24^th - 31^st January 2001

Remote Sensing Ground Station Project for Egypt [ 31/01/2001 ]
Republic of Egypt's National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science (NARSS) has begun the hardware integration and testing of ground station project. This ground station will be able to acquire and record data from the SPOT constellation, as well as ERS-2 and LANDSAT-7 satellites, with an upgrade path to easily add additional satellites in the future.

Boeing Delta II rocket lifts Air Force Navigational Satellite into orbit [ 31/01/2001 ]
A Boeing Delta II rocket fired up the night sky to launch a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigational satellite into space. Liftoff occurred at 2:43 a.m. EST. Twenty-five minutes later, the satellite was placed into an elliptical orbit almost 11,000 miles above the Earth.

NanoTime: A precision network synchronization system [ 30/01/2001 ]
NanoTime is a GPS based time synchronization component for computer networks (IP) and telecommunication networks. It provides a consistent, long-term, non drifting, network synchronization in time increments as small as single digit microseconds.

GPS in the use of oil spill monitoring [ 29/01/2001 ]
The Jessica, a bulk carrier sank off the Galapagos Islands a week ago. The vessel was transporting 900,000 litres of diesel, of which about 144,000 litres spilled into the sea. This spill has threatened the unique eco-system of the Galapagos Islands. GPS is being used to monitor the oil spill and preventive measures are being taken accordingly.

EarthScan introduces revamped web site www.earthscan.com [ 27/01/2001 ]
EarthScan Network Inc. announced the introduction of a new web site designed to address the emerging technologies and data now available in the EarthScan product line. Among the new additions to the EarthScan online services is five-meter panchromatic data.

First ever high-precision GPS reading of Vinson summit: Highest Peak of Antarctica, obtained [ 27/01/2001 ]
On January 14, NOVA's eight-member expedition team successfully pioneered a new route to the summit of Vinson Massif--the highest peak in Antarctica. Height of this peak was measured at 16,067 feet, using high-precision GPS readings for the very first time.

Boeing Delta II Rocket poised to place U.S. Air Force Satellite into orbit [ 27/01/2001 ]
On Tuesday, Jan. 30, Boeing Delta II will take off from Air Force launching pad of Florida, and after twenty-five minutes it will place a GPS satellite into the orbit.

First high-resolution satellite image released of Maha Kumbh Mela, world's largest human gatheringh [ 25/01/2001 ]
Space Imaging's IKONOS satellite has taken a detailed color photograph of the largest human gathering in the history of the world, the Maha Kumbh Mela, a spiritual event held every 144 years in Northern India.

Geospatial Projects worth $1 billion to be presented at Asia Geospatial Technology Conference [ 25/01/2001 ]
Organised by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, the conference will highlight opportunities in Asia, for U.S. companies involved in GIS and related geospatial products and services. Government and infrastructure projects valued at $1 billion will be featured in Asia Geospatial Technology Conference to be held during February 12-14, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

'Where is MyBus?'. A new service for riders on the Internet to locate their Bus and time of its arrival [ 24/01/2001 ]
A new technology enabling transit system consumers direct Internet access to information about the location and arrival time of the vehicle they wish to board.. This technology has been developed by the Intelligent Transportation Systems Research program at the University of Washington.

Sawtek Introduces GPS RF SAW Filters for wireless handsets [ 24/01/2001 ]
The GPS RF SAW filter will be used in wireless handset and automotive E-911/location-based applications.

Geospatial Technology to manage gas distribution and transmission [ 30/01/01 ]
Gasversorgung Thueringen GmbH (GVT), the largest regional gas supply company in the federal state of Thuringen, Germany, initiated the first phase of its implementation of Intergraph's G/Gas software for gas distribution and transmission.

TCS joins Location Interoperability Forum (LIF) [ 27/01/01 ]
TeleCommunication Systems has joined the Location Interoperability Forum (LIF), a new global, open industry forum founded by Motorola, Ericsson and Nokia to advance the worldwide deployment of location-based services. As a member of LIF, TCS will help standardize interfaces for third-party application developers and assist in defining parameters for interoperability and testing of location services.

Remote Sensing Technology: In search of TITANICS [ 24/01/01 ]
With the help of ultra-sophisticated electronic remote-sensing equipment, in the latest archaeological expedition by Discovery Channel to explore the sunken remains of Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley off the northeast coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, has yielded still another unprecedented find -- the wreck of the pirate ship the Fiery Dragon.

Elite Logistics Inc. acquires broad-based telematics patent; Opens new market opportunities [ 24/01/01 ]
By using this technology, vehicle operators could push one button on a cellular phone and automatically be connected to a call center operator who could immediately pinpoint the exact location of the calling vehicle while simultaneously providing the caller with needed information or instructions.

GITA publishes III Annual Geospatial Technology Report [ 24/01/01 ]
The Geospatial Technology Report-2000: A Survey of Organizations Implementing Geospatial Information Technologies, This report,published by GITA contains detailed information on the completeness, complexity, and direction of geographic information system (GIS) projects being implemented at 95 infrastructure-based organizations.

SiGEM received a CDN $1.65M order for its ePiNG modules from VIASAT [ 31/01/2001 ]
SiGEM has received a CDN $1.65M order for its ePiNG modules from VIASAT ePiNG modules combine a highly accurate GPS receiver with a powerful integrated processor that runs the telematics software.

Magellan's GPS Mapping Springboard Module now available for Handspring Visor Handhelds [ 31/01/2001 ]
Magellan Corporation, announced the availability of the new GPS Companion, a mapping and navigation Springboard module for Handspring Visor handheld computers.

Apex Data Services Inc, establishes two subsidiaries [ 31/01/2001 ]
Apex Data Services, Inc. has established two subsidiary corporations, one for Data Conversion and another for GIS Services

United States Census Bureau begins releasing census 2000 maps [ 30/01/2001 ]
The United States Census Bureau has begun shipping to state officials paper copies of three county-based maps - county block, voting district/state legislative district outline and census tract outline

Carl J. Schroeder joins Traffic.com, as Senior Vice President of the Fleet & Logistics [ 30/01/2001 ]
Mr. Schroeder, who most recently was Managing Director of KPMG Consulting Inc, has joined Traffic.com

Marc Kratzschmar joins Exor Corporation [ 30/01/2001 ]
Exor Corporation, has appointed Marc Kratzschmar as ITS Manager. Mr. Kratzschmar will be responsible for product development and implementation, with specific focus on Exor's technology in the area of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He will also support the Exor geographic information systems product development team.

BIFS Technologies Corporation acquires GPS Integrators Inc. [ 30/01/2001 ]
BIFS Technologies Corporation has acquired controlling interest in GPS Integrators Incorporated. GPS Integrators Inc. specializes in providing management and operational information systems to airports and military establishments throughout the world

Alto Technology appoints Dr.Floyd Sabins [ 30/01/2001 ]
Dr. Floyd Sabins has joined Alto Technology Resources, Inc., as senior technical consultant, responsible for Alto's client training, academic support program and business development.

Qualcomm expands UCT's CDMA license agreement [ 27/01/2001 ]
Qualcomm Inc.announced an amendment to United Computer and Telecommunications Inc.'s existing CDMA modem card and GPS terminal license agreement.

WAVECOM reports 2000 year-end revenues of Euro 65.6 million [ 25/01/2001 ]
Wavecom S.A. a leading developer of digital wireless standard modules, today announced preliminary revenues for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2000. All revenues are unaudited and reported in accordance with US GAAP.

PortaTrack merges GPS, wireless and the web to Manage Mobile Assets [ 25/01/2001 ]
Main Course Technologies (www.gomct.com), a Los Angeles-based technology development company debuting today at Upside Event's Showcase 2001 conference, announced the availability of PortaTrack, a Web-based tracking service that utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) and wireless data transmission technologies to track and locate people, vehicles or any other mobile asset.

One Voice announces wireless strategy [ 25/01/2001 ]
One Voice Technologies, Inc.today announced the next phase of its strategy targeting three exploding markets -- wireless, telematics and Internet appliances.

ISRO ties up with Karnataka Govt [ 25/01/2001 ]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Karnataka Government have come together to work out GIS-based urban and rural models for development and e-governance.

Autodesk acquires Gentry Systems [ 25/01/2001 ]
Autodesk has completed the acquisition of Gentry Systems, a leading supplier of specialized software tools and services to over 300 companies in 11 countries in the electric utility industry.

Contract Freighters, Inc. extends contract with @Track Communications [ 24/01/2001 ]
--@Track Communications, Inc., a provider of wireless-based vehicle fleet management and intelligent mobile-asset-tracking solutions, announced that its third-largest customer, Contract Freighters, Inc. has extended its service contract for mobile communications through 2001.

Fiat and Autodesk bring Location Services to mobile individuals [ 24/01/2001 ]
Targa Services, a Fiat Auto company and Autodesk Location Services, a division of Autodesk, Inc., announced an agreement that will deliver unique wireless location-based services to mobile individuals

GeoDiscovery announces availability of Geode GPS [ 24/01/2001 ]
GeoDiscovery, a location-based product and service company, has just announced availability of the Geode GPS Module for Handspring(TM) Visor handheld computers and GeoView Mobile Software for Palm OS. Together, thes GeoDiscovery announces availability of Geode GPS e products bring new integrated, geo-aware capabilities to some of the most basic of travel tools -- the map, compass, guidebook and travelogue.

LANDINFO.com launches new affiliate program [ 24/01/2001 ]
This program allows affiliate websites to generate revenue by referring visitors to LANDINFO.com and its eCommerce storefront, the Online Map Store. Affiliates earn a referral bonus for each click-through to LANDINFO.com, and a sales commission for Online Map Store purchases.

Paradigm Advanced Technologies on the move [ 24/01/2001 ]
Paradigm Advanced Technologies, Inc. of Toronto announced today that it has moved to a larger facility in Richmond Hill.

ParView, Inc. secures international GPS patent [ 24/01/2001 ]
ParView, Inc., a provider of golf cart installed Global Positioning Systems (GPS), has secured an exclusive international patent license agreement with PagiSat, LLC, for the rights to all international golf industry-related GPS applications.

QUALCOMM wins three more patent oppositions in Korea and Europe [ 24/01/2001 ]
Qualcomm Incorporated, today reported that it has prevailed in three additional patent opposition proceedings in Korea and Europe.

Webraska announces completion of E52 million round of financing [ 24/01/2001 ]
Webraska has secured 52 Million Euros of private equity investments following the successful completion of its second round of financing.

Dr. D.P.Rao, Director, NRSA, awarded Padma Shri, by Govt. of India [ 31/01/01 ]
Dr. D.P.Rao, Director, National Remote Sensing Agency, Department of Space, Govt. of India has been selected for the prestigious award Padma Shri. He has been awarded for the Science and Engineering category.

COSLA, geographical information systems (GIS) network meeting held. [ 27/01/01 ]
The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) geographical information systems network meeting brought together many of the country's top mapping experts to explore, how GIS can be used to rapidly integrate and analyse information from many sources, bringing maps to life for millions of people and improving public services.

New software by Plexis Group [ 31/01/2001 ]
Plexis Group, an Indiana Polis based technology solutions provider has introduced a new software "ecama" at the Indiana State Assessor's Conference Tuesday, January 30. The new software provides a turnkey property tax assessment solution. The interface can be customized by the end user to integrate with other services like ,GIS, Surveyor, etc

Pinpointing the places other maps don't reach [ 31/01/2001 ]
A free double-sided map of Britain pinpointing the parts of the country covered by almost 1,000 different Ordnance Survey maps has been published by the national mapping agency

GIS software solutions designed for special districts, by ESRI [ 31/01/2001 ]
Designed to meet the needs of regional geospatial efforts and establish Geographic Information Systems within special districts, the six special districts bundles offer training and solutions for data creation and analysis in a number of arenas including water/wastewater, transportation, and the Internet.

White Electronic acquires Panelview Inc [ 31/01/2001 ]
White Electronic Designs Corporation has announced the acquisition of Portland based Panelview Inc.

Paradigm signs distribution and software license agreements with Anytrack Solutions [ 31/01/2001 ]
The agreement provides for Anytrack to purchase PowerLOC's L-Biz technology and mobile GPS tracking units.

Win a GPS by taking "Survivor IQ Test" online [ 31/01/2001 ]
WebSportsman.com invites "Survivor" fans to take a Survival IQ Test. One can participate in a Survival IQ, an interactive challenge of a person's knowledge of the outdoors. Winner will get a GPS.