Charting the Future of 3D Topography: USGS Calls for Next-Gen Mapping Strategy As geospatial technologies continue to evolve, so too must the systems that support our understanding of the terrain beneath our feet. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released Circular 1553, a strategic document outlining the future of national elevation and hydrography data under the evolving 3D National Topography […]
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Mapping the Largest Known Cold-Water Coral Reef Habitat Synopsis written by Adam Clark. Adam has spent the past 13 years exploring the world from above by using drones, satellites, and mapping tools to better understand our landscapes. Hydro International reports on an extraordinary seafloor mapping missions revealing the world’s largest known cold-water coral reef habitat off Greenland, spanning over 10,000 square miles. […]
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Curated and written by Adam Clark. Adam has spent the past 13 years exploring the world from above by using drones, satellites, and mapping tools to better understand our landscapes.Turning 3D Reality Capture into Life-Saving Intelligence Geo Week News highlights how 3D reality capture technologies like LiDAR and photogrammetry transform emergency response for law enforcement, fire service, and paramedics. Fast, […]
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We had a great discussion on Friday with a panel of experts and over 95 attendees joining us live. The session covered important topics, addressed key challenges, and featured insightful questions from the audience—expertly answered by our panelists. If you missed it, be sure to catch the replay now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZtLHOMgMs 🔍 Topics include: 🎙 Expert Panelists: 🎤 Moderator:
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FREE WEBINAR: Airborne LiDAR & bathymetry surveying for coastal mapping and reservoir modeling TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, invites to join a free on-line webinar on waters management based on LiDAR and bathymetry data collected with the use of a UAV. Register via the link and join on March 21, 4 pm CET. Following up the […]
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JALBTCX celebrates 25th Anniversary – Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry By Chuck Walker MOBILE, Ala. – Teamwork in the form of agencies cooperating to engage in complex tasks is how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District is successful. Looking at the history of the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) is an example of continued partnerships in […]
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TCarta Delivers Satellite-Derived Bathymetry to NOAA for U.S. Coastal Mapping Pilot Validated with ICESat-2 Laser Data DENVER, Colorado, 3 May 2021 – TCarta Marine, a global provider of marine geospatial products, has supplied the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB) validated by green laser altimeter data from the NASA ICESat-2 satellite for two U.S. shallow-water coastal areas. […]
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TCarta Awarded NOAA Grant to Enhance Satellite Derived Bathymetry Technology in Alaskan Waters Focus on Accuracy DENVER, Colorado, 8 March 2021 – TCarta Marine, a global provider of space-based hydrospatial solutions, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The research focuses on enhancing Satellite Derived Bathymetry technology for […]
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JOINT SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE ON LIDAR FOR BATHYMETRY OF VERY SHALLOW WATERS, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF RIEGL, WINS ISPRS BEST PAPER OF 2019! Every year the ISPRS (International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) chooses the Best Paper of the Year from the wide range of publications in the ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. For 2019, this award goes to the […]
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Teledyne CARIS has announced the release of Bathy DataBASE 5.2, which introduces enhanced tools for validating and creating chart features from lidar surveys, as well as new bathymetry compilation techniques. Bathymetric Lidar This version includes an updated workflow process found in BASE Editor designed for performing both quality control and feature set building from lidar data. Bring LAS/LAZ data into […]
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Firm to produce nearly 4,000 square miles of topographic and bathymetric lidar data for USGS, NOAA, and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Fairfax, VA—February 3, 2016 Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, was selected by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to collect and process topographic lidar data of Puerto Rico and the islands of Culebra, Vieques, and Isla de Mona. […]
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