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Smart Cities
They’re guided by people and powered by geospatial information. We’ve all heard the buzzword, “smart city.” But what is a smart city, and what makes it smarter than others? One of the key characteristics is the ability to make effective connections—among citizens, assets, and services—by using technology to support and improve the interaction among people...
xyHt News Links: 12/4/15
Topcon and DAQRI announce collaboration on wearable technology for construction environments Virtually walk around the world with crowdsourced mapping app Mapillary Experienced leader returns to Galileo helm, now within ESA Lockheed Martin advances threat protection on GPS control segment FAA Task Force Recommends Sweeping UAS Registration Requirements FARO Launches Smart Entry-Level X-Series Laser Scanner: The...
Industry Profile: Landon Urquhart
R&D Engineer at Hemisphere GNSS While Hemisphere GNSS has always been a major player in high-performance satellite positioning, there’s now a renewed focus on innovation, research, development, and production. R&D is a team effort, but particular kudos have been given Landon Urquhart. Landon studied applied science at Acadia University and then earned his BS and...
Industry Profile: Brian Lingobardo
Systems Manager for 3D Road Construction at Topcon Positioning Systems Development of machine control, machine guidance, and automation for construction seeks surveying precision in real time, in dynamic environments, and in full 3D. Highly skilled surveyors have been included in automation development to ensure best practices for maintaining positional integrity and high precision. Brian Lingobardo,...
Industry Profile: Nickson Odieny Onyango
Geospatial Specialist/GIS Developer at Coretec Systems & Solutions Kenya has seen rapid growth in science and technology, health services, land management, development, social action, environmental studies, education, economic empowerment, disaster preparedness, and humanitarian relief. In all of these areas, geospatial sciences have played pivotal roles, and they’re of specific interest, both personally and professionally, to...
Sarah Winter
Director of SurvCE Programming Division at Carlson Software Carlson has bragging rights in not only developing new approaches but also responding to and adopting new features from a very loyal user base; Sarah Winter is a key member of the software development team at Carlson. She’s from Sissonville, West Virginia, is a mother of three, and...
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