GIS
Old Map Denies the Philippines’ Claim Over South China Sea
NEW YORK – An old map published in 1899 by geographer J. Martin Miller shows that islands in the South China Sea have never been Philippine territory, Zeng Yingjing, the
Galileo and EGNOS Benefitting the Geospatial World
Speaking at this week’s Geospatial World Forum in Rotterdam, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) discussed the many benefits that EGNOS and Galileo offer the geospatial sector and, specifically, the surveying
Cameroon’s First Participatory 3D Mapping for Forest Monitoring and Conservation Management
A three-dimensional model of part of the Cameroon Highlands will be unveiled on Monday 30 May in an official ceremony at the Southwest Regional Delegation of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF).
Algorithms used in the Airborne Lidar Processing System (ALPS)
The Airborne Lidar Processing System (ALPS) analyzes Experimental Advanced Airborne Research Lidar (EAARL) data—digitized laser-return waveforms, position, and attitude data—to drive point clouds of target surfaces. A full-waveform airborne lidar
Drones Against Natural Disasters
In June 2013, the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand experienced severe flooding and landslides, resulting in a catastrophic natural disaster. An Indo-Norwegian cooperation project now provides technical support for mitigating disasters
Apple to Unveil Maps Centre in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India: Apple CEO Tim Cook will inaugurate its development centre on 21 May,216 in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. The California-based technology giant, which manufactures
“India Should Build Its Own Space Station”
India should actively get into building its own space station in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as its next space frontier since the time is opportune for this, a retired
Bengaluru Civic Corporation to Use Drones for Mapping Property & Taxes
India-According to recent news, Bengaluru civic corporation is all set to use unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, to map urban properties and property taxes. This could help the
Pakistan Express Serious Concern Over India’s Geospatial Bill
According to recent news by The Economics Times, Pakistan has expressed serious concern to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over the depiction of Jammu and Kashmir in India’s draft geospatial
Air Pollution Levels Rising in Many of the World’s Poorest Cities
GENEVA – More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed WHO limits. While all regions of the
