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A Decade of Geospatial Advancements

As the 25th edition of Intergeo rapidly approaches, Wim van Wegen reflects on his own anniversary: a decade in the geospatial business and attendance at ten consecutive Intergeo events. Huge advancements in 3D mobile laser scanning, unmanned aerial vehicles and total stations are just some examples of the innovative nature of our industry. So what will the future bring? This year’s edition in Stuttgart marks the 25th anniversary of Intergeo. My own personal Intergeo debut was back in 2010,... (read more)
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Mapping Mount Erciyes

Back in 2008, when I was doing my degree in European Studies, I spent almost six months as an intern in Turkey. I still cherish many great memories of my time in that lively and dynamic country at the intersection of Europe and the Middle East. I experienced the famous Turkish hospitality first-hand, I drank countless cups of tea and I learned a lot about the culture and t... (read more)

Perhaps Nobody Knows it Yet, But Geomatics is Cool

The geospatial industry faces a major challenge: how to attract a new generation of mapping and surveying professionals. The sector is crying out for talented young individuals who are willing and able to enter the profession. But, as a quick glance at the labour market reveals, they are currently in short supply, so other measures are needed. A good starting point is to i... (read more)

Top 5 Specs to Consider Before You Buy a UAS

Spatial techniques and technologies continue to grow at an exponential rate, and they hold considerable potential for disruption. Survey-grade unmanned aerial systems (UASs or ‘drones’) are no exception. In view of the huge number of UAS manufacturers on the market, the profusion of options available can seem a little overwhelming. This guide sheds light on the... (read more)

Nation Building through GIS in India

Geographical information systems (GIS) are proven to solve complex spatial problems, and accurate digital geospatial data is essential for planning and development activities to help the government of India achieve its ambitious aims. With the involvement of all the States and the Union Territories (UTs), the National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA), along with the C... (read more)

The Year Ahead for the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

When the XXIII ISPRS Congress ‘From human history to the future with spatial information’ ended about eight months ago, it marked the beginning of the new ISPRS period: 2016-2020. Since the end of the congress, 36 workshops and conferences, with ISPRS members as either the main organiser (ISPRS-sponsored events) or a co-organiser of the event (ISPRS-co-sponsore... (read more)
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