Tag "remote sensing"
PCI Geomatics to Hold User Group Meeting in Ottawa, Canada
PCI Geomatics, a world leading developer of remote sensing and photogrammetric software and systems, will be holding a User Group Meeting in Ottawa, Canada on February 4th, 2016. The free
ISRO Utilizes Geospatial Technology for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
A novel initiative to contribute in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan using the Geospatial Technology (GST) was taken up jointly by the central Government institutions in Dehradun. This initiative was supported
Japan Govt Eyes High-precision Hyperspectral Sensor to Detect Resources
The Government of Japan is planning to conduct a feasibility test for a high-precision sensor capable of detecting oil, rare earths and other mineral resources from the International Space Station
Russia Reduces Reliance on Foreign Remote Sensing Satellite Data
MOSCOW – Russia Space Agency Roscosmos has said that Russia has significantly reduced its dependency on foreign remote sensing satellites. “A significant reduction has been noted in the use of foreign Earth remote
China Launches Gaofen-4 Remote Sensing
The Chinese have closed out the year with the launch of Gaofen-4 Remote Sensing from Long March 3B/G2 rocket. The launch involved the orbiting of a geostationary remote sensing bird,
China Plans to Build Remote Sensing Satellite Network with Global Coverage
China is planning to build a remote sensing satellite network with global coverage by setting up more ground stations overseas. The move will enable China to provide diversified data to foreign
Indian Government Plans to Track Illegal Mining Using Space Technology
NEW DELHI: The government has finalised its plans to track illegal mining in the country using space technology and satellite imagery in partnership with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This
The First Remote Sensing Atlas to be Launched in SA
SANSA has produced the first remote sensing atlas for the country. The atlas will be launched in 2016. The atlas has been developed to cater for a wide range of
European Space Imaging Wins Additional Supply Contract for the European Commission
Munich, 16/12/15 – European Space Imaging announced today that the company has signed an additional multi-year framework supply contract with the European Commission for the provision of very high-resolution (VHR)
Utilizing Patch Metrics to Improve Classification of Remote Sensing Imagery
Classified remote sensing imagery is used to inform management of various natural resources, though achieving accurate results is a persistent challenge. In particular, some land cover types that are functionally
