With the new release of TopoWorld 3D satellite imagery from Earthmate.com (ME, USA), users can unplug from the internet and map or GPS track on top of remotely sensed data,...

The 2004 GIM International Product Survey on total stations (October issue, page 49) indicates how major manufacturers have begun to apply Bluetooth technology in their instruments. But what is Bluetooth?...

Trimble (CA, USA) has introduced its next generation of GPS receivers for GIS data collection and mapping, the GPS Pathfinder ProXH receiver. It is an integrated GPS receiver, antenna and...

The future for the surveying professional is bright. This is one of my favourite adages, and one I have expressed in a variety of wordings many times over in the...

IONIC (Belgium) has been chosen by Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen (KMS), the Danish National Survey and Cadastre to upgrade the actual 'Map Supply' web services with RedSpider Web. KMS will use...

Laser-Scan has contributed to the OGC interoperability specification process since 1996, playing a significant role in test-bed programmes and OGC contributions to ISO TC211. Within the context of OGC, Laser-Scan...

Standards are of great interest to surveyors, both as professionals and as business people. Early and active engagement with the process of standardisation by professional bodies such as the International...

ORBIMAGE Inc. (VA, USA) has announced the appointment of several key positions to its worldwide sales and marketing organisation to lead the company's sales initiatives, business development opportunities and marketing...

Airborne Laser Solutions (South Africa) has undertaken the first aerial lidar survey project in its new Rockwell Aero Commander 1000 aircraft. This survey is required for the route selection and...

The Open Geospatial Consortium (MA, USA) has introduced a new trademark licensing fee structure that increases the value of membership for current members while making new membership more affordable. The...