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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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Earth Observation From Space Contest

From February 1 to September 30, 2010 the second contest of tutorials on the application of Earth observation images for school children training called "Round about" is to take place....

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Earth Observation: Gaps and Trends

India regularly witnesses devastating natural disasters that cause great human suffering and economic loss. The east and west coasts are affected by severe cyclones. In the Himalayan area, more than...

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Twenty Years in Earth Observation

GAF AG started out in October 1985 as privately owned company that offered services in satellite remote sensing and image processing. Over time, this core competence has developed and expanded...

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