Geospatial Headlines
USGS Pilot Project Makes High-quality Landsat Data Available Through Web
As of June 4, 2007, the USGS will be releasing selected Landsat 7 image data of the United States through the Web (glovis.usgs.gov or earthexplorer.usgs.gov). This Web-enabled distribution of new and recently acquired data is a pilot project for the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM), currently projected for launch in 2011.
Garmin Publishes API Library and Opens Communication Between Third Party Websites and Garmin GPS Devices
"Until recently, third party websites have been unable to communicate easily with Garmin devices," said Charles Morse, Garmin's director of mobile and PND marketing.
Swivel Launches Swivel Geography
Swivel Geography allows site visitors to visualize world data graphically on maps, giving users an additional way to analyze and gain new insights from their data by seeing it represented geographically.
Leica
Geosystems Geospatial Imaging Announces Leica TITAN Beta Release and Launch of Leica TITAN Network
Empowered by a 3D virtual globe, the Leica TITAN and the Leica TITAN network is a dynamic online solution that allows users and communities to share geospatial and location-based content in a single, secure environment.
MapQuest Introduces an ActionScript API
The latest API option allows developers to use a toolset with the added benefits of ActionScript 3.0, enabling support for Adobe Flex or Adobe Flash software.
Additional news items of note were discussed in yesterday's Directions on the News podcast.
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Technology Headlines
Novell Tells Terms of Microsoft Linux Deal (PC World)
"Microsoft will spend hundreds of millions of dollars on licensing fees and sales and marketing costs over five years, including US$240 million for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server subscription certificates. For its part, Novell has agreed to pay Microsoft a percentage of revenue from open-source
products."
Google Finds Novel Ways to Feed Hiring Machine (c|net)
Puzzles, Lego building problems and video games are part of Google's recruiting.
Conference Call 1, 'Second Life' 0 (c|net)
"For one thing, news conferences about abstruse technical matters can be bland under the best of circumstances. Holding them in a virtual-reality zone doesn't spice things up--unless attendees' avatars are furry animals or wear jet-packs and fishnet
stockings."
Why Microsoft Ultimately Will Triumph Over Google (and Vice Versa) (eWeek slideshow)
The slides offer it both ways. | |
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LeadDog Consulting announced the release of detailed city street geographic databases for 15 additional cities in Mexico. LeadDog city street maps are now available for over 165 cities in Mexico. ... More |
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P***t 9 has produced a GPS and avatar based social networking application for use in games, navigation and emergency response. P***t 9 Studios' RayGun is the first 3D cell phone and GPS device tracking system and it includes 70+ high-resolution, 3D models of real world locations. ... More |
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Skyhook Wireless launched Loki 2.0, the platform for delivering auto-location awareness to the geoweb. Developed on top of Skyhook's WPS location engine, Loki 2.0 delivers new user controls, an updated look and feel, support for the Mac OS, a mobile version and an open Web services API that enable any Web developer to location-enable
their content, application or service. ... More |
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Proxy Logics Nigeria has announced the release of Nigeria's first GIS software application - ProxyCAD 1.1 and a new range of technical services for the Automated Mapping/Facility Management and Geographic Information System community in Nigeria. The services include latest technologies in the conversion of CAD data formats (.dwg,.dxf,
.gdn) to structured geodatabase content using its new ArcInfo customized application and ArcGIS extension ProxyCAD. ... More |
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RTI International has created a selection of geospatial services that provide enhanced use of a hydrologic mapping system called the NHDPlus, allowing researchers to identify more precise locations for monitoring stations and to more accurately predict upstream and downstream pollution effects. The NHDPlus builds on earlier releases of
the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), which in turn builds on an earlier generation of Reach Files created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. ... More |
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Aerials Express announced it is releasing a public beta version of its new mapping software, ECEY View, short for Every City, Every Year. The new mapping tool was designed from the ground up to be intuitive and easy to use. ECEY View gives clients the ability to create and print professional quality aerial maps.
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Trimble introduced two new products as part of its Connected Site model - the Trimble R7 System with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capabilities and the Trimble MultiTrack Target for both passive and active optical targeting. These new positioning products are part of Trimble's portfolio of solutions that are designed to work
together to provide a seamless and streamlined workflow for all of the critical phases of surveying. ... More |
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Matrox Graphics announced that the new DualHead2Go Digital Edition is now shipping. Part of the Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXM) product line, this external multi-display upgrade device allows you to connect two digital monitors to your notebook or desktop for an impressive, productivity enhancing, dual-monitor set-up. ... More | | |
Geospatial Supervisor (Directions Magazine) - posted May 29
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| Redlands, CA - United States of America |
| ESRI is seeking an experienced professional for this challenging position responsible for management of business operations, strategic planning, and financial analysis. This individual will analyze performance trends and forecasts for future performance ... more |
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| Penobscot Bay Media is hiring for an Entry Level Software Engineer. Our software team is driven by innovation, creativity of design and engineering, the solving of significant technical challenges, and the blending of different disciplines. It is our ... more |
Supervising Land Surveyor (GeoSearch) - posted May 29 |
| San Bernardino, CA - United States |
| The Supervising Land Surveyor classification provides input into the overall management and operations of the division, implements specific policies and procedures for operation within departmental policy guidelines, county policy and compliance with state laws and regulations, and identifies and ... more
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Oracle Spatial Application Programmers (GeoSearch) - posted May 29 |
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GPS Firemon Team North (GeoSearch) - posted May 29 |
| Various, ND - United States |
| GPS Firemon Team North Great Plains Agency, ND Dates: 5/29/07-11/27/07 Position ID 4302 Primary partners are the Bureau of Indian Affairs and local Tribes. This position also gives the team an additional opportunity to learn the heritage and culture of America's first peoples. ... more |
GIS Analyst (GeoSearch) - posted May 29 |
| Detroit Lakes, MN - United States |
| The Ulteig office in Detroit Lakes, MN, is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst to perform work which involves conventional GIS tasks requiring the use of analysis, interpretation and deductive reasoning to carry out diversified projects or phase of a single ... more |
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