New paradigm in mapping: A critique on cartography and GIS
Bin Jiang
This paper intends to discuss with cartographers, both senior and young, on fractal geometric and Paretian statistical thinking, and - more fundamentally - on the new organic view of space: space is neither lifeless nor neutral, but a living structure capable of being more living or less living. For this purpose, I have attempted to write in an accessible manner so that both academics and practicing cartographers understand my arguments of the new paradigm in mapping.... [more]

Translating Earth observation data into economic value for governments
Steven Ramage
From the standpoint of the GEO community, all countries need to take advantage of the opportunities presented by Earth observations. The data and knowledge derived from EO along with new technologies and services can help countries, and especially developing countries, to turn open Earth observation data into economic value.... [more]

Bridging the gap between high altitude remote sensing and ground survey for sampling in the marine environment
Subhash Chand,Dr Barbara Bollard and Kavita Prasad
In this study we focus on low altitude remote sensing using remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) to streamline sampling in the marine environment. RPAS remote sensing is a viable technology for producing high-detail products over user define intervals and for temporal data. The total time taken for field work and data processing were less than 3hrs. This can certainly improve the efficiency of small projects to get faster results.... [more]