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Mapbox, the leading location data platform for mobile and web applications, announced a partnership with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, and Maxar Intelligence, aimed at delivering a cutting-edge digital twin solution for the telecommunications industry. This collaboration leverages Snowflake’s geospatial capabilities and Maxar’s high-resolution 3D terrain and satellite imagery, combined with Mapbox’s powerful rendering capabilities ...

Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have created a global atlas for potential pumped hydro storage sites located in former mining areas. “Mining sites can be shaped during the end stages of mining to form a pumped hydro reservoir,” the scientists explained, noting that mining sites are often located close to the power network ...

A large number of historical spy-satellite photographs from the Cold War Era were declassified decades ago. This valuable remote sensing data has been utilized by scientists across a wide range of disciplines from archaeology to civil engineering. However, its use in ecology and conservation remains limited. A new study led by Dr. Catalina Munteanu from ...

In collaboration with the US Geological Survey (USGS), we recently updated Esri’s online USGS historical topographic map collection with over 1,745 new maps, bringing the total number of maps in our collection to over 181,000 (181,008 to be exact). We also corrected a number of maps that our users reported as having georeferencing or other ...

Instagram is developing a “Friend Map” feature, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The opt-in feature, which is similar to Snapchat’s Snap Map, would allow users to see their friends’ locations in real time. The company says the feature is an internal prototype and is not being tested externally. The feature was first ...

Multinational geographic information system company Esri India and independent public policy think tank Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS) have unveiled the pilot phase of the Master Mentors Geo-enabling Indian Scholars (MMGEIS) program to train students across the country in geospatial technology. The students will be guided by a team of experienced professionals including A. S. ...

A new online tool allows users to examine agricultural land use across the country. Developed by ALCES for the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, the Agriculture Web Mapping Application Tool offers maps and datasets about land use, management practices and agri-environmental indicators. Census, crop production and land use data can be viewed individually or overlaid. Tyler ...

Africa’s forested areas—an estimated 14 % of the global forest area—are continuing to decline at an increasing rate—mostly because of human activities to convert forest land for economic purposes. As natural forests are important CO2 and biodiversity reservoirs, this development has a significant impact on climate change and affects the integrity of nature. To intervene ...

In dire situations, it is important to know where safety resources like blue lights, police stations and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are located across Binghamton University’s multiple campuses. Thanks to the work of Ryan Kinsella, this kind of information is easier to access than ever before. A graduate student in the Geography Department, Kinsella has ...

New research from St. Louis University and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency aims to create the most authoritative 3D map of Cahokia Mounds in order to better inform future studies of the famed prehistoric site. The researchers are using drones and Light Detection and Ranging technology, known as lidar, to better identify previously unmapped portions of ...

Google and environmental group Environmental Defense Fund on Wednesday unveiled a partnership to expose sources of climate-warming emissions from oil and gas operations that will be detected from space by a new satellite. MethaneSAT will launch next month, one of several satellites that are being deployed to monitor methane emissions across the globe to pinpoint ...

In a new strategic partnership, Inertial Labs’ RESEPI Payload Lidar technology will be integrated into E38’s advanced E455 drone platform. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the utilization of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for professional surveying, mapping and inspection services. Inertial Labs is recognized for its innovative essential navigation solutions, and E38 Company is ...

Wingtra has unveiled its innovative Lidar-drone solution. The new Lidar payload is designed to seamlessly integrate the efficiency, ease of operation, and high accuracy of the WingtraOne GEN II drones with an advanced Wingtra-engineered Lidar sensor, offering notable advancements in the industry. Wingtra is a prominent player in drone technology. The Swiss-based company’s solution is ...

Michelle Cyca has had to change too many diapers on bathroom floors. The mother of two (her youngest is in his peak diaper phase right now), says she finally had enough after having to change her child’s diaper on the concrete floor of an Oak Street deli. So she decided to do something about it. ...

PlanetScope is now accessible on Google Cloud Marketplace. This availability of Planet’s flagship satellite imaging product contributes to the company’s mission to democratize access to near-daily satellite imagery, enabling organizations to visualize and understand the changes occurring on our planet. For Google Cloud customers, leveraging the power of PlanetScope has never been easier. With just ...

The spread of the olive tree throughout the Balearic Islands is more closely linked to the thriving local gull population than previously thought, a new study indicates. Researchers found that these birds significantly contribute to the dispersal of olive seeds, which are found inside the pit, across the Mediterranean archipelago, with some seeds traveling considerable ...

Space startups such as GalaxEye Space, Dhruva Space and Pixxel have called on the government to implement a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for earth observation-based geospatial analytics. The Indian Space Association (ISpA) has sent a representation to the government making a similar pitch, saying it will open new horizons for India’s booming space sector. The ...

Esri, the global leader in mapping and location intelligence, announces the launch of Landsat Explorer, a groundbreaking online app that makes it easier than ever for organizations to access and analyze multispectral imagery from Landsat satellite missions. The new app from Esri’s ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World provides unprecedented ease of use and accessibility ...

Trimble has unveiled the integration of the Trimble Applanix POSPac Cloud post-processed kinematic (PPK) GNSS positioning service, featuring CenterPoint RTX, with the UAV-based mapping and data collection capabilities of DroneDeploy’s reality capture platform. With the Trimble cloud positioning service, DroneDeploy customers can expect centimetre-level accuracy and an automated, streamlined workflow when performing reality capture with ...

At Geo Week 2024 in Denver, Maptek unveiled its latest innovation: Maptek GeoSpatial Manager. This groundbreaking solution simplifies and streamlines workflows, revolutionizing how mining and civil engineering projects manage data from laser scans and drones. Maptek is a leading provider of innovative software, hardware, and services for the mining industry. GeoSpatial Manager effortlessly connects users ...

Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) is a very precise, laser-based method for determining the distance between a satellite and Earth with an accuracy of a few millimetres. SLR is primarily used in geodesy. This is because the precise measurement of satellite orbits helps to determine changes in Earth’s structure and rotation. The SLR method also makes ...

Southampton University has partnered with three of Egypt’s top institutions in a project aiming to assess and mitigate natural disasters through geographic information system (GIS) mapping technology. The project, ‘Seismic Resilience of Egypt’s Built Environment: A GIS-Based Framework for Assessment and Mitigation’ (Egypt-SeReAM), has received £133.5K from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) ...

Thousands of people using the London Underground had their movements, behavior, and body language watched by AI surveillance software designed to see if they were committing crimes or were in unsafe situations, new documents obtained by WIRED reveal. The machine learning software was combined with live CCTV footage to detect aggressive behavior, guns or knives ...

Municipal engineers released a new online resource on Thursday meant for commercial building owners to identify if their building in the Anchorage area contains a roof type that has been blamed for numerous snow-induced collapses. The resource comes as the municipality says the snow load on buildings is approaching 90% of the 40 pounds per ...

New maps have revealed a hidden hydrothermal system beneath a legendary lake in New Zealand. The Rotorua area is well known for hydrothermal activity, with the Tourism New Zealand website stating that clouds of steam drift around the lake’s shore, and that sulfur gives a “magical green-blue” color to the water. Researchers at GNS Science, ...

After a 16-year working life, the second European Remote Sensing Satellite (ERS-2) is making its final descent into Earth’s atmosphere. ERS-2 returned information that influenced the perception of climate change and the understanding of the planet. The European Space Agency (ESA) retired ERS-2 in 2011. It was originally launch in 1995. The Space Debris Office ...

Experts at Cranfield University are leading a two-year project which combines Synthetic Aperture Radar with uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV), evaluating how radar-equipped drones could simplify soil moisture measurements and revolutionise flood and drought management. The project, led by Dr Dan Evans, will assess the accuracy and potential applications of the innovative technology in soil moisture ...

Version 3 of Australia’s free Ginan service, an open-source toolkit for determining precise point positioning with centimetre-level accuracy based on GNSS observations, has been released. Version 3 enables users to use Ginan to determine precise orbits for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, knowledge which in turn is used to boost the accuracy of positioning measurements ...

Visitor registration is now open for GEO Business, the UK’s largest geospatial event. The free-to-attend expo designed for geospatial professionals who want to unlock the power of location intelligence, returns to ExCeL London on 5-6 June 2024. The highly anticipated 2024 instalment is set to be the best yet, as it returns for its landmark ...

Dedicated to delivering a wealth of new information on exactly how clouds and aerosols affect Earth’s climate, ESA’s EarthCARE satellite has had the chance to show off prior to engineers embarking upon the careful task of packing it up for its journey to the launch site in the US. Carrying four different instruments, this remarkable ...