GPS World's Survey Scene

JANUARY 5, 2022

INSIGHTS

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A look back at 2021, a look ahead at 2022

By Tim Burch
In this edition of Survey Scene, I consider the changes and accomplishments of 2021, and take a look ahead at events and technological advances to come.

NEWS

GPS World’s Tim Burch named executive director of NSPS

The board of directors of the National Society of Professional Surveyors has appointed Timothy W. Burch to be its new executive director.

Applanix joins with NOAA on hurricane assessment imagery

Applanix and NOAA have collaborated to provide critical information to first responders in the wake of Hurricanes Henri and Ida.

Trimble R750 GNSS base station offers improved satellite tracking

Trimble’s new GNSS base station gives users improved satellite tracking and remote operation for civil construction, geospatial and agriculture applications.

Komatsu adds Smart Construction Drone and Field to line-up

Komatsu has added two new “smart” products to its job-site solutions for construction contractors, Smart Construction Field and Smart Construction Drone.

Kudan 3D-Lidar SLAM demonstrated without external GNSS or IMU

Tokyo-based Kudan Inc. demonstrated the use of a 3D-lidar SLAM device to create a sharp point cloud without using an external GNSS receiver or IMU.

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MCP works with NHTSA to assess GIS data sharing for 911

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mission Critical Partners will collaborate to assess the status of GIS within the 911 community.

Registration opens for ITM/PTTI 2022 in Long Beach, California

ION’s winter meeting, the International Technical Meeting (ITM), is a more intimate conference with a technical program related to PNT and includes the ION Fellows and Annual Awards presentations.

Avy launches response network for VTOL fixed-wing drones

Dutch company Avy has launched its Drone Response Network, combining docking stations with autonomous aircraft that have vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

View the latest digital edition of GPS World magazine

Launchpad: Vehicle tracking, camera drones, e-bikes

A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the December 2021 issue of GPS World magazine.

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