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TopoSys GmbH, has developed a line of turnkey, LiDAR/Imaging systems and software that provides a fast, cost-effective solution to gather, process and generate final deliverables such as true digital orthos and digital 3D city models.

Unlike with conventional ortho-images, true ortho-images correctly project vertical walls of buildings, and rooflines are not offset. To accomplish this, image data is blended with the elevation model through simultaneous acquisition by the TopoSys LiDAR/Imaging systems. This capacity to synchronously acquire and record digital image data in four spectral channels, utilizing high-point-density LiDAR, eliminates leaning edges and allows all captured objects to be computed in their proper positions.

TopoSys systems are made up of a family of three sensor systems—Falcon III, Harrier 56/G3, and Harrier 24—all powered by TopPIT processing software.

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USGS Earthquake Information in Google Earth

Users of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake information now have an additional way to access that information. By viewing worldwide historic earthquake data with Google EarthTM mapping technology, users can quickly and easily visualize scientific information in a geographic context.

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Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) today announced a new developer event for 2008: Google I/O(tm), a two-day, in- depth gathering for developers to share knowledge about Google’s own developer products and web application development in general. Google I/O will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco on Wednesday, May 28th, and Thursday, May 29th, 2008.

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The Google Earth team is proud to announce the latest version of Google Earth is available today at http://earth.google.com. The release of Google Earth 4.3 (beta) greatly advances our vision of offering a realistic, 3D model of the world by giving users a higher quality, more immersive experience. Here’s a summary of what’s new:

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Eco Everest featured in Earth.Google.com

The ‘Google Earth Outreach Showcase’ now features the Eco Everest Expedition 2008, which is raising awareness on the impact of climate change in the Himalayas. The expedition is being organised by Asian Trekking in partnership with ICIMOD and UNEP, and coinciding with ICIMOD’s Silver Jubilee celebrations. The initiative intends to draw the world’s attention to the problems resulting from climate change, pointing to the melting Himalayan glaciers as a graphic example.

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Geospatial Holdings, Inc. acquires Geospatial Mapping Systems

Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTC BB: GSPH) (“Geospatial Holdings” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Geospatial Mapping Systems, Inc. (“GMSI”). As a result of the transaction, the Company has (i) changed its name from Kayenta Kreations, Inc. to Geospatial Holdings, Inc.; (ii) effected a 2.8 for 1 forward stock split; (iii) appointed new executive officers; (iv) installed a new board of directors; and (v) changed the Company’s trading symbol from “KKRI” to “GSPH.”

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AvisMap GIS Engine 5 series is the succeeding series of AvisMap GIS 4.8, which published on May 2006. Remarkable improvement in Map Rendering, Overlay analysis, Bus-routes analysis, Spatial Query, and etc are built in this version. Release Candidate version of this series had been tested by the users in Japan, Hong Kong, China and the Southeast Asia extensively before officially releasing. High availability and stability are guaranteed in operation with massive data from multiple and variant data sources.

Major updates of AvisMap GIS 5 and AvisMap series products are as follows :

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The British Cartographic Society has announced the dates and location for its Annual Symposium. Under the banner of Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps, the residential conference will take place from the 3rd to the 6th September, inclusive, at the Harben House Conference facility in Newport Pagnell. This annual event, which has been held every year since 1963, was last year given a total revamp offering delegates a new format and content including a wide choice of topical presentations together with a programme of interactive workshops.

“Cartography continues to thrive amid both the opportunities and challenges posed by developments in technology,” said Mary Spence, who was awarded an MBE for her contribution to map design, and is currently President of The British Cartographic Society. “This event is designed to give delegates the opportunity to learn about future developments and trends in mapping, debate the challenges facing cartography, gain practical experience and get involved with a friendly society that is committed to better mapmaking.”

The Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps conference programme features an impressive line up of industry experts who will give inspirational presentations on a diverse range of map related topics including representatives from the Royal Geographical Society, City University, Pitney Bowes MapInfo and the government’s Communities and Local Government.

In addition to the full programme of presentations delegates can also choose from a range of hands-on workshops. Topics include ‘Making the most of OS MasterMap’, ‘Applying the KISS principle for effective map communication’, ‘Get started in mapping!’ and ‘The trials and tribulations of map research’. Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps will also include all the favourite elements from over four decades’ of symposiums; the Map Curators’ Workshop including a visit to the RAF Military Intelligence Museum at Chicksands, special interest group meetings, a commercial exhibition, gala dinner and awards ceremony.

As part of the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD) and the Royal Geographical Society with IBG (RGS-IBG) Chartered Geographer scheme, delegates at Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps will be able to use their attendance as part of their annual training objective.

Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps is being organised on behalf of The British Cartographic Society, by Training 4 GIS, the training and consultancy division of The GeoInformation Group. Fiona Cocks, Training Director, commented “Last year’s new look was well received by delegates both old and new and, following an extensive consultation process, Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps hopes to build on this success.”

Source : http://www.cartography.org.uk/

Maps.com has released a collection of wall maps and they are now available to the public. These maps were specifically designed using GIS data by the maps.com cartographers throughout the course of the past year. They were created to be clear, concise, up-to-date and aesthetic.

Every map in this collection has international and/or state borders, highways and freeways, time zones, mountain ranges, deserts, islands and more—everything a person would want. Maps.com created this collection to fill the void for map enthusiasts and for that sought an excellent wall map.

The market is full of wall maps but the quality of the maps is disappointing for many. Most people want a wall map to locate specific characteristics about a state or region. Many maps either have only few characteristics or far too many to suit all of the needs of the person that purchased it. The wall map collection was designed for easy readability and to be pleasing to the eye when it’s hung on a wall.

These maps can be used for many different purposes. They were designed to serve several functions with the right amount of geographical features. They are perfect for general reference. Many people desire to have a map on the wall in their home and to be able to make sense of it without being overwhelmed. Now that is possible.

They were also designed to help locate sales territories by clearly showing where counties are and where highways and freeways are located. They also include time zones, international airports, and military bases for the ease of location.

This brand new collection is perfect for homes, businesses and classrooms.

Though maps.com strives to meet all of the needs in regard to maps, they are especially proud of these products as each map has been specially designed and created.

Maps.com is a leading provider of mapping products and solutions to business, education and consumer markets. For you mapping needs, please visit their website at www.maps.com.

Source : http://www.webwire.com/

THE Public Works Department in Fiji will soon have a hawk’s eye view to monitor the illegal connection to water meters and find leaks as it is in the process of buying software for a Global Position System.

Department of Water and Sewerage spokesman Maika Nagalu said staff in the Central, Eastern and Western divisions had undergone training on GPS and Geographic Information System (GIS).

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