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MAPPING 1. MOBILE MAPPING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED INERTIAL LABS INS/LIDAR The Meridian mobile mapping system integrates the Mosaic X camera with Inertial Labs inertial navigation system (INS) and lidar to [...]

QUICK FACTS Where is it? Lut Desert, Iran [ (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Lut+Desert/@30.3798662,57.9323742,196596m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x3ee282b7f1df50ff:0x682200e54ca76d6c!8m2!3d30.4730095!4d58.9313785!16zL20vMGJuNWdu?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) 30.42887793, 58.92226083] What's in the photo? Otherworldly ridges alongside a mysterious shadowy patch Which satellite took the photo? European Space [...]

The sudden collapse of the Assad regime has raised questions about Russia's future in Syria. Russia has long enjoyed a military footprint at two key bases in the country. New [...]

Russia's warships are no longer at its base in Tartus, Syria -- a critical facility for Moscow. Satellite imagery shows several warships docked there earlier this month, but they were [...]

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Maxar Intelligence has been chosen by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to support its Luno A program, a $290 million, five-year indefinite delivery, [...]

QUICK FACTS Where is it? Sivash, Crimean Peninsula [ (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Syvash/@46.0337675,34.0602771,83807m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x40c2055ec0905fa5:0xf10aca78757ec9e9!8m2!3d46.083333!4d34.333333!16zL20vMGNiOTV3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTExMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) 46.0627481, 34.3826701] What's in the photo? A series of shallow, multicolor lagoons known as the 'putrid sea' Which satellite took [...]

A fiery stream of lava coursing near Iceland's Blue Lagoon has been captured in a stunning new satellite image released by NASA on Wednesday (Nov. 27). The photos, taken by [...]

Byline: Aryaman Raghuvanshi David Li, the Chief Executive, stated in an interview that the industry is advancing to a phase where millions of cars sold each year will come equipped [...]

Boston MA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Visualizing the potential impacts of a hurricane on people's homes before it hits can help residents prepare and decide whether to evacuate. MIT scientists [...]

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 China has officially launched the GEOVIS Cloud Open Platform, a public cloud service aimed at broadening access to aerospace information applications, including remote-sensing data. [...]

India, Nov. 13 -- Archaeologists have used declassified spy satellite images to pinpoint the exact location of a decisive battle that took place in the 7th century between the Mesopotamian [...]

Byline: Tanya Jamwal ScioSense introduces a time to digital converter for LiDAR systems and other autonomous technologies. ScioSense, Eindhoven, Netherlands has developed the 'LTDC-X3' which is a two-channel time-to-digital converter [...]

QUICK FACTS Where is it? Valencia, Spain [ (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Valencia,+Spain/@39.4264548,-0.5076397,32968m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0xd604f4cf0efb06f:0xb4a351011f7f1d39!8m2!3d39.4738338!4d-0.3756348!16zL20vMGgzdHY?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) 39.41027594, -0.3414715083] What's in the photo? Muddy flood water covering large parts of the city Which satellite took the photo? Landsat [...]

Renesas Electronics Corporation has expanded its R-Car family of system-on-chips (SoCs) for entry-level advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The new series enhance AI processing capabilities and CPU performance, offering a [...]

FBI investigates leak of U.S. intel on Israel’s plan to strike Iran The FBI confirmed this week that it’s investigating a leak of highly classified intelligence documents detailing Israel’s preparations [...]

QUICK FACTS Where is it? Otago region, New Zealand [ (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Middlemarch,+New+Zealand/@-45.6514581,169.6709591,119338m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0xa82b92fdcd7b5f95:0x500ef8684798e40!8m2!3d-45.5076819!4d170.1192083!16zL20vMDI3bHN2?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) -45.39649095, 170.20379599] What's in the photo? An elongated lenticular cloud known as the 'Taieri Pet' Which satellite took the [...]

Quantum Computing has been awarded a fifth project from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to develop quantum remote sensing technology that would significantly lower the cost of spaceborne LIDAR [...]

INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS The US Federal Communications Commission has granted approval for US-based agile space mission enabler Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) to operate a micro constellation of [...]

BlackSky Technology Inc. reported it won a seven-figure contract to deliver non-Earth Imaging (NEI) services to support the customer's Space Domain Awareness (SDA) capabilities. As part of the contract, BlackSky [...]

BlackSky won a seven-figure contract to deliver non-Earth Imaging, or NEI, services to support the customer's Space Domain Awareness, or SDA, capabilities. As part of the contract BlackSky will integrate [...]

WORLDWIDE COMPUTER PRODUCTS NEWS-October 7, 2024-SatAgro partners with American Crystal SUgar for precision crop monitoring using Planet Labs satellite data (C)1995-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.co.uk Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a […]

BlackSky was awarded a five-year, up to $290M multi-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity NGA contract to monitor global economic and environmental activity and military capability using high-cadence, rapid revisit satellite imagery and [...]

FOCUS / FORBES LIFE • CONSERVATION WORK ON THE WILD SIDE FROM THE RAINFOREST TO THE OCEAN, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS DECODING NATURE'S MOST COMPLEX DATA PATTERNS AND IS PROVING TO [...]

Hesai Technology (HSAI) announced the signing of a cooperation framework with SAIC Volkswagen, a Sino-German joint venture operated by SAIC Group and Volkswagen (VWAGY). The cooperation will establish a strong [...]

New satellite imagery shows how Russia has continued to add defenses to protect the Kerch Bridge. Russia has placed additional barriers nearby to protect it from Ukraine's naval drones. It [...]

Species' habitats are strongly influenced by the 3‐dimensional (3D) structure of ecosystems. The dominant technique used to measure 3D structure is Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS), a type of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. Airborne Laser Scanning captures fine‐scale structural information over large spatial extents and provides useful environmental predictors for habitat modeling. However, due to technical complexities of processing ALS data, the full potential of ALS is not yet realized in wildlife research, with most studies relying on a limited set of 3D predictors, such as vegetation metrics developed principally for forestry applications. Here, we highlight the full potential of ALS data for wildlife research and provide insight into how it can be best used to capture the environmental conditions, resources, and risks that directly determine a species' habitat. We provide a nontechnical overview of ALS data, covering data considerations and the modern options available for creating custom, ecologically relevant, ALS predictors. Options included the following: i) direct point cloud approaches that measure structure using grid, voxel, and point metrics, ii) object‐based approaches that identify user‐defined features in the point cloud, and iii) modeled environmental predictors that use additional modeling to infer a range of habitat characteristics, including the extrapolation of field acquired measurements over ALS data. By using custom ALS predictors that capture species‐specific resources, risks, and environmental conditions, wildlife practitioners can produce models that are tailored to a species' ecology, have greater biological realism, test a wider range of species‐environment relationships across scales, and provide more meaningful insights to inform wildlife conservation and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses a project conducted at Virginia Tech University that explores precision turfgrass management for targeted spring dead spot (SDS) management in bermudagrass. SDS is a destructive disease that affects bermudagrass in the U.S. Transition Zone. Traditional chemical control methods for SDS are costly and inconsistent, so the project aims to utilize new technology, such as unmanned aerial vehicles and site-specific management, to improve input efficiency and minimize environmental impacts. The study involved collecting aerial imagery and using digital image analysis to assess the effectiveness of different treatments in suppressing SDS. The results showed that targeted applications of penthiopyrad were more successful in reducing SDS symptoms compared to blanket applications of penthiopyrad or tebuconazole. The study suggests that site-specific management can be a viable option for SDS suppression while reducing fungicide inputs. [Extracted from the article]

This article explores the role of the Fire and Rescue Service in responding to the impacts of climate change and the importance of improving disaster preparedness. It acknowledges that climate change poses significant risks to the planet and society, despite some people shifting their focus to other causes. The article highlights the visible effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, record-breaking rainfall, and rising sea levels, and discusses the impact on agriculture, food security, biodiversity, and mass migration. It recognizes that the Fire and Rescue Service is just one part of the global response to climate change but emphasizes its crucial role in emergency response and public education. The article also discusses the challenges and risks associated with managing future climate-related incidents, such as fires, floods, and the impact on energy sources. It suggests looking at examples from Singapore and Japan for ideas on disaster preparedness, including early warning systems, community engagement, and proactive training. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a fully functioning disaster preparedness system in the UK that utilizes available intelligence, technology, and trained responders. Additionally, the article addresses the issue of funding for social and emergency services in the UK. It highlights that while the average UK citizen desires high-quality services like those found in Scandinavian, Japanese, or Singaporean countries, they are not willing to pay the higher levels of taxation associated with these services. The article suggests that the current level of taxation in the UK is inadequate to cover the necessary services, and anything beyond the essentials is considered unaffordable. It [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Dr Khataumal, Mithi Thousands of years ago, the Indian subcontinent underwent significant changes, leading to the disappearance of river courses through erosion and tectonic events. Such a river course [...]

Byline: Akanksha Gaur Leveraging LiDAR and visual sensors, SOAR outperforms current methods by optimizing real-time scene mapping and data collection and has potential applications in urban planning, disaster response, and [...]

BlackSky Technology Inc. reported it won the 2024 Novaspace Leading Earth Observation Business Award at World Space Business Week. BlackSky is recognized for excellence and innovation in Earth observation by [...]

Capella Space Corp., an American space tech company with data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications, reported its selection for an AFWERX Ventures Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award [...]

Capella Space Corp., an American space tech company with data and satellite solutions for government and commercial applications, reported its selection for an AFWERX Ventures Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) award [...]

Ukraine has struck three ammunition depots deep inside Russia this month, causing significant damage. War experts say the strikes show how Russia is benefiting from the 'sanctuary' provided by the [...]

Ukraine has carried out a string of attacks on Russian ammunition depots over the past week. Newly released satellite images taken before and after the attacks reveal extensive damage at [...]

Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) reported it has been chosen by NUVIEW, a space-technology company specializing in 3D Earth imaging, to develop the bus for SPoC, its pathfinder small satellite that [...]

QUICK FACTS Where is it? Flade Isblink ice cap, northeast Greenland [ (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/81%C2%B017'54.5%22N+16%C2%B004'17.0%22W/@81.4339365,-19.8164724,124506m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m7!3m6!1s0x4f854082a092f34b:0xd7622f49cd36f1e5!2sFlade+Isblink!8m2!3d81.5833333!4d-14.9999998!16s%2Fg%2F11cn8xwxyh!3m3!8m2!3d81.298467!4d-16.071381?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) 81.298483222, -16.071359543] What's in the photo? A ghostly-looking indentation in the snow Which satellite took the photo? [...]

Capella Space Corp., a provider of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, reported that SATIM, a global provider of automatic object detection and classification software, has become the latest Capella [...]

Field notes Woodside Energy’s Karda facility, Perth, Australia I AM standing before one of the most advanced robots in the world and am awestruck by its humanoid form. Part Transformer, [...]

Byline: Madhu B, Writer Intern https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/Atlantic_hurricane_tracks.jpg/640px-Atlantic_hurricane_tracks.jpgDid you know that we're currently in the middle of peak Atlantic hurricane season? From August through October, hurricane activity is usually at its busiest. [...]

Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) reported it has been chosen by NUVIEW, a space-technology company specializing in 3D Earth imaging, to develop the bus for SPoC, its pathfinder small satellite that [...]

Capella Space Corp., a provider of high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, reported that SATIM, a global company focusing on automatic object detection and classification software, has become the latest [...]

Mobileye has chosen to end the internal development of next-generation frequency modulated continuous wave, or FMCW, lidars for use in autonomous and highly automated driving systems. The company now believes [...]

WORLDWIDE COMPUTER PRODUCTS NEWS-September 9, 2024-Planet Labs secures NASA contract to provide Earth observation data (C)1995-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.co.uk Satellite imagery company Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) announced on Monday [...]

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 03, 2024 On Tuesday morning, China successfully launched a group of remote-sensing satellites using a Long March 4B carrier rocket, as announced by China Aerospace Science [...]

Byline: Ashwini Kumar Sinha Lidar plays a key role in cartography, mapping, localisation, ADAS, environment scanning, and more. It is widely used in robots, autonomous vehicles, and for intruder monitoring. [...]