Geo Tactical Solutions (GTS) promotes the use of advanced GPS cameras and photo mapping technology for disaster response and management at IDCE 2012. Geospatial photo technology played an essential role in the 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts and continues to be an important element of maintaining accurate and current situational intelligence for supporting the slow recovery of the Haitian population and infrastructure. Continue reading “GTS Exhibits Geospatial Photo Technology Used in Haiti at the 2012 International Disaster Conference”
Category: GIS and Geospatial Response to Haiti Earthquake
One Year Later: Refocusing the World’s Attention on Haiti’s Children
Americans were largest donors to UNICEF ‘s Haiti Emergency Appeal – New Call for Year of Service to Haiti’s children Continue reading “One Year Later: Refocusing the World’s Attention on Haiti’s Children”
Pictometry Imagery Helping to Restore Cultural Landmarks in Haiti
Pictometry Imagery Helping to Restore Cultural Landmarks in Haiti – Efforts will help revitalize Haiti’s damaged economy
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Geospatial Systems Inc., Recotnized By New York State Governor For Technology Used in Haiti Relief
Rochester, NY – Geospatial Systems Inc. (GSI) is pleased to announce that it has received formal recognition from the New York State Governor’s Office related to the use of its TerraPix imaging technology in support of the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) recent Haiti earthquake relief effort.
MapText Provides Text Placement Software for MyMapbook’s Port-au-Prince Street Atlas
Monmouth Junction, NJ – February 18, 2010. MapText, Inc. announced today that it provided complimentary label placement solutions to MyMapbook.com which enabled MyMapbook to quickly complete a street atlas to aid international relief efforts in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Northrop Grumman Provides Critical Information to First Responders During Haiti Relief Effort
RESTON, Va. – Feb. 18, 2010 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) was recently dispatched by the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) to acquire imagery and collect data of ports and harbors in the Republic of Haiti, providing critical information to first responders after the January 12, 2010 earthquake.
NVision Donating Haitian Relief Mapbook Proceeds to Haiti
Bay Saint Louis, Miss. – NVision Solutions Inc. has partnered with LeadDog Consulting to release a series of Haiti map products designed to assist relief workers and generate funds for relief organizations providing support to earthquake victims.
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RADARSAT-2 images used to monitor Haitian disaster to assess and support rescue
RADARSAT-2 images used to monitor Haitian disaster to assess and support rescue and rehabilitation efforts — Richmond, B.C. – MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a provider of essential information solutions, announced today that its space-based imagery is being used to assess damage and direct relief efforts to the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince from the January 12, 2010 earthquake.
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Merrick’s GeoSpatial Solutions Division Supporting Haitian Relief and Recovery Mapping Activities
Many individuals and companies are supporting the Haitian relief and recovery activities. Because of Merrick’s expertise in light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data acquisition, processing, analysis, and application, the firm is providing a technical software application that will help teams to process and analyze LiDAR data that is currently being acquired in Haiti. The effort is being led by the Rochester Institute of Technology and being funded by the World Bank
Geotagged Photos Facilitate Requests for Federal Aid after Disasters
THORNTON, Colorado, USA, 26 January 2010 – Brown County, S.D., relies on GPS-enabled digital cameras and photo-mapping software to speed the deployment of resources and facilitate requests for federal assistance following natural disasters.
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