Feature Articles
Assessing environmental changes with GNSS reflectometry
An innovative geodetic tool called GNSS-IR is a more effective technique than tide gauge for monitoring sea surface height as the basis for modelling sea level variations, according to the study oulti...
How can aerial surveying help to monitor climate change?
In the ever-evolving landscape of climate change, geospatial science emerges as a key player in navigating the complexities of our transforming world. The European Association of Aerial Surveying Indu...
Rethinking service in the surveying industry
Looking for a recipe for business success in surveying? Don't underestimate the importance of innovative surveying services, says Moritz Lauwiner. The latest measurement sensors and software, decades ...
Mapping the mood of the geospatial community
Despite some uncertainty, there is renewed interest in drones, and remote sensing technologies are being embraced by smaller survey companies. Read these and other findings from our annual industry su...
3D geospatial visualization
3D visualization is at the heart of many geospatial data applications. Progress in 3D visualization has drastically reduced barriers to entry for new products based on large datasets, thanks to improv...
The era of smart manufacturing: why you need a good data strategy
As we enter the era of smart manufacturing, the reliability of data is growing in significance and data standardization is becoming increasingly important. According to JP Kelly, associate director an...
Harnessing topobathymetric Lidar for climate resilience
A topobathymetric Lidar survey was conducted to support flood preparedness in Canada. Which techniques achieved exceptional precision, and what were the logistical challenges? Find out more in this ar...
Today’s GIS technology puts multipurpose cadastre within reach
There are indications that today’s technological advances are putting a fully operational multipurpose cadastre within reach, following decades of a global vision and small-scale progress towards a ...
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Case Studies
How mapping experts built the biggest 3D dataset of Alcatraz Island
The rugged 22.5-acre site of the notorious US island prison Alcatraz has been digitally captured in a world-leading project involving multiple mapping technologies. With the team camped in the jail�...
Imaging solutions combined with AI and 5G hold promise for forest health and wildfires
The number of wildfires has increased dramatically in recent years due to diminishing forest health caused by the drastically changing climate across the world. Longer dry-weather periods and pressure...
Cartomorphosis: an evolution that starts with cadastre
Over the past 15 years, geospatial information has enabled the transformation of towns, cities and a whole state in Mexico. The customer and data provider teamed up to create up-to-date datasets to en...
What’s new in Global Mapper Pro v25?
Blue Marble Geographic’s flagship software, Global Mapper Pro, is an all-in-one GIS package for analysing and processing vector, terrain, image and point cloud data. Compatible with over 380 differe...
Giving back heritage through digital twins
Rapid advancements and improvements in technology have made a huge difference to surveying techniques and solutions. Such a densely populated market of devices can feel overwhelming, leaving buyers ba...
Latest news in surveying and mapping
CHCNAV integrates handheld SLAM laser scanner with GNSS RTK
CHC Navigation has launched the RS10 as an innovative and affordable handheld SLAM Lidar laser scanner integrated with an RTK GNSS receiver. CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) is a global leader in the geospatia...
Geneq unveils advanced solution for GIS and survey field applications
Geneq has announced the introduction of SXblue GLOBE, representing a new step in innovation for GNSS positioning and GIS technology. Engineered to be employed in the most challenging field conditions,...
Emlid and Pix4D release mobile terrestrial scanning kit for faster data capture
Emlid, the manufacturer of Reach GNSS receivers, has launched the Pix4D & Emlid Scanning kit. The kit combines advanced photogrammetry with RTK precision for quick data capture when documenting trench...
GEO Business launches highly anticipated programme
GEO Business, the UK’s premier geospatial event, has just released its highly anticipated programme for the 2024 edition, happening from 5-6 June at ExCeL London. This expo, free to attend, is tailo...