How a new approach to precise positioning is helping solve a century-old problem on an isolated island. John Houston is not a surveyor. He’d be the first to tell you that. He’s not a keen traveller, either. So what was he doing on a speck of an island in the South Atlantic Ocean, knee deep […]
Global Positioning System (GPS) users and those who use systems relying on GPS should be aware of the upcoming GPS week number rollover which will occur on 6 April 2019 at 23:59:42 UTC, during which the GPS week counter will reset to zero. GPS uses a week counter to calculate date. This value is encoded […]
Looking for a GPS receiver for moving earth, mining or construction? Here are important things to bear in mind. GPS receivers can either assist operators in making better decisions by providing precise position information (indicate-only mode) or the GPS receiver, as part of a guidance system, can take over the operation of the machine’s implement […]
Juniper Systems has released the Cedar CT8 Rugged Tablet, a high-performance Android tablet made for rugged environments. The tablet marks a major upgrade in performance and GPS capability from its predecessor. Behind its 8-inch high-visibility display is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core processor running Android 8.1 with full Google Mobile Services. This processor runs on lower […]
The 2019 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) was awarded to four engineers responsible for creating the first truly global, satellite-based positioning system – GPS. The prestigious engineering accolade is a £1-million prize that celebrates the global impact of engineering innovation on humanity. The 2019 winners are Dr Bradford Parkinson, Prof. James Spilker, Jr, Hugo […]
The construction industry faces a number of challenges. Performing under deadline pressure is just one example. More recently, the focus of attention is compliance with emission values. A geomatics approach could help. The European demolition industry, especially in Germany, must focus on compliance with strict regulations. In the last couple of years it has become […]
Geospatial Corporation provides complete quality assurance (QA) for installed locational integrity management (ILIM) programmes for underground pipelines and conduits installed via horizontal directional drilling (HDD) methods regardless of depth, material or soil conditions. This service addresses the need for accurate 3D mapping of critical pipeline systems that exceed regulatory requirements and supports integrity and reliability […]
Hong Kong has used TerraGo software to design and publish the electronic Hong Kong Guide 2017 edition, which is available in both Chinese and English, for free download from the Lands Department website. Hong Kong also provides TerraGo desktop software and mobile apps free of charge for citizens and tourists to help them use the […]
Economist and advisor to the Commercial Aviation Association of South Africa (CAASA), Dr Roelof Botha delivered his economic impact assessment of the South African Drone industry at the recent industry conference, Drone Con. The event was sponsored by entrepreneurial-focused commercial drone company United Drone Holdings (UDH), who in partnership with CUAASA commissioned Botha’s research. […]
