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Remembering Jacqueline daCosta – a true GIS pioneer

Remembering Jacqueline daCosta – a true GIS pioneer

In this special tribute episode of "Mapping the Conversations," we honor the life and legacy of Jacqueline daCosta, a pioneering force in GIS and development in the Caribbean. Our guests, Cecille Blak...

Exploring the potential of videogrammetry

Exploring the potential of videogrammetry

Videogrammetry can be seen as a natural progression from photogrammetry. So how can videogrammetry improve and enhance data collection for surveying professionals? This article explores its intricacie...

The case for natural capital accounting

The case for natural capital accounting

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

Why hasn’t the Earth observation industry taken off?

Why hasn’t the Earth observation industry taken off?

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 the muted g...

New UN organization to highlight the value of geodesy

New UN organization to highlight the value of geodesy

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 dedicate...

How can aerial surveying help to monitor climate change?

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, and aerial surveying can make an important contri...

Rethinking service in the surveying industry

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

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 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...