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Ordnance Survey UK Searches for Critical Thinkers for Unique Team

Posted on 19. Feb, 2013 by .

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The Ordnance Survey UK is searching for some imaginative thinkers – people who can connect the dots in new ways. This is a good thing, since, it represents a willingness to expand beyond boundaries, challenge new heights and to to think of possibilities for exploration. “The “Software Warriors and Topography” experts (SWAT) will capture the [...]

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Geo Services Global Worth: Oxera Report for Google

Posted on 06. Feb, 2013 by .

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The report ‘Oxera quantifies the benefits of Geo services to global consumers and businesses on behalf of Google” estimates that the global geo-services worth is “$150 billion to $270 billion per year.” It’s about time someone hit the nail on the head – estimating closer to the real value. Most previous estimates of this nature [...]

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Capability Surprise for U.S. Naval Forces: Role For Spatial Technology?

Posted on 06. Feb, 2013 by .

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Actively engaging advances in spatial technologies can help to meet challenges surrounding surprises that might arise in relation to naval and other organizations. The National Academies Press recently published ‘Capability Surprise for U.S. Naval Forces: Initial Observations and Insights: Interim Report’ . This report is interesting to read because it nudges one to search for ways [...]

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Predictions, Trends & Opportunities 2013

Posted on 03. Jan, 2013 by .

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The new year will being many new predictions, trends and opportunities for those using spatial, geomatics and geospatial technologies and services.  The following are my predictions and emanate from 3D Visualization World Magazine where most of the news and information I read daily and publish can be found. 1) 3D To The Core: If you [...]

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Note to self – GIS ‘Option Applications’

Posted on 13. Aug, 2012 by .

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The standard working premise behind using a geographic information system (GIS) today is based on that fact that one has the knowledge and ability to initiate tools that cause database, analysis and map creation. Without this rudimentary mastery, the GIS becomes partially used. Even so, many people with good knowledge of GIS may not be [...]

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Training 3D Spatial Data Professionals With Virtual Humans

Posted on 05. Aug, 2012 by .

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I read it once, then again – “New Generation of Virtual Humans Helping to Train Psychologists“.  This caused me to perk up my ears and smile.  At times we wondered if surveyors and GIS people will ever cross that ‘bridge’ to work together as they have talked about for 10,20…30 years?  Only we can survey, [...]

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3D Gait Analysis: How and Where You Walk

Posted on 13. May, 2012 by .

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Gait analysis aims to improve how people walk. Sensors attached to the legs can be continually monitored in 3D and leg movements examined. The London Gate Analysis study was designed specific for this purpose. “Essentially, we produce a 3D digital analysis of your leg movement.  At London Gait Analysis, we have established a standard protocol for [...]

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Spatial Analysis: 3D Sensors Track Body Movements In Real-Time

Posted on 12. May, 2012 by .

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EventIDE is a .NET framework that now works with Microsoft’s KINECT product. Recent work has resulted in the development of full 3D body sensing and tracking that is shown in a short film (here). “The tracking method is based on automatic recognition of human body parts on a visual scene and estimation of 3D joint [...]

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GPS Driven Augmented Reality For America’s Cup – and 3D Infrastructure

Posted on 09. May, 2012 by .

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The global positioning system (GPS) is directly applicable to the development of 3D applications that include augmented reality.  Liveline is an example of this in action. “ LiveLine superimposes graphics on the screen as a technical aid for viewers, like ahead-behind lines that enable audiences to clearly see who is leading the race and race-course boundaries. [...]

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App Revenue Compared to Spatial Industry Community

Posted on 09. May, 2012 by .

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In a recent survey report of App creators by App Promo, it was reported that well over half of all app creations are money losers, indicates Venturebeat in the article ‘iFlop: 60% of iOS developers lose money on apps (infographic).”  “While we hear a lot about blockbuster hits like Draw Something or Angry Birds Space, it’s [...]

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