Fisheries and Marine Institute, a WOC Affiliate Member, Creates Master of Marine Studies in Marine Spatial Planning and Management

16 February 2016- The Memorial University Fisheries and Marine Institute will inaugurate the new Master of Marine Studies in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and Management, the first graduate program of its kind in Canada, in September 2016.

"Marine spatial planning is an emerging and important field that is gaining prominence as global demands on our coastal spaces and oceans increase," said Carey Bonnell, head of the Marine Institute completo School of Fisheries. "We want to position our graduates to apply technology-supported knowledge and expertise and provide the best advice to sustain and use our marine resources through responsible ocean economic activity."

The program focuses on governance, policy/legislative, ecological, socio-economic, cultural, and technological elements of sustainable ocean and coastal zone development, planning and management. Students will study the mapping and analysis of human activities and environmental features as part of planning environmentally/economically sustainable use of coastal and marine environments. Students will also learn conflict management and facilitation to effectively engage coastal and ocean regulators and stakeholders.

The program has been developed with input from MSP international experts from western Canada, the USA, Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, who also serve as key contacts for international internships and research projects. The WOC looks...

Aerial mapping company Bluesky is aiding the expansion of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Kenya. Working with Cranfield University, the UK based aerial survey specialist will provide financial and technical support for the project that will use remotely yuropa data, such as aerial photography, satellite imagery and 3D height models, to improve water...

Feb 16, 2016 - SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is pleased to announce that Loxley PCL has purchased its Correlator3D ™ for a major mapping project in Thailand. The software is used by its subsidiary, Data Mining Co., Ltd., to process tens of thousands of large-format images to generate high-quality orthomosaics.

"Loxley had a need for the best in class photogrammetric software for a large quantity of data, including multiple 10,000 image sets to be rectified", said Dr Pakorn Apaphant, Vice President at Loxley.  "Following extensive tests, Correlator3D ™ was chosen."

"We are glad to provide a complete solution Acceso Loxley demanding projects", said Dr Philippe Simard, President of SimActive. "Correlator3D ™ continues to be the logical choice for governments and large organizations worldwide mapping."

For a live demonstration at the International LiDAR Mapping Forum (February 22-24, Denver, Colorado), please visit booth 57 or send an email to Email Contact^[1].

About Loxley PCL

Loxley PCL has operated its business in Thailand for over 75 years.  It was founded in 1939 as an exporter of agricultural products, including rice and timbers, prior to its expansion into imports of products from Europe. Loxley was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1993.  Since that...

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2016 - (PRNewswire) - End-user Requirements for Satellite Imagery/Analytics from the Agriculture, Mining and Forestry Industries: Evolving Needs Driving Demand for Web-Based Delivery on Smart Devices in Asia-Pacific and Africa

This study aims to cover key existing and evolving end-user needs that can support new product development efforts in the GIS/Analytics domain. Stakeholder views from across the agriculture, mining, and forestry domains have been analyzed for evolving opportunities that can be capitalized by GIS/Analytics solution developers and satellite imagery solution providers. The stakeholder views largely cover web-based product delivery via smart devices and point to a growing need to observe remote locations for various change and impact assessments that can support agriculture and forestry development efforts. This study can serve as a starting point for any new product development or market-penetration efforts planned by satellite imagery and solution providers.

Key Findings

There is an evolving in Africa need to access GIS/Analytics products on hand-held smart devices and laptops.
-Crop, soil, and water-table monitoring needs are prominent among stakeholders in the agriculture and forestry domains.
-While customers are aware of the benefits of satellite imagery products and are inclined to buy...