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Fugro EarthData Releases Free 3D Geodata Viewer |
In November, Fugro EarthData made initial release of its new FugroViewer software. Now a standard deliverable for any elevation-related project, the free 3D geodata viewer enhances the ability to visualize lidar and other terrain datasets without the need for expensive third-party software.
FugroViewer includes a full list of features that make it possible to:
Display ASPRS lidar data exchange format standard files (LAS) Import and display ASCII and 32-bit GeoTIFF formats Display lidar data in orthographic, 3D perspective view, and cross-section/profile views Display color, grayscale, and intensity shaded TINs Perform point cloud display by classification, return number, elevation, intensity, or source ID Generate contour overlays Collect and edit point of interest (POI) markers Draw area of interest (AOI) polygons and save as shapefiles Display ancillary data including georeferenced TIFF background imagery and shapefile overlays
While the initial release of FugroViewer has been limited to current customers, a larger distribution is anticipated for early 2009.
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Teaming with Fugro GEOID to Map Paradise |
As part of a team led by sister company Fugro GEOID (France), Fugro EarthData will participate on a coastal mapping project in St. Lucia. The effort requires classification of coastal resources for over half the tropical island in support of coastal zone management.
The team will utilize a Leica ADS40-SH52 sensor to collect four-band multispectral imagery. Image classification will be achieved using semi-automated techniques involving feature extraction software and classification and regression tree (CART) analysis. Data acquisition for the project begins in December and is scheduled for completion in July 2009.
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Media Roundup: Fugro EarthData in Print |
A number of Fugro EarthData projects, employees, and technologies have been highlighted in trade publications over the late summer and fall. Follow the links below for full article coverage:
The October issue of Hydro International includes an article by Edward Saade entitled, "Government-Academia-Industry Partnerships." Though written from a hydrographic survey perspective (Saade formerly managed Fugro Pelagos), the same partnership principles apply to geospatial initiatives.
The October issue (online) of Government Technology
features an article about the Florida statewide GIS coordination effort and the strategic planning process facilitated by Fugro EarthData.
The September issue of POB magazine highlights Fugro EarthData's work on the Texas Benthic Mapping Project, which won top honors in the MAPPS 2008 Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards.
The August issue of PE&RS features the use of Fugro's GeoSAR system for production of large-scale topographic mapping over equatorial regions.
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New OHS Program Achieves Certification |
Fugro EarthData's occupational health and safety (OHS) program reached a milestone this month, having achieved OHSAS 18001:2007 certification. The comprehensive program affects all operational divisions and locations and aims to identify and mitigate workplace hazards and risks. Like our ISO 9001:2000-certified quality management system, the OHS program strives for continual improvement, facilitated by clear definition of roles and responsibilities and an efficient and effective communication structure. In addition to serving our employees, Fugro EarthData’s OHS policy benefits our customers, visitors, subcontractors, and society at large. A certified OHS policy is required by all Fugro companies and is seen as essential to supporting the sustained growth and development of our business.
www.fugroearthdata.com
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