Use of the digital camera Vexcel UltraCam D was introduced in early 2004 by Aerodata International Surveys. Up until then solely analogue photo cameras such as the Zeiss LMK 2000...

The CBERS Programme, a co-operative Chinese-Brazilian Earth Resources Satellites Programme with versatile cameras, has realised a vast success of the Brazilian data distribution policy that is leveraging research and business...

The collection of Ground Control Points (GCP) for block adjustment is a costly and time-consuming operation. Onboard GPS enables a reduction in the number of GCPs without loss of accuracy....

The 4th International Conference and Exhibition Laser Scanning and Digital Aerial Photography was recently successfully held with the theme of ‘Today and Tomorrow’. More than 170 participants from twelve countries...

Land surveyors are experts in designing, building and managing the spatial component of land administration systems. In these times of fast changing and complex commodities markets, economic growth is driven...

Administrative reform within Europe has had a tremendous impact on land administration all over the continent. Geo-Spatial Data Infrastructures (GSDI) may bring further improvements. The authors review land policy, land...

Daratech Inc (MA, USA) forecasts that total GIS core-business revenue will top $2.02 billion in 2004, an increase of 9.7% over 2003. According to Daratech estimates, 2003 revenues reached US$...

Mutoh Europe (Belgium), manufacturer of large-format printers and sign-cutting plotters, has introduced its new 2.6 metre super-wide format solvent printer 'Osprey'. Developed by Mutoh Industries (Japan), this new printer is...

The French Order of Chartered Surveyors (Ordre des Géomètres Experts) has set itself the objective of completing a GNSS network over the national territory. This network will allow positioning in...

Global Marketing Insights (OH, USA) has launched a comprehensive research study of international remote sensing markets for aerial and satellite data. The study follows a contract with the US National...