more – without leaving the office. Assessment, Insurance, Construction, Oil & Gas and other industries use Pictometry imagery daily, overlaying it with GIS data and integrating it into existing systems to create an enterprise-wide productivity tool. Pictometry’s vast image library of 145 million data-rich images is continually-updated and includes imagery captured in 150 countries and territories around the world including all major U.S. markets. Pictometry International Corp. is based in Rochester, N.Y. To learn more, visit us online at www.pictometry.com
“Roofing contractors rely on AccuLynx software for every aspect of their business, from billing and estimating to project scheduling. Now, we are giving them the ability to order the most precise and comprehensive roof measurement reports on the market today, from the provider with the best coverage in the industry. Best of all, they can do all this without leaving their workspace,” said AccuLynx CEO Richard Spanton Jr. “By offering our customers roof measurement reports from the industry source for aerial intelligence, we’re confident that we will also be enabling them to grow their businesses by reducing operating and field costs.”
Pictometry Roof Measurement Reports provide all the answers needed to create an accurate estimate for a customer requiring roof repair or replacement, including detailed aerial imagery of the structure from multiple perspectives, detailed line drawings, pitch values and directions, and complete roof takeoff measurements.
“We are excited to partner with AccuLynx to provide roofing contractors with a more comprehensive, single solution that will enable them to run their business more competitively and improve customer service,” said Kevin Reilley, President of Pictometry Business Solutions. “With over a decade of experience in producing intelligent aerial imagery and measurement solutions, users of Pictometry Roof Measurement Reports can work with confidence, knowing that their estimates will be delivered quickly, accurately and with the answers they need to create a competitive estimate for every job.”
Pictometry creates highly accurate Roof Measurement Reports with data derived from Pictometry imagery. Pictometry imagery is captured using a patented process that geo-references images, attributing a latitude/longitude coordinate to each pixel and enables users to make highly accurate remote measurements of structures and land features including area, height, distance, elevation, bearing, pitch and more – directly on imagery.
About Pictometry
Pictometry International Corp. -- the leading provider of data-rich aerial Imagery, Analytics, Integrations and Reports - specializes in the capture of high resolution aerial oblique imagery. Using its patented capture technology, Pictometry produces imagery that is among the highest quality, highest resolution imagery in the world. Geo-referenced and accurate for location-based planning, Pictometry® Intelligent Images™ enable users to measure sites and structures for area, distance, height, elevation and more – without leaving the office. Assessment, Insurance, Construction, Oil & Gas and other industries use Pictometry imagery daily, overlaying it with GIS data and integrating it into existing systems to create an enterprise-wide productivity tool. Pictometry’s vast image library of 145 million data-rich images is continually-updated and includes imagery captured in 150 countries and territories around the world including all major U.S. markets. Pictometry International Corp. is based in Rochester, N.Y. To learn more, visit us online at www.pictometry.com
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