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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Guts Google Earth

April 11, 2012 in Associate Membership, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D Surveying Topics, Business, Continuing Education, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Members, News, Professional Land Surveyor Practice, Surveying Software, Technology Videos, Videos, Vlog

AutoCAD Civil 3D Guts Google Earth!

AutoCAD Civil 3D Guts Google Earth!

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise … Autodesk Guts Google Earth From AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013

In working with the newly released AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013, it surprised me to find out that Autodesk gutted Google Earth functionality from this latest C3D version. After not finding the formerly available Google Earth commands in the Import Panel on the Ribbon Insert Tab, I searched on Google for an explanation (ironic, isn’t it?).

What I found was the following Autodesk forum post by an AutoCAD Civil 3D Senior Product Manager:

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Guts Google Earth

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Guts Google Earth

While I’m not thrilled by getting an explanation that Google Earth utilities are not included in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013, and I’m happy to know that Autodesk will post any potential announcements (if any) on “various channels including Autodesk Labs, Facebook, Blogs and the Civil 3D Discussion Group”, it’s not as effective and open as an explanation clearly posted on the Autodesk, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 Product Page!

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Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup October 30, 2011

October 30, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Carlson, Gatewing, Geomatics, GNSS, GPS, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Equipment, Laser Scanning, Leica, Light Unmanned Aircraft, Links, News, Orthophotos, Remote Sensing, Surveying Software, Topcon

Survey Traverse by a Small Boulder

Survey Traverse by a Small Boulder

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup:

Professional Land Surveyor Archive - Last 3 weeks:

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NASA and Japan Release Improved Topographic Map of Earth

October 22, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, Land Surveying, Links, News

NASA Terra Spacecraft Views Mt. Whitney

At 14,505 feet (4,421 meters) in elevation, California's Mt. Whitney, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the west side of Owens Valley, is the highest point in the contiguous United States. Image credit: NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team

PASADENA, Calif. – NASA and Japan released a significantly improved version of the most complete digital topographic map of Earth on Monday, produced with detailed measurements from NASA’s Terra spacecraft.

The map, known as a global digital elevation model, was created from images collected by the Japanese Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer, or ASTER, instrument aboard Terra. So-called stereo-pair images are produced by merging two slightly offset two-dimensional images to create the three-dimensional effect of depth. The first version of the map was released by NASA and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in June 2009.

“The ASTER global digital elevation model was already the most complete, consistent global topographic map in the world,” said Woody Turner, ASTER program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “With these enhancements, its resolution is in many respects comparable to the U.S. data from NASA’s Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, while covering more of the globe.”

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NOAA’s VDatum a Free Unlimited Access Web-Based GIS Software Tool

September 20, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GIS, Land Surveying, Links, News, NOAA, Surveying Software

NOAA

NOAA Vertical Datum Transformation tool

NOAA’s just-completed first edition VDatum tool will allow users to combine and transform geospatial data from different sources onto a single vertical  reference surface, removing the largest obstacle GIS users face when creating products that enable safe navigation and serve other vital purposes for coastal communities.

The Vertical Datum Transformation tool, known as VDatum, allows users to produce a set of consistent geospatial data over coastal and interior areas of the contiguous U.S., removing the differences between the vertical reference systems of land- and water-based data. Information about where the water meets the land becomes increasingly important when talking about sea level change and climate change, and is essential to the safety and economic vitality of coastal communities.

The National Spatial Reference System -Backbone for GPS, Positioning and Navigation

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NASA Earth Observation Satellite Glory Failed to Reach Orbit

March 4, 2011 in Associate Membership, Business, Geomatics, GPS, Land Surveying, News, Technology Videos, Videos

NASA Taurus Rocket. Source: NASA

NASA Earth Study Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit

WASHINGTON — NASA’s Glory mission launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Friday at 5:09:45 a.m. EST failed to reach orbit.

Telemetry indicated the fairing, the protective shell atop the Taurus XL rocket, did not separate as expected about three minutes after launch.

Video of Rocket Carrying the Glory Spacecraft Lifts Off From California

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Professional Land Surveyor News: Newest NOAA Geostationary Satellite Reaches Orbit

March 26, 2010 in Associate Membership, GPS, Land Surveying, News

GOES-P launch.

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket lifts off with the NASA/NOAA GOES-P from Space Launch Complex-37 at 6:57 p.m. EST. High resolution (Credit: The Boeing Company)

Here’s a news article from earlier this month that I missed, but thought was interesting. Besides, the picture of the rocket taking off is pretty cool, too!

Newest NOAA Geostationary Satellite Reaches Orbit

GOES-P has improved severe weather, solar storm detection capabilities

March 4, 2010

NOAA and NASA officials announced a new Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), launched tonight, successfully reached its initial orbit, joining four other GOES spacecraft that help NOAA forecasters track life-threatening weather and solar activity.

The new satellite, GOES-P, lifted off at 6:57 pm EST from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, and separated from the launch vehicle at11:18 pm EST. The first signal from the satellite was captured at the same time.

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Free U.S. Earth Imagery Sharpens Shared View of Global Challenges

November 23, 2009 in Associate Membership, Business, Land Surveying, Links, News, Pictures

USGS Director McNutt a Leader in U.S. Delegation at International Conference

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3D Black Hills, South Dakota, USA

Free, easily accessible U.S. satellite data enables any citizen, scientist, or analyst who can use the information to contribute to a shared vision of the challenges facing our planet.

That’s the message the newly-appointed director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Dr. Marcia McNutt, plans to deliver when representatives of 80 governments and over 50 participating organizations convene at the international Group on Earth Observations (GEO-VI) meeting, November 16-17, in Washington, D.C.

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USGS Astrogeologists Contribute to “Moon in Google Earth”

July 24, 2009 in Associate Membership, Land Surveying, News

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Astrogeologists at the U.S. Geological Survey here provided critical data sets used in the latest release of planetary exploration tools from Google, Inc.  The updated software enables users to explore the moon in high detail, including the Apollo 11 landing site.

Google Inc. and NASA Ames Research Center consulted USGS scientists, cartographers, technicians, and programmers from the Astrogeology Science Center – experts with more than four decades of experience assembling planetary images – in preparing the new release. “Moon in Google Earth” provides easy access to lunar data for researchers and enthusiasts alike.

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Yann Arthus-Bertrand captures fragile Earth in wide-angle Video on TED.com

June 11, 2009 in Associate Membership, General, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Videos, Links, Pictures, Videos

In this image-filled talk, Yann Arthus-Bertrand displays his three most recent projects on humanity and our habitat — stunning aerial photographs in his series “The Earth From Above,” personal interviews from around the globe featured in his web project “6 billion Others,” and his soon-to-be-released movie, “Home,” which documents human impact on the environment through breathtaking video.

About Yann Arthus-Bertrand

With photography, Yann Arthus-Bertrand has captured the beauty of the Earth. Through video and film, his latest projects bind together ecology and humanism. For him, it’s all about living together. Full bio and more links

Professional Land Surveyor Source: Video on TED.com: Yann Arthus-Bertrand captures fragile Earth in wide-angle.

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Land Surveyors United-Earth’s First Online Surveying Community

November 21, 2008 in Associate Membership, Land Surveying

What if there was a way for Land Surveyors to meet online and develop social networks, without leaving their desks?

Well then I’m happy to introduce to you Land Surveyors United (LSU). This is a social media site developed by Palmetto Equipment Equipment & Supply, Inc. geared exclusively for those professionals in land surveying, GPS, mapping and geomatics. Join and you can create your own virtual space to post questions, tell others about your experiences, tips & tricks, and field advice.

I’ve been a member for a while, but really just delved into it within the past week. I really like it and I think you will find it a great way to interact with other like minded individuals where you can find and sell equipment, post images and videos, meet and collaborate with other members, start or join in discussions and start or join in groups.

For instance, the this week I’ve had discussions with a member from Australia, created a personalized “My Page”, added some of my input to a few ongoing discussions, wrote two blog posts, invited a few friends, and created the Business Innovation Group. And it was all very easy and enjoyable to do!

Visit Land Surveyors United-Earth’s First Online Surveying Community

View my page on Land Surveyors United-Earth’s First Online Surveying Community

All content is subscription friendly and can be read via RSS feed reader. The ability of the site to track all of your activities keeps you up to date and is very intuitive. This community is, however, only going live up to it’s great potential if everyone joins, and then joins in.

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