Hailey, Idaho - POWER Engineers, Inc. (POWER) announced today that Paul Downing II has joined the GIS and Asset Management (GIS/AMS) Business Unit. Over the past 18 years, Paul has successfully managed the implementation of enterprise solutions involving GIS, work management and asset life-cycle information technology solutions. His proven experience includes business process documentation, program management, quality assurance, development of key performance indicators, and professional services management. Based in Atlanta, Paul will provide a local management and consulting presence for POWER’s regional engagements in the southern states. He will be using his consulting skills to assist our clients with Cityworks® projects as well as other program and project opportunities.
“I'm impressed by the depth of professional experience and the caliber of technical knowledge for me to draw upon as a member of POWER's GIS and Asset Management Solutions team,” stated Paul. “It’s our shared vision that we can grow POWER's presence in the Southeast by providing superior consulting services for existing and future clients in the Cityworks, ArcGIS®, ArcFM and other product families.”
Bart Koenig, POWER’s GIS/AMS Business Unit Director, said, “I’m extremely pleased that Paul has joined our team to support our growing Cityworks and GIS client base in the Southeast. POWER has a solid reputation for partnering with our clients to solve their unique requirements in an efficient and cost-effective way, and we know that Paul will help us continue our strong growth as a leader in Cityworks® AMS and PLL solutions.”
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 33 offices throughout the United States and abroad. POWER’s GIS and Asset Management Solutions group provides experience with industry-leading technologies and a wide range of solutions for electric, gas and water utilities and local governments. For more information, please visit www.powereng.com.
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
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
OGC Announces 5th International Augmented Reality Standards Community Meeting
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC®) announced that the Fifth International Augmented Reality (AR) Standards Community meeting will take place March 19 and 20, 2012 in Austin, Texas, USA. This meeting is being sponsored by Khronos Group http://www.khronos.org and sponsored/hosted by the OGC in cooperation with the University of Texas.
Participants will learn the status of activities and discuss progress in all relevant standards development organizations, including:
Position papers and the status updates of six international standard development organizations will form the basis of the meeting's agenda and discussions. Additional information about the meeting goals and steps to register/prepare may be found at: http://www.perey.com/ARStandards/fifth-international-ar-standards-meeting/
About the OGC
The OGC is an international consortium of more than 440 companies, government agencies, research organizations, and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available geospatial standards. OGC standards support interoperable solutions that "geo-enable" the Web, wireless and location-based services, and mainstream IT. OGC standards empower technology developers to make geospatial information and services accessible and useful with any application that needs to be geospatially enabled. Visit the OGC website at http://www.opengeospatial.org/contact.
Participants will learn the status of activities and discuss progress in all relevant standards development organizations, including:
- Open Mobile Alliance Mobile AR Enabler
- W3C Points of Interest and GeoLocation WGs
- ISO/JTC SC 29 MPEG-A Part 13
- ISO/JTC SC 24 Working Group 9 on AR
- Web3D Consortium AR Work Group
- Open Geospatial Consortium ARML 2.0
Position papers and the status updates of six international standard development organizations will form the basis of the meeting's agenda and discussions. Additional information about the meeting goals and steps to register/prepare may be found at: http://www.perey.com/ARStandards/fifth-international-ar-standards-meeting/
About the OGC
The OGC is an international consortium of more than 440 companies, government agencies, research organizations, and universities participating in a consensus process to develop publicly available geospatial standards. OGC standards support interoperable solutions that "geo-enable" the Web, wireless and location-based services, and mainstream IT. OGC standards empower technology developers to make geospatial information and services accessible and useful with any application that needs to be geospatially enabled. Visit the OGC website at http://www.opengeospatial.org/contact.
Russian SRCAMB Selects Intergraph’s ERDAS IMAGINE & APOLLO to Aid Infectious Disease Management
Intergraph® announces that the Russian State Research Center for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (SRCAMB) in Obolensk has implemented both ERDAS IMAGINE® and ERDAS APOLLO to help support its spatial-temporal approach for processing data related to infectious diseases and conduct risk analysis of biologically hazardous objects. NeoGeography R&D Group and Navgeocom, authorized Intergraph Geospatial resellers in Russia, are now working directly with the Russian State Research Center on implementation.
ERDAS IMAGINE provides the SRCAMB with the ability to process and analyze satellite imagery to assess environmental impact factors. It also serves as an access point for acquiring relevant information, assisting in the analysis of environmental impact factors and aiding further research and development.
ERDAS APOLLO supports the SRCAMB by providing a common, reliable framework from which specialists, as well as the public at large, can access relevant data and the value-added products created in ERDAS IMAGINE. This includes cataloging and deploying all the available satellite imagery. The end-user utilizes ERDAS APOLLO to search, harvest and deploy the information, and ERDAS IMAGINE to measure and analyze the relevant data. From the ERDAS APOLLO interface, users can access spatially located information aggregated from the different software packages installed at the client side.
“By using ERDAS IMAGINE in conjunction with ERDAS APOLLO, we will be able to provide a unique level of situational awareness for infectious disease monitoring, reducing biological risks and threats for the public,” said Igor Govorunov, Information Department Chief, State Research Center for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology in Obolensk, Russia.
Some of the core areas that both ERDAS products support include:
For more information about ERDAS IMAGINE or ERDAS APOLLO, please visit www.intergraph.com/geospatial.
About Intergraph
Intergraph is the leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph’s industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data to make processes and infrastructure better, safer and smarter. The company’s software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world.
Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I). Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction, operation and data management of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially powered solutions including ERDAS technologies to the public safety and security, defense and intelligence, government, transportation, photogrammetry, and utilities and communications industries. Intergraph Government Solutions (IGS) is an independent subsidiary for SG&I’s U.S. federal and classified business.
Intergraph is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon AB, (Nordic exchange: HEXA B) and (Swiss exchange: HEXN). For more information, visit www.intergraph.com and www.hexagon.com.
ERDAS IMAGINE provides the SRCAMB with the ability to process and analyze satellite imagery to assess environmental impact factors. It also serves as an access point for acquiring relevant information, assisting in the analysis of environmental impact factors and aiding further research and development.
ERDAS APOLLO supports the SRCAMB by providing a common, reliable framework from which specialists, as well as the public at large, can access relevant data and the value-added products created in ERDAS IMAGINE. This includes cataloging and deploying all the available satellite imagery. The end-user utilizes ERDAS APOLLO to search, harvest and deploy the information, and ERDAS IMAGINE to measure and analyze the relevant data. From the ERDAS APOLLO interface, users can access spatially located information aggregated from the different software packages installed at the client side.
“By using ERDAS IMAGINE in conjunction with ERDAS APOLLO, we will be able to provide a unique level of situational awareness for infectious disease monitoring, reducing biological risks and threats for the public,” said Igor Govorunov, Information Department Chief, State Research Center for Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology in Obolensk, Russia.
Some of the core areas that both ERDAS products support include:
- Cataloging of primary, geographically located information about biological and chemical safety
- Development of the first-ever seasonally correct geographical context based on satellite imagery
- Analysis of environmental factors of infectious diseases
- Capabilities for rapid net-centric incident information based on WFS-T service Research and development in providing healthcare solutions.
For more information about ERDAS IMAGINE or ERDAS APOLLO, please visit www.intergraph.com/geospatial.
About Intergraph
Intergraph is the leading global provider of engineering and geospatial software that enables customers to visualize complex data. Businesses and governments in more than 60 countries rely on Intergraph’s industry-specific software to organize vast amounts of data to make processes and infrastructure better, safer and smarter. The company’s software and services empower customers to build and operate more efficient plants and ships, create intelligent maps, and protect critical infrastructure and millions of people around the world.
Intergraph operates through two divisions: Process, Power & Marine (PP&M) and Security, Government & Infrastructure (SG&I). Intergraph PP&M provides enterprise engineering software for the design, construction, operation and data management of plants, ships and offshore facilities. Intergraph SG&I provides geospatially powered solutions including ERDAS technologies to the public safety and security, defense and intelligence, government, transportation, photogrammetry, and utilities and communications industries. Intergraph Government Solutions (IGS) is an independent subsidiary for SG&I’s U.S. federal and classified business.
Intergraph is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hexagon AB, (Nordic exchange: HEXA B) and (Swiss exchange: HEXN). For more information, visit www.intergraph.com and www.hexagon.com.
MAPPS to Host Policy Luncheon February 23 on Remote Sensing Technologies in Airport Surveys
Reston, VA - February 21, 2012 - MAPPS, the only national association for private geospatial firms will host a Washington Policy Luncheon on Thursday, February 23 in Washington, D.C. during the Esri federal user conference. The forum will focus on the recently released FAA Advisory Circular "Standards for Using Remote Sensing Technologies in Airport Surveys" (AC 150/5300-17C). Mike McNerney, Ph.D., P.E. of the FAA is the featured speaker.
Dr. McNerney will discuss the opportunities available for private sector geospatial firms for airport survey contracting. This is an opportunity for private sector firms to gain knowledge on the specific geospatial data, including LiDAR, the FAA is seeking to collect through the airport GIS surveys. He will also discuss the implementation process for the circular and the eligibility of airports to receive grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Dr. McNerney will also review the data verification process for the airport GIS program.
"This is a very timely forum for private firms to understand how their capabilities can be utilized to upgrade GIS for the nation's airports and learn about their clients' eligibility for AIP grants," said John Palatiello, MAPPS Executive Director. "We hope private firms that are interested in competing for these contracts that will be in Washington D.C. and attend the event."
The MAPPS Federal Policy Luncheon will take place at 12:00 Noon at the City Club of Washington at Columbia Square, 555 13th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Advanced registration is required. The fee is $65.00 for MAPPS members and $80.00 for non-members. Lunch will be included. To register, please visit www.mapps.org
About MAPPS
Formed in 1982, MAPPS is the only national association exclusively comprised of private firms in the remote sensing, spatial data and geographic information systems field in the United States. The MAPPS membership spans the entire spectrum of the geospatial community, including Member Firms engaged in satellite and airborne remote sensing, surveying, photogrammetry, aerial photography, LIDAR, hydrography, bathymetry, charting, aerial and satellite image processing, GPS, and GIS data collection and conversion services. MAPPS also includes Associate Member Firms, which are companies that provide hardware, software, products and services to the geospatial profession in the United States and other firms from around the world. Independent Consultant Members are sole proprietors engaged in consulting in or to the geospatial profession, or provides a consulting service of interest to the geospatial profession.
MAPPS provides its 160+ member firms opportunities for networking and developing business-to-business relationships, information sharing, education, public policy advocacy, market growth, and professional development and image enhancement.
For more information on MAPPS, please visit www.MAPPS.org.
Dr. McNerney will discuss the opportunities available for private sector geospatial firms for airport survey contracting. This is an opportunity for private sector firms to gain knowledge on the specific geospatial data, including LiDAR, the FAA is seeking to collect through the airport GIS surveys. He will also discuss the implementation process for the circular and the eligibility of airports to receive grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Dr. McNerney will also review the data verification process for the airport GIS program.
"This is a very timely forum for private firms to understand how their capabilities can be utilized to upgrade GIS for the nation's airports and learn about their clients' eligibility for AIP grants," said John Palatiello, MAPPS Executive Director. "We hope private firms that are interested in competing for these contracts that will be in Washington D.C. and attend the event."
The MAPPS Federal Policy Luncheon will take place at 12:00 Noon at the City Club of Washington at Columbia Square, 555 13th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Advanced registration is required. The fee is $65.00 for MAPPS members and $80.00 for non-members. Lunch will be included. To register, please visit www.mapps.org
About MAPPS
Formed in 1982, MAPPS is the only national association exclusively comprised of private firms in the remote sensing, spatial data and geographic information systems field in the United States. The MAPPS membership spans the entire spectrum of the geospatial community, including Member Firms engaged in satellite and airborne remote sensing, surveying, photogrammetry, aerial photography, LIDAR, hydrography, bathymetry, charting, aerial and satellite image processing, GPS, and GIS data collection and conversion services. MAPPS also includes Associate Member Firms, which are companies that provide hardware, software, products and services to the geospatial profession in the United States and other firms from around the world. Independent Consultant Members are sole proprietors engaged in consulting in or to the geospatial profession, or provides a consulting service of interest to the geospatial profession.
MAPPS provides its 160+ member firms opportunities for networking and developing business-to-business relationships, information sharing, education, public policy advocacy, market growth, and professional development and image enhancement.
For more information on MAPPS, please visit www.MAPPS.org.
California GIS Community to Convene in Sacramento for CalGIS 2012
CalGIS 2012 - the 18th Annual California GIS Conference - will take place April 11-13, 2012 at the Sheraton Sacramento. The conference features a comprehensive educational program, networking events and an exhibit hall.
Themed “Capitalizing on Spatial Technology”, the conference opens on Wednesday, April 11 with numerous workshops, meetings, and a Levee and Wine tour. On Thursday, April 12, Scott Gregory, the State of California’s GIO, will update attendees on statewide GIS activities and priorities followed by a Town Hall session, where attendees will share their perspectives about issues impacting the profession.
Sessions on topics ranging fromWeb and Open Source ResourcesforGIS to Visual Simulations and the Use of LiDARwill provide attendees with top-quality education on Thursday and Friday. An Ignite session and a poster session will complement the multiple breakout sessions.
The California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) will honor 2012 award winners and Dr. Dawn Wright will provide a keynote address on “The Age of Science and Big Data”.
The committee is organizing a number of networking events including a geocaching tour of downtown Sacramento and an urban bike tour.
Don’t miss the best in California GIS this April in Sacramento. For details and registration, visit www.calgis.org.
Sponsored by:
Themed “Capitalizing on Spatial Technology”, the conference opens on Wednesday, April 11 with numerous workshops, meetings, and a Levee and Wine tour. On Thursday, April 12, Scott Gregory, the State of California’s GIO, will update attendees on statewide GIS activities and priorities followed by a Town Hall session, where attendees will share their perspectives about issues impacting the profession.
Sessions on topics ranging fromWeb and Open Source ResourcesforGIS to Visual Simulations and the Use of LiDARwill provide attendees with top-quality education on Thursday and Friday. An Ignite session and a poster session will complement the multiple breakout sessions.
The California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) will honor 2012 award winners and Dr. Dawn Wright will provide a keynote address on “The Age of Science and Big Data”.
The committee is organizing a number of networking events including a geocaching tour of downtown Sacramento and an urban bike tour.
Don’t miss the best in California GIS this April in Sacramento. For details and registration, visit www.calgis.org.
Sponsored by:
- Northern California Chapter of URISA - host chapter
- Southern California Chapter of URISA
- Central California Chapter of URISA
- California Geographic Information Association (CGIA)
GAF Applies Earth Observation For Improved Governance Of Informal Mining
GAF AG, in a team together with DLR (German Aerospace Center - Germany) and IES (Institute for Environmental Security - Netherlands), is carrying out a contract to use optical and radar remote sensing sensors and interpretation techniques to locate, map and monitor small-scale and artisanal mining (ASM) operations. In many countries, information about ASM is largely incomplete and, as a consequence, ASM activities remain informal and outside of governmental supervision andregulation.
Especially in remote, poorly accessible or security sensitive areas, satellite-based remote sensing is the most efficient tool for area-wide mapping and monitoring. In this project, very high resolution optical image data, stereo data and radar-based coherence analysis is being applied and interpreted together with other geo-data such as mining cadastre information. This involves the following information being extracted from earth observation images for monitoring ASM activities:
The project covers a range of settings with artisanal mining for metals, coal, gold, gemstones as well as quarries in several selected pilot areas. Cases are selected from GAF`s international activities within the mineral resources domain; recent GAF project countries include Guyana, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Uganda, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Mongolia and Papua New Guinea.
Artisanal or small-scale mining is largely a poverty driven activity and is typically practiced in the poorest and most remote rural areas of countries by a largely itinerant, poorly educated populace with little else available in the way of alternative employment. Today, an estimated 13 million people in about 30 countries across the world are small-scale/artisanal miners, with about 80 - 100 million people depending on such mining for their livelihoods. ASM can be environmentally damaging and often has serious health and safetyconsequences for workers and surrounding communities. Many of the potential economic benefits of the small-scale mining sector are also lost as a result of poor practice with regard to mining, processing and marketing. The compiling of an inventory is a first step towards regularizing the sector, i.e. the enforcement of health, safety and environmental standards and the collection of royalties. Governments can then also grant operators proper legal title and provide technical, marketing and training support.
The project is funded under the European Space Agency (ESA) "Timely Situation Awareness for Law Enforcement and Intelligence Application" contract, which forms part of the Value Added Element (VAE) programme. The purpose of the VAEprogrammeis to support industry in the use of earth observation data. The project started in autumn 2011 and is scheduled to run for 18 months.
About GAF AG – Germany
GAF AG, an e-GEOS, Telespazio company, is globally active and has an international reputation as an experienced provider of project design, management and implementation services in the fields of geo-information, satellite remote sensing, spatial IT-consultancy and capacity building for private and public clients.GAF provides solutions in the sectors of mining and geology, natural resources, water and environment, security, land and renewable resources. Over the past 27 years, GAF has been active in more than 100 countries throughout Europe, Africa, South America and Asia.
Especially in remote, poorly accessible or security sensitive areas, satellite-based remote sensing is the most efficient tool for area-wide mapping and monitoring. In this project, very high resolution optical image data, stereo data and radar-based coherence analysis is being applied and interpreted together with other geo-data such as mining cadastre information. This involves the following information being extracted from earth observation images for monitoring ASM activities:
- location and description of mining activities (activity maps and disturbed terrain analysis e.g. trenches, pits, stockpiles) and change detection
- rough estimation of extracted material
- infrastructure (e.g. processing plants, transportation routes) and influx/efflux of population
The project covers a range of settings with artisanal mining for metals, coal, gold, gemstones as well as quarries in several selected pilot areas. Cases are selected from GAF`s international activities within the mineral resources domain; recent GAF project countries include Guyana, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Uganda, Madagascar, Afghanistan, Mongolia and Papua New Guinea.
Artisanal or small-scale mining is largely a poverty driven activity and is typically practiced in the poorest and most remote rural areas of countries by a largely itinerant, poorly educated populace with little else available in the way of alternative employment. Today, an estimated 13 million people in about 30 countries across the world are small-scale/artisanal miners, with about 80 - 100 million people depending on such mining for their livelihoods. ASM can be environmentally damaging and often has serious health and safetyconsequences for workers and surrounding communities. Many of the potential economic benefits of the small-scale mining sector are also lost as a result of poor practice with regard to mining, processing and marketing. The compiling of an inventory is a first step towards regularizing the sector, i.e. the enforcement of health, safety and environmental standards and the collection of royalties. Governments can then also grant operators proper legal title and provide technical, marketing and training support.
The project is funded under the European Space Agency (ESA) "Timely Situation Awareness for Law Enforcement and Intelligence Application" contract, which forms part of the Value Added Element (VAE) programme. The purpose of the VAEprogrammeis to support industry in the use of earth observation data. The project started in autumn 2011 and is scheduled to run for 18 months.
About GAF AG – Germany
GAF AG, an e-GEOS, Telespazio company, is globally active and has an international reputation as an experienced provider of project design, management and implementation services in the fields of geo-information, satellite remote sensing, spatial IT-consultancy and capacity building for private and public clients.GAF provides solutions in the sectors of mining and geology, natural resources, water and environment, security, land and renewable resources. Over the past 27 years, GAF has been active in more than 100 countries throughout Europe, Africa, South America and Asia.
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