Geospatial Today

Ahmedabad to have green map soon

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Gujarat University and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) have embarked on a mission to map the city limits using GIS and GPS to record tree cover in the city. This is the first-of-its-kind tree census for the city. Commenting on the project, vice chancellor of Gujarat University (GU), Parimal Trivedi said, "Under the census, the surveyors, constituting of GU students, will undertake a field ex

US and EU collaborate on space-based navigation system

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The US and EU have inked a bilateral agreement for cooperation between the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and the European planned Galileo spaced-based navigation system. The deal concludes the first phase of consultations for user interoperability and enhanced performance of combined GPS and Galileo receivers under the 2004 agreement that emphasises on the promotion, provision and use of Ga

BSF uses GIS to tackle water logging

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Some of the low-lying outposts of BSF along the international border have been recently flooded with water.
However, the recent integration of GIS into BSF's planning processes has proved to be of great help in planning and repositioning the BSF posts.
According to Gujarat Frontier BSF inspector general AK Sinha, the water logging situation would have taken the BSF by surprise, but the param

GAGAN in the final operational phase

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system is undergoing the final operation phase which will be over in the next three years before it is commissioned.
The Airport Authority of India in collaboration with Isro, is developing and implementing this state-of-the-art satellite-based navigation system. Once operational, GAGAN will provide augmented information for satellite navigation to

Fugro expands services to offshore wind farms

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fugro NV, the Dutch oil and geoscience services company, has increased its involvement in the geotechnical and survey market for offshore wind farms, which currently accounts for between 3 per cent and 5 per cent of the group's revenue. According to the Chief Executive Officer of Fugro, Klaas Wester, the company is eyeing expansion of its offshore wind farm related work in Asia and North America.

Incident Management Version 9.1 from Intergraph

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Intergraph has released the latest version of it's incident management solutions. Incident Management version 9.1 will enhance the ability of police, fire, EMS and security agencies to optimise agency resource allocation and improve response coordination to better save lives and protect property in the communities they serve. The 9.1 version will provide dispatchers, first responders and securit

Bing Maps now encompass Open Street Map

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Open Street Maps that offer free, open-source, editable map of the world are now available as a layer in Bing Maps. Users downloading the OpenStreetMap application (and Microsoft Silverlight) can easily switch between the traditional layers including the bird's eye, aerial and standard street map views, and Mapnik, a colorful map that includes businesses and landmarks labeled by users and devices

Satellite images to study geotectonic activity

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Alonso Arellano, a professor from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) and his team mate Guillermo Sanchez Arellano have developed a new technique to analyse geotectonic activity using satellite images. The new approach is based on using the tension in the earth's crust, reflected on the surface of the Earth in the form of alignments.
Studies of the temporal variation of these alignment

Arianespace receives multiple launch contracts

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Arianespace has received a contract from Intelsat to launch the Intelsat-20 satellite.
The Indian Space Research Organisation has also contacted Arianespace to launch the GSat-10 satellite.
Space Systems/Loral is developing the Intelsat-20 satellite that will be equipped with C- and Ku-bands transponder. The satellite will be launched in the 2012 second quarter and positioned at 68.5 degrees

Aditya-1 - India's first space-based solar coronagraph

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

India's first space-based solar coronagraph Aditya-1 is being developed for which design has been completed and the first prototype of the satellite, which will study the solar corona in visible and near infrared bands, is expected to be ready by the end of next year. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics has designed the coronagraph, while Isro is preparing the design of the detectors and therma

Infotech Enterprises acquires Wellsco Inc.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hyderabad-based Infotech Enterprises Limited has acquired the US-based network engineering and management company Wellsco Inc. The deal follows earlier acquisition of the US-based Daxcon Engineering. The acquisition was made by Infotech's whollyowned subsidiary Infotech Enterprises America Inc. (IEAI) in an all-cash deal. Solutions offered by Wellsco include engineering, data conversion, softwar

China launches Yaogan X

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

China has successfully put into orbit another remote-sensing satellite "Yaogan X", which was launched onboard a Long March 4C carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province. It will be used to conduct scientific experiment, carry out surveys on land resources, estimate crops yield and help with natural disasterreduction and prevention programmes. China had earl

Russia set to launch three GLONASS-M satellites

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Russia has staged plans to launch three GLONASS-M navigation satellites onboard a Proton-M carrier rocket from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan this September.
Preparation work on one of the three satellites is still in process at the Baikonur space centre. The other satellites will be ready for launch by the August end.
GLONASS is the Russian equivalent of the US GPS, and is built fo

NASA to provide satellite images for farmers

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NASA is planning to develop a new program for providing weekly satellite images to farmers that will show them which crops need water, and which don't.
Pinpointing water placement will help farmers in getting a better return on crops. NASA is partnering with the California Department of Water Resources, Western Growers, the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, CSUMonter

GIS for monitoring NREGA

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The central government has planned to use GIS for monitoring the implementation of NREGA. An expert group has been constituted by the Ministry of Rural Development for developing a "strategic framework" with respect to the use of GIS under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
The expert group will be headed by Secretary, Rural Development Ministry, B K Sinha. A representative

Venezuelans come to India to study space sciences

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This year approximately 16 public servants and Venezuelan graduates have specialised in space sciences in Brazil and India. Eight state employees from Venezuela will be arriving in September to the Institute of Indian Remote Sensing (IIRS) to study geomatics. The Bolivarian government is offering financial aid through the Ministry of Popular Power for Science, Technology and Industry Intermedi

ASEAN land surveyors look for cross-border employment

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the ASEAN Federation of Land Surveying and Geomatics (AFLAG) have come together to develop mutual recognition arrangements that will enable private surveyors from any ASEAN country to practice in another ASEAN country.
According to the Head of Survey Department Astronomy Unit Hj Julaihi Lamat, in case a particular ASEAN member nation lacked expertise in the field of survey, such an

Mapping the global soil

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The International Union of Soil Science has initiated a project to map the entire world's soils at 90 by 90 m resolution, down to a depth of 2 m. The global soils map will provide vital insights for scientific understanding of the world's soils to provide a better basis for decision making on food production and distribution, climate change and environmental degradation. The project has received a

Ford develops GPS-enabled crash avoidance system

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ford is developing a new and advanced GPSenabled crash avoidance system that uses wireless technologies, enabling automobiles to literally communicate with each other and mitigate accidents. The automatic braking intersection collision avoidance system uses radio-based wireless sensors, GPS and navigation information to detect the relative location of other vehicles installed with similar equipm

Bihar plans to use GIS to curb tax evasion

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GIS maps for all the nine divisions of Bihar are being prepared, and will be used in assessing the actual number of households in municipal areas, which would help enhance the holding tax collection. These maps will spot each house in every urban local body and will be used in city planning and to explore growth possibilities of different cities. In the urban areas, a large number of holdings are

Malaysia implements MSAFE in Putrajaya

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Telekom Malaysia Berhad has initiated MSAFE Putrajaya, a project to create a safer city in the country. The Information, Communication and Culture Ministry and the police band Putrajaya Corporation have together embarked on the second installation of the MSAFE project MSAFE Putrajaya that will integrate the closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in Putrajaya with the Malaysian emergency res

Sri Lanka embarks on forest mapping

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sri Lanka has planned to carry out mapping of its forests using satellite images to know the actual condition of the forest cover. The previous mapping was done in 1999.
According to assistant conservator of the forests department Nishantha Edirisinghe, the forest cover, grass lands, buildings and water areas will be interpreted using satellite images, and then they will be manually cross-check

Trimble and Critigen extend partnership

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trimble and Critigen have extended their business partner agreement which was originally established in 2004 between Trimble's Mapping & GIS Division and Critigen's former parent, CH2M HILL.
As per the extended agreement, Critigen will provide system integration services, data management and visual business intelligence solutions to support Trimble's technology and products in the utilities, st

Mapping street lights in Bengaluru

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has planned to use GIS for maintaining city street lights network. Tenders were called for and the contract has been awarded to a private contractor Subhash Projects and Marketing Limited to maintain street lights in Bengaluru. Upbeat over the capabilities of GIS in maintaining city street lamps, the BBMP has planned to use it for monitoring the functionin

South Africa and Russia team up for Earth observation

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

South Africa and Russia have inked a MoU for collaborating in the area of Earth observation. The MoU enables South Africa and Russia, through their respective space agencies, to operate through joint initiatives in the area of Earth observation and also in other important areas of space science and technology. The deal also enables South Africa to access historic Russian satellite data collected

DLR inaugurates first ground station in Canada

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has inaugurated its first satellite data receiving station in Inuvik, Canada. DLR will use the new ground station particularly to receive data for the German TanDEM-X satellite mission. Using the large, 13-metre antenna, partner countries Germany and Canada as well as scientists from around the world and other external

Reaching out to the stars

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the much needed impetus and direction provided by its Chairman, Dr K Radhakrishnan, the Indian space programme is all set to explore the galaxies DR K RADHAKRISHNAN TOOK over the Indian space programme in times when it is surging ahead to achieve challenging targets including the Chandrayaan-II mission, a human space mission and a mission to Mars. Elaborating on the plans for the second

Dr Vikram Sarabhai - A Visionary

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The photographs date back to the 60s. Seen here is Dr Sarabhai with his colleagues.

A true visionary in every sense of the term. He was known to take part in the minutest details.
Photos: Vikram Sarabhai archives, Nehru Foundation for Development, Ahmedabad.

the sky is no limit

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the increasing number of successful launches, India is gaining prominence among the space-faring nations and the space industry is upbeat, writes T P Venu Dr Subba Rao Chairman & MD, Ananth Technologies Tell us about your participation in the space sector. We started our association with VSSC in making sub-systems for launch vehicles like PSLV and GSLV. Today, we are in a stage where we

"There is considerable scope in the coming years for the next level of integration and consolidation."

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

K R Sridhara Murthi and Dr Murthy Remilla have been instrumental in taking Antrix Corporation to great heights. In an exclusive interview to Geospatial Today, the duo share their views on the state of the space business and what the future holds for India WHAT IS THE CURRENT SCENARIO OF SPACE BUSINESS IN INDIA AND HOW HAS IT MATURED OVER THE LAST FOUR DECADES? With the consistent growth that we

"Chandrayaan was a flagship project that has caught the attention of the globe."

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The former Chairman, ISRO, G Madhavan Nair, under whose leadership more than 20 successful missions took off, including Chandrayaan-I, talks to Ramprasad about his achievements and the future YOU HAVE PRESIDED OVER ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PERIODS OF THE INDIAN SPACE PROGRAMME. TELL US ABOUT YOUR TRYST WITH THE SPACE PROGRAMME IN INDIA? ISRO is an organisation with a rich heritage right from

Mission possible

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After the resounding success of Chandrayaan-I, India is on the path of sending a human space mission B N Suresh & S Unnikrishnan Nair WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE Soviet-made artificial satellite Sputnik 1 way back in 1957, a new age was born that of space.
It changed the way how space was viewed and also helped mankind on Earth. The utilisation of space helped save lives by issuing warnings on na

Innovation in design and technology for small satellites

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Design and technology of small satellites are scaling new heights by the day Professor Martin Sweeting SURREY SATELLITE Technology Ltd. (SSTL) is the world's premier provider of small satellite missions over the last 28 years and has a long history of innovation in design. The core business is designing and building small imaging satellites and there are many remarkable similarities between the

The long reach of IRS

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites which were initially launched for domestic use have morphed into an international brand and their data is in great demand in countries across the world Dr Murthy Remilla TODAY, IT'S AN UNDENIABLE fact that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stands on par with the leading global players in space researc

The rise of commercial satellite imagery

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With increasing demand for visual intelligence, commercial satellite imagery and geospatial applications have gained prominence, writes Sara Poulton THOMAS FRIEDMAN'S bestselling book, The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, examines the global marketplace and the measures that countries are taking for increased competitiveness through advanced digitisation and connectivi

Uncovering mysteries of the cosmos

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Even though countries around the world are competing with respective space programmes, they do share a common vision of exploring the cosmos and using space technology for enhancing the quality of life, says Omer Ahmed Siddiqui Countries worldwide are in a quest to enhance their space capabilities, primarily to upgrade the quality of life, uncover the mysteries of the solar system and to maintai

GNSS-based services International trends

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The global navigation satellite systems have a huge potential in term of application across myriad industries, Ulrike Daniels takes a look at the trends GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE Systems (GNSS) are virtually unlimited in their scope of potential application, having contributed to optimisations in a broad array of industries in recent years. These range from the more traditional such as autom

Avasarala Technologies Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Avasarala was started as a project consultancy company in 1985 to provide technical expertise to the Indian machinery manufacturing industry. Over the years, it has grown into a diverse corporate entity with established lead position in niche categories including engineering design, process machinery, conveyors and automation systems, electron guns for picture tubes and CDT, tungsten rod, wire and

Advanced Micronic Devices Ltd. (AMDL)

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Established in 1982, AMDL caters to various sectors including information and communication technology, healthcare, strategic electronics and software development. The strategic electronic division focusses on two technologies namely GPS and electronic design automation (EDA). The EDA category includes ORCAD Capture, Pspice, Layout, Allegro, NC VHDL and NC Verilog, mainly supplied to defence estab

Aaron Tech-Pro Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aaron Tech-Pro Pvt. Ltd. is a software distribution and services company, delivering enterprise spatial solutions and application software tools. Product line of the company includes Im Spector a direct sight imaging spectrograph; Spectral Camera a complete spectral imaging device; AISA (Airborne Hyperspectral Systems); Custom Spectrographs tailored as per customer needs; and TeleCanorTM e

Arrow Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Established in 2001, Arrow Aviation Services is one of the leading distributors of aircraft spare parts, lubricants, ground support equipments etc. in Asia.
The company is the `authorised distributor' of Hawker and Beechcraft parts for Middle East, North Africa and India subcontinent.
Arrow Aviation Services Pvt. Ltd.
501, G+5 Building, Opp. Terminal 1B, IGI Domestic Airport, New Delhi -

BEML Limited

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BEML is a multi-technology company operating under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence. Its Technology Division is CEMILAC & ISO 9001:2008 certified, offering engineering services and solutions to defence, aerospace, mining & auto and rail and metro technologies. The company has been conferred with Mini-Ratna Category-1 status.
BEML Limited, Technology Division, BEML Soudha, 23/1,

BrahMos Aerospace

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BrahMos was established through an intergovernmental agreement signed between India and Russia in 1998. It undertakes design, development, production and marketing of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, in participation with a consortium of Indian and Russian industries.
BrahMos Aerospace, 16, Cariappa Marg, Kirby place, Delhi cantt., New Delhi 110 010, India

ELEKTRONIK LAB

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Elektronik Lab is a full line system integrator for marine communications, satellite communication and bridge equipments from GPS to GMDSS, and from simulators to satellite communication equipment.
The company is one of India's largest distributors of marine communication and navigation equipment including Port VTS, Port AIS, ARPA/Radars, full range of satellite communication equipments for use

Embed Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Embed Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a premier solution provider for embedded hardware and software develpoment tools. The company has been operating in the microprocessor technology domain for the last 15 years, providing development and debug solutions to customers operating in diverse sectors such as telecommunications, research & development, process controls, automation industry, networking, aviat

Engecorc

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engecor is an ISO 9001:2008-certified company established in 1996 with technical cooperation from NRSA & ESRI. It offers services in CAD/GIS, surveying, remote sensing, environmental studies and software development. The company also provides customised IT solutions tailored to user requirements and develops multilingual software.
En-Geo Consultancy & Research Centre, #71, Lamb road, Guwahati

Earth2Orbit

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Earth2Orbit (E2O) is the first private aerospace consulting company in India. It was established with a vision to lead India into the world of private space enterprise. It aims at revolutionising the way India's space industry conducts business. It has introduced several novel concepts, technologies, and efficiencies to this legacy industry. Products and services offered by the company can be cate

GAF AG

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GAF is one of the leading European providers of Earth observation and geo-information solutions. The company is renowned for its competencies in data processing, informations systems, software development and management consulting.
The company offers fully integrated solutions for insurance/banking, media, telematics/automotive, oil, gas, mining, telecommunications, utilities and infrastructur

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Godrej Precision Systems division is engaged in the hi-tech aerospace manufacturing activities. It was started in 1985 with the development of critical, high-precision spacecraft components made out of exotic alloys. Today, precision systems division executes major aerospace projects involving precision machining, precision fabrication (welding & brazing), heat treatment, surface treatment, as

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Established in 1964, HAL manufactures aircrafts, helicopters, communication/navigation equipment, accessories for aircrafts, helicopters and aero engines and aerospace equipment. The company has 19 production units and 9 research and design centres in 7 locations in India.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., HAL corporate office,15/1 Cubbon road, Bangalore 560 110, India

Hindavia Aeronautical Services Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hindavia offers technically sound and economically viable aviation solutions complete with after-sales management facilities. The company works in collaboration with Russian Design Bureau and Big Russian Plants to provide ultimate aircrafts for Indian market. It is renowned for its progressive, thorough and service-orientated approach to aircraft analysis, acquisitions and sales.
Hindavia Aeron

Intelligent Motion Technology Pvt. Ltd. (IMTPL)

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IMTPL was established to cater to the needs of the space technology and diamond industry. The company offers solutions for antenna control servo system developed using indigenous technology.
Products offered in the antenna category include compact antenna test fixture, antenna control servo system and sun tracking system.
Intelligent Motion Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Sr.No.100 / 5 Ambegaon road

L&T Aerospace

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

L&T offers designing, manufacture and supply of components, subsystems and systems for aerospace applications. The company's offerings include rocket motor casings, convergent and divergent nozzles, titanium gas bottles for liquid stages, titanium tanks for liquid upper stages for launch vehicles; solar array deployment mechanisms for satellites; and jigs and fixtures for critical applications. L&

MTAR Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MTAR is one of the few companies in India to offer latest state-of-the-art precision machining testing and assembly facilities. Established in 1970, the company operates into multiple sectors including nuclear power, aerospace, defence, oil and energy, ball screws, and others. Custom-built technical services mostly of import substitution form the foreground for MTAR. The company's clientele includ

Nickunj Eximp Entp. Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nickunj is the official representative for the most reputed aerospace materials & metal manufacturers across the globe. The company sources and supplies high performance aviation-grade materials, special alloys and advanced aerospace products. Established in 1969-70, the company is a one-stop shop for strategic aerospace metals, materials and products used for R&D and manufacturing.
Nickunj Exi

Satcom Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Satcom is one of the leading companies in India focussing on satellite technology applications. The company provides solutions to aerospace and defence industries in the areas of satellite communications, meteorology, remote sensing and geospatial applications. The products and technologies it offers include systems for receiving and processing data from LEO (Low Earth Orbiting) or GEO (Geo Synch

ScanEx

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ScanEx research and development center (ScanEx R&D Center) is one of the leading remote sensing companies in Russia to offer a complete set of services ranging from acquisition to thematic processing of Earth observation images from space.
ScanEx is the only Russian company to sign license agreements for direct data acquisition from IRS, SPOT, EROS, RADARSAT and ENVISAT satellite series, enabli

TATA Advanced Materials Limited (TAML)

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TAML undertakes design, manufacture and supply of composite products for aerospace, defence, transportation and infrastructure sectors, meeting global quality levels. Established in 1990, the company operates through two business groups Defense & Industrial Composite Division (DICD) and Aerospace Division.
TATA Advanced Materials Limited 10, Jigani Industrial Area, Jigani, Bangalore 562 106

Tata Industrial Services Limited (TISL)

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TISL was established in 2007 to meet the needs of the Indian defence manufacturing sector. Major operations of the company include identifying competent manufacturing sources, overseeing and monitoring contracts, undertaking project management and contractual responsibilities relating to domestic and global supply needs including offset requirements of major aerospace, civil and defence suppliers

Valeth High Tech Composites Pvt. Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Valeth is an ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturer of advanced composite products and high temperature textiles used by various industries including aerospace, defence, petro chemicals, steel, marine, effluent treatment and insulation. Some of the prestigious clients of Valeth include Indian defence services, ISRO, DRDL, ARDE, BHEL, NAL, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
Valeth High Tech Composi

Varisis Advanced Engg & Software Tech. (I) Pvt.Ltd.

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Varisis offers engineering solutions, technical support and system integration services to the aerospace and defence organisations. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified for designing, development, integration, installation and maintenance of customised engineering hardware and software for avionics, defence, simulators and embedded systems applications.
Varisis Advanced Engg & Software Tech.

International resellers of IRS data

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November 2010

authour@pressmart.com (authour) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

November 10 - 12 XXX INCA International Congress Survey of India, Dehradun www.incaindia.org Survey of India, the premier organisation in the field of surveying and mapping invites all the professionals in the field of cartography, GIS applications and other scientific streams to participate in the XXX International Congress of Indian National Cartographic Association (INCA).
The theme fo