GIS

Role of Geospatial Data in infrastructure projects

The General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) to bolster the role of geospatial data in planning and executing infrastructure projects. The signing took place during the recently concluded Saudi Infrastructure Summit,

The agreement outlines a commitment to enhance the use of reliable geospatial information in infrastructure planning and execution across the Riyadh Region. It includes adopting official maps, geospatial data, and baseline maps issued by GEOSA as certified sources. The MoU aims to support RIPC with geospatial data, services, technologies, and consulting while promoting integration among government entities and advancing the maturity of the geospatial sector. Additionally, it aims to utilize the Saudi Arabia National Spatial Reference System (SANSRS) for all surveying activities and leverage national geodetic infrastructure products and services. www.zawya.com

UAE Cabinet Approves Supreme Space Council Establishment

The UAE Cabinet has approved the formation of the Supreme Space Council, which will include the following
: • The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology;
• The Minister of Economy, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the UAE Space Agency, as member and Secretary-General of the Council;
• The Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications;
• The Vice President of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Advisor to the President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology; and
• Major General Dr. Mubarak bin Ghafan Al Jabri, Assistant Undersecretary for Support and Defence Industries within the Ministry of Defence; Assistant Undersecretary for Support and Defence Industries at the Ministry of Defence.

Furthermore, the Council’s key responsibilities include approving the public policies for regulating the space sector and related activities, defining national space sector priorities and identifying the technologies necessary to ensure the country’s technological independence. Likewise, the Council will set investment and acquisition priorities for both public and private entities involved in space activities. https://spacewatch.global

NGA selects NV5 for geospatial contract

NV5 Global, Inc. has been awarded a prime contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide unclassified commercial geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)- derived computer vision and analytic services under the Luno A program.

The $290 million contract is a fiveyear, multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to monitor global economic and environmental activity, as well as military capabilities. www.NV5.com

TCarta provides high-tech solution to ship groundings

TCarta Marine of Denver offers a cost-effective, environmentally safe solution using Earth observation satellites to derive accurate water depth measurements in near-shore areas.

It has mapped nearly one third of the world’s coastlines with SDB and offers products in custom and off-the-shelf versions. Custom SDB data sets are typically generated using high-resolution satellite imagery capable of resolving seafloor objects, such as shoals and reefs, with one-meter resolution. www.tcarta. comThe first two news may be together given one page to give prominence.