What’s on the Horizon?
Many new technologies have begun to be adopted across industries, including AI, Machine Learning, cloud and edge computing. While some of these technologies have become integrated into useful applications, some…
Revision of the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards
ASPRS published the world’s-first accuracy standards solely designed for digital geospatial data in 2014. The standard became the go-to reference within the global geospatial community. ASPRS kept open channels with…
Developing of Guidelines and Standards for Topobathymetric Datasets
This session, hosted by the newly-formed ASPRS TopoBathy Working Group, will highlight on-going and future guidelines and standards initiatives, as well as current research at the USGS related to topographic…
Reality Capture for As-Built Documentation: Best Practices
When working with existing buildings and infrastructure, there are rarely complete and accurate documents that can be relied upon for renovation or construction. Digitizing as-built structures can provide an accurate,…
Federal Projects Update
The need for geospatial data has never been more urgent, and national and local governments are a key part in capturing that information. Hear from leaders at the Federal level…
The Intersection of Geospatial and the Built World – What’s Next?
The digital transformation of our world – from the interiors of historical buildings to entire cities, landscapes and the entire planet – is becoming more real each day. As AEC…
From BIM to Digital Twins – Curating and Managing Data
It is easy to see the benefits of collecting accurate and up-to-date data for infrastructure, construction or other large-scale projects. With better data comes improved abilities to make decisions, which…
UAV/UAS Sensors and Workflows
The acceleration of capability in uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) is undeniable. UAVs have demonstrated their capacity for a plethora of use cases, including mapping, aerial imaging, reality capture, inspection, and…
The Collaborative Impact and Power of Public, Private Partnerships from the Natural (climate) Environment to the “Built World”
MAPPS and WGIC together represent the full ecosystem of the geospatial industry. Both organizations are committed to helping their members excel and become recognized world leaders and innovators in offering…
Advanced Aerial & Hybrid Workflows
Gathering aerial lidar and imagery is an important part of any geospatial workflow. With the increasing capabilities of aerial sensors, the growing adoption of UAVs for surveying and mapping, and…