Articles in the Interviews Category
Mission of National Geographic?
The mission on National Geographic is “the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge” taken more broadly it also entails inspiring people to care about the planet.
What kinds of maps are prepared? What’s so unique about them?
We create a variety of political, thematic, physical, and topographic maps. With few exceptions …
What is the potential of high resolution imageries?
There has been a great increase in awareness about high resolution satellite and aerial imagery. The credit goes to the players like Microsoft Virtual Earth, Yahoo, and Google Earth. In many countries nowadays, even kids talk about on-line imagery and maps. It is bringing …
although distribution mechanisms and types of products available may change
IMTA claims to be “the voice of the industry worldwide”. Please comment.
The IMTA was established over 25 …
Navigare Necesse Est is the Latin tag that underpins the basic necessity of all forms of life to fi nd their way to survive and prosper. Today’s new world of ubiquitous electronic navigation supremely illustrates that dictum. Says Dick Smith, newly elected President of the International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN)
Would you …
Jack Dangermond shares his observations with Coordinates
Challenges that Coordinates should focus on
A big challenge is integrating the surveying profession with the GIS profession. There’s a growing tension between them. One of the bridges that I want to accomplish this year is integrating the technology so the surveyors can have tools within …
Prof Dr Güenter W Hein, Director of the Institute of Geodesy and Navigation, University FAF, Munich, on GNSS trends, applications and challenges
Please tell us about the focus of research at your Institute.
The Institute of Geodesy and Navigation of the University FAF Munich with presently more than 30 research associates from various …
Stig Pedersen, Director of Marketing Strategy Survey/GIS, …
Says Flemming Lindholm, Regional Sales Manager-Europe, Asia …
Says Michael Lindsay, Chief Operating Officer, NavCom Technology …
Says Dr Shailesh Nayak, Director, Indian National …
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