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Victoria's Department of Transport and Planning is expanding the number of places named after women, recognising and celebrating their contributions to the state.

With 6,000 new names needed over the next three years, the government aims for 70% of these to honour outstanding Victorian women as part of its Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plan 2023–2027. This initiative addresses the gender imbalance in place names and ensures women’s achievements are more visible in our communities.

Nominate a name and learn more about this exciting initiative: https://bit.ly/3SPmy87

NSW’s SEED has released an updated version of their environmental data map, now featuring simpler navigation, increased interactivity, enhanced security, and scalability for future needs. Powered by VertiGIS technology, this update aims to improve data sharing within the NSW Government.

Explore the new SEED map here: https://bit.ly/3A36tFd

Congratulations to Priscilla Feng and Hasini Vithanage for receiving the Certificate of Customer Excellence at our Staff Awards🏆. They earned this award for their exceptional dedication and outstanding performance in closing month-to-month financials within two working days 👏.

Subsurface Mapping Solutions (SMS) has utilised the IDS Stream DP ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to aid in the conservation of the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat 🦝.

By accurately mapping subsurface features, SMS has demonstrated the potential of GPR technology for a wide range of applications. The Stream DP's 3D capabilities have proven useful in environmental conservation efforts and utility projects.

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Case study: Locating wombat burrows with GPR - Spatial Source The IDS Stream DP GPR has proven vital in efforts to conserve the endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat.

Congratulations to Nikhita and Xizhe on presenting your project proposals as part of Spatial Vision's Graduate Cadet Program 2024👏. As cadets, you are now halfway through. We look forward to seeing how you will implement your ideas and track your progress over the coming months. Well done 🎉.

Spatial Vision's Graduate Cadet Program is a 12-month initiative where participants explore various areas of specialisation, gain hands-on project experience, and gain insights into the operations of a successful software and spatial professional services company.

Recent advancements in housing developments using spatial data 🏡

The City Futures Research Centre (CFRC) at UNSW Sydney has been awarded a $1 million grant to establish the Housing Analytics Lab (HAL). This lab will utilise spatial data and advanced analytics to address national housing challenges, offering policymakers evidence-based solutions.

Read more about this initiative on housing solutions:

Spatial data at heart of housing analytics lab - Spatial Source The new UNSW-based lab will provide evidence-driven solutions to national housing problems.

The Digital Atlas of Australia Beta is now live! 🌏

A new platform created by Geoscience Australia brings together trusted national datasets on an interactive online map. It's designed to streamline data integration and analysis, enhancing how we manage and use geospatial information.

It features analysis tools that allow users to explore, graph, analyze, and compare information to meet their needs both locally and across the country. Further data will be added to the Atlas over the next two years, with final operating capability expected in June 2025.

Introducing the Digital Atlas: Unlocking the Power of Location-Based Data In an exciting step forward in how we access and use location data, the Digital Atlas of Australia beta was released to the public on 30 June 2023.

On July 8th, Nikhita Rajaram, a graduate cadet at Spatial Vision, had the wonderful opportunity to present to 84 school girls during the Young Women in Aerospace and Defence program. She shared her experiences from university at RMIT and her journey as a graduate at Spatial Vision, inspiring the next generation of leaders in geospatial science.

We're proud of Nikhita and her commitment to empowering young women in STEM! 🌟

Spatial Vision is proud to have worked with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to establish requirements for their new Bushfire Readiness Platform through extensive consultation with stakeholders.

New research from INRAE reveals that agrivoltaics, combining solar panels with agriculture, enhances grass growth and forage quality.

Conducted at BayWa r.e. and Valorem solar parks across France, the study shows a 3-4°C drop in soil temperature, up to 11% higher soil moisture, and a 30% increase in dry matter production under the panels. These conditions result in more nutritious and digestible forage for livestock, benefiting farmers with improved feed quality, especially in the summer.

New agrivoltaics data shows improved grass, forage production under solar panels The National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) is carrying out two agrivoltaics research projects on solar parks operated by BayWa r.e. and Valorem in several regions of France. Despite the different climatic conditions, similar positive trends were observed with a...

Dynamic Vicmap, a collaboration between Vicmap, Digital Twin Victoria, Frontier SI, SmartSat CRC, and RMIT, leverages AI and satellite technology to enhance datasets. This initiative aims to improve data accuracy, maintenance, and aerial imagery practices through interconnected Knowledge Graphs, providing enriched contextual details for better decision-making.

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Enriching spatial data through Dynamic Vicmap project Dynamic Vicmap is using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and space-based earth observation data to make Vicmap datasets more accurate.

When the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services wanted to tender the design and build of a modernised Bushfire Readiness System, they came to Spatial Vision to help them gather business requirements. We conducted extensive consultation to gather requirements, enabling NPWS to confidently go to market to select a vendor that could meet their needs for the new system.

Case Study: NPWS Procurement Roadmap - Spatial Vision Spatial Vision conducted extensive consultation so NPWS could establish the business requirements their modernised Bushfire Readiness platform.

Kongjiang Yu's "sponge city" concept is transforming urban landscapes by mimicking natural wetlands. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, Yu's designs capture, filter, and store rainfall to create resilient, beautiful, and functional urban environments.

With 640 sites across 250 municipalities in China and beyond, these nature-based designs address climate change, enhance biodiversity, and reduce urban flooding. As Yu emphasises, "Art and science can come together to make biodiversity beautiful."

“Sponge City” An Ecological Design of an Urban Landscape When he was 10 years old, growing up a farmer’s son in a small village in Zhejiang Province of China, Kongjiang Yu fell into a river.

In May, Spatial Vision attended the 4th Pacific Ocean Climate Change Conference in Samoa, hosted by the University of Samoa. The conference was attended by approximately 300 leaders, climate professionals, scientists, lawyers, academics and politicians from around the world to discuss the climate adaptation measures that are necessary, as the region will be one of the first to experience the brunt of climate change impact.

Pacific Islands facing harsh impacts of climate change In May, Spatial Vision attended the 4th Pacific Climate Conference in Samoa to support climate change resilience building in the Pacific Islands.

From learning new skills to advancing their careers, meet Virginia, one of our GIS trainees. Hear firsthand how our training program transformed her approach to GIS.

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Geoscience Australia has extended its NPIC agreements with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, RTKNetwest, and Aptella, ensuring continued open access to 122 CORS across Australia.

As Geoscience Australia states, these extended agreements "demonstrate our commitment to maintaining and enhancing national positioning infrastructure, benefiting industry professionals and the wider community." This initiative fosters innovation, improves operational efficiency, and supports the growing demands of the geospatial sector, particularly for surveying.

Geoscience Australia extends NPIC access agreements - Spatial Source The agreements with Queensland’s DTMR, RTKNetwest and Aptella, extend access to more than 120 CORS.

Spatial Vision is pleased to announce the successful 2024 candidate for our Pacific Islands Geospatial Skills Development Program, ‘Ofa Masiwawa from Tonga. Over the next three months, we’ll support her to achieve her goal of improving resilience in her home country.

Our 2024 Pacific Islands Geospatial Skills Program Candidate Spatial Vision is pleased to announce the 2024 candidate for our Pacific Geospatial Skills Development Program, ‘Ofa Masiwawa from Tonga.

Research Breakthroughs in Urban Navigation 🌆 GNSS researchers showcased cutting-edge solutions to urban navigation challenges at the 2023 ION GNSS+ conference. Highlighting methods to combat GNSS jamming and spoofing, the four featured papers explored fault-free integrity for driverless vehicles, 3D vision-aided GNSS for autonomous systems, low-cost inertial aids, and benchmarking urban navigation algorithms. These innovations promise to enhance the accuracy and reliability of navigation systems in complex urban environments.

Research roundup: Navigating urban environments - GPS World GNSS researchers presented hundreds of papers at the 2023 Institute of Navigation (ION) GNSS+ conference, which took place Sept. 11-15, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, and virtually. The following four papers focused on ways to navigate urban environments.

Our second quarterly G4Climate user group session was held earlier this month, with the theme of discussion ‘Extreme temperature and heat waves’. 30 participants came together to hear compelling presentations from City of Melbourne and City of Bayside, both sharing details of new geospatial initiatives aimed at enhancing community experience across their jurisdictions.

Geospatial for Climate User Group focus on extreme heat Our second quarterly Geospatial for Climate user group session focused on the topic of ‘Extreme temperature and heat waves’.

Transforming Habitats with Data-Driven Precision!

Ernst Conservation Seeds is revolutionizing habitat restoration on their 10,000-acre farm near Meadville, PA. By using advanced GIS technology and innovative agronomy practices, they're not only reviving degraded lands but also setting new standards in native seed farming.

From tracking 180 species of native plants to creating custom seed mixes for diverse regions, Ernst Seeds is at the forefront of ecological restoration. Learn how their cutting-edge approach helps protect soils, filter pollutants, and support pollinators essential for our food supply.

Seeds of change: Ernst Seeds uses data-driven approach to restore habitats - GPS World Every Monday and Wednesday, the team at Ernst Conservation Seeds gathers around maps to discuss which fields to harvest, which fields need treatments, and where to plant new crops.

Having completed his first 40-days as the new CEO of Spatial Vision, Cameron Selkrig is busy establishing a new way forward for the company and team. Read on to find out how he sees the next phase of Spatial Vision playing out and how he will leverage his leadership skills and experience to inform the company’s future.

Q&A with our new CEO Cameron Selkrig After his first 40-days as the new CEO of Spatial Vision, Cameron Selkrig is busy establishing a new way forward for the company and team.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has achieved a seamless upgrade of the Galileo satellite navigation system's ground segment.

This critical enhancement, leveraging advanced GIS technology, boosts the robustness and reliability of Galileo, essential for navigation, timing services, and emergency response. The transition to System Build 2.0 also paves the way for the highly accurate Public Regulated Service (PRS).

Galileo ground segment updates - GPS World The European Space Agency (ESA) has upgraded the ground segment of the Galileo satellite navigation system, without any disruption to its users.

Congratulations to Jai Ryan for receiving the Certificate of Customer Excellence at our Staff Awards🏆. Your meticulous work on the AEC NSW Electoral Boundary mapping project has set a high standard. 👏

Hear from our most recent trainees who’ve gained great value from completing GIS introduction training with our experienced facilitators.

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A collaboration between the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and La Trobe University aims to enhance 3D imaging of the Great Barrier Reef. By testing La Trobe's AI software, Reef-NeRF and Reef-3DGS, researchers can create more accurate 3D digital twins of the reef in real-time. This innovation improves on AIMS's current photogrammetry methods, enabling detailed studies of the reef's structure on a larger scale.

3D digital twin tech for the Great Barrier Reef - Spatial Source 3D AI technology could be set to replace photogrammetry for monitoring the world-famous reef.

The European railway construction industry is transforming with major investments and cutting-edge technologies. With EU's 6.5 billion euro investment, railways are becoming the backbone of public infrastructure. Digital systems and advanced geospatial data acquisition are enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability in railway projects, making railways a critical component of future public transportation.

Driven by population growth and the need to reduce CO2 emissions, the shift towards a rail-centric future is clear. Geospatial technologies like advanced laser scanning are revolutionizing construction, reducing human intervention, and improving safety. As railways lead in innovative, efficient, and eco-friendly public infrastructure development, they are set to meet rising demands and contribute to a sustainable future.

Geospatial Tech Revolutionizing European Railway Infra Railway infrastructure is set to make up a significant proportion of construction projects over the next few decades, particularly in Europe and Asia.

Last week, Spatial Vision completed mapping for the Australian Electoral Commission's proposed 2023 NSW electorate division boundaries, ensuring fair representation amid demographic shifts. Click on this link to find out more about the NSW redistribution: https://www.aec.gov.au/redistributions/2023/nsw/

The AEC publishes maps illustrating proposed boundaries, including 'Profile' maps for each electorate, displaying both current and proposed divisional boundaries alongside Local Government area boundaries. This allows voters to see how the changes may affect their current electoral division. Spatial Vision has provided mapping support for numerous redistributions and is honored to have contributed to the 2023 NSW redistribution.

If you would like to find out more about Spatial Vision's bespoke mapping services visit: https://spatialvision.com.au/maps/

Redistribution The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is responsible for providing the Australian people with an independent electoral service which meets their needs and encourages them to understand and participate in the electoral process.

The SurfPerch AI tool, developed by Google Research and DeepMind in collaboration with University College London and the University of Bristol, leverages ocean sound recordings to assess coral reef health. Using passive acoustic monitoring, SurfPerch analyzes thousands of hours of crowdsourced recordings to determine reef vitality.

This innovative method has proven effective in distinguishing between protected and unprotected reefs in the Philippines, evaluating reef restoration in Indonesia, and understanding fish community relationships in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. By offering a more comprehensive assessment than traditional methods, SurfPerch holds significant potential for enhancing coral reef monitoring and conservation efforts globally.

Dive into the future of coral conservation and discover how sound mapping can save our reefs.

Mapping Coral Reef Health with Sound Scientists use AI and passive acoustic monitoring to map coral reef health by analyzing ocean sounds.

Researchers from New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have mapped the entirety of the country’s famous Lake Wānaka using bathymetry. The work was done to better understand the lake’s underwater structure and potential for earthquakes and tsunamis, after an active fault was discovered there three years ago.

Lake Wānaka mapped for earthquake, tsunami risk - Spatial Source The work was done to better understand the lake’s structure after an active fault was discovered three years ago.