1Spatial releases validation tool for Oracle datab
21 December 2007, 11:04am
1Spatial have released Radius Check Lite, a simple heath check tool for Oracle-based spatial databases. This tool is available for free from the 1Spatial website at www.1spatial.com. Working on both Oracle Locator and Oracle Spatial this tool provides a simple and easy-to-use way of validating the set-up of a spatial database. It is suitable for any user from a DBA through to the GIS user, and has the added benefit of actually educating the novice user about the conditions required for a spatial database.
Radius Check Lite connects from your desktop to your Oracle Spatial database and assesses the spatial data looking for specific validations (presence of metadata and spatial indexes). It then returns a data health check report in a simple colour coded format so the user can target and rectify any potential problems.
A limited license of three months is granted at no cost to the user.
Radius Check Lite is only the first step on the data quality road map, Radius Check Lite will be followed in the New Year by its two counterparts Radius Check, and Radius Check Plus.
Radius Check will extend the functionality of Radius Check Lite allowing the user to fix any problems in the set-up of the database from within the interface using simple drop down menus, whilst Radius Check Plus will take things a step further allowing the user to look at the geometries themselves and provide an initial quality check and export lists of errors to create workflows for editors.
Originally developed in 1Spatials Scotland office the Radius Check family of products is the culmination of months of trials and feedback received from Oracle DBAs and system developers. The requirements of these various expert users have now been turned into a simple effective tool that customers of all experience levels can utilise.
Graham Stickler, Product and Marketing Director, 1Spatial, commented:
‘Radius Check is an important development for us at 1Spatial. As increasingly more spatial data managers look to realise the benefit of storing their spatial data in an open Oracle database, simple tools to help them migrate and manage their data are vital. We are keen to use our expertise and experience in spatial data quality control and management to facilitate this. The release of Radius Check Lite, with its simple and easy to use interface, is a first step as we endeavour to simplify the spatial data management process for all users regardless of their experience. We hope that by making this freely available that we will enable all spatial data managers to simply set up and manage their spatial databases, allowing for maximum use of their data.’
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Heerbrugg, 19 November 2007 - Hexagon, the parent company of Leica Geosystems, has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of the Indian company Elcome Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Elcome Technologies has over 80 employees and operates out of 12 locations across India. The company will be fully consolidated as of 1 January 2008 and will immediately contribute to Hexagons earnings.
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Using radar satellite imagery ScanEx Research and Development Center completed evaluation of oil spills from tankers cased by the storm in the Kerch Strait.
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Calgary, AB November 19, 2007 (TSX: HEM) Hemisphere GPS, a designer and manufacturer of advanced GPS products announced that their Crescent GPS technology is now available for handheld mapping. Hemisphere GPS new XF100 series DGPS receivers for ruggedized handheld computers provides an integrated solution for the collection of position data with superior accuracy over other handheld solutions. Specifically designed to work with the popular TDS Recon and the Juniper Archer Field PC models, Hemisphere GPS XF100 series is ideal for entry-level surveying and professional GIS applications such as mapping utility infrastructures or municipality assets.
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November 19, 2007 - Garmin has today announced that Volvo Cars Corporation has selected the nvi 760 as a customized navigation solution for select Volvo cars, including the new Volvo C30 and Volvo XC70. The Volvo specific nvi 760 will be available at dealerships across Europe and North America.
“Garmin is delighted to work with Volvo to offer its customers a high quality satellite navigation system. Volvo and Garmin are passionate about safety, engineering and quality, and we believe customers will appreciate the design of this navigation solution,” said Roger Jollis, Garmin’s director of OEM & mobile marketing. “This transaction strengthens Garmin’s growing position as a recognized supplier to the automotive industry.”
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Nottingham, UK, 19 November, 2007 - 3D Laser Mapping has developed a mobile cityscape mapper that captures highly accurate 3D modeling data of buildings and streets. The development is an enhancement to StreetMapper, the vehicle-mounted laser mapping system that is already well proven in terrain and highway mapping.
StreetMapper is a result of a joint venture with German guidance and navigation specialist IGI mbH â a world first that enables highly rapid and accurate 3D laser mapping from a moving vehicle. The latest developments for âarchitectural surveyingâ are currently being evaluated with cityscape mapping projects underway with universities in Germany.
StreetMapper uses multiple laser scanners, each with a range of 150m and 80 degree scanning angle. Each scanner performs up to 10,000 measurements per second with a scanning rate up to 100 scans per second. Numerous laser scanners can be used, and can be arranged on the scanner platform to suit different requirements.
The StreetMapper survey vehicle uses well-proven laser scanning technology to capture the position of up to 40,000 3D points per second whilst in motion. The typical positional accuracy is typically 5mm for good GPS conditions and the point-to-point accuracy within the data is 3cm.
3D cityscapes are increasingly providing city authorities, architects and developers with an invaluable tool to assess the impact of proposed changes to our cities. The computer-generated 3D models allow existing and proposed developments to be viewed from any angle and orientation. This allows anyone to undertake an on-screen walk around or fly through of an area and project planners can add and change developments easily to illustrate the impact on the environment,â explained Dr Graham Hunter, Managing Director of 3D Laser Mapping.
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Initial tests have confirmed that typically the GPS receiver will get back to a high positional accuracy 5 seconds faster after losing the signal. The overall result is higher positional accuracy across the whole survey, which has been proven in recent tests in Germany. “This has made a significant impact in minimising one of the greatest problems with dynamic terrestrial surveys in urban areas” says Hunter.
You are cordially invited to participate in the AARSE 2008 International Remote Sensing Conference in Accra, Ghana. AARSE conferences are well attended by professionals, researchers, educators, and students from African countries as well as different parts of the world. The major theme of the conference include:
Application of Earth Observation and Geoinformation for Governance in Africa.
Participants shall discuss the role of Earth Observation technologies and Geoinformation Sciences in production of affordable geospatial data sets for good governance driven development and environmental sustainability
The WHEEL OF PROGRESS, with six spokes symbolizing the six community capitals- natural, physical, cultural, social, economic and human. At the core of the wheel is sound natural resources management and sustainable environment, which is the goal of the millennium. A nations capacity and capability for attaining the goal rests on the six assets. The wheels outer rim is the technologies and infrastructure needed to enhance the functions of the assets. This WHEEL OF PROGRESS depicts the situation in Africa.
The Major Theme of AARSE 2008 International Remote Sensing Conference include:
Application of Earth Observation and Geoinformation for Governance in Africa
Sub-Theme 1: Ecosystem Assessment
Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Water Resources Oceanography Forestry Grassland /Savanna /Semi-arid Ecosystem Agricultural and Pastoral Systems Urban Ecosystems
Sub-Theme 2: Non-Renewable Resources Exploitation
Geology Mineral Exploration Mining and Sustainable Development of the Communities Mining Landscape Renewal Earth Resources Data Integration and Modelling
Sub-Theme 3: Disaster Management & Early Warning Systems
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Sub-Theme 4: Monitoring Human Security Mapping and GIS:
For improving Primary Education For Food Security For Improving Health and combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other parasitic Disease For water and Sanitation Improvement To support peace keeping operations To facilitate humanitarian action
Sub-Theme 5: Land Administration and Sustainable Development
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Sub-Theme 6: Capacity Building, Global Trade and Partnerships/Regional Co-Operation
Capacity building initiatives in Earth Observation and Geoinformation Science Partnerships and Regional/Sub-Regional Cooperation for Mapping and GIS Capacity Building Trade Issues: GIS for Meeting Export Standards
Sub-Theme 7: Earth Mapping Systems and Governance
Integrating Spatial Data Infrastructure and Information & Communication Technology Global Earth Observation Systems Emerging Remote Sensing and Photogrammetric Equipment and Techniques
Sub-Theme 8: Micro-Satellites: Case Studies and Experiences
Mapping Applications Feature Extraction and Data Fusion New Advances and Users
Conference Venue:
Accra International Conference Centre is situated opposite to the Parliament House, with ready access to Accra International Airport and first-class hotels. It has six conference halls: the main hall (seats 1600 delegates), two committee halls (each seats 205 delegates), and three meeting halls (each seats 50 delegates). The conference centre is furnished with audio visual equipment to facilitate presentation and simultaneous interpretation.
