Geospatial

Amnesty International Adopts Powerful Technology in Campaign to Protect Civilians in Darfur

June 7, 2007 - Satellite cameras to monitor events on the ground.

Mobile Probes

May 31, 2007 - Wisconsin tries private vehicles and cell phones to monitor traffic.

Full-Scale Wireless Tech for NYC Cabs

May 31, 2007 - Technology-based customer service improvements will include onboard global positioning systems (GPS)and credit/debit card acceptance.

NOAA Satellites Ready for Spike in Spring, Summer Distress Calls

May 31, 2007 - "Anyone with plans to hike or camp in a remote area, where cell phone service is not reliable, or sail a boat far from shore should not leave home without an emergency locator beacon, registered with NOAA."

USGS has Science that Weathers the Storm

May 25, 2007 - "Geoadressing," using GPS, satellite, and other remotely obtained geospatial information, proved crucial for search and rescue operations.

Norfolk, Va., Photographing Residential and Business Properties

May 9, 2007 - Benefits include assisting homeowners and business with "before" photos in case of losses.

Texas Reports on 911 Service for Internet-based Phone Service

May 8, 2007 - "Our agency continues to facilitate and monitor VoIP 911 deployment in Texas to ensure that VoIP customers have access to 911 and emergency services."

Phoenix Recognized for Use of GIS

May 4, 2007 - Community action and school resource officers also can access the Graffiti Web Services to identify graffiti vandals in their respective jurisdictions.

Macon, Ga., Deploys Citywide Wireless

May 1, 2007 - "We needed a solution that would provide our first responders with the information they require in the field, while allowing other city agencies and, most importantly, our residents to move forward in the digital age."

NOAA Announces Next Solar Storm Cycle

April 26, 2007 - Active solar period could affect power grids, communications, satellites and GPS.

Race Tracking

April 25, 2007 - How a city of 35,000 manages a quarter million visitors.

New Interactive Map Charts Green Projects

April 24, 2007 - "Hopefully, once people see what's being done in their own communities, and learn about how many options there are, it will inspire them to pursue lower-impact living as well."

Interactive GPS Kiosks Unveiled in Virginia

April 9, 2007 - First state in the nation to deploy GPS technology system-wide.

New York State DOT Provides Travel Maps, Web Cams

April 9, 2007 - Users can zoom in, look at a map, a satellite photo, or an overlay of both. Zoom in further and click on a Web cam to see actual traffic on sections of interest.

Researchers Merge Digital and Physical Worlds

April 6, 2007 - Funding, software, data and collaboration awarded for promising research into the cutting edge of map-based information systems.

Researchers Find GPS Significantly Impacted by Solar Radio Burst

April 4, 2007 - "Society cannot become overly reliant on technology without an awareness and understanding of the effects of future space weather disruptions."

DHS Provides First Responders $34.6 Million in Equipment and Training Programs

March 27, 2007 - Program enhances state and local communities' capabilities as well as arms their first responders with the tools to build stronger regional coordination.

FCC Report Examines Satellite Industry

March 23, 2007 - Commercial satellite services sector continues to benefit U.S. consumers, government at all levels and American industry and provides ongoing technology innovation.

Blue Vector Brings RFID to Wireless Wide Area Networks

March 21, 2007 - New Mobile Edge Manager appliance allows any RFID reader to provide asset tracking in mobile environments and remote locations.

Skyhook Wireless Powers First Wi-Fi-Based Location Finder Plugin For AOL's AIM Users

March 20, 2007 - Wi-Fi positioning system enables AIM users to pinpoint and share their location with buddies.