prestigious contracts by NGA, USA The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, U.S. has awarded three indefinite delivery indefinite quantity multiple award contracts for commercial satellite synthetic aperture radar imagery, data products and direct downlink services to MDA Geospatial Services, Inc, EADS and Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. GMV awarded contract for GAGAN GMV has been awarded a contract with Raytheon Company to develop a prototype algorithm for

China launches Yaogan VIII, Hope One China successfully launched two of its satellites from the Tai-yuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi Province. “Yaogan VIII” remotesensing satellite and science researching mini-satellite, “Hope One” were put into the orbit by a Long March 4C carrier rocket. www.brahmand.com DigitalGlobe WorldView-2 operational WorldView-2, Digital Globe has achieved full operational capability. It offers eight multispectral bands, which provide more spectral…

Free TatukGIS Viewer v. 2 upgrade The TatukGIS Viewer version 2 upgrade adds new features including advanced support for coordinate systems, support for additional data formats, advanced map rendering features, updated user interface, and more. www.TatukGIS.com U.S. Army Geospatial Centre maps for Haiti The U.S. Army Geospatial Centre’s Hydrologic and Environmental Analysis branch compiled earthquake, water and geology maps, a number of other data sets…

NAVTEQ on state of Navigation NAVTEQ shared insights gleaned over the course of the past year to provide a state of the industry perspective on consumer use of navigation. The following facts emerged: Consumer experience with navigation is double what it was just a few years ago Globally, consumers have the most experience with portable devices Consumers most frequently use in-car navigation systems, followed by PNDs…

SSTL to handle Galileo satellites Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has been selected by ESA to supply 14 navigation payloads for the deployment phase of the Galileo satellite navigation system. SSTL is teamed with OHB–System of Bremen, Germany for the provision of these fully operational Galileo satellites. The two companies agreed to work together as a “core team” on Galileo, with OHB taking the role of prime…

Demands of GPS for ships in Philippine Philippine-based transport group United Transport Koalisyon has urged lawmakers to use GPS for all ships to reduce maritime accidents and also save fuel. It will also help coast guard in tracking down ships in distress. www.portworld.com Indian Dept of Post to install GPS in NE region To overcome the difficulties and challenges faced in smooth and timely movement of…

Haiti shocks sent reminders.
With around 2,00,000 dead and 3,00,00 injured.
About the nature’s might and fury.
We feel helpless again.
And look up to the government, systems, technology, experts, …
For assistance, actions, accountability and response.
Still, the questions remain.
Can disaster prediction be more than just guesswork?
Can disaster preparedness be more than just a term?
Can response to disasters be quick …

Survey Camp, Nainital was held from 28th November – 7th December, 2008 as part of the academic curriculum at IIT Kanpur. The site chosen for the camp was Nainital which is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake and is bounded by a great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas …

Showcase of New GNSS Era
The First Asia Oceania Regional Workshop
Jan 25-26, 2010, Bangkok, Thailand

The First Asia Oceania Regional Workshop was held on January 25 and 26 at Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop was hosted by SPAC, JAXA and GISTDA as well as supported by United Nations International Committee on GNSS (UN ICG). The …

Land Administration for Sustainable Development examines global land administration systems at different levels of maturity. This examination elucidates how countries can establish basic infrastructure for the implementation of land-related policies and land management strategies that will help ensure social equality, economic growth, and environmental protection. Through its presentation of a holistic view of land management …