https://www.pobonline.com/rss/2663 en-us Space-SI, the Slovenian Centre of Excellence for Space Sciences and Technologies, released the first multispectral image captured by its NEMO-HD Earth observation microsatellite

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102319 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:03:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102319-first-image-released-by-nemo-hd-microsatellite http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102253 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102253-how-to-use-drones-for-equipment-monitoring-and-inspection adolphuse@bnpmedia.com (Emell Derra Adolphus) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102236 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102236-new-ice-time-app-monitors-changes-in-lake-ice launching the senseFly eBee Plus drone Paul M. Cooley, Ph.D., founder and president of NextGen Environmental Research Inc launches the senseFly eBee Plus drone. satellite radar image of Lake of the Woods A satellite radar image of Lake of the Woods on Nov. 14, 2019. Big Traverse Bay ice breaks apart and drifts south forming an open water lead 4 km wide. Photo courtesy of Paul Cooley, Ph.D., NextGen Environmental Research Inc. trough deformation A trough deformation adjacent to ridge and uplift as ice expands. Troughs filled with water freeze over with thin ice at night. Photo courtesy of Paul Cooley, Ph.D., of NextGen Environmental Research Inc. Distribution of lake ice, rubble fields, and pressure ridges Distribution of lake ice, rubble fields, and pressure ridges from November 24, 2018 to March 12, 2019 in the southern basin of Lake Winnipeg. Dates indicate the first imaging of the emerging ridges. As of March 12, the length of pressure ridges present was 523.9 km. Use images like this to identify hazards and plan your route before accessing the ice. Ice sheet April 11, 2018 - Ice sheet moves 1.6 m and closes crack along ridge. Fixed wing drone collected during Diurnal Melt Period. bathymetric route The bathymetric route planned for the small pond with continuous measurements. depth measurements Depth measurements in points because of lot of seaweeds and slime in the shallow pond. Lake Winnipeg “You look at the social media channels here on Lake Winnipeg and there’s people that are putting their trucks through the ice and doing this because they think it is OK to go on the lake at Christmas,” explains Cooley. truck fallen through ice “You look at the social media channels here on Lake Winnipeg and there’s people that are putting their trucks through the ice and doing this because they think it is OK to go on the lake at Christmas,” explains Cooley. lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/102101 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:45:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/102101-can-drones-add-value-while-being-safe drones http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101970 Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101970-remote-images-via-landviewer India's Cartosat-3 supports mapping and monitoring.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101845 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:45:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101845-isro-to-launch-cartosat-3 http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101701 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101701-book-describes-unmanned-mapping World-first 3D habitat map of the Great Barrier Reef will be showcased at the International Forum on Satellite-Derived Bathymetry

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101648 Fri, 03 May 2019 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101648-eomap-completes-first-3d-habitat-map-of-great-barrier-reef http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101635 Wed, 01 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101635-national-center-for-airborne-laser-mapping-aids-research Juan Carlos Fernandez Diaz NCALM researcher Juan Carlos Fernandez Diaz was part of a team that used aerial LiDAR to locate ancient ruins and then journeyed into the jungle with terrestrial LiDAR to document the site. ruins of the White City Airborne LiDAR was first used to locate the ruins suspected to be the fabled “White City.” With clear evidence of human impact on the environment, a team hacked its way into the jungle and a stunning archeological find. trunickp@bnpmedia.com (Perry Trunick) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101634 Wed, 01 May 2019 08:45:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101634-lidar-helps-find-ancient-city Microsatellite cluster will provide commercial radio frequency geolocation.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101614 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101614-hawkeye-360-microsatellite-cluster-to-provide-geolocation trunickp@bnpmedia.com (Perry Trunick) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101473 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101473-the-surveyors-toolkit-2018-study-shows-laser-imaging-still-growing-with-surveyors john.stenmark@comcast.net (John Stenmark LS) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101255 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101255-geospatial-images-improve-humanitarian-aid-effort Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya Satellite image of the Dadaab camp in Kenya taken in June 2015, when the camp was home to more than 400,000 Somali refugees. Image © DigitalGlobe Minawao refugee camp in Cameroon eCognition automated classification of structures at the Minawao camp in Cameroon. Image © DigitalGlobe population distribution and dwelling density at Minawao Z_GIS map showing population distribution and changes in dwelling density at Minawao from March 2015 to February 2017. Image © DigitalGlobe structures in Minawao camp A typical scene at Minawao shows the different shapes and colors of structures in the camp. eCognition software is “trained” to recognize and classify the residential units. Image: Louise Annaud, MSF population density at Minawao refugee camp Polygons and underlying dwelling extraction created by eCognition and inserted into Google Earth. Different colors depict variations in population density at Minawao. water station at the Minawao refugee camp Buckets, jugs and bowls hold places in queues at a water station at the Minawao camp. In some locations, water must be trucked into the camps. Image by Naoufel Dridi, MSF http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101233 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:45:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101233-china-launches-survey-satellite http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101230 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:20:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101230-satellite-imagery-supports-water-quality-effort The new Analysis Ready Data product increases flexibility and reduces data processing.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101171 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:53:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101171-new-product-simplifies-landsat-satellite-data-use kingv@bnpmedia.com (Valerie King) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101121 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101121-career-notes-a-new-kind-of-surveyor Evon Silvia Evon Silvia, PLS, is solutions developer at Quantum Spatial. He specializes in remote sensing, topography and control surveying, and is chair of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) LAS Working Group. surveying monument Evon Silvia, PLS, says the role of a surveyor will change and that members of the profession need to start adapting now. Photo courtesy Evon Silvia aerial surveying Technological advancements have made the collection of aerial and 3D data easier than ever, not just for surveyors. Photo courtesy Evon Silvia The YellowScan LiDAR systems can be mounted on any drone.

]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/101114 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:41:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/101114-mapper-ii-yellowscan-vx-lidar-systems-revealed http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98288 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/98288-preserving-ancient-egypt-with-laser-scanning Malqata Gurn peak Surveying at Malqata with the Gurn, a local peak, in the background. Photo courtesy Joel Paulson West Bank at Luxor Location of the West Bank at Luxor. Imagery Courtesy of ESRI King's Palace mounds Aerial view of the King’s Palace mounds of the Birket Habu, an artificial lake constructed for use with the palace of Malqata. Photo courtesy Joel Paulson Kings Palace ceiling fragment Piece of decorated ceiling at the King’s Palace. Photo courtesy of P. Paulson High-def overview scan of King's Palace Overview of the High Definition Scan of the King’s Palace. high-def scan of Kings Palace Detail of a portion of the High Definition Scan of the King’s Palace. http://www.pobonline.com/articles/98189 Sun, 01 May 2016 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/98189-aerial-thermal-imaging-arms-redstone-arsenal Rocket Park Rocket Park, which was established in 1960 at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala. Photo courtesy The George F. Landegger Collection of Alabama Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. rooftop heat loss and pipeline thermal hotspots Using thermal imaging technology, Atlantic was able to provide Redstone Garrison with invaluable insights into the condition of their building and utility infrastructure (Here: rooftop heat loss and pipeline thermal hotspots). radiant temperature map A radiant temperature map and thermal anomaly footprint of each building illustrate potential weaknesses in roof insulation and give the Garrison’s Energy Management Team actionable information to focus and plan their infrastructure improvement efforts. thermal anomaly footprint A radiant temperature map and thermal anomaly footprint of each building illustrate potential weaknesses in roof insulation and give the Garrison’s Energy Management Team actionable information to focus and plan their infrastructure improvement efforts. Heat loss Heat loss signatures of underground pipelines signify potential failure points and leaks and highlight the areas for the infrastructure management team to direct focused repairs as well as plan and assess future maintenance costs. heat signatures from underground utilities Detection of heat signatures from underground utilities allows for proper infrastructure placement and maintenance in the Garrison’s GIS geodatabase, with the ultimate benefit of eliminating cost for unnecessary excavation work and reducing the risk of potentially damaging existing assets. ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97596 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97596-topcon-launches-completely-reimagined-website Topcon positioning ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97568 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97568-laser-scanning-rescues-oil-gas-revamp Ariosh technical manager Yusuf Alege Ariosh technical manager Yusuf Alege has high words of praise for the AVEVA products. “Our designers are highly competent with PDMS and preferred working with it over any other 3D package,” he says, “until we migrated to AVEVA E3D and found it to be even better.” Scanning for Opportunities in West Africa AVEVA E3D BubbleViews AVEVA E3D BubbleViews show the virtual installation of brownfield modifications on one of seven offshore production platforms in West Africa. Contractor Ariosh was able to leverage AVEVA software to save what was a troubled project. AVEVA E3D BubbleViews AVEVA E3D BubbleViews show the virtual installation of brownfield modifications on one of seven offshore production platforms in West Africa. Contractor Ariosh was able to leverage AVEVA software to save what was a troubled project. ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97522 Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97522-california-utility-goes-underground-to-find-savings California regional wastewater utility San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility The San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility encountered a myriad of pipes and utilities, both current and abandoned. This prompted a proactive response. Ground Penetrating Radar Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is "absolutely critical" to a San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility program to identify buried utilities. Two ruggedized GSSI units are used. GPS Unit and Laser Rangefinder When locating and documenting buried utilities, assorted techniques are available. This includes the use of a GPS unit alongside a laser rangefinder to identify location and depth. ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97501 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97501-success-story-real-time-monitoring-down-under Australia's Southpoint Development construction site As seen from the top of an adjacent building, Australia’s Southpoint Development construction site is a hive of activity. The total station in the foreground measures to prism targets on the buildings. Australia's Southpoint Development construction site Project managers oversee the Southpoint Development construction site in Brisbane, Australia. The complex monitoring project required tight coordination between the many stakeholders. Southpoint Development Collins Building Excavation proceeds around the historic Collins building on the Southpoint Development. A total station is visible on top of the high-rise building in the background. Collins Place Heritage Building The Collins Place Heritage Building on the Southpoint Development construction site was built in 1879. Three monitoring prisms and two vibration sensors were placed on the building to monitor it. LiDAR scan Australia's Southpoint Development construction site This LiDAR scan shows a section of the rail on Australia’s Southpoint Development construction site. A major goal of the monitoring project was to assure that the construction would not endanger the rail line. Southpoint Development construction total station With a total station in the foreground, the active bus tunnel was closely monitored during the complex Southpoint Development construction project. Land Solution Australia Pty. Ltd. installed 36 monitoring prisms in the tunnel. ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97464 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:14:00 -0500 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97464-gssi-structurescan-mini-gpr-system-ideal-for-concrete-inspection GSSI StructureScan Mini series ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97392 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97392-an-automated-solution-for-vegetation-mapping Agroscience Mosel is one of 13 German wine regions and takes its name from the Moselle River. Photo by Isabelle Defroldmont Agroscience Agroscience eCognition automatically analyzes orthorectified aerial images and digital surface models to identify and separate vegetation from non-vegetation. This false color image, from the fertile-soil region of Bitburger Gutland, distinguishes five different vegetative types – all of which meet EU requirements. Agroscience RLP AgroScience’s ALEK system combines varied imagery to automatically inventory and classify individual vegetative features. In this shaded digital surface model relief in western Rhineland-Palatinate, near the confluence of the rivers Saar and Mosel, individual vegetation, down to the single tree, can be seen. eCognition eCognition automatically analyzes orthorectified aerial images and digital surface models to identify and separate vegetation from non-vegetation. This true color image, from the fertile-soil region of Bitburger Gutland, distinguishes five different vegetative types– all of which meet EU requirements. RLP AgroScience With the ALEK system, RLP AgroScience was able to precisely classify and map the entire 19,000-square-kilometer Rhineland Palatinate region in three months. Rhineland-Palatinate Trier, one of the oldest Germany cities, situated along the Moselle valley in western Rhineland-Palatinate, a region well-known for its vineyards. Photo credit: Frank Kaiser ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97374 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:19:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97374-mapping-the-uss-arizona Mapping the USS Arizona Mapping the USS Arizona Detailed 3D models of a Coke bottle were created from the items discovered in the wreckage of the USS Arizona. They had been sitting on the ship's galley for 72 years. Credit: Autodesk Mapping the USS Arizona Detailed 3D models of a cooking pot were created from the items discovered in the wreckage of the USS Arizona. They had been sitting on the ship's galley for 72 years. Credit: Autodesk Mapping the USS Arizona A 3D model of coral near the sunken battleship. ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97373 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:07:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97373-keeping-workers-safe-on-a-rocky-steeply-sloped-mountainside-requires-precise-reliable-monitoring Rock Slide Rock Slide A combination of ground-based interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and two automated EDM total stations from Leica Geosystems monitor the slope for any sign of movement. Leica TM30 The system uses two Leica TM30 total stations for their ability to provide the best available precision at long distances. Rock Slide Workers The monitoring solution helps ensure the safety of workers in the area. Geotechnical Staff The system is set to alert BGC geotechnical staff if movement exceeds preset thresholds. lduffy@aproposresearch.com (Linda Duffy) http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97300 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97300-mapping-in-the-arctic-circle This photograph taken by AtlanticÃ?¢??s crew shows the unique characteristics of the Nunavut landscape. This photograph taken by Atlantic’s crew shows the unique characteristics of the Nunavut landscape.  Atlantic needed to deliver fuel in 55-liter barrels via barges  Atlantic needed to deliver fuel in 55-liter barrels via barges  Atlantic's two-man crew flew the mission in a Piper Navajo Chieftain 310-A.  Atlantic's two-man crew flew the mission in a Piper Navajo Chieftain 310-A.  ]]> http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97311 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.pobonline.com/articles/97311-2014-laser-scanning-market-study-surveyors-cautiously-add-new-tools