PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING
November 2014
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trimble
and Frank Gehry announced today that they have
entered into a strategic alliance to collaborate to transform
the construction industry by further connecting the office
to on-site construction technologies. As part of the alliance,
Trimble has acquired Gehry Technologies, the software and
consulting services business that has been instrumental in
delivering Frank Gehry’s visionary designs while keeping cost
and schedule in line for his clients.
The alliance combines deep Architecture, Engineering
and Construction (AEC) industry experience with advanced
construction technology to empower visionary designers such
as Gehry Partners to build groundbreaking projects on time,
under budget and without change orders—enabling designers,
builders and operators to collaborate more efficiently.
Based in Los Angeles, Calif., Gehry Technologies is an
AEC technology company that provides design and project
management solutions, consulting services and project
collaboration software tools. Gehry Technologies solutions
include GTeam™ software, a Web-based 3D file management
and project collaboration platform, building informationmodeling
(BIM) technology as well as advanced project delivery services for
leading owners, architects, engineers, builders, fabricators and
industry professionals worldwide. The solutions allow customers
of all sizes to communicate more effectively, improve design and
construction quality, and accelerate project cycle times.
The combination of Gehry Technologies solutions and
professional services with Trimble’s broad technology portfolio in
positioning, BIM, analytics and visualization, automatedmachine
guidance and real-time telematics accelerates total lifecycle
solutions that will allow architects, engineers, contractors and
owners to access data captured during the building planning,
design, construction and renovation phases, providing deeper
insight, better operating decisions and better asset performance.
For more information, visit
Optech
and Michael Baker
International are pleased
to announce that they have
signed an agreement for the
delivery of two new Lynx
SG1 Mobile Mapper™ Sys-
tems, the latest model of
Optech’s industry-leading
line of mobile lidar solu-
tions. The purchase com-
pletes an upgrade for Michael Baker International’s existing
Lynx system to the SG1 specification, equipping the firm with
two of the most powerful mobile mapping systems in the world.
The first of the new Lynx SG1 systems is scheduled for imme-
diate delivery to Michael Baker International.
The latest in Optech’s line of mobile mappers, the Lynx SG1
collects ultra-dense 3D data with survey-grade accuracy from
a vehicle travelling at cruising speeds, along with co-aligned
camera imagery. Michael Baker International will utilize the
technology in support of MAP-21 program objectives for the
Department of Transportation by using mobile lidar systems
to gather data necessary to achieve highway performance
goals for safety, infrastructure condition, and sustainability.
For more information, visit www.mbakerintl.com or www.
optech.com.
The St. Louis District of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) recently accepted delivery of its
Altavian
Nova™
F6500 Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) accom-
panied by the Nova GC25 ground control station, the Nova
MP21 mapping payload, and the Nova VP23 video payload.
The delivery took place after successful acceptance testing at a
USACE-owned location near St. Augustine, Florida under an
FAA approved Certificate of Authorization (COA).
USACE St. Louis acquired the Nova F6500 to allow them to
perform both photogrammetric mapping and real-time recon-
naissance of flooding events. The two payloads (MP21 and the
VP23) are easily interchangeable allowing operators to switch
the payloads in situ supporting their ability to quickly adapt to
the demands of the mission. The St. Louis District team of op-
erators obtained Altavian OEM Manufacturer Certification for
the safe operations of the Nova™ F6500 system by completing
a six week training course offered through Sinclair College. For
more information, visit altavian.com.
AWARDS
NovAtel Inc.’s Calgary facility has been awarded the
prestigious 2014 Manufacturing Excellence Award from
the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME). The
award acknowledges North American facilities that have
demonstrated excellence in manufacturing and business, and
recognizes NovAtel’s dedication to continuous improvement,
best practices, creativity and innovation. A representative of
the AME presented the award to NovAtel at the company’s
Calgary headquarters on October 23, 2014.
NovAtel will also be recognized at the 2014 AME
International Excellence Inside Conference, November 10 – 14
in Jacksonville, Florida. For more information, visit
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PRODUCTS
LizardTech
®
, a provider of software solutions for managing and
distributing geospatial content, has launched GeoGofer, a new
addition to its product line. GeoGofer is a software solution for
finding geospatial imagery quickly and efficiently, regardless
of where it is located.
