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The Academy is a series of five GIS courses, all based on the US Department of Labor Geospatial Technology Competency Model (GTCM), that represents the essential curriculum needed to teach entry-level GIS Technician education. The courses provide both the background theory of geospatial science as well as the hands-on application using the QGIS application software. The QGIS Academy has no affiliation with the official QGIS project and does not speak for or represent the QGIS project. The inaugural offering of the first QGIS course will begin September 2014. The planned release of each course will be offered on the following monthly schedule: 1. GST 101 Introduction to Geospatial Technology: 9/1/2014, 10/6/2014, 11/3/2014 2. GST 102 Spatial Analysis: 10/6/2014, 11/3/2014 3. GST 103 Data Acquisition: 11/2/2014 4. GST 104 Cartography: 11/3/2014 5. GST 105 Remote Sensing: 11/3/2014 Each course is offered for $25 USD. They can be taken individually, as they are offered. The total tuition fee for the five courses would be $125 USD. Payment is by credit card only please. complete explanation and register : http://foss4geo.wordpress.com/

The SG160-09 provides real-time GNSS positioning and seismic data for earthquake early warning and volcano monitoring as well as infrastructure monitoring for bridges, dams, buildings, and various natural and manmade structures. The system integrates seismic recording with GNSS geodetic measurement in a single compact, ruggedized package. It includes a low-power, 220-channel GNSS receiver powered by the latest Trimble-precise Maxwell 6 technology and supports tracking of both GPS and GLONASS signals plus the Galileo E1 frequency. Based on Trimble RTX technology, the service utilizes satellite clock and orbit information delivered over cellular networks or Internet Protocol (IP), allowing cm-level position displacement tracking in real-time anywhere in the world. The internally built accelerometer has +/- 4g full scale output, large linear range, high resolution and sensitivity, which makes it ideal for both portable and permanent deployment. source : http://www.trimble.com/news/release.aspx?id=082514a

Topcon Positioning Group announces the release of two unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for mapping — the Sirius Pro and Sirius Basic. Both systems are designed to produce the most accurate solutions for the automated mapping of a wide range of sites — regardless of terrain — including construction sites, mines and quarries, and for use in land surveying, power line and pipeline inspection as well as precision agriculture field mapping. The Sirius Pro system is unique to the UAS marketplace. Instead of using traditional ground control points, Topcon combines RTK (Real Time Kinematic) GNSS solutions with precision timing technology to provide more accurate mapping results when compared to other products. The Topcon Sirius Basic is an entry-level system offering many of the advantages of the Sirius Pro with options to upgrade. “The Sirius Basic shares the same hardware components of the Pro model, providing affordability with the same level of sturdiness and ease of operation,” said Falcon. “Additionally, when the need arises for the increased accuracy and productivity of the Pro system, a simple upgrade makes the transition practically effortless. Sirius Pro detail : Features: Automatic flight planning Simple Hand Launch Automatic operation - takeoff to landing Autopilot assisted manual control Safety and emergency actions High Accuracy GNSS RTK mapping eliminates the need for GCP’s Fully operational up to 50-65 km/h with headwind Cruise speed 65 km/h High-accuracy in inaccessible areas Advanced post-processing and evaluation software site : http://www.topconpositioning.com/products/aerial-mapping/sirius-pro Sirius Basic detail : Features: Automatic flight planning Simple Hand Launch Automatic operation - takeoff to landing Autopilot assisted manual control Safety and emergency actions Fully operational up to 50-65 km/h with headwind Cruise speed 65 km/h Advanced post-processing and evaluation software site : http://www.topconpositioning.com/products/aerial-mapping/sirius-basic source : Topcon sites