Bachelor’s-level geospatial intelligence programme by NUS

The National University of Singapore (NUS) will offer a new major in geospatial intelligence that will train students to harness geospatial data and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). NUS’ new Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geospatial Intelligence Cross-Disciplinary Programme (GIX), the first bachelor’s degree of its kind in Asia, meets this demand and builds a talent pipeline in geospatial intelligence.

The four-year programme is offered by the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS), led by the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, in collaboration with the School of Computing (SOC), which contributes expertise in AI, data science and computational methods. The joint programme leverages world leading expertise from the Department of Geography and SOC, which are both ranked No.1 in Asia for their respective subjects and in the top ten globally, and the strategic positioning of NUS in Singapore where high-density land utilisations present unique sets of geospatial challenges. asmmag.com

Woolpert and Saildrone partnership

Woolpert and Saildrone have partnered to acquire and process bathymetric survey data for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ocean Exploration and Office of Coast Survey in support of safe navigation and national ocean mapping initiatives, including the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and Seabed 2030 initiative.

The Mariana Islands’ strategic location and vast marine ecosystems make it a critical region for monitoring and analysis. The data will be used by NOAA to help enhance its understanding of sensitive habitats, marine geohazards, oceanographic conditions, seafloor composition, and ecosystem management within the U.S. exclusive economic zone in the vicinity of the Mariana Islands. It will also help expand taxonomic reference libraries for understudied marine organisms. woolpert.com

International Standard sets new foundation for interoperability

A new industry standard, ISO/TS 15143 4, is poised to streamline how construction project data moves from the office to the jobsite, addressing long-standing challenges around interoperability, efficiency, and collaboration. Known as “Part 4: Worksite topographical data” of the ISO 15143 series of standards, the framework represents a significant step forward in aligning technology across equipment, contractors, and project partners, all while laying the groundwork for future innovation.

At its core, Part 4 is designed to enable primary workflow efficiency by supporting seamless data flow from office-based teams to field operations, even if the solutions are from different providers. The current iteration of the standard focuses on transferring critical design and project information—such as design files and site calibration details — to machines on the jobsite. By improving the speed and reliability of this office-to-field exchange, the standard helps ensure crews have accurate, up-to-date information when and where they need it. www.iso.org

Seekr launches geospatial reasoning engine

Seekr has announced the launch of the geospatial reasoning engine, including a comprehensive licensing agreement with Wyvern, as the inaugural data partner in hyperspectral imaging. This alliance accelerates enterprise access to scalable, high-resolution hyperspectral imaging powered by AI-driven analysis that can reason, detect changes over time, and identify meaningful patterns in activity for both national security and commercial use cases including wildland fire management, supply chain intelligence, and countless other actionable VLM based insights. www.seekr.com