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Urban GPS Navigation Improved 50-90 Percent, Researchers Say

February 13, 2013 - By

A new system developed by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) researchers uses sensors to improve the ability of GPS to determine a vehicle’s position compared to use of conventional GPS devices by up to 90 percent. The prototype can guarantee the position of the vehicle to within 1 or 2 meters in urban settings, the researchers said. The system... read more

Blue Marble Releases Global Energy Mapper Version 14.1

February 13, 2013 - By

Blue Marble Geographics has announced the release of Global Energy Mapper 14.1, making available a variety of enhancements in the its GIS tool for energy professionals. This update to the company’s desktop GIS software offers  new and improved features and functions, including a significant improvement in the ability to process massive amounts of LiDAR point cloud data, jumping from tens... read more

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GLONASS 743 Maneuvers toward New Position

February 13, 2013 - By

News courtesy of CANSPACE Listserv. According to tracking data from NORAD/JSpOC, GLONASS 743 experienced a delta-V maneuver on or about February 12 as it approached its new orbital position at Slot 8 in Plane 1. Note that GLONASS 743 is not currently in service but will likely rejoin the active constellation once the move is completed, replacing GLONASS 701K in... read more

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Test Confirms EGNOS + Galileo = Safer Skies

February 13, 2013 - By

Europe’s two satellite navigation systems could combine in the future for heightened performance, an airborne test has confirmed. A helicopter flight took place above an alpine valley in Germany, the one place on Earth where Galileo services are already routinely available. Results of the flight test, conducted in September 2012, show that adding Galileo signals to the European Geostationary Navigation... read more

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Verve Mobile Ad Company Secures Funding from Nokia, Qualcomm

February 13, 2013 - By

Location-powered mobile advertising company Verve Mobile announced today it has closed its Series C financing led by Nokia Growth Partners, a global growth stage venture firm focused on mobile technology, services and media with participation from new investor Qualcomm Incorporated, acting through its venture investment group, Qualcomm Ventures (QCOM), and Series B lead investor BlueRun Ventures. The capital will be... read more

ION GNSS+ 2013

February 13, 2013 - By

ION GNSS+ is the annual international technical meeting of the Satellite Division of the Institute of Navigation. It will be held September 16-20 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Tutorials take place September 16-17. The exhibit hall will be open Wednesday and Thursday, but not Friday. The newly added “+” sign reflects the increased awareness and growing emphasis... read more

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Intergeo 2013

February 12, 2013 - By

Intergeo is a leading conference trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and land management. With over half a million event website users and more than 16,000 visitors from 80 countries at Intergeo itself, it is one of the key platforms for industry dialogue. Intergeo will be held October 8-10 in Essen, Germany. The 19th Intergeo will look at the significance of changes... read more

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2013 Esri International User Conference

February 12, 2013 - By

The 2013 Esri International User Conference will be held July 8–12 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. The Esri UC covers the entire spectrum of the geospatial industry, bringing together social, economic, business, and environmental leaders who are redefining how people work together at every scale. At Esri UC, GIS professionals can spend five days experiencing more... read more

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