REMOTE SENSING CLUB

Airborne Drones Will Soon Monitor Our Every Move

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:41:25 PST

As the Times reports today, drones aren't just for indiscriminately killing foreign enemies and civilians anymore: real estate agents, feral hog-killers and Hollywood directors are all realizing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles. Camera-equipped UAVs can cost as little as $300 and be controlled from an iPhone, and we're about to see a lot more of them. On Tuesday President Obama signed a law that forces the FAA to "allow police and first responders to fly drones under 4.4 pounds" at an altitude of under 400 feet. This is "good" news for the NYPD, which first asked the FAA about acquiring their own drones in

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job: University of New Hampshire

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:08:27 PST

The Earth Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire (UNH) has an opening for a PhD student position in Remote Sensing and Coupled Natural and Human Systems starting in August 2012 (or as early as May 2012). This position carries a stipend of $23K/yr plus tuition and medical insurance. The PhD student will be responsible for the detection and monitoring of land-cover/land-use change (LCLUC) using satellite data (e.g., Landsat) and the linking of LCLUC data with physical (e.g., ecological, climate, hydrological) and socioeconomic data for the assessment of coupled natural and human systems. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team at the Earth Systems Research Center (http://www.csrc.sr.unh.edu/), Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space (EOS; http://www.eos.sr.unh.edu) at UNH, and will also have opportunities to work with collaborators at other institutions. Applicants should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated. Experience in remote sensing, particularly image classification and LCLUC detection, is highly desirable.

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AF, firms seek UAV flights in civil air space

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:22:51 PST

A few U.S. companies are developing optionally piloted aircraft in the realization that it could be many years before unmanned planes are smart enough to replicate the ability of a human pilot to sense other air traffic and avoid it, a capability the Federal Aviation Administration is insisting upon before treating unmanned aircraft like traditional planes.

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news about carbon storage in tropical vegetation

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:21:07 PST

The good news about carbon storage in tropical vegetation

New wall-to-wall carbon storage map can help developing nations track deforestation and report on emissions

A study published in Nature Climate Change today finds that tropical vegetation contains 21 percent more carbon than previous studies had suggested. Using a combination of remote sensing and field data, scientists from Woods Hole Research Center (WHRC), Boston University, and the University of Maryland were able to produce the first "wall-to-wall" map (with a spatial resolution of 500 m x 500 m) of carbon storage of forests, shrublands, and savannas in the tropics of Africa, Asia, and South America. Colors on the map represent the amount of carbon density stored in the vegetation in a continuum fashion (Figure 1). Reliable estimates of carbon storage are critical to understanding the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere by changes in land cover and land use.

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Monitoring Forest through Google Earth

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:39:22 PST

The Forest Watch Project is launched by Transparency International’s Forest Governance Integrity (FGI) Programme to involve the public to become eyes and ears of the forest by monitoring using Google Earth Geospatial Technology (satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS 3D globe) to assess forest cover and report irregularities through the site.

A Monitoring and Advisory Team of Expert will review the reports and respond. Any irregularities will be addressed immediately to enhance forest governance in Malaysia setting an exemplary precedence in forest management.

The aim of Forest Watch Project is to assist the Government in enhancing forest governance for sustainable management of forestry by monitoring and assessing forest cover to provide reliable data on State Land Forests and Permanent Forest Reserves.

http://www.timalaysia-forestwatch.org.my/

Postdoctoral Researcher in Atmospheric Remote Sensing

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:08:06 PST

Postdoctoral Researcher in Atmospheric Remote Sensing

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in atmospheric remote sensing at the Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (JIFRESSE-UCLA). As part of a multi-institutional effort, including the JIFRESSE-UCLA, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, we are establishing a core U.S. IASI atmospheric composition science team and develop the capability to process IASI Level-1C (calibrated

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noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:58:59 PST

GEOMATIKA BEYOND SDN BHD

Geomatika Beyond Sdn Bhd is the consultancy company under Geomatika College International, located in Kuala Lumpur, :

A-Provides services for oil palm and rubber plantation inventory, mapping and survey.

B-Provides training in application of Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS for precision

farming, land use mapping, forestry mapping and monitoring.

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Science jobs from I.M. Systems Group, INc.:

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:14:28 PST

Science Management Support Specialist NOAA NESDIS STAR Camp Springs, MD I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com), a Federal Government Contractor located in Rockville, MD is currently seeking to hire highly motivated Science Management Support staff to support NOAA/NESDIS/Center for Satellite Applications Research (STAR) on applied R&D and Research to Operations (R2O). IMSG supports STAR in applied scientific research and transition from research to operations (R2O) in a semi-research and semi-operational working environment along with U.S. government scientists, visiting scientists, and other contractors. The location of this position is Camp Springs, Maryland.

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China Going to make BIG MONEY in Launching Communication Satellites for other Nations

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:16:16 PST

It’s about time Nepal signed an agreement with China to launch its own satellite. Farfetched? It isn’t .

A Nigerian official responsible for the NIGCOMSAT-1, Ahmed Rufai, had disclosed that Nigeria will earn about $1.05 billion from the satellite every year, “a major part of the earnings coming in from the sale and leasing of transponders from NIGCOMSAT-1.” Transponders—or the parts of the communication satellite that are “for sale”—are one of the key satellite components because they receive, cross-examine, amplify and retransmit the signals back to earth.

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JOB- Remote Sensing and Tectonics Scientist

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:46:28 PST

GNS Science (www.gns.cri.nz) is a New Zealand government-owned research organisation offering the best in independent scientific and technical advice. With over 140 years of excellence in understanding earth sciences, we are the leading supplier of earth and isotope scientific research and consultancy services in New Zealand — a very active geological environment. We have an international reputation for delivering quality advice and innovative research.
We are seeking a remote sensing scientist to undertake research in detecting and interpreting ground surface deformation and surface change due to tectonic, volcanic, landslide and other processes using interferometric radar and other techniques, and to develop remote sensing for rapid assessment of surface change immediately following natural disasters, in order to aid damage assessment and relief efforts.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in earth sciences or similar, and will have demonstrated a high level of expertise in the application of interferometric radar techniques to ground deformation research.
For more information or to apply for this position, please visit our website.
Closing date: Friday, 3 February 2012

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SHORT COURSES IN REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNOLOGIES

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:16:26 PDT

GEOMATIKA COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL IS OFFERING SHORT COURSES IN REMOTE SENSING AND GIS TECHNOLOGIES
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List of Short Courses Offered at Geomatika College International

WORLD SUCCESSFUL FOREX SOFTWARE

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:57:04 PDT

"Forex is making people rich. That's a fact!"

Well, I'm about to show you just how you can do that - and put an endless stream of money into your pocket... week after week... like a pro.

Using Israeli UAVs.

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:56:06 PDT

Both India and Britain have been using Israeli UAVs. Britain has leased Hermes UAVs, and licensed the Hermes technology for British built Watchkeeper UAVs. India has bought Heron UAVs (built by another Israeli firm) and seeks to develop its own UAV industry. The U.S. Predator UAV was developed from earlier Israeli designs, and the companies that make Predator, Heron and Hermes control over 80 percent of the market for medium-sized UAVs (weighing about a ton, can stay in the air 24 hours or more and carry missiles). Britain and India would each like to become major players in the UAV market, and believe some cooperation might help that happen

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Remote Sensing Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:26:56 PDT

USGS Finds 'World-Class' Gold, Iron Deposits in Afghanistan

USGS, working with its Afghan counterpart and the Department of Defense, conducted a 2009-2011 survey that found "volumes of information about areas of high mineral potential in Afghanistan, including rare earth elements, gold, iron and copper."
"The USGS is exceptionally pleased by the contribution we have been able to make to future development of Afghanistan's world-class mineral resources, made possible through the application of modern remote-sensing tools," said agency Director Marcia McNutt.
Afghanistan's ambassador to the United States, Eklil Hakimi, said the lure of profits will encourage companies to hurry up.

Job in Remote Sensing

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:39:52 PDT

School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Assistant or Associate Professor of Remote Sensing. Tenure-track position beginning July, 2012. Requires Ph.D. in geography or closely related field including specific training in remote sensing/geospatial technologies and excellent oral and written communication skills. Appointment at the Associate level will require an exceptional record of achievement including both refereed publications and success in external funding of research. The successful candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct research focused on remote sensing and related geospatial technologies (e.g., GIS and GPS), emphasizing new and/or improved approaches for addressing critical environmental and natural resources management issues at multiple spatial and temporal scales. The successful candidate will be part of the leadership team in SNR's Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies (CALMIT; http://www.calmit.unl.edu/).

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Remote Sensing JOB

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:32:18 PDT

Description Responsible for providing subject matter expertise in all technical matters regarding electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) and multi/hyperspectral sensors for C-IED applications. These applications include: detection of IEDs in situ; detection of signatures associated with the emplacement of IEDs; and the use of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assets for the detection of insurgent network activity associated with IEDs

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“INTELLIGENT INNOVATION THROUGH GEOIMAGERY”

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:39:56 PDT

“INTELLIGENT INNOVATION THROUGH GEOIMAGERY”
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The theme of conference is “Intelligent Innovation through Geoimagery”. It will delve upon the innovative extraction of wavelength also known as electromagnetic spectrum, to be used intelligently in appropriate method and strategies with geospatial technology and other related technologies, to support the government Economic Transformation Programme. The aims of this initiative is to present, discuss and disseminate ideals, research works of the Geoimagery and Geospatial communities in the world. With the theme, the Geoimagery Malaysia Conference 2011 will give a platform to Malaysian, and world geoimagery and geospatial communities to give an in-depth analysis and discussion of the progress achieved, in their goal of intelligent innovation through geoimagery transformation.

GEOIMAGERY MALAYSIA AND CONFERENCE 2011

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:50:57 PDT

SPECIAL INVITATION TO THE CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ON 22-23 NOVEMBER 2011

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

ATSB (an organization under MOSTI) and Geomatika College International (a private Remote Sensing and Geospatial College) are organizing a Geoimagery Malaysia 2011 Conference and Exhibition on 22-23 November 2011, at The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. We expected 400 participants, from government agencies and private sectors, to attend the conference. The conference will be officiated by the Minister of MOSTI. The conference is programmed to have 6 keynote papers, 18 high quality research papers (3 parallel sessions) and a panel discussion session with 6 senior well known panelists from Razaksat Satellite, remote sensing Technologies, and Remote Sensing Applications, GIS, GPS and Business background. There will be 25 booths for exhibition. We will have a long session for visitors and participants to visit the exhibition booths, and we will schedule the minister to visit every exhibition booths; and we will provide a business meeting room for FREE for business discussion.

This is a Remote Sensing and GIS Conference. The theme of the conference is “Intelligent Innovation through Geoimagery". The conference will cover subjects on Remote Sensing Data, Remote Sensing Platforms, Razaksat, UAV, GIS and GPS technologies for natural resources management, disasters management, environmental management and monitoring, and applications ( in agriculture, plantation, marine, forestry, geology, coral etc), and RS/GIS technology innovations.

For exhibitors, I would like to invite you to take one or two booths for your company and present one keynote paper regarding your current and future remote sensing technologies, GIS technologies, and related technologies.

And for those who seek knowledge, I would like to invite you to attend the conference and visit the exhibition booths.

I would like to stress that, this is a Remote Sensing and GIS Conference. The theme of this conference is “Intelligent Innovation through Geoimagery". The innovation in extraction of electromagnetic waves (400nm to 2500nm) for application in agriculture, forestry, natural resources management, disaster management, marine, climate, engineering etc.

For application to the conference please visit the website ---- http://www.geoimagerymalaysia.com/

We look forwards to receive your reply. We do hope you will participate. Your participation makes Geoimagery Malaysia 2011 conference and Exhibition a success.

For further detail, you may contact:

1-DR MOHAIZI MOHAMAD
   Rector Geomatika College International

   Email: mohaizi@geomatika.com

2-DR SABIRIN ARSHAD
   Chief Executive Officer
   Astronautic Technology(M) Sdn Bhd (ATSB)
   Ministry of Sciences, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
   Email: info@atsb.my

3-Ms MAZ AZIRA
   Secretariat
   Email: maz@geoimagerymalaysia.com
           OR maz_azira85@yahoo.com.my

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

DR LAILI NORDIN
Chairman,
Geoimagery Malaysia 2011 Conference
tel 0133949059
laili200@yahoo.com
drlaili@geoimagerymalaysia.com
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SPOT 5 FOR AGRICULTURE

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:34:06 PDT

SPOT 5 FOR AGRICULTURE

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:22:01 PDT

Technology

Our primary application aircraft is an Air Tractor 301. It’s a 1350 litre capacity aircraft with a 600 HP radial engine. We can run this aircraft on Automotive Fuel which allows us a significant saving over the cost of running Avgas.

Our AirTractor is equipped with JARBA booms. This spray boom was invented and developed by Jones Air, a very progressive aerial cotton spraying company in St George QLD. The JARBA system incorporates a FarmScan on board spray controller and maintains a constant flow rate per hectare, regardless of ground speed. It also maintains a constant droplet size, regardless of airspeed. (It does this by rotating the nozzles into or out of the airflow.) Application rate and droplet size are critical to ensuring an effective job and minimising drift, which is importantly going to keep your neighbours happy. We are unique in North Queensland in using this system.

Our second application aircraft is a model known as the Eagle. The Eagle was designed and built during the energy crisis at the beginning of the 1980s. Its extraordinarily long wing span and choice of engine enable it to cover more hectares per litre of fuel with a very wide, even spray pattern with minimal drift. We commenced operations with the Eagle in April ’09 and are finding it a very effective platform. The Eagle is rapidly becoming our platform of choice.

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Israel Sells Heron UAVs to India

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:50:59 PDT

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In November 2005, media reports claimed that India was set to purchase some 50 Heron MALE (Medium Altitude, Long Endurance) UAVs from Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in a deal worth $220 million. They would be put to use carrying out reconnaissance missions on India’s mountainous borders with China and Pakistan, and along India’s long coastal waters. India was said to have been close to sealing the deal in 2004, but it was postponed due to the change in governments in New Delhi.

The Russian Armed UAV

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:36:28 PDT

September 2, 2011: Russia has introduced its first armed UAV; the Lutch. The 800 kg (1,760 pound) aircraft can carry up to 160 kg (352 pounds) of weapons. Based on the two-seat Sigma 5 sports aircraft, Lutch is designed to stay airborne for 18 hours, or up to 30 if fewer sensors and weapons are carried. Max speed is 270 kilometers an hour and the Lutch can operate up to 350 kilometers from the base station. Weapons would be current anti-tank missiles, which tend to weigh 50 kg (110 pounds) and have a range of 6,000 meters.

JOB----Remote Sensing Specialist

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:13:27 PDT

Remote Sensing Specialist
Silicon Valley Center/ UARC
JOB #1103292
FULL TIME; CAREER
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.
The UARC is a partnership between the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) and NASA Ames, established to perform strategic multi¬disciplinary, integrative research and science that supports NASA's long term mission requirements.
The Earth Sciences research area seeks a remote sensing specialist in the UCSC/UARC NASA lab which operates a suite of airborne imaging sensors used for Earth Science research. The incumbent will be responsible for the analysis of scientific remote sensing data, and the generation of associated calibration and metadata products from various airborne infrared and visible imaging devices.
The worksite location for this position is NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA.
Qualifications include:
* Masters Degree in Geography, Earth Sciences, or equivalent, with approximately 5 years relevant experience, or a Bachelors Degree with approximately 7 years relevant experience.

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IAI showcases 'Ghost' spy UAV in U.S.

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:04:31 PDT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Israel Aerospace Industries has unveiled its miniature Ghost unmanned aerial vehicle, a near-silent, 9-pound drone designed for clandestine special operations.
The device was displayed in the United States, where it is expected to be marketed soon.
The twin-rotor, vertical take-off UAV is optimized for operations in urban zones.
The mini-helicopter is so compact it can be carried in backpacks, with spare batteries and a computer, by two soldiers who control it from a laptop computer.
At 4.76 feet long and a rotor span of 2.46 feet, IAI boasts that the Ghost is small enough to fly into buildings through windows to provide real-time intelligence for Special Forces or company-size infantry units.
Its imaging capabilities, day and night, are enhanced by its ability to provide unique horizontal, or eye-level, visibility for ground forces that lookdown UAVs cannot, giving troops a more comprehensive view of their targets and operational environment.

pet tracking via mobile

noreply@blogger.com (drnordin) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:25:18 PDT

Qualcomm sees market for pet tracking via mobile phones

A subsidiary will begin selling a pet tracking collar/system in September

Tagg, a pet tracking system from a Qualcomm subsidiary, can be attached to a pet's existing collar for GPS-based tracking and cell phone notification.

When Fluffy or Fido wander outside the fence, their owners will have a way to track the animals on mobile phones.
Next month, a wholly owned subsidiary of the San Diego wireless giant Qualcomm will launch Tagg — The Pet Tracker. The $200 system consists of a GPS tracker that clips to existing collars for dogs and cats. Pet owners set up a “Tagg Zone,” or a geo fence, for areas where it’s safe for their pets to play, such as their yard.
When pets venture beyond the zone, their owners will be notified and have the ability to follow their pets’ meanderings on their cell phones.
“It really puts the power into the (pet) owner’s hands,” said David Vigil, president of Snaptracs, the Qualcomm subsidiary behind Tagg. “You don’t have to put up signs anymore or call the shelter and hope the animal is there."
This isn’t a new idea. GPS-based pet tracking systems are available from Spotlight, Garmin and others with features and at prices similar to Tagg’s.

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