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FOSS4G NA 2016: Open Source Photogrammetry with OpenDroneMap
OpenDroneMap (ODM) aims to be a full photogrammetric solution for small Unmanned Aircraft (drones), balloons, and kites. ODM acts as a tool for processing highly overlapping unreferenced imagery, turning the
The National Map Data Download Enhancements
The USGS National Map program is transitioning all of its GIS data download capabilities to its new TNM Download client during the week of February 15, 2016. The new launch
Online Portal Improves Access to Geoscience Data From Africa
The Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI) is launching a Geoscience Portal that provides free access to multi-disciplinary datasets from Ngamiland, a district in the country’s northwest, for a period of one year.
Indian Meteorological Department Deploys a Web GIS Solution to Deliver Real-time Weather Forecast
According to recent news by The Times of India, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has deployed a web GIS solution in order to deliver real-time highway weather forecast updates. The Highway
LizardTech Introduces Enhanced GeoExpress
GeoExpress® 9.5.1 includes streamlined, updated UI and expanded format support SEATTLE, Wash. — LizardTech®, the creator of MrSID® and provider of software solutions for managing and distributing geospatial content, today
USGS Increases Public Access to Scientific Research
The U.S. Geological Survey is implementing new measures that will improve public access to USGS-funded science as detailed in its new public access plan. The plan enables the USGS to
Delhi Police to Use Space Tech for Crime Control
The Delhi Police will soon start using space technology for live crime mapping and adopting a “predictive policing” mechanism being developed in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organisation. “The
Korean Geotechnology Company Selects SuperGIS Desktop to Process Spatial Data
Supergeo Technologies Inc., the total GIS software and solution provider announces that Nexgeo has selected SuperGIS Desktop for processing and visualizing geospatial data. Headquartered in Seoul, Nexgeo is a Korean consulting
Esri Supports White House Police Data Initiative
Agencies Can Use ArcGIS to Build and Share Authoritative Data Redlands, California—Esri announced the availability of the ArcGIS Open Data Initiative for Law Enforcement, which allows police agencies of any
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Tied Up With the World Bank
Mumbai, India – According to recent news by The Indian Express, Mumbai city development authority has tied up with the World Bank to map the entire Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR),
