The Earth observation industry seems to be on a slow burn – but why? Brace yourself for a ‘rollercoaster ride’ through Earth observation as this article unravels the mysteries behind...

GEO Business, the UK’s premier geospatial event, is celebrating its tenth anniversary when it returns to ExCeL London on 5 and 6 June 2024. This edition promises to be the...

Case studies in the Philippines demonstrate the importance of timely geospatial information in natural capital accounting, which harmonizes environmental sustainability with economic exigencies. When gauging living standards, there is a...

Adam Keith has worked in the Earth observation sector for 25 years, with experience spanning government, academia and industry. He initiated Euroconsult’s dedicated activity in the Earth observation sector, and...

The brand-new United Nations Global Geodetic Centre of Excellence (UN-GGCE) is now operational at the United Nations campus in Bonn, Germany. Nicholas Brown, head of office of the UN-GGCE, is...

The Australian government has committed to participating in Landsat Next, a groundbreaking satellite initiative spearheaded by NASA and the US Geological Survey. This programme aims to comprehensively map and monitor...

SI Imaging Services (SIIS) is gearing up for the launch of an innovative 100%-commercial optical satellite with high-end resolution capabilities. This strategic initiative, in collaboration with its parent company Satrec...

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 Industries (EAASI)...

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 survey!...

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’s infamous cells for three weeks during the cold San Francisco winter, this historically, biologically and architecturally important location was recorded in unprecedented 3D detail. We discussed the project with project head Pete Kelsey and team member Dr Jeremy Sofonia. 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’s infamous cells...