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Explore GIS in Navigation Industry | AABSYS

Discover cutting-edge GIS solutions for the navigation sector at AABSyS. Expert geospatial technology can help you optimize your navigation systems. 

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GIS Land Survey Services in India 

Geographic information system (GIS) survey firm in India provide a centralized place for data collection and processing, which is essential for modern planning, surveying, and building services.

Professional surveyors can use GIS to improve survey accuracy while lowering costs. When you use Spade Survey for GIS survey services, you can be confident that we will collect reliable data and ensure the success of your project.

Spade Survey provides GIS-based surveying services to support highly specialised infrastructure or development projects, with the goal of delivering the best findings possible.

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[Paper] Archaeological survey in Cagayan Valley, Northern Philippines as part of the PANTROPOCENE project

Cagayan Valley's colonial-era sites surveyed, revealing a thousand years of socioenvironmental history.

via KAPI, 30 December 2023: Paper by Barretto-Tesoro et al. outlines a recent survey in Cagayan Valley, part of the larger PANTROPOCENE Project, shedding light on the significant changes in land use during Spanish colonization in the Philippines. By analyzing sites such as ancient churches and kilns, the project seeks to understand the socioenvironmental transitions over the last millennium. The…

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Mapping Made Easy: Your Ultimate Guide to GIS Services

In today's digital age, geography is no longer just about paper maps and atlases. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have revolutionized the way we understand and interact with spatial data. Whether you're a business owner, a government agency, or a curious individual, GIS services have the potential to transform the way you make decisions and gain insights. In this guide, we'll explore what GIS services are, their essential features, and how they can benefit you.

What Are GIS Services?

GIS services encompass a wide range of tools and technologies used to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize geographic data. They provide a powerful framework for capturing and organizing spatial information, allowing users to create maps and make data-driven decisions.

Essential Features of GIS Services

1. Data Collection

GIS services enable the collection of data from various sources, including satellite imagery, GPS devices, and surveys. This data can be used to create detailed maps and models.

2. Data Management

Effective data management is a core component of GIS services. They allow you to organize, store, and retrieve geographic information efficiently, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

3. Spatial Analysis

One of the key strengths of GIS services is their ability to perform spatial analysis. This means you can answer complex questions by analyzing the relationships between different geographic features. For example, you can determine the best location for a new store based on demographics and existing competitors.

4. Visualization

GIS services offer robust visualization tools, allowing you to create maps that convey information clearly and effectively. You can customize map layers, colors, and symbols to represent data in a visually compelling way.

5. Collaboration

Many GIS services are cloud-based, facilitating collaboration among team members regardless of their physical location. This feature is especially valuable for businesses and organizations that require real-time data sharing and decision-making.

How Can GIS Services Benefit You?

1. Business Insights

For businesses, GIS services can provide valuable insights into market demographics, customer behavior, and location-based trends. This information can inform marketing strategies, site selection, and expansion plans.

2. Urban Planning

City planners and government agencies use GIS services to optimize urban development, transportation networks, and disaster management. GIS helps in making informed decisions about land use, infrastructure, and public services.

3. Environmental Conservation

GIS is a powerful tool for environmentalists and conservationists. It aids in monitoring and managing natural resources, tracking wildlife populations, and assessing the impact of climate change.

4. Emergency Response

During emergencies, such as natural disasters or public health crises, GIS services help responders make quick decisions by providing real-time data on affected areas, resources, and populations.

Getting Started with GIS Services

To harness the potential of GIS services, you'll need access to the right software and data sources. Many GIS tools are available, ranging from open-source options like QGIS to industry-standard software like Esri's ArcGIS.

Additionally, you can access geographic data from various government agencies and commercial providers. These datasets cover a wide range of topics, from topography and demographics to weather and transportation.

In conclusion, GIS services have transformed the way we interact with geographic data. They offer a wealth of opportunities for businesses, governments, researchers, and individuals to gain insights, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems. Whether you're looking to optimize your business operations, contribute to urban planning, or explore the world around you, GIS services are your gateway to mapping made easy.

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The gallows by Spišky Castle has a hidden jewel at the bottom, its a survey point! #civil3d #autocad #drone #civilengineering #topografia #survey #engineering #maps #mapping #gis #geomatics #photogrammetry #landsurveying #arquitectura #surveylife #3d #landsurvey #geodesy #architecture #construction #alberta #canada #surveying #surveyequipment #gnss #gps #geomatics #realsurveyors #engineer #landsurveyor (at Spišky Hrad) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqS9ACVqcAY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Housing Affordability Index, 2020.

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GIS Mapping: QGIS

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http://realtor.com/research/data

American Community Survey, 2020

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Meta Geomatics Provide Licensed Land Surveyors

Licensed land surveyors play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and legality of property boundaries and land development projects. These professionals undergo rigorous training and certification processes to acquire the necessary expertise in surveying techniques, geographic information systems (GIS), and relevant laws and regulations.

Their responsibilities include measuring and mapping land parcels, determining property boundaries, and preparing detailed reports for legal and construction purposes. Licensed land utilize advanced technologies such as GPS, drones, and laser scanning to enhance the precision and efficiency of their work.

Their expertise is invaluable in various industries, including real estate, construction, urban planning, and environmental management. By adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines, licensed land surveyors help prevent disputes over property boundaries and ensure the sustainable use of land resources.

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The Ever-Changing Length of the PCT

The most recent edition of the PCT's "Trail Dirt" tackled the mystery of the PCT length . . . it has been a topic that has been a curiosity also explored on this website -- https://pcttrailsidereader.com/post/618834872879939586/it-looks-authoritative-and-permanent-but-the The midpoint looks so official but as this article explains, the length of the trail is constantly changing . . . hence moving the midpoint. However, the marker stays put.

Easy, 2,650 Miles, right? Well… not quite.

By Galen Keily

The question of the PCT’s length comes up often, with guidebooks, phone apps, and other sources across the internet offering varying figures. In recent years, PCTA has come a long way in better tracking and calculating distance. While we regularly reference the rounded figure of 2,650 miles as shorthand for the trail’s length, our current best estimate places it at approximately 2655.8 miles. It’s complicated because the length actually varies year by year, and homing in on highly accurate mileage for a trail that spans thousands of miles can pose significant challenges. We know that trail mileage matters a lot to PCT trail users. Read on to discover some of the complexities involved in determining the true length of the PCT.

Northern Terminus, Photo by: Ryan Weidert

It Moves!

Sometimes, the trail gains a mile or two, or sometimes, the trail shaves off miles (you’re welcome thru-hikers!) You might be thinking… how does this happen, isn’t the trail already on the ground? While true, PCTA, alongside managing agencies and dedicated trail crews, continually refines and optimizes the trail’s route. These efforts range from minor adjustments to larger-scale relocation projects aimed at enhancing the overall trail experience. For instance, routine maintenance often involves realigning sections of the trail to improve sustainability, such as adding switchbacks or adjusting trail tread within the existing corridor. These alterations might end up making the trail a bit longer or shorter, typically on the order of hundreds of feet. Pretty small potatoes when looking at a trail that crosses thousands of miles. Other times, the PCT undergoes bigger relocation projects based on a process called Optimal Location Reviews (OLR). These relocations can be significant and can take years to complete. These projects aim to relocate the PCT to a location better suited to providing a natural setting, scenic beauty, and safe public access, among other things. As a result of these projects, the trail’s length may fluctuate by several miles. But they also end up making the trail safer and more enjoyable for all.

The Sierra Buttes Relocation – Old decommissioned PCT shown in dashed black line, current PCT in maroon.

What’s so hard about miles?

Calculating distance across such a large geographic extent is challenging. Even minor inaccuracies that are repeated hundreds of thousands of times compound errors, resulting in significant discrepancies in overall mileage. For example, if each point in our PCT dataset were off by 1ft, the margin of error would be over 200 miles. Additionally, the translation from a three-dimensional Earth to a two-dimensional map necessitates “projecting” data in GIS (Graphical Informational System) software, which can introduce different types of accuracy loss. However, advancements in technology offer us promising avenues for improvement, such as using LiDAR (laser scans of the earth) to more precisely capture and map changes to the trail.

A little bit about the data

PCTA’s current iteration of PCT mapping data is built upon data that was donated to the organization from the Halfmile Project. You may have heard of Halfmile, he and his team are kind of a big deal. The resulting data from this project’s multi-year effort was the best, most accurate data for the PCT of its time. Volunteers in the project mapped thousands of miles of trail with survey-grade custom and commercial GPS units and spent tremendous amounts of time analyzing, processing, and curating the results.

Halfmile, using his iPhone to control the Long Distance Geo Logger. The blue GPS unit is in the lower black side pocket of his pack. You can see coiled cable right above it.

Building on this legacy, PCTA now builds upon that same highly accurate data from Halfmile, revised to account for re-routes and trail reconstruction that have happened since PCTA assumed control of the data. We maintain our PCT Centerline (the line data for the trail’s location) and Mile Markers (points every tenth or half mile), with new versions released on an annual basis, usually in January. The data is displayed on our Interactive Map and made available on our PCT Data webpage, freely available for download in a variety of formats. By fostering an environment of transparency and accessibility, we empower trail users, app developers, and agency partners alike to utilize this standardized dataset, facilitating seamless communication and navigation along the trail.

Graceland takes an emotional moment at the Northern Terminus after an adventure of a lifetime. Photo by: James Townsend

Conclusions

As we continue to monitor changes, refine our modeling of the PCT, and offer it to users in new ways, we realize that our data remains imperfect. Digitally representing the complexities of the natural world always is. Despite this, the Association’s renewed prioritization of data management, built upon the invaluable foundation set by the Halfmile project, marks significant progress in this work. We recognize that our path toward data accuracy is ongoing and that we’re by no means at the finish line (approx. 2,655.8 ), but we’re always improving, collaborating, and working to celebrate the intricacies of the PCT in this unique aspect of our work.

Author: Galen Keily

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Week 2 Blog Post

Describe your ideal role of environmental interpreter. What might it entail? Where might it be? What skills might you need? (Keep these all-in mind as you begin to work on your assignments – tailor these to that ideal job!)

Another week, another blog post:)

Describing my ideal role as an environmental interpreter is a bit of a tough job. I have some ideas of what I might like to do one day but applying interpretation to that can be a bit tricky. For example, recently I have been really into the idea of ‘rewilding’. I hadn’t heard about this concept until a few years back, but the basics of rewilding is to take deteriorated ecosystems and uplift them by reintroducing things like keystone species or reshaping the environment to allow for them to reach their full potential again. Mossy Earth is my main inspiration here and they manage to be incredibly effective interpreters while also doing great environmental work. The video that introduced me to their team was their task of flooding a forest along the Danube River in order to recreate floodplain forests which hadn’t properly functioning for many decades before this. 

One of the reasons this was so appealing to me is that it seems to have a great variety of work involved. The team talks about everything from surveying the area to identifying which species in this location could benefit most to physically excavating the land which they wanted to see flooded. This kind of deep involved work is right up my alley, no project would be the same as another but they all result in tangible effects on the environment around you. In the follow up videos you can actually see the forest flooded again and how brimming with life it is! With a relatively low cost this small team has helped restore an ecosystem that was almost inert before their intervention. 

All of this ranting is to say that something along these lines would very much suit what I would like to do as an environmental interpreter - giving people a tangible understanding of what we as individuals (or small teams) can do to help the environment. Since this is a very open ended idea of what I might like to do as an interpreter it leaves a million options open as to what I could do or where I could go. Mossy Earth is mainly based in Europe but I’m sure there’s just as many hurting ecosystems in Canada that need attention like this as well. Now, I personally couldn’t see myself making a Youtube channel and trying to attract as many viewers as possible, but maybe something on a smaller scale, like giving guided tours through rewilded areas for example, could be a better way for me personally to interpret nature.

As to the skills I might need for this role, just about everything would be helpful. A deeper understanding of how ecosystems function would be the most broadly useful but skills like using GIS mapping software, finding the right kind of communication to intrigue an audience or sampling rivers for invertebrates would all be skills that would be useful in this sort of venture. In the end I don’t think I would ever truly be done gaining skills for work like this.

I’m excited to see how everyone else views their role as an interpreter and what other people strive to do with their futures as well! Also here's a link to one of the Mossy Earth videos if anyone was interested in taking a look:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q7z8sm5UaM

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Research highlights geothermal prospectivity mapping of Brazil using open-access data

Christian Lacasse from the Geological Survey of Brazil has published a research paper on the use of GIS for the compilation and processing of open-source data to ultimately generate a prospect map for geothermal resources in Brazil. With the author’s permission, we are publishing highlights of the research on ThinkGeoEnergy.

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Well went to visit my birth place in Slovakia today and way back when I did a project to see where the 49th parallel goes through. These days there is a nice monument for it! Have a great surveyors week! civil3d #autocad #civilengineering #topografia #survey #engineering #maps #mapping #gis #geomatics #photogrammetry #landsurveying #arquitectura #surveylife #3d #landsurvey #geodesy #architecture #construction #surveying #surveyequipment #gnss #gps #geomatics #realsurveyors #engineer #landsurveyor #civil3d #autocad #drone dronefly #civilengineering #topografia #survey #engineering #maps #mapping #gis #geomatics #photogrammetry #landsurveying #dronepilot #mavic #surveylife #3d #landsurvey #geodesy #architecture #construction (at Prešov, Slovenská Republika) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFiJjaKX1u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Small Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Market - Forecast (2022 - 2027)

The market for Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) is estimated to be $24.1 billion by 2026 and is analyzed to grow at a CAGR of 16.38% during the forecast period 2021-2026. APAC is growing at the highest CAGR of 19.08% in the forecast period owing to the rapid rise in investment for the defense, commercial and law enforcement bodies in the Asia Pacific region, which are mostly dominated by the countries such as China, India, Australia and South Korea. These countries are allotting a considerable budget for their defence & law enforcement grooming purposes. Besides, growing incidences of interpersonal stand-offs, border surveillance, asymmetric warfare, terrorist activities, preparation for the forthcoming combats, along with higher economic development and enhancement in the manufacturing industries, construction sector, and others are enhancing the market growth in the forecast period. South America is analyzed to grow at significant CAGR of 18.17% in the forecast period owing to the procurement of small UAS for ISR applications with synthetic aperture radar especially in countries like Brazil due to increasing defence budgets. Further in South America, small UAS and micro air vehicles are increasingly being adopted for industrial purposes, like surveying, mapping, mining, agriculture, and construction in the region. North America has dominated the market growth with 33% in 2020, owing to rising investment in the defense & homeland security budgets, especially in the United States, and higher development in the information technology & microelectronics industry is expected to fuel regional market growth substantially.

Report Coverage

The report: “Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Industry Outlook– Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market

By Type: Multi-Rotor, Fixed-Wing, Single-Rotor Helicopter, Fixed Wing Hybrid VTOL

By Size: Very Small UAS, Small UAS

By Range: Very Close Range, Close Range, Short Range, Mid Range, Long Range

By Endurance: Low Endurance-Low Altitude, Average Endurance-Low Altitude, Average Endurance-Average Altitude, High Endurance-High Altitude

By Energy Source: Traditional Fuel, Battery Cell, Fuel Cell, PVs and Others

By Level of Autonomy: Autonomous, Automatic

By Application: Recreation, Education, Industrial, Filmmaking, First Responder Services, Government Agencies, GIS, Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Others

By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC (China, Japan India, Australia and Others), and RoW (Middle East and Africa, South America)

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Key Takeaways

Adding up to this the significant rise in the investments and contracts from defence sector of various countries is boosting the small-UAS market during the forecast period.

In January 2021, the French Defense Procurement Agency DGA chose Parrot SA, to supply its micro drones, ANAFI USA for three corps of the French Army.

In FY 2019 budget, the Department of Defense had requested around $9.39 billion fund for unmanned systems and associated technologies. This includes funding for the procurement of 3,447 new air, ground, and sea drones.

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Segment Analysis – By Size

Very Small Unmanned aerial system is projected to reach US$ 12,787 million by 2026 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR 16.26% during 2021-2026. Very small unmanned aerial system consists of nano and macro UAS. Nano unmanned aerial systems are upto 250 gm and macro UAS are generally from 250 gm to 2 kg. This small size unmanned aerial system is hugely adopted for recreational purpose. There has been a high adoption of very small UAS owing to the rising demand for nano and macro-UAVs in precision agriculture offering strong potential to improve the efficiency of water, nutrient, and disease management. Such a wide range of applications of nano and macro UAS in agriculture sector is augmenting the market. Technological advancements in unmanned aerial system such as sensor miniaturization, flight precision, autonomy and cloud-based image processing are boosting the adoption of very small UAS in agriculture sector. Increasing penetration of nano and macro UAS in construction site for measuring real-time work progress or in mining sector to provide volumetric data on excavations has contributed to the growth of the market.

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Segment Analysis - By End Users

Among all the applications, the Recreational applications held a significant amount of market share in 2020 as they have a market share of $1.3 billion in  2020, growing at a CAGR of 18.37% during the period 2021-2026. The market is growing due to its wide adoption of monitoring and surveying of remote locations in the region. Moreover, commercial or recreational drones are also being used for monitoring disaster-affected areas, providing aid to the victims, and for search & rescue missions. The commercial small unmanned aerial system (UAS) market continues to grow globally and was accelerated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) are, and will remain, the main drivers promoting commercial UAS adoption and associated market growth because autonomous flight reduces the need for expensive manpower whereas AI-driven data collection and processing reduces the time it takes to produce results that directly impact decision-making.

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market in North America region held significant market share of 36.6% in 2020. The adoption of sUASs in military applications, commercial applications and others are also witnessing the growth of sUASs in North America. Furthermore, many organizations like AirMap, Drone Map, Teal, Drone Seed, Cape and Others have also funded different technologies related to Small Unmanned Aerial Systems thereby driving the growth of the market. In addition, the presence of countries like Canada, Mexico in North American region most of the drones used are commercial ones owing to recreational purposes. In 2019, the government has announced to spend $738 billion in Defense sector by 2020 for various operations including modernization of equipment's. Moreover, the Defense spending in the country is rapidly increasing due to increased threats from other countries. In the year 2018 Mexico had a defense budget of around $ 6,568 million in 2018, a 13.6% increase from 2017 and it is expected to increase in the forecast period. These factors have driven the growth of the market in this region.

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Drivers

Rise in application of small UAS by Armed forces and Other government agencies

The market for Small Unmanned Aerial Systems is likely to benefit enormously from the rising safety concerns of Armed forces and different agencies around various parts of the globe. The rise in the application of small UAVs by different Government agencies has been promoting the growth of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems in the global market. Increasing safety concerns of armed forces and government agencies, such as to conduct reconnaissance missions and track illegal activities without risking their lives has been a major driving factor for the growth of small UAS in global market. For instance, applications of autonomous small UAS for surveillance in army bases, border regions and places of gatherings provide visual data of any sort of threats instantly to the operators. Moreover, the application of small UAS for surveillance in base camps, military convoys to safeguard army personnel has been a major driving factor for its growth. On April 2021, Exyn Technologies, a leading manufacturer of aerial robotics launched their new ExynAero, an autonomous small UAS which is considered to be the highest level of aerial autonomy especially designed for high-risk environments.

Growing Applications in Logistics Sector

Growing applications of small UAS for Logistic applications due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Logistic sector of global level has been facing a severe decline in their growth. Several governments imposed strict lockdowns to safeguard their economies and reduce the spread of the virus by reducing human contact. To overcome this severe damage, many countries across the globe have opted for Logistic operations using small UAS. For instance, in March 2020, Zipeline International set up small UAS delivery facility and distribution center across South Africa and Ghana. They have been delivering various medical products, live-saving drugs and other healthcare requirements in quick time without human interaction. The application of small UAS is expected to increase over the near future. This is expected to drive the market for small UAS in global level. Moreover, in India, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave approvals to brands like Dunzo, Spicejet, Zomato, and Swiggy to go ahead with BVLOS deliveries. These developments will bring major boost in forecast period for small UAS Market.

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Challenges:

Breach of Privacy

There has been several instance of  breach of privacy in Europe with the application of small UAVs. The small size, ability to fly through low altitude and hard to detect makes small UAVs perfect for spying on people.  This has also led to the ban of small UAVs across many countries in Europe. This is a key constraint for market growth for small UAVs in the region. Further, some countries have made it mandatory to have license to own any UAVs. Thus, this is for many consumers who were looking to purchase UAVs for leisure photography or as a entertainment device are now reluctant to go through the process of applying for license for purchasing small UAVs. In Jan 2021, EU announced its final set of rules for small unmanned aircrafts. The remote identification of UAVs has been levied to identify any UAV flying in the air. This is a key constrain in the market growth in small UAVs in Europe

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market Landscape

Product launches, acquisitions, Partnerships and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market. Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Market top 10 companies include DJI, Aerovironment,Inc., Parrot Drones SAS, Precision AWK, Airbus SAS, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Atomics, Textron, Inc, Thales Group  among others

Acquisitions/Product Launches

On October 2020, Parrot entered into a strategic partnership with Colorado Drone Chargers, the global leader in field ready, high speed small UAS charging systems. The partnership aimed to design a revolutionary charging system for the ANAFI USA batteries, allowing professionals to simultaneously charge four Parrot ANAFI USA 3400mAh flight batteries in the field and in less time than a standard charging system.

In 2020, UMS Skeldar launched V-150 UAV. The V-150 UAV is lightweighted with a takeoff weight of maximum 150kg. This UAV used signals intelligence equipment and infrared camera.

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