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Mapping A Journey Across Mars

April 6, 2020

A new tracking technology can be used to monitor the ease of a shopping experience, measure the movement of life-saving equipment through a hospital, or chart a journey across Mars.

Tag Technology Helps Map the Unmappable

March 16, 2020

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The next era of exploration requires a more advanced positioning technology that may be based on tagging.

Exploring Spatial Data Accuracy Concepts

Earl F. Burkholder

March 16, 2020

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For me, the fundamental question when discussing spatial data accuracy is "with respect to what?"

Coping With Geospatial Data Overload

Mary E. Shacklett

March 1, 2020

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By 2020, it is estimated that there will be over 40 trillion gigabytes of data globally. Managing all of this data is indeed a growing problem.

Safety and Security Go Together For UAVs

Mary E. Shacklett

February 17, 2020

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In November, 2019, the U.S. Department of Interior made the decision to ground its 531-strong drone force, with the exception of drones being used for emergency purposes such as fighting wildfires and conducting search and rescue missions.

POB Surveying & Mapping Equipment Study preview

Special Report Preview: 2020 Surveying & Mapping Industry Equipment

Feature article will publish in the March 2020 issue of POB

February 10, 2020

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Categories studied include total stations, data collector/controllers, geodetic survey-grade carrier-phase GPS receivers, mapping-grade code-phase receivers, 3D laser scanners, UAVs, and wireless cloud computing.

3D Image Files Can be Shared Online

February 3, 2020

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Leica Geosystems announced BLK3D Web, an online collaboration workflow that extends the Leica BLK3D imager by enabling users to share 3D measurable images with anyone, anywhere online.

Controller Features Windows Mobile OS

February 3, 2020

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The Tersus TC30 Controller is a rugged controller with 5-inch touch screen and full keypad.

Everyday Applications Benefit From Location-based Data

Linda Duffy

January 15, 2020

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The value of digital geospatial information is recognized in many applications, and today it touches nearly every part of our lives.

Forensic Examination of Drones

Mary E. Shacklett

December 16, 2019

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The drone forensics field is still in nascent stages of development.

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The 10th annual event took place April 15 - 18 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The conference brings together professionals from around the world to discover the latest advances and technologies in 3D data capture, processing and delivery.

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In the March 2020 issue of POB, we explore a new technology that could help map Mars for future exploration. Also in this issue, find tips for managing a growing amount of geospatial data.

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