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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’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...

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GIM - Business Guide Issue 1 - 2024

Business Guide / Digital Twins Our traditional annual Business Guide forms a vital resource for geomatics professionals. With in-depth articles and interviews, it reflects on geospatial trends and explores the business outlook for the industry....

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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...

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Trimble launches MX90 mobile mapping solution

Trimble has recently unveiled the Trimble MX90 mobile mapping system. Integrating advanced Trimble GNSS and inertial technology with Trimble field and office software, the MX90 offers a comprehensive field-to-finish mobile...

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