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GISCI Welcomes New June 2022 GISP’s

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 Des Plaines, IL (July 28, 2022) The June 2022 GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® is complete and The GISCI has awarded 80 individuals with their GIS Professional Certification. These geospatial professionals all passed the exam, have 4 years equivalent full-time geospatial experience, and meet the Portfolio Requirements (minimum point requirements in Education, Experience, and Contributions). The remaining 29 candidates that successfully passed the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® will receive their GISP certification upon completion and approval of their portfolio and experience requirements.

The GISCI offers the GISCI Geospatial Core Technical Knowledge Exam® twice a year in June and December. The exam measures a breadth of geospatial knowledge across 10 content areas. More information about the exam is available at the GISCI Core Knowledge Technical Exam®[1] p page on the GISCI Website. Congratulations to all that passed the exam and to our newest GISP’s!

About GISCI

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry. GISCI’s member organizations include the American Association of Geographers (AAG), National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC), University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), and the Urban...

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New CGI Sense360 data analytics platform improves situational

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New CGI Sense360 data analytics platform improves situational awareness for disaster rescue teams

HAMBURG, BOCHUM and DARMSTADT, Germany, July 27, 2022 — (PRNewswire) —CGI (NYSE:GIB[1]) (TSX: GIB.A) announces CGI Sense360, its cloud-based, smart analytics platform that gives emergency responders holistic and accurate situational awareness in the event of a disaster. Using comprehensive data sources and augmented reality, the platform creates a visual situation overview that helps organizations more efficiently organize and accelerate rescue operations.

Whether a disaster is caused by natural or human hazards, up-to-date information is critical to safe and successful rescue efforts. CGI Sense360 creates a holistic picture of a disaster using data from a variety of sources across the ecosystem, such as satellites, drones and maps; infrastructure, geospatial, weather and environmental data; and online databases, blogs and social media. The platform's integrated and secure communications system combines augmented reality, situational images and other data to create a visual overview that is shared with emergency responders in a context-aware manner to enable faster, safer rescue operations.

International aid organization I.S.A.R. (International Search and Rescue) in Germany is a project partner in the design and development of CGI Sense360. I.S.A.R. is certified by the United Nations for international rescue operations.

"We provide international assistance in humanitarian missions; for example, after natural disasters and accidents or...

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Aquiline Drones Wins Contract with Connecticut State Colleges

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-Multi-Year Deal Offers Drone Pilot Course at all 17 School Campuses this Fall-

HARTFORD, Conn., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aquiline Drones Corporation[1] (AD), Connecticut's only drone manufacturing and technology company, has signed a multi-year agreement to offer its entire online drone pilot certification curriculum through the 17 institutions comprising Connecticut's State College and University system (CSCU).

The robust online training program consists of two semester-length courses, including preparation for students to take the exam required to become licensed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified drone pilots.

"This is a proven program that will launch undergraduate and graduate students, as well as adult learners and military veterans on an upward trajectory in a field of study that is growing exponentially", said Aquiline Drones CEO Barry Alexander. "Our streamlined course will provide them with a solid foundation and unique skillset in one of the most advanced emerging technology sectors, thereby ensuring tools for employment and business success."

Specifically, the course will be offered online in two modules, allowing students to complete each at their own pace. Content is as follows:

Module 1: Introduction to Commercial Drones - guides students through the commercial drone process, FAA regulations, aerodynamics, aviation, weather theory, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying commercial drones while preparing them for the FAA...

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Teralytics Boosts North American Presence and Global Reach

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Teralytics Boosts North American Presence and Global Reach through the Acquisition of Streetlytics from Bentley Systems

ZŰRICH, July 26, 2022 — (PRNewswire) —Teralytics, the global platform for human mobility analysis, today announced it has acquired the Streetlytics mobility data business from Bentley Systems (Nasdaq:BSY[1]), the infrastructure engineering software company.

Michael Clarke, President (left) and David Reed, CEO (right)

Streetlytics' team of mobility data analytics experts, led by industry veteran Michael Clarke, will boost Teralytics' capabilities and grow their presence in the North American market. Mr. Clarke, previously President and CEO of Citilabs, will join Teralytics in the newly appointed role of President, reporting directly to Teralytics' CEO, David Reed. Bentley has partnered with Teralytics to leverage the company's data services for Bentley's mobility simulation solutions, which support transportation planners and engineers around the globe. As part of the transaction, Bentley is investing in Teralytics and will join its Board of Directors. Teralytics' existing investors are also taking part in the round.

"The Streetlytics' mission and values align perfectly with ours," said Mr. Reed. "Having the team on board will deepen our ability to serve customers across a number of industries through our truly global, independent analytics platform. We are also looking forward to partnering with Bentley, whose global reach opens new opportunities for Teralytics to deliver our insights at scale."

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New Scanning and Imaging Solution from Trimble Simplifies 3D

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SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 26, 2022 — (PRNewswire) —Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB[1]) introduced today the new Trimble® X12 scanning system to the geospatial scanning portfolio. The X12 integrates intuitive Trimble software for precise data capture and in-field registration with state-of-the-art 3D laser scanning and imaging hardware technology from Zoller+Fröhlich (Z+F), combining the expertise of two industry leaders into a single solution. 

New Scanning and Imaging Solution from Trimble Simplifies 3D Deliverables

The Trimble X12 can be operated by using Trimble Perspective field software installed on a Trimble T10x tablet to enable registration and refinement of scans in the field, ensuring project accuracy and completion before leaving the jobsite. Users can also leverage Trimble's customized on-board software menu to configure and operate the scanner. Data is exported from the field and processed in the office with Trimble RealWorks™ software or third-party software. Final deliverables can be shared online with clients and stakeholders using Trimble Clarity, a browser-based data collaboration and visualization tool. 

Transforming high-quality 3D data into decisions, such as using scans, models and imagery to determine the structural integrity of aging infrastructure, is streamlined with the Trimble X12 because the data can reside within the Trimble software ecosystem. This advantage allows users to easily visualize, manage and evaluate the project throughout the entire workflow, even for beginners and new users to scanning technology.

With features including best-in-class range...

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Spire Global Awarded $1.7 Million NOAA Contract to Deliver Space

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Spire’s data will be used to demonstrate the quality and impact of commercial data on NOAA’s space weather forecast models

VIENNA, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 26, 2022 — Spire Global, Inc.[1] (NYSE: SPIR[2]) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today announced that it has been awarded a Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP) space weather contract as part of the Commercial Data Program (CDP) issued by the National Oceanographic and Oceanic Administration (NOAA). Spire will provide near real-time radio occultation (RO) data for NOAA’s space weather forecast models to measure ionospheric conditions that impact activities such as aviation, satellite operations, navigation, and communications.

“NOAA’s focus on space weather data has allowed commercial providers opportunities to showcase the growing quality and impact their data can have on ionospheric weather models and applications,” said Chuck Cash, Vice President of Federal Sales, Spire. “Spire is honored to continue working with NOAA to provide radio occultation measurements that will help NOAA meet its objectives and ultimately safeguard society.”

The award, valued at $1.7 million, represents Spire’s continued ability to provide high quality commercial data for NOAA’s weather forecast models. NOAA’s CWDP studies using Spire’s data are expected to last 12 months.

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AerialSphere Offers 360-Degree Aerial Panoramic Imagery at

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Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ newsletters and blogs. She writes on a number of topics, including but not limited to geospatial, architecture, engineering and construction. As many technologies evolve and occasionally merge, Susan finds herself uniquely situated to be able to cover diverse topics with facility. « Less[1]

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Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ … More »[2]

 

July 18th, 2022 by susancomcast

GISCafe CEO Sanjay Gangal recently interviewed Suzi Shoemaker, President and Chief Operating Officer at AerialSphere and owner of a Australian Shepherd/heeler mix, about AerialSphere, a 360-degree aerial panoramic imagery provider.

Sanjay: Suzi, tell us about AerialSphere.

SS: AerialSphere is a 360-degree aerial panoramic...

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NV5 Awarded $22 Million in New York City Facility Infrastructure

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded multiple contracts to support park infrastructure and educational facility improvements throughout New York City. Services that NV5 will provide under these agreements include engineering design, inspection services, and landscape architecture.

“We are pleased to be awarded these projects that will support education and recreation for New York City residents and visitors,” said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman and CEO of NV5. “NV5 has partnered with many New York City departments for over 40 years to support transportation, water, education, and green spaces, and we are proud to contribute to the functionality and beauty of the City’s infrastructure.”

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation maintains over 30,000 acres of parks, athletic fields, beaches, historic monuments, and museums. NV5 was awarded two term agreements totaling approximately $20 million to perform the planning and design of these facilities as well as resident engineering and inspection services for projects moving into construction.

NV5 was also awarded a three-year, $2 million agreement by the New York City School Construction Authority to provide engineering and landscape architectural design for improvements for public schools throughout the city.

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Elements of a Map

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A map is made up of elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow.

The post Elements of a Map appeared first on GIS Lounge.

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