Fellbach, Baden-Wurttemberg (slashgeo) May 21, - Lufft left no stone unturned, to fulfill all requirements of the recent ceilometer tender of the Dutch royal weather service KNMI. The effort has paid off: After successfully passing of the so-called CAT (Ceilometer Acceptance Test) Lufft got the confirmation to be the selected deliverer in mid-February. So, Lufft will deliver 39 cloud height sensors to the Royal Meteorological Institute in the Netherlands. The first 20 units with the name CHM 15k will be delivered in this summer and the last 19 instruments are planned for delivery in.

KNMI replaces the old cloud height measurement equipment currently used in the meteorological observation network with the new Lufft technology. One of the many requirements was that the Ceilometers must be able to measure in a range of 7.5 kilometers up to 12 kilometers from the surface. The CHM 15k has the power to detect cloud even up to 15 kilometers - one further convincing argument besides the best price-performance ratio with which competitor products could be outmaneuvered. The launch of the tender was the seventh in May and it took almost a year to the decision.

The KNMI (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute) was founded in 1854 by royal order of King Willem III. In 1897 it moved from Utrecht to De Bilt. Its 345 employees are also responsible for the daily weather forecast throughout the Netherlands, for climate research as well as seismology. It supplies the Royal Dutch Air Force (KLU), the Royal Dutch Navy (KM), the national air traffic control (LVNL) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment with weather data. This KNMI is a very important meteorological customer.

The business area “Optical Sensors” at Lufft exists since April and is a former area of ESW GmbH, one of the Jenoptik Defense & Civil Systems belonging to a subsidiary of Jenoptik AG, Jena. Following the acquisition by the dedicated measurement and control and measurement technology company Lufft, the survival and development of high-quality Ceilometers and snow depth sensors SHM 50 and SHM 30 is secured. This still happens in Berlin, where the development, distribution and management of the optical sensors are located, but in new premises.

This was already the second success after the German Weather Service DWD contract, where Lufft won the bidding process within a very short time with the CHM 15k cloud height sensor. The current successes of the new Lufft products show that the medium-sized company located in Fellbach, Germany, is the right partner for weather measurement technology.

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Here comes SuperSurv 3.3 for Android! To meet the great needs of high accuracy field survey and better data collection workflow via smart device, SuperSurv announces the latest version, allowing users to make the best use of the raster dataset and survey with professional external GNSS receivers. The system that has been being refined for bringing better user experience and great performance, now fully extends and strengthens your field survey experience.

SuperSurv is an efficient mobile GIS App designed for field data collection on Android and iOS platforms. Integrating with GIS and GPS technologies, SuperSurv provides the functions like Map Display, Query, Measure, etc., and supports to overlay OpenStreetMap as the basemap. Also, users may capture point, line and polygon features and attribute data, and save the data as SHP or GEO format on both offline and online modes.

The raster files in MrSID and JPEG2000 now can be joined in the project with regular vector files, bringing the perfect mapping for survey. Since diverse users use online basemaps for field works, we enhance the OpenStreetMap project in SuperSurv 3.3 to automatically zoom-in to the best fit view of current position. The Screen Lock,  another friendly setting designed for forestalling adding unnecessary point or vertex while data collecting via GNSS, significantly reduces time of post editing and error checking.

With the newly added external GNSS device connection function, users now can choose between internal/external positioning information sources via Bluetooth communication. Both general and professional high-accuracy GNSS receivers are supported; so that user don’t need to be worried about the command lines and communication settings but leave all the complex work to the system. The embedded NTRIP service settings allow users to setup and employ the sub-meter survey. Just some few steps for highly-qualified position data collection, SuperSurv 3.3 brings users modernized and brilliant field survey experiences!

Advanced external GNSS devices and data collecting functions are fully supported and available on SuperSurv Pro. For SuperSurv M3, these newly added functions come as an optional plug-in which allows users to buy and download for power up your field work.

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About Supergeo

Supergeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, Supergeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.

Supergeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. Supergeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.

Supergeo Technologies, the leading provider of complete GIS software and solutions, announces that CBC Iberia S.A., Spain adopts SuperSurv for Android in enhancing outdoor data collection for biotechnologies and agriculture.

CBC Group focuses on pharmaceutical and chemical application and has its headquarter in Tokyo, Japan, and has 29 offices and manufacturing facilities across continents. SuperSurv for Android is selected by CBC Iberia S.A. to collect GIS data, so that the researchers are able to control the latest status of different species.

SuperSurv allows field workers collect point, line and polygon data with smart devices. Besides, the offline mode can assist surveyors overcome the bad connection problems, while doing GIS data collecting in the fields.

The fresh-launched SuperSurv 3.3 now supports raster data, MrSID and JPEG2000, as basemap, so that surveyors can better understand the on-site scenes. Also, by connecting with external GNSS devices, the accuracy is highly promoted, and field workers can hence save costs on devices.

In addition to GIS app, Supergeo also provides SuperGIS Biodiversity Analyst for biotechnologies applications. The Analyst tool contains hundreds of landscape indices to let users realize the relationships between ecology and geography.

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Supergeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, Supergeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.

Supergeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. Supergeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.

It is really our pleasure to share with you that the latest version of the SuperPad released for global users. Supergeo R&D team have been focusing on usability and reliability to bring the best mobile GIS experience and data quality to users during preparing and developing this annual updates, making sure that all the new functions like NTRIP extension, Z value, Bing map support etc. work perfectly with the refined main structure.

SuperPad 3.3 is a full-function mobile GIS application which contains the powerful and complete GIS functions as well as a superior price-performance ratio, helping field-based users to collect, edit, display and measure spatial data with a reasonable budget. Its highly flexible development environment and diversified extensions also enable users to create ideal platforms and meet more demands of diverse tasks. Moreover, SuperPad now integrates with the latest cloud technology which allows data synchronization between mobile platform and enterprises’ server, significantly improving the efficiency of field works.

It is rather remarkable that the NTRIP extension within SuperPad 3.3 allows users to apply NTRIP Caster service like virtual reference station (VRS) RTK service provider or private station services for getting much precise field data. Besides, the built-in command lines widely supported mainstream GNSS modules, including U-Blox, Hemisphere and Novatel, also helpful for saving time in configuration and command giving. To make better use of the field data, the new SuperPad allows user to edit the Z value in geometry of all the feature layers, and automatically records the observation height while collecting data via GNSS. In addition, the Online Map Tool now allows users to overlay the Bing Map through much easier steps. Furthermore, the STC cache map format supporting function is enhanced as well and ready to meet all the basemap demands from field workers.

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Supergeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, Supergeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.

Supergeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. Supergeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.

Russell Bolden and Jesse Little of Sydney, Australia have developed a web-app that enables anyone to create a toposcope for any location on earth. You define a ‘home’ location either by searching an address or placing a pin on Google Maps. It’s then the same process for defining POI’s. The result is a personalized azimuthal equi-distant map projection that they then make by laser engraving the image in a range of materials including timber and stainless steel.

While people in the GIS space might geek-out on this idea, Russell and Jesse’s intention is to make toposcopes or MapWheels as they have branded them, accessible to everyone. “Traditionally toposcopes are found at look-outs to help the visitor identify key landscape features and POI’s. We want MapWheels to be very personal and sentimental pieces of home décor that everyone should consider having” Russell said. “We encourage people to include locations that are special to them such as places they’ve travelled, where friends and loved ones live and where major life events have taken place such as where you ran your first half-marathon.” At less than $70 (USD) they are also priced at a level accessible to everyone.

They’ve made the process of creating a MapWheel quite engaging by allowing personalization beyond choosing the locations. The user gets to choose from a range of decorative features such as a border pattern, a font and what material it’s to be made from. You can also include a personal message which is great if you want to gift a MapWheel.

Supergeo Technologies, the leading GIS software and solution provider, announces that the Planning Department in Hong Kong has adopted the mobile GIS app, SuperSurv for Android, to better plan the city land uses and provide officers reliable geospatial data for policy making.

Planning Department intends to provide accurate urban land-use data in order to plan long-term policies. To achieve it, a comprehensive GIS which integrates vector and raster data, and allows users to collect spatial data becomes extremely important.

Old houses in Hong Kong have became dangerous and flawed city’s appearance due to the ignorance of construction over years. Therefore, the planning department has been actively promoted the city renewal and rebuild project.

With the GIS data collection app, SuperSurv for Android, field workers can either capture data with built-in GPS of smart devices, or use external GNSS devices to elevate accuracy. The app can also connect with server GIS to timely update on-site situation for officers to make decisions.

The offline function of SuperSurv is being useful to assist personnel to collect data, document the progress of work in internet-free environment and maintain the city appearance in efficiency.

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Supergeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, Supergeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.

Supergeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. Supergeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.

Gatineau, QC, Canada, April 14 – CubeWerx signs 3-year contract to provide managed imagery services to the the Saskatchewan Geospatial Imagery Collaborative

CubeWerx has signed a 3-year contract with the Saskatchewan Geospatial Imagery Collaborative (SGIC) to provide imagery hosting and managed Web services to the collaborative’s many member organizations across the province and in the federal government.

The contract, signed following an extensive evaluation of CubeWerx flagship OpenImageMap platform, represents the second generation of the SGIC’s FlySask system, which provides their members with access to high-quality aerial and satellite imagery, via direct download, and through Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) web services. In addition to the OpenImageMap software platform, the contract includes a new website and client portal for SGIC members and the general public to access the collaborative’s data.

The new system, FlySask2, represents a major enhancement to the program in both performance and scalability. It will allow the collaborative to expand its offerings to members while maintaining excellent standards of service.

“This new contract with CubeWerx is incredibly important as it will change the system to make it bigger, stronger, faster and ultimately more user-friendly for SGIC’s members and the general public,” said Ian Radchenko, SGIC Project Manager and Research Scientist at the Saskatchewan Research Council. “The old system had great performance and served the SGIC well but it is time for an upgrade after 8 years of operation and our hope is to see large usage increases with this new system.”

“This agreement is a major milestone in our relationship with the SGIC and further enhances our role as a strategic business partner”, said Edric Keighan, President and CEO of CubeWerx. “We will deploy the best capabilities available in order to help the the collaborative achieve its goals and provide its members with the products and services they depend on.”

About CubeWerx

CubeWerx is a geospatial products and services company based in Gatineau, QC, Canada. Founded in 1996, CubeWerx develops open standards-based solutions in response to Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) requirements for interoperable information infrastructures. CubeWerx is an innovative software company whose expertise includes development and deployment of Web Services products and Cloud-based services to support the most demanding requirements for the integration, access, and management of very large volumes of geospatial data over the web. CubeWerx technology has helped industries and governments around the world build best-of-breed SDIs composed of users and providers of geospatial data and services, based on the most up-to-date Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.

About SGIC

The Saskatchewan Geospatial Imagery Collaborative (SGIC) is a partnership of organizations sharing knowledge and costs relating to acquisition and use of remotely sensed satellite and aerial photographic imagery for mutual and public benefit.

Supergeo Technologies, the leading global provider of complete GIS software and solutions, officially released SuperGIS Engine 3.3 for global GIS developers to customize GIS applications, meeting diverse demands in various fields. Lots of the components have been updated in the latest version, providing renewed and advanced data access and analysis functions such as mainstream database compatibility, table mashup, data processing etc. Moreover, enhanced mapping elements allow developer to build up impressive data display and detailed labeling design for clients.

Developed by Supergeo through integrating mapping and GIS technologies, SuperGIS Engine 3.3, as the COM-structured development component, provides developers with complete GIS core components. The developed applications can be seamlessly embedded into programming language in Windows developing environment, helping integration with other systems for strong system development.

SuperGIS Engine 3.3 offers complete development resources. Hence, GIS programmers and developers can efficiently develop applications with GIS functionalities such as Display Layer, Edit, Query, Access Spatial Database, etc. In addition, hundreds of GIS-related objects, diverse Controls, comprehensive development samples and object diagram are provided for technical users to effectively build programs and deploy to multiple end-users. Also, SuperGIS Engine developers are allowed to access online contents such as sample codes and GIS application designs, enabling front-end users to bring flexible and productive solutions for end-users.

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Supergeo Technologies Inc. is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since the establishment, Supergeo has been dedicated to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. It is our vision to help users utilize geospatial technologies to create a better world.

Supergeo software and applications have been spread over the world to be the backbone of the world’s mapping and spatial analysis. Supergeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms.

Getmapping has partnered with PlanetObserver to offer customers a full range of global and regional Earth satellite imagery along with two global height data options. The partnership is in line with Getmapping’s wider strategy to extend its reach beyond its established markets in the UK and Africa and signals an intention to provide a global capability in geospatial products and services.

The key PlanetObserver offerings available from Getmapping include PlanetSAT 15, 15m resolution global satellite imagery and two height data products, PlanetDEM 30 and PlanetDEM 90 with resolutions of 30m and 90m respectively.

The satellite imagery is the most up to date satellite dataset currently available and provides natural colour (RGB) imagery free from clouds. Available from a few square kilometres to global coverage, the data is especially suited to a wide range of sectors, including; energy and utilities, tele-communications and smartphone apps, visualisation and simulation, plus mapping and illustration.

The PlanetDEM height datasets are seamless global digital elevation models at 30m and 90m resolution and are derived from a combination of SRTM (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission v4.1) data corrected with multi-source cartographic data, and are perfect for 3D simulation and visualisation applications, base mapping, energy and geological surveys.

All PlanetObserver data is delivered in a range of standard formats, and is also available via WMS and as an additional layer in the Getmapping Online GIS software.

“We have been providing high quality aerial imagery and elevation data across the UK and Africa for a number of years and it has always been our intention to provide our customers with a global offering,” said Pete Bonham, Getmapping’s Business Manager. We expect satellite imagery and DEMs to be particularly popular with our Online GIS customers who can subscribe to access the data from within the application. The high quality data from PlanetObserver covers the entire surface of the Earth, and provides excellent base layers for our expanding Online GIS application, it really adds value to our offering,” continued Bonham.

Laurent Masselot, CEO of PlanetObserver added, “Our new cooperation with Getmapping is a major step forward to efficiently supply our geospatial data to a large user community. We’re particularly excited to reach out to users of Getmapping online GIS software and have them take advantage of our value-added products.”

Maplim – The Easiest Way to Collaborate on a Map.

GIS Cloud is happy to announce the release of the newest addition to their app family: Maplim - an application that delivers the fastest and most intuitive real-time collaboration on a map using any device.

The Idea behind Maplim

While Maplim is simple on the outside and super easy to get started with and use, it consists of absolutely everything you would need to set up a perfect collaboration for your entire organization. A map is put in a context of an organization board where you are creating projects and cards, while engaging with your colleagues in discussions, making drawings (redlining and annotations), attaching documents or just leaving a comment. Such collaboration streams can be easily shared with anyone and accessed from any mobile, tablet or computer device. The possibilities of using Maplim are endless, because you can adjust it to your needs and setup the perfect workflow you have been looking for.

Organize Your Team and Data with Cards

Create real-time collaboration streams as cards to which you can add any content around a map and share it with your colleagues. Maplim adapts to your project, team, and workflow.

Redline and Comment

Seamlessly make drawings on a map, add notes, marks and comments and provide your team with everything they need to get things done in real-time.

Attach and Share Your Documents

Attach and access important media like photos, videos, PDFs, Excel and Word documents relevant to a card.

Get Results Instantly

Maplim stays perfectly in sync across all your devices, wherever you are. Post comments for instant feedback, follow your team’s activity in real time and share results with anyone, anywhere and on any device.

Maplim is here to provide you with the easiest way to collaborate on a map.

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About GIS Cloud

Since GIS Cloud was launched back in, the company positioned itself as a leader and innovator in delivering cloud-based GIS solutions and technologies. The mission at GIS Cloud is to enable a powerful cloud platform for location-based applications and solutions that address the needs of entire organizations. With a strong focus on using the latest web and mobile technologies, the company believes in moving traditional map and geo-based applications into the era of the Cloud Computing.