Geo Week

In this week's look at stories from around the geospatial and lidar industries, we highlight articles looking at lidar's usage in sustainability and conservation efforts as well as the usage of smart maps to keep citizens informed of plowing progress after a snowstorm. #lidar #geospatial #GIS #sustainability

Throughout 2024 at Geo Week News, we have been looking at all of the work going into the effort to modernize the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). Speaking with representatives from the National Geodetic Survey (NGS), part of NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, as well as the Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacficic (GCAP), and others, we have worked to cover this effort from a number of different angles. Here, you can find links to all of our coverage from last year. Galen Scott Erzhuo "Ezra" Che #surveying #geospatial #NSRS

Laser scanners are used to improve processes in all kinds of industries around the world, with that list of industries continually growing. In a guest article for Geo Week News, Elina Punkkinen from Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon writes about how the technology is used for precision measurements in yacht racing. #laserscanning #geospatial #precisionmeasurement #yachtracing

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As we've covered throughout this past year at Geo Week News, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is getting set to complete their modernization of the National Spatial Reference System in 2026. Recently, we spoke with Galen Scott as well as members of the Geospatial Center for the Arctic and Pacific (GCAP) about their efforts for getting the industry ready for, and aware of, this upcoming shift. Michael Olsen Caixia Wang Chase Simpson Erzhuo "Ezra" Che #surveying #mapping #geospatial #modernizednsrs #nsrs

Yesterday, Overture Maps Foundation announced the general release of their transportation dataset. Geo Week News spoke with Executive Director Marc Prioleau about what made this particular dataset so complex, how they got around the complexity, and what's on tap for OMF in 2025. #mapdata #opendata #GIS #geospatial

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Reality capture takes center stage at Geo Week 2025, with even more content this year thanks to the new Reality Capture track, hosted by Reality Capture Network. From product insights and industry-wide discussions to case studies showcasing transformative projects, this year’s sessions offer something for everyone in the geospatial and AEC industries. Join us in Denver, Colorado, February 10-12, 2025, to explore the latest in reality capture and beyond. Don’t miss your chance to register today: https://lnkd.in/egnb5eev #GeoWeek2025 #RealityCapture #GeospatialInnovation

What’s Next for Geospatial in 2025? As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to look ahead. Generative AI, integrating datasets, and scaling digital twins are poised to transform the geospatial and AEC industries. Explore these trends with industry leaders during our January webinar and at Geo Week 2025. We’ll cover how generative AI is tackling workflow challenges, the rise of integrated datasets, and the expansion of digital twins from single buildings to entire cities. Stay ahead of the curve—learn more and register for the webinar today: https://bit.ly/GWJAN16 #GeoWeek2025 #GeospatialTrends #AECInnovation

Earlier this year, the Southeastern part of the United States was hit with rare back-to-back hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Recently, Geo Week News spoke with Hillsborough County Director of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Bill Ward, about how the Florida county used - and continues to use - aerial imagery from EagleView to help with their recovery efforts. Piers Dormeyer Doug Tonnemacher #aerialmapping #aerialimagery #disasterresponse #geospatialdata