Category Archives: GIS

Mumbai, India Civic Body to take up Aerial Mapping

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The BMC will no longer rely on archaic maps while drawing up plans against natural disasters such as floods. Claimed to be a first of its kind initiative (first municipal corporation in Asia), civic officials will travel on a private … Continue reading →

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Chennai’s Metrowater to use GIS for fault-rectification

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Officials of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) or Metrowater will soon use GIS to identify the location and details of pipelines and other utilities. This will speed up the process of fault-rectification. Though the Planning Commission … Continue reading →

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ISRO,India to launch RISAT, ANUSAT

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Bangalore, India: After the successful Chandrayaan-I moon mission, Indian Space Research Organisation is now getting ready for a twin launch – a “breakthrough” Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT) and ANUSAT, a 35-kg micro-satellite designed by Chennai-based Anna University. Bangalore-headquartered ISRO is … Continue reading →

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Global Satellite USA launches Global Satellite Assist

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Global Satellite USA, one of the satellite solutions providers, announced the launch of Global Satellite Assist – a GPS tracking system that can be downloaded  GPS enabled cell phones. By using Global Satellite Assist, boaters can have an added sense … Continue reading →

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