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December/January 2020 – No. 104

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VISUALISING HISTORY Mining’s historical tenements open data

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28 30 Scanning the depths We may well be seeing high-resolution maps for the entire sea floor of the globe soon.

14 Q&A with Paul Reed Locate Conferences director Paul Reed talks about the challenges the industry is facing, the new opportunities it looks forward to and the topics Locate20 will cover.

16 Visualising mining history Visualising exploration in Australia from historical tenements open data.

20 The colour of healthy crops Near-infrared (NIR) imagery provides a greater assessment of plant health by visualising colour bands outside of what the human eye can see.

22 GDA2020: an implementation update Michael Giudici brings readers up to date with datum transformations and foreshadows the remainder of the GDA2020 implementation that should be conducted

by Australian jurisdictions in the near future.

26 Designing for the colour blind We as content producers must make small changes to provide a cultural change to make our product or application useable to everyone.

28 The SUI is sub-standard Aspects of the new revision of the AS_5488.1:2019 and AS_5488.2:2019 Subsurface Utility Standard is more suited to Jupiter than Earth, observes Dr Craig Roberts.

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upfront New light on the Sun

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n August 2018, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe launched to space, soon becoming the closest-ever spacecraft to the Sun. With cutting-edge scientific instruments to measure the environment around the spacecraft, Parker Solar Probe has completed three of 24 planned passes through never-before-explored parts of the Sun’s atmosphere, the corona. On 4 December 2019, four new papers in the journal Nature described what scientists have learned from this unprecedented exploration of our star — and what they look forward to learning next.

These findings reveal new information about the behaviour of the material and particles that speed away from the Sun, bringing scientists closer to answering fundamental questions about the physics of our star. In the quest to protect astronauts and technology in space, the information Parker has uncovered about how the Sun constantly ejects material and energy will help scientists re-write the models we use to understand and predict the space weather around our planet and understand the process by which stars are created and evolve.

“This first data from Parker reveals our star, the Sun, in new and surprising ways,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for science at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “Observing the Sun up close rather than from a much greater distance is giving us an unprecedented view into important solar phenomena and how they affect us on Earth, and gives us new insights relevant to the understanding of active stars across galaxies. It’s just the beginning of an incredibly exciting time for heliophysics with Parker at the vanguard of new discoveries.”

Though it may seem placid to us here on Earth, the Sun is anything but quiet.

Our star is magnetically active, unleashing powerful bursts of light, deluges of particles moving near the speed of light and billion-ton clouds of magnetized material. All this activity affects our

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planet, injecting damaging particles into the space where our satellites and astronauts fly, disrupting communications and navigation signals, and even — when intense — triggering power outages.

It’s been happening for the Sun’s entire 5-billion-year lifetime, and will continue to shape the destinies of Earth and the other planets in our solar system into the future.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has returned unprecedented data from near the Sun, culminating in new discoveries published on 4 December 2019 in the journal Nature. Among the findings are new understandings of how the Sun’s constant outflow of material, the solar wind, behaves. Seen near Earth, where it can interact with our planet’s natural magnetic field and cause space weather effects that interfere with technology, the solar wind appears to be a relatively uniform flow of plasma. But the Parker Solar Probe’s observations reveal a complicated, active system not seen from Earth.

“The Sun has fascinated humanity for our entire existence,” said Nour E. Raouafi, project scientist for Parker Solar Probe at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, which built and manages the mission for NASA. “We’ve learned a great deal about our star in the past several decades, but we really needed a mission like the Parker Solar Probe to go into the Sun’s atmosphere.

It’s only there that we can really learn the details of these complex solar processes.

And what we’ve learned in just these three solar orbits alone has changed a lot of what we know about the Sun.” What happens on the Sun is critical to understanding how it shapes the space around us. Most of the material that escapes the Sun is part of the solar wind, a continual outflow of solar material that bathes the entire solar system. This ionised gas, called plasma, carries with it the Sun’s magnetic field, stretching it out through the solar system in a giant bubble that spans more than 10 billion miles.

Photo courtesy of NASA.

Observed near Earth, the solar wind is a relatively uniform flow of plasma, with occasional turbulent tumbles. But by that point it’s travelled over 150 million kilometres — and the signatures of the Sun’s exact mechanisms for heating and accelerating the solar wind are wiped out. Closer to the solar wind’s source, the Parker Solar Probe saw a much different picture: a complicated, active system.

Like the Sun itself, the solar wind is made up of plasma, where negatively charged electrons have separated from positively charged ions, creating a sea of free-floating particles with individual electric charge. These free-floating particles mean plasma carries electric and magnetic fields, and changes in the plasma often make marks on those fields.

The FIELDS instruments surveyed the state of the solar wind by measuring and carefully analysing how the electric and magnetic fields around the spacecraft changed over time, along with measuring waves in the nearby plasma.

These measurements showed quick reversals in the magnetic field and sudden, faster-moving jets of material — all characteristics that make the solar wind more turbulent. These details are key to understanding how the wind disperses energy as it flows away from the Sun and throughout the solar system. ■

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he bushfires enveloping Australia’s east coast show no time of easing at the time of writing, and with summer just beginning and a hot one on the forecast, the fires are likely to have multiplied in scale and number by the time you read this.

News of the bushfires have reached faraway places, with friends and relatives inquiring from as far as Europe and the United States about our wellbeing, trying to estimate the fires’ proximity to loved ones after seeing the smoke-filled air covering Sydney on the news.

Closer to home, Australians are pouring over maps with a little more understanding of the extent of the fires and the distances involved, more often than not also wondering the likelihood of fires starting in their own neighbourhoods and assessing the prevailing conditions. Regretfully, large swathes of our island continent are now tinder dry and ready to burst into flames – witness the blazing destruction of rainforests hitherto considered firesafe ground.

Those of us living in-amongst the fires – and here I am talking about the fire grounds just to the north-west of Sydney, where over a quarter of a million hectares of bush have been consumed by the fires – watch and follow the maps, warnings and updates provided by the Rural Fire Service (RFS) of NSW to the minute. These form the basis of preparation, hope, despair and alarm, and as such the finer the detail and the more exact the precision, the better for many concerned. There’s only one thing more alarming than getting a “too late to leave” message and then finding that the fire is nowhere near you, and that is not getting one and finding the flames towering above your house.

Here I have to emphasise that I am not complaining by any means. Having attended a number of RFS-led community meetings and talked to a large number of volunteers, I do appreciate the difficulty in coming up with the precision, and the detail, that goes into the making of the maps and preparing the warnings.

I do hope, on the other hand, that these maps will, over time, improve both in accuracy and information. It would be so good, for example, if there were an easy way for the fieries to indicate whether a fire is controlled backburning or wild hazard; to indicate any active fires within the already burnt-out area; and to project the likely speed and spread, and intensity, of the fire front.

Maybe one day we will have the remote sensor technology and the mapping ability to provide such fine detail – the information now provided is already hugely advanced over what we had in the last catastrophic fires, in 2013.

Gosh, that was only six years ago.

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news 2020 AGO Labs program partners announced FrontierSI CEO Graeme Kernich has announced the three successful partners for the 2020 AGO Labs program.

The Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation’s (AGO) Analytics Lab Program (AGO Labs), coordinated through FrontierSI, was created to trial innovative ways to collaborate and work with industry.

“We’re excited to announce that the successful partners in the AGO Labs Program are Australian Earth Observation specialists Ozius, Australian policy strategists Urbis and the Australian Institute of Machine Learning (AIML), and US space infrastructure company Maxar Technologies working with its Australian partner Geospatial Intelligence.”

AGO acquires vast amounts of commercial satellite imagery data over much of the world in order to produce geospatial information and intelligence for its Defence and Government customers. The data collected by AGO are notable for high-resolution, high-revisit rates, and are typically exploited using largely manual/supervised processes in order to create a variety of products.

Survey and Spatial NZ selects new president

Dr Kat Salm.

Survey and Spatial New Zealand welcomed Dr Kat Salm as the group’s new president at the annual general meeting held in Wellington in November.

Dr Salm said she was delighted to take over the role from outgoing president Rebecca Strang. Dr Salm said she saw it as “an exciting opportunity to lead Survey and Spatial NZ into the next

chapter – connecting with members, stakeholders and the wider community to ensure we provide a recognised and valued home for all of our diverse community.”

Dr Salm has been a council member leading the Spatial Professional Stream since 2017.

Based in Christchurch, she is an associate and NZ Spatial Service Line lead for Aurecon

and NZ business development manager for FrontierSI. S+SNZ Board chairman Daniel Williams said he was delighted to have someone with Dr Salm’s depth of experience and ability on the council.

“She will contribute the strong skills needed to grow and advance our spatial strategy in a rapidly evolving sector,” Mr Williams said.

Report: earth observation worth $2 trillion by 2030 A new report by the federal government says earth and marine observation could be worth $2 trillion to Australia and the rest of the Asia-Pacific by 2030.

The report says earth and marine observing is currently worth $29 billion to Australia and $543 billion to APEC economies. But the report forecasts bullish growth, with the value to Australia set to increase to $96 billion by 2030, or to $101 billion if Australia makes the most of opportunities to collaborate with other APEC economies.

Minister for Industry, Science and Technology

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Karen Andrews said: “Digital technologies using Earth observation data are changing the way we live and work and offer opportunities to deliver

enormous economic growth and job creation across a variety of industries.

“This data can be used to improve transport logistics,

increase agricultural productivity and predict weather changes to improve natural disaster response. This report further emphasises how embracing digital technologies will help grow our economy, create local jobs and benefit everyday Australians.”

The report also found there was an extra $183 billion in value to be realised by 2030 if the APEC regions works together.

The full report Current and future economic value of Earth and marine observing to the Asia-Pacific region can be accessed from industry.gov. au/APECEMOreport.

Registrations open for LOCATE20 Early birds can now secure the best rates for the Locate20 Conference, set to take place 28-30 April 2020 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Locate20 organisers say next year’s event promises to put attendees and their businesses at the cutting edge of how geospatial and location technologies are being used to create tailored, innovative solutions in the building of our digital economy. Locate20 is again being touted as the place to explore how the industry can collaborate and converge to transcend technical and geographic silos and empower our industry to influence Australia’s economy by leveraging new technological developments.

Locate20 will also look at how new technology and practices are equipping the industry to meet the challenges our planet is faced with, how we can learn from our collective experiences and share in new collaborative and profitable partnerships that will enhance the ecosystem of the geospatial community.

This year, organisers say Locate20 will provide attendees with an even more valuable outcome, as the feedback received last year is helping to inform and tailor the program and exhibition experience to be more relevant to the needs and interests of attendees.

Locate20 convenor and SSSI Qld Chair Paul Reed says conference organisers have especially sought to highlight the latest in geospatial innovations across a number of industries.

“Geospatial technology is being adapted and integrated into so many tools that are being used across industries such as mining construction and agriculture,” he said. “As a result, we are making efforts to reach out to other areas of the economy outside of our industry to learn how they are evolving as they begin to utilise and benefit from spatial technologies.”

Several high-profile speakers have already been announced for April’s highly anticipated event, including Bruce

Thompson of NSW Spatial Services and Open Geospatial Consortium’s CEO Nadine Alameh.

Dr Alameh will deliver a plenary keynote that will look at how the sector is changing, what predications can be made on its direction, and how we are experiencing a boom in the application of these technologies.

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news Geo Connect Asia 2020 launches in Singapore Singapore will play host in March to Geo Connect Asia 2020, a new event that promises to leverage the prime position of geospatial information in South East Asia's rapidly growing knowledge-focused economy.

With a number of major sponsors and speakers already on board, Geo Connect Asia 2020 will focus on the sizable opportunities for the industry that can be found in the ten ASEAN countries, with a population exceeding 650 million and a combined GDP of USD1.3 trillion.

The event, organised by Montgomery Asia, will be held 18-19 March in Suntec, Singapore, and feature a large exhibition floor supported by a thought leadership-driven conference titled ‘Mapping the data-driven future economy’.

Suntec, Singapore will host Geo Connect Asia 2020 on 18-19 March.

The main conference agenda will also be supported by expert stages focusing on the mining and construction industries.

The agenda is still taking shape but already confirmed speakers represent some

of the industry's biggest companies and institutions, including Trimble Navigation, Orbital Insight, the Geospatial Intelligence Center, SMARTSEL and the Singapore Land Authority.

The show is expected to attract 65 participating companies and 2,300 visitors, largely from the ASEAN/ Australasian regions.

Geo Connect Asia 2020 is supported by the Singapore Land Authority and its start-up partner organisation Geoworks.

“We are delighted to support the launch of a new regional event that can drive the adoption of geospatial technology, applications and data in Singapore and the wider ASEAN region," said Chief Executive of Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Mr Tan Boon Khai.

“Geospatial forms one of the key foundations that drives any country’s ambitions towards a Smart City, as it ultimately helps advance the country’s economic growth and productivity, by improving business planning and resource management.”

Bentley and Topcon launch joint constructioneering venture at YII Bentley Systems and Topcon have banded together to launch Digital Construction Works, a joint venture they say is aimed at advancing and optimising constructioneering processes and delivering better outcomes.

Bentley Systems CEO Greg Bentley, joined by Topcon president and CEO

Ray O’Connor, announced the new firm at the launch of the company’s Year in Infrastructure conference in Singapore.

Greg Bentley said the new venture is the result of several years of collaboration.

“In this case we have invested together,” he said. “Our

Bentley Systems CEO Greg Bentley and Topcon's Ray O'Connor toast the launch of joint venture Digital Construction Works.

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investment consists not only of our financial commitments to Digital Construction Works but it is especially the secondment, the people who are our best experts and Topcon’s best experts in construction and software and project digital twins and the integration it takes to bring them together.”

Bentley Systems and Topcon partnered in 2016 to more fully integrate their respective MAGNET and ProjectWise cloud services, and since then the companies have each worked to introduce what they call “4D” innovations in surveying, reality modelling, logistics, work packaging, and machine control.

“This is not a start-up,” said new Digital Construction Works CEO Ted Lamboo, a near 30-year Bentley Systems veteran. “This is something that we started four or five years ago and it’s a continuity with the expertise of hundreds of years of industry knowledge that sit there in the company today.”

Also, in what has become a yearly tradition at the conference, the company announced two major acquisitions, saying it has bolstered its digital cities offerings with the addition of Orbit Geospatial Technologies, a global provider of 3D and mobile mapping software, and global mobility simulation and analytics provider Citilabs.

Esri Chief Scientist Dr Dawn Wright, DNRME Executive Director Steven Jacoby, SA Government Director of StateStat Gary Maguire, Geoscience Australia Chief Scientific Information Officer Tanya Whiteway, Department of Defence Director of Maritime Geospatial Intelligence Martin Rutherford, and Esri Australia Group Managing Director Brett Bundock (L-R).

National science pioneers recognised at new awards Four industry leaders who have used cutting-edge technology to address some of humanity’s biggest challenges have been recognised at the inaugural GIS Hall of Fame awards in Brisbane.

From providing critical data to aid frontline response to the devastating bushfires burning across Queensland in November 2019 to underpinning a global project to map the ocean’s floor, the 2019 award winners have innovatively used

GIS technology to make a real difference to the community and grow Australia’s multi-billion dollar geospatial industry.

Geoscience Australia and Queensland’s Department of Natural Resources, Mining, and Energy (DNRME) were presented with GIS Pioneer Awards for their extraordinary leadership in both the application and advancement of the science of GIS. Lifetime Achievement in GIS Awards were presented to Martin Rutherford,

the Department of Defence’s director of Maritime Geospatial Intelligence, and Gary Maguire, director of StateStat at the South Australian Government, for their unparalleled commitment to industry innovation.

The official Awards Ceremony for the inaugural Australian GIS Hall of Fame was held on Wednesday, 20 November 2019 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

NASA survey of Antarctic ice launches from Hobart NASA’s Operation IceBridge mission has launched from Hobart, kicking off the Australian Antarctic Program’s research season.

Operation IceBridge will combine survey data from aircraft, satellites and terrestrial teams to create the largest survey of the Earth’s changing ice ever undertaken, according to the Australian Antarctic Division.

The primary vehicle for this phase of the research will be a Gulfstream V aircraft, packed with sensors and instrumentation including two laser altimeters accurate to under 5cm, optical cameras, a gravimeter and radar sounders.

Deputy project scientist for Operation IceBridge Dr Linette Boisvert said the aim of the research is to collect the data needed to improve projections of future sea level change caused by a changing climate and making more accurate forecasts of annual sea ice extent.

Australian Antarctic Division sea ice physicist Dr Petra Heil is coordinating a ground team, including two NASA

NASA’s Gulfstream V at Hobart Airport for Operation IceBridge.

Photo: Mark Horstman.

scientists, to be based at Casey research station, Australia’s research base in the Antarctic that celebrated 50 years of operation this year.

The team will move along the same path as the aircraft and NASA’s ICESat-2 satellite to ground-truth data collected from the air and space by collecting ice cores and measuring snow cover.

“With NASA’s Operation IceBridge flying for more than a month and our ground team on the ice at the same time, in terms of fieldwork this is the biggest coup we’ve had in our research for a while,” said Dr Heil.

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news Home-grown solutions to the technology skills shortage The majority of Australians believe the continued and increasing need for high-technology skills in the workforce should be addressed through homegrown education and not by foreign skilled immigration, according to a new attitudinal survey.

Instead, most people want local students and workers to be trained for and to stay in Australia’s own high-tech jobs and companies to help build this nation’s opportunities and prosperity.

The findings follow recent revelations where skills challenges have negatively affected the banking and residential construction industries.

Tellingly, 66 per cent believe the current training and education system does not adequately prepare school leavers for the jobs and skills of the future, and 67 per cent say there is a disconnect between what people study and the types of jobs the country needs.

And 64 per cent believe that at least 40 per cent of a university degree should be on the job training to get hands-on skills.

UNSW Sydney Dean of Engineering Professor Mark Hoffman, one of the experts appointed by the NSW Government to inquire into the Opal Tower crisis, said the current shortage of engineers and related high-tech professionals was putting pressure on core domestic industries, including in residential development that has seen defects cause people to move out of their homes.

“The shortage of skilled engineers and tradespeople fit for modern innovative building techniques was a factor leading to the spate of building defects. If this skills trend continues, we will see a critical shortage of appropriately trained technical engineers across many fields including telecommunications, construction,

“We need to do more at school and university level to help Australia redress its chronic shortage of high-tech skilled workers.” robotics and artificial intelligence, renewable energy, computer science and aerospace,” said Professor Hoffman.

“A lack of coherency in linking education to skills needs is evident in the critical field of STEM disciplines.

Technology skills are increasingly related to newly created jobs and those of the future, yet overall we have seen in recent years domestic engineering student numbers falling by around 12 per cent

compared to a rise of around 44 per cent for international students.”

The UNSW ‘Skills of the Future’ survey found the community does not want to redress the shortage of engineering graduates by bringing in these skills from overseas. The solution, according the findings, is to introduce engineering technology subjects into high school, addressing a gap where students gain a feel for science but are not exposed to the link with technology and engineering, and for the government to fund more university places in engineering fields.

“There is a gap in our school STEM education system where students are exposed to foundational science (S) and maths (M) but not the link to technology (T) and engineering (E), where the drastic skills shortages lie. We urgently need to raise awareness of and engage the T and E in STEM,” Professor Hoffman said.

“This is evidenced by the fact that twice the number of students then enter science degrees than engineering at university. The low number of domestic technology and engineering students compared to the skills demand is also partly a decision of universities.

“Government funding is allocated essentially equally to teach science and engineering, but universities allocate nearly twice as many places to science and typically provide easier pathways for entry.

That’s understandable, but we need to do more at school and university level to help Australia redress its chronic shortage of high-tech skilled workers, on whom our industries are increasingly relying.”

In light of these findings, Professor Hoffman is calling for a high-level roundtable discussion by government, business and the education sector to tackle the problem and develop a plan of action.

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Q&A with Paul Reed In anticipation of the upcoming Locate20 Conference and Exhibition at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28-30 April 2020, Position magazine spoke to Locate Conferences director, SSSI Queensland chairman and director of East Coast Surveys Paul Reed about the challenges the industry is facing, the new opportunities it looks forward to and the topics Locate20 will cover.

Position: Geospatial and location technologies are evolving, changing at an ever-increasing rate. How are the organisers of next year’s Locate working to address those changes and making sure that the event is on the cutting edge of the industry?

PR: The organisers of Locate recognise the importance of bringing the latest spatial innovations and news of inspiring challenges and successes. As such we reach out and engage with the key players from within our industry who may be involved in research and development as well as people who are also leaders in applying these new technologies and ideas to improve the way in which they capture, process and present data.

Geospatial technology is being adapted and integrated into so many tools that are being used across industries such as mining construction and agriculture.

As a result, we are making efforts to reach out to other areas of the economy outside of our industry to learn how they are evolving as they begin to utilise and benefit from spatial technologies.

Position: Next year’s conference theme is “Convergence, collaboration and community – Towards a stronger economy”. What are some of the ways that companies and other players within our industry are making an impact on pushing our economy forward? What more needs to be done?

PR: On a larger scale we have already begun to see how geospatial capabilities have positively influenced the agricultural industry, employing Global Navigational

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Satellite Systems (GNSS) along with automation of machinery and analysis of satellite imagery are transforming farms across the world. Similarly, we have seen the mining industry harness the power of scanners, UAV, drones and GNSS systems to improve the productivity and accuracy of mining operations.

We are beginning to now see the implementation of these technologies in smaller companies providing increased capabilities and the ability to capture and process much greater amounts of data than ever before. What is needed is to allow further convergence across different areas of technology such as the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

Locate seeks to provide a platform that inspires people to collaborate, learning from each other and the way we can improve our businesses and better manage projects.

Position: Technologies such as 3D scanning and building modelling have enabled increased use of digital town planning techniques, to the level where large projects are mandated by governments to use BIM from the early planning phases. How has BIM evolved to such widespread use?

PR: Building Information Modelling (BIM) benefits government and industry by boosting innovation, productivity and competitiveness in the construction industry. The adoption of BIM is increasing worldwide as the construction industry is becoming largely aware of the benefits it offers. The UK, Singapore, USA and Europe have adopted and implemented BIM, which was identified as a key technology to building smart cities.

The BIM initiative in Australia is highly infrastructure-driven, with transport and

infrastructure bodies coining the term ‘digital engineering’. Queensland is leading the way with its coordinated approach following the release of the Digital Enablement for Queensland Infrastructure.

BIM is already being used on major projects, including Cross River Rail. Since 1 July 2019, all Queensland Government construction projects with a value of $50 million or more are required to use BIM from the early planning phase. All major government infrastructure projects will transition to implement BIM by 2023.

Industry has reacted positively to these demands with more and more businesses gradually adopting the technology, however, industry organisations and government bodies are still coming to terms with the regulations that need to be established for accuracy standards and connection to cadastral boundaries.

It is exciting to see the benefits to industry in terms of reduced cost, time and efficiency that the adoption of BIM brings to construction projects. In time we see BIM techniques replacing or complementing many of the traditional methods of construction.

Position: Governments not only mandate the use of spatial technologies but, in many cases, also control the standards and reference data. For example, Australia is in the process of upgrading its geocentric datum to GDA2020, to replace GDA94 as the current datum. How is this progressing and what will the industry have to look out for?

PR: The Australian Government is committed to providing greater positional accuracy to anyone in Australia in the near future. There has been anticipated growth in the reliance on handheld navigational devices and as a result, the government has realised the need to upgrade Australia’s

Datum to GDA2020. This upgrade is well underway and ANZLIC – the Spatial Information Council – has locked in 30 June 2020 as the date by which they will deliver GDA2020. GDA2020 is actually already available for use now.

What this means for industry practitioners is that they will need to be aware of the change and implement strategies in their working environments to accommodate the change as seamlessly as possible. When working between different datums they will need to apply transformations to the coordinates to bring into the same datum. This will require data captured on GDA94 coordinates to be transformed to bring it into line with data on GDA2020 coordinates.

Position: Who is in charge and how do you expect the implementation of GDA2020 to proceed?

PR: The Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM) was established by the prime minister, state premiers, and the chief minister of the Northern Territory in 1988. Since that time, the Australian Capital Territory and New Zealand have joined ICSM. The Australian Defence Forces are also represented on ICSM. The Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping, the Permanent Committee on Geodesy and the GDA Modernisation Implementation Working Group are all working with the Australian Government and its agencies to bring about the implementation of GDA2020.

The implementation of GDA2020 commenced in 2018. Transformation products and tools (GDA94 ⇔ GDA2020) and supporting documentation have been made available via the ICSM and relevant jurisdiction websites.

“Locate is a conference that provides opportunities to learn about and review some of the latest developments in the industry.”

Position: Another upcoming technology gaining widespread acceptance is digital twins. Can you describe the technology and how and where it is used?

PR: Digital twins are a realistic digital representation of physical things. What distinguishes a digital twin from any other digital model is its relationship to the physical twin. A digital twin model will be able to be used as a decision-making tool that can help manage assets from bridges to tunnels and underground service networks to high rise buildings.

The digital twin can be dynamic using live data flows from sensors giving feedback to allow better control of the physical twin. AI and cyber physical systems are using this to test robotics. Twins can also be static models being fed data from the physical twin to provide a means for better corporate management of the physical twin. This is now being used in major projects for the long-term management of infrastructure and buildings.

Position: With the advanced use of technology in all aspects of the industry, it not only creates and manages but also uses vast amounts of data. As a response, data is being made more readily available by government agencies and others, under the umbrella-term opensource data. How does the industry take advantage of this facility?

PR: Data is critical in the management and planning of our cities and regions.

Government agencies are able to make better informed decisions when the data is made more accessible. GIS mapping forms the framework which underpins much

of this data. This creates opportunities for collectors of accurate data and GIS professionals to collect accurate data and become the gate keepers of this geographic framework. The spatial industry will be responsible to provide and update these maps and resources that the government use. The industry and other users of open source data will in turn benefit from this through reduced costs and the promotion of progress and innovation. It also allows for community engagement and feedback and preserves information over time.

Position: Locate conferences are used by many practitioners to keep up to date and further their industry knowledge, hoping to gain useful, practical, informative learnings.

What do you hope attendees will gain from this year’s conference, Locate20?

PR: Locate is a conference that provides opportunities to learn about and review some of the latest developments in the industry. It is at conferences such as these that we can network with colleagues and gain a broader understanding of the roles of other professionals in our industry. At the conference we can discuss issues we are facing and act as an advocate for our industry bodies and their professionals.

Overall, we aim to provide value for everyone within the surveying and geospatial community.

This year we are hoping to engage with spatial professionals from across a wider range of the industries and to connect with and include spatial communities that are not only involved in the industry but share the excitement of where our industry is heading. ■ www.spatialsource.com.au 15

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Visualising mining history Visualising exploration in Australia from historical tenements open data MARK ASENDORF

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ll Australian jurisdictions are in a balanced state of coopetition when it comes to attracting exploration and mining to Australia, and specifically to their state or territory. It is a competitive global market and it has been difficult obtaining a clear visualisation of exploration hotspots in the country on a national scale from a single data source.

The focus has generally been on the commodity, geological parameters and ‘data density’ from exploration activities to determine these hotspots, but a method of quick visualisation has been lacking. The exception has been through the release of tailored products generated by various government departments to highlight activities in their own jurisdiction. Significant issues hinder this approach including the time lag between exploration activities occurring and the release of data from ‘closed file’ to the public domain, or limitations of consistent reporting from legacy and unintegrated systems.

A quick and simple approach is desirable to quickly indicate areas that may warrant further attention, either defining potential greenfield areas or identifying brownfields with known production history or exploration potential.

All states and territories in Australia generate an historical titles dataset as a by-product of the exploration legislative

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processes and systems, and these are all available under Creative Commons 3.0 or 4.0.

The Australia-wide grid represented in Figure 1. is based on historical titles datasets published by state and territory jurisdictions. It represents indicative hotspots where ground has been covered by multiple titles over time and a qualitative visualisation of exploration hotspots across the country.

The resulting product, has multiple uses in government at local, state and federal levels, planning and investment, or to inform industry and the public.

The problem Exploration and investment attraction are serious pursuits in Australia and contested between states and territories. However, Australia competes internationally for investment from mining and exploration companies, and all jurisdictions cooperate to ensure Australia remains an attractive destination for mining investment activities. One of the most respected industry surveys is the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies and results are published and available on their website: www.fraserinstitute.org/ categories/mining. It indicates the states and territories that have the resources and policies that encourage or deter exploration and investment.

Mining is a complex and capitalintensive industry and the decisions to invest are not taken lightly. Likewise, rules and regulations governing mining and exploration activities are complex

and important issues for local, state and federal governments, often requiring the balancing of economic benefit, sociocorporate responsibilities, environmental risk and land use management, cultural sensitivities, safety and social licence to operate. These are complex decisions for all concerned.

Visualising areas of sustained interest in exploration across Australia has been problematic, as many investment parameters rely on the consideration of geological, resource or economic factors for investment and much of the data commonly available is not consistent across jurisdictions. Complicating matters is the fact that each state and territory has its own legislation, processes and systems by which it manages and maintains its titles and terminology across jurisdictions is not consistent. For example, ‘dead’, ‘expired’, ‘ceased’, ‘retired’ and ‘inactive’ are all terms relating to titles which are no longer active or ‘live’.

Several years ago, the complexities and challenges of attempting to draw together a cohesive and consistent picture via traditional methods based on a geoscientific methodology became apparent and a new simplified process to visualise historical mining interests was investigated. The intention was simple – to develop a quick and simple methodology of visualising exploration and/or production hotspots.

Sustained interests over land can be inferred from visualisation of overlapping historical tenements, but standard ‘hollow’ of ‘solid fill’ methods were not helpful visualisation options as seen in Figure 2.

Some visual interpretation of line density is possible from the image on the left but there is limited opportunity to test or validate.

Likewise, the image on the right becomes a Boolean representation that is more useful in displaying areas that have not been covered by a title in the past. Neither visualisation yielded the insight into the density of mining tenements over an area over time that was desired.

Investigation Several attempts to combine different data density grids of geoscientific datasets such as drill hole and geochemical sample locations - were initially considered, but early investigations resulted in complex and ambiguous outputs that were difficult to interpret and not in accordance with the ‘keep it simple’ paradigm. The datasets themselves were often large and processing speeds from desktop technology of the time initially limited the practicality of pursuing this approach.

It must be noted that computing speed is no longer a limiting factor, and this may be revisited in the future.

Likewise, various options to represent the titles representation were explored, but nothing was deemed suitable at the time, and results tended to emulate the fill or hollow options in Figure 2.

Investigation and experimentation of the standard Esri toolbox through ArcGIS desktop 9.x & 10.x versions didn’t provide an obvious single-step solution, and it became apparent a process step methodology would be required.

Gridding was looked at again, but grid against what? The problem was left unsolved for several months.

Solution A solution became apparent while researching another problem, and the use of random points as a sampling method presented itself. Intersections of these random points to the historical tenement layers yield a new dataset, where a new record is created for each intersection. For the purposes of this study, random points of approximately 1km across each state and territory in Australia was chosen.

Figure 1. The Australia-wide grid based on historical titles datasets.

“The value of the grid is in its simplicity to produce an output that only requires the historical titles and a bounding shape. It provides a relatively quick assessment of indicative historical exploration and mining interests over time for geographic areas.”

These intersected points are then dissolved by their Unique ID (UID), and the count of how many times each random point has intersected a historical title is recorded. The final dataset contains two attributes: UID, and Countx along with its position information.

The gridding technique selected for visualisation was the Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) methodology after trial and error with other techniques, which either consumed processing time or resulted in ‘ugly’ outputs. The Title boundaries are discrete, but a continuous grid is desired for aesthetic and interpretative purposes and the IDW was chosen to minimalise ‘bleed’ into adjacent titles as shown in Figure 3.

The resulting gridded image has a blue-greenyellow-orange-red colour ramp applied, based on Countx and consistently applied across all jurisdictions to provide an indicative summary of exploration interests over lands over time.

The grid has been released under Creative Commons Non-Commercial licence and can be accessed at https://arcg.is/1azfuD. The gridded dataset is also available for inclusion into 3rd party applications at https://bit.ly/33rIvxl.

Figure 2. Hollow and Solid Fill visualisation options – Eastern Kimberley (WA) and Rivers Big Rivers region NT.

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feature Figure 3. IDW grid showing historical mining company interest in particular regions, based on historical titles held.

Limitations The image does not include current titles or predict future interests of mining activity, but does highlight ground that may have had less exploration or conversely, areas that may have had more exploration and, potentially, data available for further detailed analysis.

It also does not account for the reasons why an area has not had exploration. It may be a national park, urban lands, a reserve, physically difficult to access, or any number of other factors. Likewise, the accuracy of the final grid depends on the accuracy and integrity of the input datasets. Due to varying legislative processes in each state and territory, these datasets are all slightly different in their structure and content.

For the purposes of this initial Australian-wide dataset, no attempt

to normalise these inputs has been undertaken and the raw historical mining titles open data from each jurisdiction has been used as natively supplied through the data delivery platforms of each state – refer to Table 1. for further details. Thus, the overall accuracy of the 1st edition grid is reflective of the input – and mainly unprocessed - datasets.

Working through the process of creating the Australian-wide view has been an interesting pursuit. The value of the product will become evident over time, when the next edition of the map incorporates the ‘new’ historical titles and shows the patterns of title acquisition over time.

Next steps The value of the grid is in its simplicity to produce an output that only requires

the historical titles and a bounding shape.

It provides a relatively quick assessment of indicative historical exploration and mining interests over time for geographic areas. Common gridding and visualisation parameters have been applied to ensure a consistent view across the country and enable state-by-state comparisons.

Increasing or decreasing the density of the random points and gridding parameters can result in grids of different resolution, which may suit more detailed analysis of ‘hot’ areas that this initial grid has identified.

The grid can be used as is for a variety of planning purposes, and future investigations will determine how further value can be extracted for additional information generation. Pre-processing of the input titles datasets to further refine the resulting grids and images is also planned.

The next iteration will refine the technique and output for a consistent and uniform view. There are some known inconsistencies from the methodology and input datasets which - while still producing a useful and aesthetic output – may limit downstream analysis. Some of these known concerns shall be addressed through future investigation and iterations of the grid.

Mark Asendorf is a GIS and ICT professional and managing director of Marmel Enterprises. ■

State

Dataset

Custodian

Link

Date

Licence Type

NT

Title min historical

Northern Territory Government

https://bit.ly/2OPGtlo

31 Oct 2019

CCBY40

SA

Non active mineral exploration licences

Government of South Australia

https://bit.ly/2OUvIyf

7 Nov 2019

CCBY30

WA

Dead tenements

State of Western Australia (Department of Mines, Industry Regulation & Safety)

https://bit.ly/2DmLXPb

8 Nov 2019

CCYBY40

QLD

Historic_exploration_ permits_for_mineral

State of Queensland (Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, 2019)

https://bit.ly/2QZFK3E

8 Nov 2019

CCBY40

VIC

Minten (Where Active=’expired’)

The State of Victoria (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)

https://bit.ly/2L2OBxJ

11 Nov 2019

CCBY40

NSW

Titles Historic

State of New South Wales (Department of Industry)

https://bit.ly/2qVSXQv

9 Nov 2019

CCBY40

TAS

Licence hist

Tasmanian Government (Department of State Growth)

https://bit.ly/2ORZZxx

8 Nov 2019

CCBY30

State Boundaries – PSMA

Administrative Boundaries ©PSMA Australia Limited licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC BY 4.0).

https://bit.ly/2R4tH50

Feb 2016

CCBY40

Software N/A

ArcGIS Desktop 10.7 Standard Functions and Tools

Table 1. Source data and software acknowledgements.

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The colour of healthy crops Using near-infrared imagery in vegetative health analysis

RAVI MEHTA

T

he Murray–Darling Basin covers an area of over 1 million km2 across four states plus one territory in South & East Australia and is home to over 2.6 million people. Made up of 23 catchment areas, the connection of the major rivers that spread across the basin, have a diverse ecological footprint driven by science and local knowledge. The key to long-term prosperity and sustainability of the region depends on how well water resources are managed along the rivers.

Supporting over 9,000 irrigated agriculture businesses and producing $22 billion worth of food and fibre every year, the basin is truly the food bowl of Australia. Using the best science, evidence and knowledge is vital to managing such a diverse and complex system. Agriculture across the region is constantly evolving, with farmers using modern technologies and systems, and focusing on meeting changing consumer demands and expectations.

Remote sensing and related mapping technologies have been used for decades to better monitor, understand and manage large river basins. Aerial remote sensing is increasingly integrated into precision farming and agriculture practices around the world and more recently in Australia. Agriculture industries located inside the basin benefit from the use of remote sensing information available to them to monitor their crops’ health and variability and better manage their irrigation needs by understanding the dynamic of each of their parcels.

In addition to information acquired in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum, many earthobservation satellites and aerial imaging systems capture information in the near-infrared (NIR) part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The light reflected by vegetation possesses a very distinctive response in the near-infrared wavelength, which can be used in combination with visible wavelengths.

This property is particularly useful in extracting qualitative and quantitative information about the health of plants.

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1 “NIR is a great tool to use in conjunction with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) point clouds, to identify and isolate false green imagery such as artificial turf.”

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3 Aerial imaging and mapping company Aerometrex has been capturing fourband imagery (RGB + NIR) along the Murray River between Murray Bridge and Renmark, using its range of aerial imaging systems. This 4-band imagery is available through its online subscription service, Metromap. In addition, available digital terrain models of the area can be used for flood modelling as well as to better understand how slope and aspect of the terrain play a role in crop variability.

While 3-band (RGB) imagery provides the ability to measure & view ground details, it has its limitations while trying to identify crop health - generally, the crop needs to be quite stressed for a visual change to be identifiable. The near-infrared (NIR) imagery provides a greater assessment of plant health by visualising colour bands outside of what the human eye can see. Plants will often show effects of water deficiency or other stresses in NIR images before the same is visible with a 3-band colour image. With this imagery better decision making is possible, linked to the use of fertilizers, irrigation deployment, etc.

Environmental stresses that affect vegetation modify the physiology of crops, resulting in a change in near-infrared reflectance that can be quantitatively measured. The cause of the spatial variation in reflectance over a vegetated area can be natural or man-made.

These causes include pollution, disease, weeds as well as natural disasters such as drought, flood or bushfires. Colour infrared aerial ortho-photos have been proven to be an effective tool to monitor crops and vineyards’ health. Variation due to water deficiency, nutrient stress or diseases can be localised & measured and decisions can be made to fix the problem.

1: F alse colour aerial imagery captured during the Australian summer of 2018 along the Lower Murray River.

2: F our-band aerial imagery over vineyards along the Lower River Murray.

3: N DVI overlayed on a DTM and contours along the Lower River Murray.

4: R iver contamination in a colour near-infrared aerial image.

4 A widely used vegetation index is Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), which provides a measure of vegetation condition and density. NDVI assesses vegetation vigour based on a mathematical interpretation of the 3-band and NIR data. While absolute NDVI requires additional calibration and ground truthing, relative NDVI can be obtained using imagery that includes the near infrared band. Even though relative NDVI cannot be used across different points in time and field locations to compare values, they are a great tool to identify potential areas of vegetative stress.

Four-band aerial imagery may be used in different ways by farmers but some of the most important and common uses include managing irrigation resources, evaluating vegetation vigour, assessing weed and disease outbreaks, and comparing crop fertility.

Other applications of NIR include forest assessment and monitoring,

algae monitoring of rivers, wetlands and coastal management. Near-infrared aerial photography time-series are also commonly used for impact assessment studies and site rehabilitation in the mining and oil & gas industry. Many applications of NIR involve its use in conjunction with other datasets. For example, it is a great tool to use in conjunction with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) point clouds, to identify and isolate false green imagery such as artificial turf.

Choosing the right type of imagery is critical to any vegetative analysis and would depend on the end-application. If a grower is looking for a visual tool that helps relative assessment of crop vigour, near infrared imagery may be the way to go. At the same time, if a detailed NDVI analysis is required, ground-level scouting may be essential, in addition to the base NIR imagery.

Ravi Mehta is the marketing officer with Aerometrex and Metromap. ■www.spatialsource.com.au  21

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GDA2020: an implementation update

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MICHAEL GIUDICI

n the previous article outlining progress on the implementation of GDA2020 (Position 101, June-July 2019), I reported at some length on the issue of datum transformations in the web mapping environment and provided an overview of activities that ISCM was engaged in to overcome aspects of this ‘dilemma’.

This article will bring readers up to date with those activities and foreshadow several advice statements with respect to the remainder of the GDA2020 implementation that should be issued

by Australian jurisdictions in the near future.

6, now available, makes these new features widely available to all users through a comprehensive database of published CRS and transformation.)

4. Research into desktop GIS application handling of 4D coordinates and coordinate transformations and into the changes required to expose these to users.

5. Document lessons learned, best practice and challenges for (Oceania) user and developer communities, specifically in the use of PROJ and GDAL.

Open Source ICSM Commission

Work package 4 highlights

In the last article, I provided an overview of work commissioned by ICSM from Australian Spatial Solutions companies North Road Pty Ltd and Mercury Project Solutions. The project was broken into five subcomponents and at the time of the last article, the first three elements were substantially complete.

Since then, the full suite of subprojects has been completed, presented to ICSM and accepted. To reiterate, the project has accomplished the following: 1. Engage and influence the maintainers of the OSgeo4W and QGIS installers to ensure users will automatically have the new transformation grids included in installation packages to enable GDA94 – GDA2020 grid transformations.

2. Upgrade all QGIS code paths to completely respect the transformation context, including the datum transformation settings set by the user, and in the future the temporal components of transformations to and from time-dependent reference frames.

3. Upgrade QGIS coordinate transformations to utilise the new PROJ 5 API (introducing ‘transformation pipelines’) with a graceful fallback to the PROJ 4 API wherever version 5 is not yet available. (Note: PROJ

(The full report is available at www.icsm.gov.au/ datum/gda2020-fact-sheets.)

Work package 4 is notable for its review of the current capacity and likely future requirements of desktop GIS applications for handling 4D coordinates and transformations. A number of use cases were developed and tested with practitioners and experts for validity, and placed in the context of business requirements.

The report documents a series of key findings and recommendations, including two primary business requirements: 1. The ability to store and read epoch metadata in a standard, machine readable format.

2. The ability for software to automatically transform time-dependent coordinates without user intervention.

These two are fundamental to all capabilities implied in the remaining secondary business requirements. The report therefore urges ICSM to leverage its international connections to advocate for accelerated maturing and testing of technical capability that will underpin a successful transition to the time-dependent ATRF following adoption of GDA2020. Further on in this article you can read what ICSM has done in the international space.

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Work package 5 highlights (The full report is available at www.icsm. gov.au/datum/gda2020-fact-sheets.)

Work package 5 documented lessons learnt and recommendations for handling GDA2020 within geospatial software development. Specific recommendations are: 1. Always use registered authority identifiers and codes when handling, storing and retrieving Coordinate Reference System (CRS) objects, and avoid other representations of CRS parameters such as ‘proj’ strings.

2. Application installers should include the proj-datumgrid-oceania grid transformation files by default, or provide an easy-to-use method for users to install these, without requiring administrative permissions.

3. Applications should explicitly advise users when grid transformation files would result in a more accurate coordinate transformation, even if not yet available for use on their system – avoiding any prerequisite knowledge of the use or existence of these files on the user’s behalf.

4. Wherever possible, the desired geographical extent of coordinate transformations should be specified a priori when constructing coordinate transformation operations.

5. Applications should provide a userfriendly means for knowledgeable users to manually override the default transformation operations applied when converting to/from GDA2020 coordinates.

The report is targeted to managers and developers of spatial software projects, who have at least a background understanding of geospatial and datum concepts. It describes the motivation

behind the software changes and outlines the recommendations from QGIS software developers, which other software applications may follow in adapting their software for GDA2020 compliance.

Since last issue, the work packages have received substantial commendation, in particular from the open source community. ICSM has also been praised for commissioning the work as evidenced by the following quotes: “Great work! I know that has been a massive project and I’m sure it’s well worth it (except for the grey hairs now).

Thanks, heaps to ICSM for the funding to make this happen. Thanks, heaps to ICSM for the funding to make this happen.” Nathan Woodrow.

“This was thanks to sponsorship from ICSM (https://www.icsm.gov.au/), an Australian committee responsible for introducing a new system of projections to Australia (GDA2020). They are also behind the (scary/exciting) new world of 4d coordinate transformations, where a

“... the challenges being faced by Australia to implement GDA2020 across web mapping platforms are international challenges. Collaboration across industries and agencies, as well as internationally, is necessary to elevate the focus on the required solutions.”

future Australian reference system will be dynamic and have a temporal component modelling the tectonic movements of the Australian continent. When this lands it’ll be time for a lot of us to hit the textbooks again. We (Australians, that is) are extremely fortunate to have such a forward thinking team behind this - not only are they tackling some fundamental changes in how projections are handled, they also had the foresight to recognise the need for strong support for this in open source software and invest their funds into seeing it happen.” – Nyall Dawson.

International engagement As mentioned, the challenges being faced

by Australia to implement GDA2020 across web mapping platforms are international challenges. Collaboration across industries and agencies, as well as internationally, is necessary to elevate the focus on the required solutions. In August, the GDA2020 Implementation Working Group (GMIWG) identified as an urgent issue the need for wider understanding of time-dependence in positioning, and formed a subset group to tackle these matters as a priority action.

Firstly, through the timely addition of Cameron Shorter from Spatial Services (NSW, Department of Customer Service) to the working group, introductions were made to members of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), resulting in a series of teleconferences. Through that forum, an invitation was extended to Australia to participate in the OGC technical conference in Banff, Canada, scheduled for 7-12 September 2019.

ICSM was able to respond to this invitation in a nimble manner and arranged to fund Joel Haasdyk, NSW GDA2020 program manager to attend.

Joel provided both a geodetic background and a contemporary understanding of the dilemmas presented by the current use (and misuse) of WGS84 in web mapping.

In advance of the meeting week, Joel, together with the GMIWG subgroup established connections with a host of attendees, including from the OGC, the International Standards Organisation (ISO), the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) (which maintains the commonly used EPSG registry of Geodetic and Cartographic CRS and transformation parameters), and key software providers such as SAFE Software, ESRI Inc (USA), and Google.

Joel Haasdyk and Roger Lott from IOGP/EPSG jointly presented on the urgent need for spatial data users to adopt ‘time’ as a required component of ‘position’, and to account for plate tectonics and other crustal dynamics of www.spatialsource.com.au 23

feature WGS84@when? Without a timestamp WGS84 is ambiguous, resulting in metre-level misalignments.

the earth. Centimetre-accurate positioning delivered via global positioning systems cannot ignore metre-level ground movements. Put simply, coordinates without a time-stamp are ambiguous; standards and software need to change in a relatively short timeframe, in order to support the significant economic benefits (see e.g. CRSCI, 2008; CRCSI 2017; FrontierSI, 2019) to be gained from new high-accuracy positioning applications and datum modernisation programs.

This information was presented at the OGC meeting to both a specialist technical committee on Coordinate Reference Systems, and to the Open Assembly, where the presentations and discussions were extremely well received.

As a result, several resolutions were adopted by the OGC during the course of the week, including the immediate inclusion of ‘Coordinate Epoch’ Metadata in several OGC standards currently under development, proposals to similarly enhance the ISO 19115 Metadata Standard and the ISO19162 Well Known Text Standard, as well as an undertaking to prepare and publish more resources to assist the geospatial community with respect to standards, best practices, and examples of solutions for timedependence. The response, and the importance of the message, is highlighted in the following quote: “I don’t know if I have ever seen a better and more compelling tag-team describe and lead [the] discussion on a topic ….

I received many emails and face-to-face comments from attendees afterwards saying that it was so valuable to understand the problem and see that there is a solution. Resulting from the presentation, the majority of OGC Standards Working Groups now understand the necessity to update their standards to account for time-dependence of coordinates, with

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some already initiating updates.” – Scott Simmons, executive director of the OGC Standards Program.

Related updates of the EPSG registry are now underway in collaboration with the IOGP, to review and resolve the competing NULL transformations (i.e.

GDA94 <> WGS84 and GDA2020 <> WGS84), and to replace them with truly time-dependent transformations. When these updates are complete, users with high-accuracy data will be expected to supply the appropriate time-stamp(s) in their spatial metadata, as a key element of future time-dependent transformation operations. This is important, because as noted in the North Road / Mercury Project Solutions work package described above, time metadata is essential for proper utilisation of the PROJ pipeline, which selects transform operations in a hierarchical manner based on the metadata descriptions, potentially recommending higher accuracy transformation(s) where available.

Despite the enormously increased awareness and understanding that GMIWG’s advocacy was able to achieve within the OGC, it remains the case that the treatment of time-dependent transformations in software, and in web mapping, is not currently easy to resolve.

This is because, even while potential technical or geodetic solutions are proposed and standards organisations are working to resolve this requirement for time metadata, implementation remains with the software developer community, and substantial changes to transformation operations cannot simply be designed and implemented in the short term.

I think it is accurate to report that Australia’s presence in Banff accelerated the consideration of the best options for time-dependent transformations and raised these issues to the collective

international consciousness, where before they were probably only simmering. It is likely that through this engagement, the development of standards and software has been kicked off in time to save a lot of similar pain for users around the globe about to engage in their own datum modernisation projects.

In the short term, however, the misaligned maps and web-mapping ‘dilemma’ with which we started out, still remains. While many users may consider the adoption of ATRF and timedependent reference frames to be an item for future consideration, it remains the case that we currently (mis)use the WGS84 as a static datum when in fact it is already time-dependent. WGS84 data should include a time-stamp for any data at metre-level accuracy or better, but is rarely provided with one. Users must be educated, in the short term, regarding the coupling between time and position in high-accuracy mapping and applications, and must start to ask “WGS84 at what epoch?” when offered data or webmapping services.

GMIWG is reviewing substantive policy statements regarding the use of WGS84 in the short-term and will at the very least be advocating a ‘truth in labelling’ policy, where the ‘Coordinate Epoch’ associated with the WGS84 dataset is clearly communicated in associated metadata.

Since the Banff meeting, the Australian subgroup has met frequently to further consider options, recognising that there is now significant international motivation to address the key impediments to time dependency. As those conversations continue, Australia is still faced with a shorter-term series of decisions to advise on appropriate treatment of datum and time-dependence, in particular WGS84 in web mapping operations. At the time of publication, we continue to work with the EPSG registry to recommend a suite of new operations to assist Australia’s situation, and with standards organisations to determine how time metadata should best be recorded in the short-term.

When the timetable for implementation of these operations is known, further communication, will be issued.

Future editions of Spatial Source and Position Magazine will elaborate on these matters.

Michael Giudici is the Surveyor General of Tasmania and chairman of GMIWG. With contributions from Joel Haasdyk, GDA2020 Program Manager NSW. ■

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Designing for the colour blind

BEN JONES

BELOW: Figure 1. Types of colour-blindness dependant on missing colour receptors.

W

e are heavily reliant on colour to convey messages in our society. Everything from the adverts we see on Instagram, to the products we buy in our local supermarket, to the applications we use to navigate around a new city.

But imagine not knowing what the colour red looks like? Imagine not being aware of the emotions that colour is used to evoke? Imagine trying to use Google Maps to navigate around your city but not being able to distinguish between the different rail lines because everything is a shade of brown?

For roughly 1.1 million Australians, it’s a daily battle according to Visioneyeinstitute. Things many people take for granted such as traffic lights are ambiguous in their meaning. How can you decide if you’re supposed to stop or go when all three colours look the same? For those living with colour blindness, there is no cure. It’s a genetic mutation from birth, meaning the individual is lacking or missing colour receptors in the cone cells in their retina. Depending on what colour

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receptor is missing or damaged (be it red, green, blue or all of them) will affect what colour palette you see the world in.

As there is not yet a technical solution to curing colour blindness, we, as content producers must make small changes to provide a cultural change to make our product or application useable to everyone.

Does your content do its job?

As location intelligence consultants, our applications and maps need to communicate their message quickly and effectively in order to be useful to the client or audience. However, if the content we’re producing is unseeable to approximately eight percent of males and 0.4 percent of female Australians, then that product is insufficient. This inefficiency may have untold consequences on the target audience, both physically and financially. So how can we design content that is useable to everyone?

BELOW: Figure 2. Example of effective and ineffective colour palettes. Source: Jenny, B., & Kelso, N. V. (2007). Color Design for the Color Vision Impaired.

Cartographic Perspectives, (58), 61-67. https://doi. org/10.14714/CP58.270.

LEFT: Figure 3. Combining effective colour choice and texture design to maximise content effectiveness.

Simple solutions for a complex problem Where do you begin? What tools do you have at your disposal? Well, there are a number of paid and free colour blind emulation tools that allow people who aren’t colour-blind to view content through each of the different types of colour blindness. This is a good start for assessing how effective or ineffective your application, map or design is. One such emulation tool is ColorOracle, a small and simple tool designed

by Monash University that allows users to change the colour palette on their screen according to colour palette(s) viewed by millions of colour-blind people.

But how do you know what colours will work best and ensure content remains visually appealing? There are a number of tools available to help you select the most effective and appealing colour palette for everyone.

Adobe Kuler gives the user an interactive platform to test and explore different colour combinations for complementary, compound, triad, monochromatic palettes and many others.

ColorBrewer is designed for mapping purposes but can easily be applied to a wide range of applications. ColorBrewer provides a selection of preformatted colour-blind safe palettes for sequential, diverging or qualitative datasets/types. ColorBrewer is powerful because it allows you to mix and match different colours and instantly see the combination in a simple web map and with satellite imagery underlaid.

When you have a lot of content to display, you may start running out of colours to use.

Hatching and textures are also good methods of conveying information to everyone. Transport for London (TFL) used a combination of colours and textures to create colour-blind friendly maps of London’s underground tube network.

“To increase colour blindness accessibility, minor design changes can make a considerable difference.”

TFL went a step further and built colourblind friendly viewing options in their mobile application. This provided the 17 million tourists visiting London annually with a robust platform to navigate London’s transport network with ease, regardless of how they see the world.

Incremental change leads to significant outcomes To increase colour blindness accessibility, minor design changes can make a considerable difference. Having an understanding of colour-blind vision spectra and using tools like ColorOracle, Adobe Kuler and ColorBrewer permit designers to utilise a range of different colour palettes and hues to present information to the widest audience possible to maximum effectiveness.

With more state and federal government departments requesting colour-blind friendly content, we as designers need to be thinking innovatively and creatively in how we might deliver the best application or content to suit our clients’ and audiences’ various needs.

Ben Jones is a location intelligence consultant at GHD Digital in Perth, Western Australia. ■ www.spatialsource.com.au 27

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The SUI is sub-standard DR CRAIG ROBERTS

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had a chance to peruse the new revision of the AS_5488.1:2019 and AS_5488.2:2019 Subsurface Utility Standard. I was interested because I spent around ten hours critically reviewing this document and providing constructive criticism to improve the standard. I know of several colleagues who, separately, did the same. I was devastated to note that virtually none of my recommendations were adopted from the simplest to the most significant, and indeed this new document is as inadequate as its predecessor with regard to positional accuracy. It even provides a coordinate system that is more suited to Jupiter than Earth! Interested? Read on.

The need for a good standard In his Sept 2018 GeoMessage to members, the president of the SSSI stated: “The MAIN part of the standard revolves around reporting on the positional accuracy of different assets.” I very much appreciated receiving this message calling on all of us geospatial experts to dissect this standard to ensure that it was a high quality, usable document. Adoption of this standard across industries is critical to ensure that we have a robust and continually improving understanding of our underground infrastructure, to avoid more issues like those that beset Sydney’s light rail project.

I was horrified to find some appalling inaccuracies and contradictions in the original document but pleased that I had the opportunity to remedy these issues. But on reading the revised version released in May 2019, I can see that the expertise of myself and my colleagues has been largely ignored without consultation

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or explanation. I find this insulting and completely counterproductive. There has been no explanation of the review process to understand why the various suggestions were not accepted, or indeed if they were considered at all.

To illustrate, I would like to share just three of the many examples that I offered the review panel back in Sept 2018. I have then added an extra comment after comparing the revised standard with my original critique from Sept 2018.

Example 1: Absolute spatial position does not include REQUIRED datum information

Critique from 2018: The Map Grid of Australia is the national coordinate system used in Australia and this is loosely defined on page 9 of Part 1 of the original document as below: 1.4.1 absolute spatial position

location of a point on the utility shown by reference to a three-dimensional coordinate system from which can be derived horizontal Map Grid of Australia (MGA) coordinates in Easting and Northing, and related to the relevant MGA zone and Geocentric datum, and a vertical position referenced to a datum based on mean sea level (such as the Australian Height Datum) Note 1 to entry: See also “reduced level”.

Nowhere in this definition is a distinction made between MGA94 and MGA2020, the new modernised datum.

The difference between these coordinate systems will be between 1.6 – 1.8m across Australia. The standard should state which coordinate system will be used.

MGA is ambiguous.

Sydney Light Rail construction work on George Street in July 2017. By Nick-D - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons. wikimedia.org/w/index. php?curid=61192799.

For more information on datum modernisation the authors of this standard are referred to the following resources: http://www.icsm.gov.au/datum/ gda-frequently-asked-questions Note, these FAQs also relate to the Australian Terrestrial Reference Frame (ATRF), which is an Earth fixed, time-dependent datum. That is, the coordinates apparently change 7cm a year to track the movement of plate tectonics. Therefore, a time stamp must be attributed to the date of survey. There is no mention of this extra complication in this standard. This is critical to this document. If there is no mention of datum modernisation, then this standard will be a complete failure and already out of date on the date of implementation.

It simply must not proceed without a clear understanding of the implications of this huge change to expressing spatial position in Australia.

Comment in 2019: Looking at the revised standard, there has been no change to this definition at all. Here an opportunity was missed to direct the user on how and where critical datum information (i.e. MGA94, MGA2020, or even ATRF with a time stamp) ought to be recorded. At the moment, Table A.2 ‘Survey control information’ only allows the user to define the vertical datum. This is completely unacceptable for a standard that expects the user to provide accuracies as good as 5cm. Many users may not yet be familiar with the distinction between MGA94 and MGA2020, and without clear direction this standard is likely to introduce metre-level errors rather than eliminate them.

Example 2: The term ‘tolerance’ is not well defined

Critique from 2018: Local uncertainty (LU) as mentioned in 1.4.26, is based on ICSM SP1 version 1.7.

1.4.26 tolerance

amount by which the recorded location can deviate from the actual location of the utility and still meet the requirements of the quality level Note 1 to entry: It is an expression of the local uncertainty of the point, as defined in ICSM SP1.

Local uncertainty has been superseded by survey uncertainty (SU) and relative uncertainty (RU). Again, there are no definitions for these terms in the standard.

This definition of ‘tolerance’ is outdated and ambiguous. It must be re-written.

Comment in 2019: The only change in the revised version is that ICSM has been spelt out – no reference to which version of SP1 or that LU has now been superseded

by RU and SU in SP1 v2.0 (published in 2014). Furthermore, NSW Spatial Services has rejected the RU and SU terminology and reverted back to the use of LU (with a slight change in definition interpreting the average LU specifically to be the median and not the mean). So to which tolerance is this standard referring?

Example 3: Incorrect examples of MGA coordinates are used

Critique from 2018: The following example coordinate was given in the 2018 standard.

(B) EXAMPLE 343567.123 58784356.45612, 34.56.

(C) Line or Polygon: A WKT value list configured as POLYLINE (Easting Northing Reduced Level, Easting Northing Reduced Level). Note that value sets are comma separated, while within a value set, the values are space separated.

EXAMPLE POLYLINE (343567.123 58784356.45612 34.56, 343568.225 58784366.443 34.156) If the Absolute Spatial reference is MGA2020 (or MGA94), then the supplied example coordinates are a poor example indeed. The Northings, (the second value shown in the coordinate pair) should have 7 digits before the decimal place, rather than the 8 digits shown.

The example data and the example Polyline are shown with mm accuracy for Easting (the first value in the coordinate pair), and micrometre (!) accuracy for Northing. The highest QLA standard asks for ±50mm precision only, therefore this example should only show 2 decimal places of precision.

The second Reduced Level (third value in the coordinate pair) is shown in mm in contrast to the first, which is shown in cm. It should be shown in cm only for consistency. These are very poor and misleading examples and must be corrected.

The example should actually provide further clarification to help users report an appropriate level of accuracy for the assigned quality level and measurements.

Comment in 2019: The only change that has been made in the revised version is that the Northing coordinate is now only shown to mm accuracy, not micrometres (5 decimal places!) as before.

The Northings still show 8 significant figures. Presumably the reviewers subscribe to the theory that the Earth is expanding in size or they are preparing this standard for Jupiter, which has a radius approximately 10 times larger than Earth. For a national standard that is to be taken seriously, this example is seriously flawed and portrays our profession as incompetent.

“This revision of the standard has missed the opportunity to drive home the importance of describing location of underground infrastructure, especially newly placed utilities, by the most accurate and unambiguous means possible.”

Summary I have only given three examples from the nine pages of corrections I suggested in 2018. I know that many other spatial professionals also contributed, and I understand that many are very disappointed with this revised document. A revision of the AS 5488 standard presented a wonderful opportunity to align this standard with the modern practices of datum modernisation and to future-proof this document for a wide range of nonexpert spatial users. I understand why the standard places an emphasis on the range of methods used to locate existing subsurface utilities. However, this revision of the standard has missed the opportunity to drive home the importance of describing location of underground infrastructure, especially newly placed utilities, by the most accurate and unambiguous means possible.

The datum modernisation efforts led by Geoscience Australia are world leading, accessible and sensible. That this AS_5488 standard has largely ignored these developments and has presented examples that would not pass a first-year test at my university is unacceptable.

Standards Australia and following organisations have endorsed this revised standard and I hold them to account for allowing this standard to be published in its current form.

Dr Craig Roberts is senior lecturer in surveying and geospatial engineering at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales. ■

Discovering unmapped utilities under George Street delayed the light rail construction by months and added millions to the cost.

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Scanning the depths DR DAWN WRIGHT

Though we have been mapping the oceans for hundreds of years, the missing MH370 flight forced Australian agencies to collaborate with an urgency that saw intelligent mapping application pushed beyond the realm of possibilities: towards seeing high-resolution maps for the entire sea floor of the globe.

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The search begins On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, a commercial jetliner on its way from Malaysia to China with 239 people on board, strayed from its flight path and disappeared from air traffic control radar. After the aircraft transmitted its final automated position report and made an unscheduled change in direction, radar tracked the aircraft crossing the Malaysian peninsula until it was outside of radar coverage range in the Malacca Strait. Analysis of satellite data revealed that MH370 had flown for over six hours after contact was lost and likely crashed along a narrow arc of the southern Indian Ocean.

The loss of MH370 remains one of the highest-profile catastrophes of modern commercial aviation, and five years later, despite one of the most expensive searches ever undertaken, MH370 still remains missing.

The initial surface and air search focused on the areas on either side of the Malaysian peninsula, in the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea. Satellite communications data analysis, however, led to the search being shifted to the southern Indian Ocean, where it was coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). From 18 March to 29 April 2014, this search scanned 4.7 million square kilometres of ocean and involved 21 aircraft that conducted 345 individual flights over 3,177 hours, as well as 19 ships from eight nations.

The difficulty in finding MH370 can be blamed in part on geology. The rugged topography of the Indian Ocean floor could potentially obscure the debris field, making undersea mapping an important part of the investigation. Despite the failed search effort, the monumental deep-sea mission produced the most detailed underwater map ever created.

“By analysing satellite communication data, Geoscience Australia drew the search area on a map and updated it as the analysis was refined.

The initial search area encompassed more than 450,000 square miles.”

TOP RIGHT: This image shows the comparison of past satellitederived bathymetry next to the higher-resolution data collected in the MH370 search.

A joint communique from the transport ministers of Malaysia, Australia, and China included the following statement upon the conclusion of the search: “Despite every effort using the best science available, cutting-edge technology, as well as modelling and advice from highly skilled professionals who are the best in their field, unfortunately, the search has not been able to locate the aircraft. Accordingly, the underwater search for MH370 has been suspended. The decision to suspend the underwater search has not been taken lightly nor without sadness.”

Charting uncharted waters In March of 2014, Australia led the search operation at the request of the Malaysian government. After a two-month aerial search of the surface that found no trace of MH370, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) began an underwater search that would use sonar, submersible vehicles, and a location intelligence platform to visualise the data.

Geoscience Australia, Australia’s public-sector geography authority, provided advice to the ATSB on the procurement, technology and planning requirements for the bathymetric survey – and further to this, led the mapping effort, processing seafloor maps that helped the searchers visualise all data and adapt their strategies.

An analysis of radar data and metadata associated with subsequent satellite communications with the aircraft placed MH370 on a long arc within the Australian search-and-rescue zone. Investigators mostly agreed that the plane exhausted its fuel somewhere along that corridor. By analysing satellite communication data, Geoscience Australia drew the search area on a map and updated it as the analysis was refined. The initial search area encompassed more than 450,000 square miles.

Existing ocean depth (bathymetry) data of the search area was not of sufficient resolution to guide the submersible vehicles that would travel close to the seafloor to take closer looks.

The first phase of the search would consist of a high-resolution survey of the ocean bottom.

The underwater search primarily employed side scan and multibeam sonar equipment towed behind vessels to collect high-resolution images.

The ships acquired data 24/7 as they travelled across the search area.

Flagging potential hiding places As the vessels moved across the search area, surveyors reviewed the sonar data in real time to flag any anomalies that could be an aircraft debris field. Onboard the ships, a geographic information system (GIS) functioned as a www.spatialsource.com.au 31

feature LEFT: Fugro’s Echo Surveyor VII is specifically designed for high resolution and efficient survey operations in water depths reaching 4,500 metres.

The improved resolution of the mapping effort also led to the discovery of deep-sea volcanoes, towering ridges, and deep trenches in a remote part of the southern Indian Ocean that was largely unexplored. Investigators discovered that the large mountain ridge within the arc was created by the collision of two tectonic plates. Sonar data revealed structures that soared more than 300 meters high in some places and trenches that plunged as deep as 1,400 meters.

Adding value to the mission

“Although the mystery of the loss of the aircraft hasn’t been solved, the seafloor maps from the search will benefit scientific explorations of the southern Indian Ocean for years to come.”

photographer’s ‘dark room’ allowing Geoscience Australia to develop pictures from the incoming data that would help searchers monitor sonar data quality as well as mission progress.

The resulting high-resolution maps would orient an autonomous underwater vehicle’s (AUV) more detailed searching. The AUV was used to explore the anomalous areas that warranted closer inspection with a camera and it was also used to search areas where there were gaps in the primary sonar coverage due to the seafloor terrain. Geoscience Australia mapped each gap that could potentially hide pieces of aircraft.

“Gaps will always exist where steep geology prevents soundwaves from reaching bottom,” said Megan McCabe, cartographer at Geoscience Australia. “The idea was to capture as much of those areas as possible and stitch the data captured by the AUV into the sonar coverage.”

Building an underwater highway With gaps sparsely spread out over the entire search area, the challenge centred on the best way to search each gap. A makeshift underwater highway had to be created using the Esri mapping platform.

“We created a network analysis to see how we could move from gap to gap most efficiently by thinking about it like a delivery man’s dilemma,” Ms McCabe said. “The goal was to prioritise anomalies to build a ‘road network’ between them that we could efficiently investigate.”

Once it had the network, Geoscience Australia could create the best routes to get from point A to point B. This method helped navigate the AUVs to the areas of highest priority. The search located four shipwrecks but found no aircraft wreckage.

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The exhaustive search for MH370 also ranks as one of the largest marine surveys ever conducted thanks to the Fugro Survey team’s decision to always keep the multibeam sonar system on. The search collected 172,741 square miles of bathymetry data in the search area and another 268,432 square miles of data as the vessels travelled to and from the search area.

Three years’ worth of meticulous scanning and quality assurance review produced a highly detailed picture of the seafloor in the southern Indian Ocean. Geoscience Australia presented a story map to tell the story of their search.

It includes interactive maps that recount the mission using embedded videos showing how the data was collected and what the new bathymetry looks like compared to previous seafloor maps in the area.

“This difficult search united teams across Geoscience Australia to rigorously apply science and technology to this important task,” Ms McCabe said. “We’re all disappointed that we did not find the aircraft, and we’re hopeful that the survey work will eventually lead to its discovery to provide closure for the families of the missing passengers and crew.”

In January 2017, the governments of Malaysia, Australia and the People’s Republic of China jointly announced the suspension of the search for MH370 and the search has been suspended until further credible evidence is available that identifies the specific location of the aircraft.

Although the mystery of the loss of the aircraft hasn’t been solved, the seafloor maps from the search will benefit scientific explorations of the southern Indian Ocean for years to come. Geoscience Australia have now published both Phase One and Two of sea floor mapping data obtained in the search.

Dr Dawn Wright is chief scientist at Esri.

A globally recognised oceanographer and geographer, Dr Wright has authored and contributed to some of the most definitive literature on marine GIS. ■

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Carlson adds new surveying system with Void Scanner+ Carlson Software has released its new Void Scanner+ (VS+), a fully wireless surveying system designed to be used for underground surveying.

The ruggedized VS+ system is engineered to scan in extreme environments, and the company says it is designed to be deployed into potentially hazardous locations, allowing operators to map underground cavities safely.

The information collected by the VS+ can be viewed in real-time and can provide mine site managers the information needed to optimize production, review extraction, backfill operations, and monitor problems with ore loss and dilution.

The VS+ includes an onboard battery and wifi connectivity to a tablet computer from up to 50 meters.

Image provided by Leica.

Zeno Mobile gets new integrations Leica Geosystems has announced that its Zeno Mobile data collection app now integrates HxGN SmartNet post-processing service and Esri’s Geospatial Cloud.

The company says the new functionalities allow workforces with limited surveying knowledge to optimise data accuracy and precision in the field and office and enable a seamless data flow to Esri’s GIS products.

Leica, a subsidiary of Hexagon, says the integration with HxGN SmartNet allows the Zeno to deliver high accuracy RTK positioning. In areas without

internet connection, Zeno Mobile’s new automatic post processing service allows users not to have to worry whether they have a mobile internet connection or not.

“To respond to the daily problems in the field, innovative and simple solutions are needed to transform how the personnel can operate more efficiently,” said Bernhard Richter, Geomatics Vice President at Leica Geosystems.

“Zeno Mobile’s latest innovations help everybody capturing accurate geospatial data quickly and effectively by fully automated processes in the background.”

New Strider autonomous vehicle for ocean data collection

The Sofar Strider autonomous surface vehicle in the San Francisco Bay. Image provided.

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Sofar Ocean Technologies is launching a new autonomous surface vehicle called Strider that it says will make ocean data collection more accessible.

The company says the Sofar Strider combines autonomous navigation, solar power, and a modular design to enable it to operate autonomously or remotecontrolled through the internet, while integrating with a wide range of sensors.

In addition to supporting customizable payloads, Strider collects real-time video from above and below the waterline.

“Strider is a revolutionary development in distributed autonomous ocean vehicles,” said Tim Janssen, Sofar Co-Founder and CEO. “Our goal is to enable a rapid increase in data density in critical regions of our global ocean and along our coastlines. Strider is an important step toward that goal.

It combines a unique focus on autonomy, modularity, and scalability that provides unprecedented flexibility, affordability and ease-of-use to marine data collection.”

Image provided by Trimble.

Trimbleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clarity viewer now stand-alone web app Trimble R12 GNSS receiver.

Image courtesy of Trimble.

Trimble has announced that its browser-based Clarity viewer is now available as a stand-alone web application that the company says will encourage collaboration between geospatial professionals and other end users.

The new release allows users to use and share 3D point cloud data, models and meshes via a web browser, which can be viewed on desktop and mobile devices.

"Trimble Clarity enables users to easily share and view rich 3D point clouds without having to transfer, copy or mail large data sets," said Tim Lemmon, marketing director of Trimble Geospatial. "By leveraging an intuitive, browserbased experience, stakeholders can easily visualize and understand project data, enabling greater collaboration and informed decision making."

Trimble promises performance boost with new R12 GNSS receiver Trimble has launched the all new R12 GNSS receiver, featuring what it calls ground-breaking Trimble ProPoint GNSS technology. that it says allows land surveyors to quickly measure more points in more places than ever before.

The company says the new technology allows land surveyors to quickly measure more points in more places than ever before, helping them reduce both the time in the field and the need for conventional techniques such as using a total station.

According to the company, the new Trimble ProPoint GNSS technology allows for flexible signal management, which helps mitigate the effects of signal degradation and provides a GNSS constellation-agnostic operation.

In Australia, the new R12 GNSS receivers are available through Ultimate Positioning Group and several other local distributors.

Sony adds AI to its agriculture mapping system Sony Electronics Inc. has announced the upcoming release of a Version 2.0 software update for its Smart Agriculture Solution aimed at providing agricultural users with new AI-based imaging capabilities.

The company says these new features are based on industry feedback and will provide expanded functionality.

Roll out is planned for March 2020.

Additionally, the company expects to begin distributing the software in Australia, starting in December 2019.

The latest Smart Agriculture Solution software is said to enable a more intelligent, more flexible and more robust way to count and evaluate early-stage row crops, with capabilities for variable and uniform seeding rates.

Image courtesy of Sony Electronics Inc.

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The new mdMapper3000DuoG VHR with integrated Phase One camera.

Juniper Systems launches Geode GNS2 receiver Juniper Systems has announced a new version of its compact GNSS receiver with support for Apple devices.

With a low profile and sleek look, Juniper calls the Geode ‘a simple, sub-metre GNSS receiver at an affordable price’.

The new version of the Geode, the GNS2 is now compatible with iPhones and iPads via what Juniper calls its ‘Made for iPhone/iPad’ (MFi) certification.

Otherwise, the new unit seems to retain all of the Geode’s existing features and compatibility: Windows and Android devices, of course including Juniper’s own rugged Mesa 2 tablet, and other handhelds will work seamlessly with the Geode GNS2.

Microdrones launches three new UAV systems Microdrones has released three new Integrated UAV Systems based on the Microdrones md4-3000 aircraft - the mdMapper3000DuoG VHR, the mdMapper3000DuoG and the mdMapper3000 PPK. The mdMapper3000DuoG VHR combines the Microdrones md4-3000 aircraft platform, with an integrated Phase One camera and the power of direct georeferencing. The company says this results in an one-pixel mapping accuracy from a 1000 ft. drone flight height.

“We’re packaging manned aircraft aviation quality technology into a UAV system so that Microdrones can serve customers who have a need for wide area mapping with

unparalleled accuracy and deliverables,” says Vivien Heriard-Dubreuil, President of Microdrones.

“Our mdMapper3000DuoG VHR can fly higher altitudes and provide ultra-high-resolution for the most accurate and dense data for mapping service providers.”

Also being released is the new mdMapper3000DuoG, equipped with direct georeferencing and a 42.4-megapixel Sony RX1R II camera paired with a custom, lightweight, vibration-free, nadir mount.

Rounding out the new product releases is the mdMapper3000 PPK, a highly expandable system that can acquire dense and accurate data with just 1-3 ground control points.

New set of mining tools for operational geology Australian mining software developer Deswik has launched a new set of tools for geological mapping and sampling.

Deswik.Mapping is the company’s new Windows tablet application that digitises the traditional, paperbased geological mine mapping process. Deswick says it enables geologists to photograph the face, create 3D maps and log sample data in situ on a mobile device, while offline and underground.

Deswik.GeoTools product manager Nick Anderson said the application improves the consistency of geological mapping by enabling geologists to use standardised methods, styles and formats when recording their observations, ensuring that all data is captured to an agreed standard.

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FLIR announces new UAS payloads FLIR Systems, Inc. has launched the FLIR StormCaster family of UAS payloads for its SkyRanger R70 and R80D SkyRaider airframes.

The company says the new line takes off with two multi-sensor products, StormCaster-T, which delivers continuous zoom and longwave infrared (LWIR) imaging, and StormCaster-L, which provides ultra-low-light imaging, tracking, and mapping.

StormCaster represents FLIR Systems’ next generation payload family for the company’s own UAS airframes gained through the acquisition of Aeryon Labs in February 2019.

FLIR says the new line reflects a leap forward in scalable performance, offering a large improvement in line-of-sight stabilization, enhanced range of motion, and greater geolocation accuracy in a rugged package.

“StormCaster-L and –T are just the beginning of this new line of advanced, high-performance payloads for our small, tactical UAS platforms,” said David Ray, president of the Government and Defense Business Unit at FLIR.

Ouster launches low-cost LiDAR The US-based LiDAR startup Ouster, Inc., has rolled out the OS1-32, which the company is calling the world’s most affordable 32-channel lidar sensor.

The OS1-32 is designed to accelerate the development and deployment of perception systems by offering Ouster’s high-resolution digital LiDAR technology at an attainable price point for researchers, roboticists, and commercial applications.

"Higher resolution sensors at an affordable price are critical for moving computer vision from simple

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obstacle avoidance to more advanced perception, and for moving projects from R&D to commercial viability," says Ouster CEO and co-founder Angus Pacala.

"The OS1-32 gives customers what they ask for the most: higher resolution at an affordable price."

Ouster is now accepting OS132 orders, with the first sensors shipping in late November, and is priced at $8,000USD for commercial applications and $6,000USD for nonprofit university research.

Septentrio PPK gets lift with BaseFinder Septentrio has released a key upgrade for their GPS post-processing software.

Both GeoTagZ and PP-SDK now feature BaseFinder, a tool that the company says speeds up survey workflow by automatically finding reference data needed for augmenting GNSS logs with sub-centimeter accuracy.

According to the company, BaseFinder accesses an online database of reference networks and extracts the most suitable corrections available.

BaseFinder is available via an App or via an API and can be incorporated into any existing software.

“Surveying without a base station will allow users to reduce costs and set-up time. With this PPK upgrade we are improving the end-user experience as well as developer experience,” commented Danilo Sabbatini, Product Manager at Septentrio. www.spatialsource.com.au 37

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t was a great honour to be re-elected as President of SSSI for a second term after the October AGM. My first term as President was rewarding, occasionally challenging, but overwhelmingly inspiring as I got to see first-hand the progress we are making towards positioning ourselves to become Australia’s pre-eminent membership organisation for geospatial and surveying professionals.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome the SSSI National Board for 2019/2020.

Your elected members are: • Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed Ghouse – President • Paul Digney – President Elect • Lee Hellen – Director • Richard Syme – Director • Michael Grear – Director • Rob Sarib – Director • Lesley Arnold – Director • Wayne Patterson – Director • Nicholas Brown – Director • Roshni Sharma – YP Observer It was sad to bid farewell to our retiring Board members, Franco Rea (South Australia), Kerry Smyth (Western Australia) and Richard Cullen (Hydrography Commission) who have each dedicated many years of expertise and strategic thinking to the Institute.

For your time, passion and energy, I thank you all.

I would like to extend a special welcome to our newly elected Board members, Nick Brown (ACT), Michael Grear (South Australia and Dr. Lesley Arnold (Western Australia). It is an honour to be elected to the SSSI National Board and I look forward to your valuable contributions.

It is remarkable how quickly a year can go by and being bestowed this additional year of Presidency, means continuing to work with our members, office bearers, stakeholders and staff in shaping our Institute to ensure it delivers value and remains relevant in these complex times.

It has been a very busy 12 months for SSSI and I encourage you all to review the SSSI Annual Report and read more about the exceptional work being undertaken by our State’s, Commission’s and Special Interest Groups. I often feel inspired (and sometimes exhausted!) reading all the work that is being done within the Institute. Many thanks to the Commission and State Chairs, office bearers and staff for the vital role you play in SSSI’s success.

SSSI should be proud of all that has been achieved over the past 12 months. I would like to share with you some of my key highlights: • Adoption of the SSSI Strategic Roadmap 2018-2019 • A very successful Locate19 held in Melbourne which attracted more than 150 speakers, 40 exhibitors and a record breaking 900+ delegates • Introduction of the Young Professional Mentoring Program • SSSI proudly sponsored SSSI member Mary-Ellen Feeney on her Homeward Bound journey.

• SSSI was represented at a number of International meetings including FIG General Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, fourth United Nations Expert Consultation and Meeting on the implementation guide of the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, The United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress in China and 68th Council meeting of ASEAN Federation of Land Surveying and Geomatics (The ASEAN FLAG).

• A very active events and CPD calendar.

I am very pleased with the progress SSSI has made with the Strategic Roadmap, but so much more needs to be done. The Board’s priority at the moment is to find a new CEO proficient in driving our strategic vision. However, as this appointment process occurs we will not be stagnant. Already our staff and Board are reviewing our strategic projects and prioritising our next steps.

It has been a busy start to my second term as President. Recently, I was invited to attend the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science at the Great Hall of Parliament

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Commission Chairs Engineering & Mining Surveying Chair Andrew Edwards chair.emsc@sssi.org.au Hydrography Commission Chair Simon Ironside (Acting) chair.hc@sssi.org.au Land Surveying Commission Chair Lindsay Perry chair.lsc@sssi.org.au Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry Commission Chair Petra Helmholz chair.rspc@sssi.org.au

Photo credit: Alicia Smith.

House. I was honoured to meet our Prime Minister, Hon Scott Morrison (and take advantage of a photo opportunity!) I also represented SSSI at the Australia New Zealand Land Information Council (ANZLIC) planning day in Canberra and was active during Geo Week 2019 Ministerial Summit in Canberra.

Finally, I am excited to announce that SSSI has also started preparations for Locate20, being held in Brisbane from the 28th – 30th April, 2020.

Themed Convergence, Collaboration and Community – Towards a Stronger Economy, Locate20 will showcase from across industry sectors how

Geospatial and Location technologies and practices are being used, highlighting the fundamental role they play in the building of our digital economy. The Call for Submissions is now open, so visit the SSSI website for more details.

I would like to thank the Board and our members once again for having the confidence in me to lead the organisation for another 12 months. I look forward to making SSSI the society of choice for our professionals in surveying and geospatial!

Dr Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse SSSI PRESIDENT Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute

Hydrography Commission End of Year Report (2019)

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s acting Chair of the Hydrography Commission during part of the year, I would like to express the Commission’s gratitude to immediate past Chair Richard Cullen for his vision, enthusiasm, hard work and good humour.

I would also like to acknowledge the work of members of the HCNC this year, especially Mathieu Bestille and Dylan Colson who have stepped down but also continuing and new members.

It is with sadness that we record the passing of Mr. Ian Halls earlier this year.

Ian had recently joined the HCNC and his sudden passing was a shock to us all. Ian was an experienced and wellrespected hydrographic surveyor as well

as a friendly and well-liked person who was looking forward to giving back to the profession through his work with the Commission. He will be missed by all his colleagues and friends and family.

The Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel is the certification arm of the Commission, who assessed 200 applicants this year. We thank Vanessa O’Connell (Coastal Zone Management) who stepped down from the Panel earlier this year.

I would like to express my gratitude to our Commission Sustaining Partners for their invaluable assistance this year: Precision Hydrographic Services, Hydrographic and Cadastral Survey, BlueZone Group, iXblue, Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science, Australian Hydrographic Office, TeledyneCaris and Fugro.

Spatial Information & Cartography Commission Chair Angus Scown chair.sicc@sssi.org.au

Regional Committee Chairs ACT Regional Chair Noel Ward chair.act@sssi.org.au NSW Regional Co-Chairs Mary-Ellen Feeney & Elizabeth Fulton chair.nsw@sssi.org.au NT Regional Chair Rob Sarib chair.nt@sssi.org.au QLD Regional Chair Paul Reed chair.qld@sssi.org.au SA Regional Chair Graham Walker chair.sa@sssi.org.au TAS Regional Chair Paul Digney chair.tas@sssi.org.au VIC Regional Chair Andrej Mocicka chair.vic@sssi.org.au WA Regional Chair Darren Mottolini chair.wa@sssi.org.au SSSI National Office 27-29 Napier Cl, Deakin, ACT 2600 (PO Box 307) Phone: +61 2 6282 2282 Email: support@sssi.org.au

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sssi Young Professional Commission Report

YP Observer Roshni Sharma

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entoring – an outstandingly sought and resoundingly effective tool for our industry The SSSI National Young Professionals Mentoring Program 2019 has just wrapped up. It’s been very well received, with a huge jump in numbers from 92 participants in its inaugural year in 2018 to over 200 graduates in 2019, only its second year. The program revolved around providing a structured platform for mentors and mentees to share experiences and gain insights from each other around soft skills, an oftenunderstated skillset in highly technical industries like our own. Soft skills are, however, becoming increasingly more vital and valued in the workforce as artificial intelligence, machine learning and the like take prominence in the workplace as we move towards the fourth industrial revolution. Participants would meet every two weeks for a total of 8 fortnights, discussing a set topic each fortnight. The program had two streams, one catering to mentees who were just about to enter the workforce, and the second catering to mentees who had been working for a few years and were looking to level up their game and push their careers further.

The program not only reached spatial professionals but also a large cohort of surveying professionals, and even engineers and architects – people from tangential professions who we are trying to help understand the value our profession brings as custodians of data quality. The program had a majority of domestic participants, but also sported over 40 international participants thanks to our work with FIG. This brought a fresh range of insights for mentors and mentees, as most participant pairings were

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with people not in their local area (and sometimes not their technical discipline either) to help to break down geographic and technical silos. This was met with a little bit of hesitation at the beginning of the program, but by the end people had overcome these limitations and formed firm professional relationships.

In mid-program and end-of-program surveys, participants rated the program as 4.5-5 out of 5, often expressing that they didn’t realise the value of soft skills.

Mentees enjoying the experience of gaining feedback and guidance from their mentors – the biggest thing seemed to be relief in being able to find out what the ‘real world’ was really like and understand the depth and breadth of the industry.

“The entire program has been very insightful. It covered all topics related to career, personal and professional development and also pointed me to the most important things at different stages of my development. I have learnt a lot from my mentor. The program has also helped me to reflect on various areas of improvement for me. It’s been a great journey so far.”

opportunities that lie within our industry, the ways in which the industry is changing, and that in the real world it’s not about how much you know but how you can apply that knowledge.

Mentors found it surprising realising how technical and geographic silos exist and that they could break them down by focussing on the similarities that people have rather than the differences. They also realised the importance of nontechnical skills in career success, not just for their mentees but for themselves.

Some of the big insights that mentees had about themselves through the program was realising that professional development is a continuous journey, it doesn’t just end when you finish University. They also had lightbulb moments around building meaningful connections in their network, that there is a lot more to our industry than just making maps, and the importance of having career goals.

The program revolved around providing a structured platform for mentors and mentees to share experiences and gain insights from each other around soft skills, an oftenunderstated skillset in highly technical industries like our own.

Similarly, mentors found that they enjoyed realising how much they had to give back, and also gained new perspectives and an appreciation of how far they had come and what they were taking for granted.

“The opportunity to engage with and share my experiences with bright, enthusiastic, talented young people, passionate about the industry and excited about the next phase in their lives. It has been a privilege to participate and rewarding for me personally.”

“Forcing me to research and learn new things. Also reflecting on my past and present learnings. Mentee has great questions that got me thinking.”

Mentees were surprised to realise the importance of networking, not as collecting as many business cards as possible but that it’s actually about building deep relationships and friendships and takes time – and it’s about what you can do for others, not what you can do for yourself. They found it valuable to learn about the wide range of

Mentors had some big insights too, largely revolving around the sheer need for soft skills like communication and leadership in the industry, the power of self-reflection to realise that they can think bigger and go further in their careers still, and the agency and power they have that comes along with the status they have gained.

Overall, the general feeling of participants around what young professionals and students bring to the industry revolved around sustainability and succession – that they bring new ways of thinking and leveraging technology, fresh ideas and new perspectives – but this needs to be paired with the experience and guidance of those who have gone before in order to not reinvent the wheel or make the same mistakes over and over.

The SSSI National Young Professionals Mentoring Program will be running again in 2020 – so if you’re like to go on a similar journey, keep an eye out for applications to be a mentor or mentee early next year! ■

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Spatial Information & Cartography Commission report

Focus on New Committee & Exchange Kerry Smyth for Angus Scown

URISA - SSSI Exchange Program Strengthens International Relationships

delegates are Teresa Townsend, URISA past president and Kerry Smyth, SICC Chair who visited Locate in Melbourne and GISPro in New Orleans, respectively.

As background, the SSSI relationship with URISA and GISCI was adopted 10+ years ago, and is formalised in 2 MoUs that cover: sharing of CPD programs; alignment of certification programs; sharing of objectives and values; and the exchange program.

This year, alongside relationship building, the matters advanced on behalf of SSSI were: • GISCI MoU – review agreed • URISA -SSSI- Exchange – review agreed • Master Class reviews agreed • Body of Knowledge, referred • Leadership Academy reciprocation - positive • Renewed collaboration with webinars and communication channels - positive Progress on these reviews will be announced at the Locate 2020 Conference in Brisbane where SSSI will host the next exchange delegate, URISA Past President Kim McDonough from Nashville Tennessee.

All communications to chair.sicc@sssi.org.au

The SSSI Spatial Information & Cartography Commission has a longstanding international exchange program with Urban and Regional Information Systems Association. The 2019

Kerry Smyth Past National Chair, Spatial Information & Cartography Commission

Past Chair Kerry Smyth

The SI&C Commission is open to hear from you about industry issues and seeks to influence at a National level access to leadership opportunities for all our professionals. We are here to influence the national agenda and need your feedback and support. Contribute any news or stories of professional heroes so we can highlight emerging trends for our leadership development.

SICC Election Results

Following the recent elections SICC representatives for 2019-2021 are Angus Scown (Qld) Chair, Robert Campbell (NSW) Deputy Chair, Nicholas Flett (WA) Treasurer, Kerry Smyth (WA), Georgie Cassar (SA), David Kelly (Vic). As each region can have two representatives, we have casual vacancies available. Please contact a committee member if you would like to be part of the national team.

Events CalGIS 2020: Feb 9-11, 2020 Long Beach, California GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference: Mar 23-26, 2020 Louisville, Kentucky LOCATE 2020: Apr 28-30, 2020 Brisbane, Australia FOSS4G 2020: Aug 24-25, 2020 Calgary, Alberta, Canada GIS-Pro 2020: Sept 27-Oct 1, 2020 Baltimore, Maryland OSGeo Oceania: 2020 – Fiji

Book Mark SICC Web Pages The Spatial Information and Cartography Commission welcomes any feedback, queries or suggestions, whether to do with applying for certification, upcoming events or the promotion and encouragement of the spatial industry. https://sssi.org.au/about-us/committees/spatial-information-cartography-commission www.spatialsource.com.au 41

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SSSI members participating in the Homeward Bound Program

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ur industry is evolving rapidly, particularly in terms of technology.

Location intelligence and spatial analytics being adopted across an increasing range of contexts and in ways that are no longer the exclusive domain of spatial professionals. All of these open vast opportunities but also continually challenge the relevance of spatial professionals. Developing a succession of strong and diverse spatial leaders ensures we can successfully navigate these dynamics and maintain a strong industry well into the future.

This November, 100 women from around the globe will journey to Antarctica as part of Homeward Bound, the prestigious global leadership program for women in STEMM. The program focuses on strategic

capabilities, visibility, communication, science and technology in relation to the sustainable stewardship of our planet.

Given the inhospitable environment, modern Antarctic science has a strong dependence on remotely sensed data.

While not immediately obvious, remote sensing is definitely a common thread in the Homeward Bound story too.

Mary-Ellen Feeny, SSSI NSW chair and participant of the Homeward Bound 2018, says that she is so proud to see women from the Surveying and Spatial Industry getting involved in Homeward Bound. The program was everything she hoped it would be in terms of learning a broad variety of leadership, visibility and communication tools to support her professional experience. The program was reinforced with a lot of practical

applications, as well as opportunities to learn about Antarctic science from icebergs to geology, volcanology, biodiversity, meteorology, marine science and the programs of many of the Antarctic Base Stations. The richest part of the program was developing a network of exceptional STEMM peers around the world with whom she has continued group project work and regular discussions. This network has been a phenomenal support and inspiration to executing her personal and professional strategies and helping to shape her future.

Among the 2019 group heading to Antarctica there are three SSSI members, Raelene Forbes, Charity Mundava and Rebecca Handcock; Roshni Sharma is joining in 2020.

Raelene’s Story

Charity’s Story

Rebecca’s Story

In early 2018 I was contacted about a strategic role at an iconic Australian company, one that would require me to become far more visible.

My final interview was a presentation to a room full of key stakeholders, every single one of them men. I’m used to male dominated workplaces, but on this occasion the imbalance really hit home. I decided that if I took the role I wanted to use my visibility to improve gender equity, both in my company and more widely across the industry, even though I had no idea how I was going to do it! I knew I had to apply after seeing an article that Position Magazine ran on Mary-Ellen Feeney’s journey with Homeward Bound.

Undertaking research work in the Australian Outback opened my eyes to the lack of women engaged in the geospatial field. As the only female in the team, this presented both challenges and opportunities for learning. I learnt that I needed to be an influencer so young people can have models in science they can look up to. I am interested in developing my capacity as a STEMM leader. Homeward Bound’s main objectives are to heighten the influence and impact of women in making decisions that shape our planet and this resonates with my personal goals.

As a spatial data scientist working in a male-dominated field, my early involvement in SSSI was through a group which supported women in the industry.

It was such a relief to have role models at different career stages, and now I hope to mentor others, and empower them to make a difference. Homeward Bound is an incredible opportunity to improve my STEMM leadership capabilities.

Everything on the planet is related, and I wish to use my skills in visualising spatial patterns to communicate the challenges we face.

Support Charity’s fundraising campaign at: chuffed.org/project/antarctica-for-science

Support Rebecca’s fundraising campaign at: chuffed.org/project/bechandcockhb4

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A comprehensive directory of companies, products and services for the mapping, geo-information and surveying industries.

12D SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 12d Model offers an integrated solution for the survey, design, modelling, analysis and construction of civil engineering projects worldwide. Specifically designed and created for the civil engineering industry, and used in more than 65 countries, it allows quick and high quality production in a variety of projects including roads, rail, channels, storage tanks, sub-divisions, landscaping, major pipelines, wastewater reticulation, site layouts, flood modeling, and environmental impact studies. ph: 02 9970 7117 fax: 02 9970 7118 em: info@12d.com web: http://www.12d.com

1SPATIAL AUSTRALIA 1Spatial is a spatial big data company which manages the worlds largest spatial data. Our rules based approach to capturing, validating and managing spatial data enables customers to process and analyse information in a way that traditional technologies do not allow.

Through our 1Spatial Management Suite of products, consultancy, and partner offerings such as the market leading FME product for ETL, we can provide the best solution to meet your spatial data management requirements.

Suite 202, 30 Kingsway CRONULLA NSW 2230 ph: 02 95279592 fax: 02 9527 9590 em: Sales.Australia@1spatial.com web: http://www.1spatial.com/au

4D GLOBAL 4D Global is an end-to-end GPS based solutions and field mobility provider.

Established in 1991, 4DGlobal is a company that has grown and evolved with the GPS and GIS industry. Starting with the earliest GPS

devices, 4D Global has expanded to cover not only the latest GPS technology but also rugged field mobility solutions, mapping software, training and services.

Suite 22, 2 Enterprise Dr BUNDOORA VIC 3083 ph: 03 9466 5255 fax: 03 9466 5222 em: canderson@rapidmap.com web: http://www.4dglobal.com.au

A2K TECHNOLOGIES As the largest Autodesk reseller in Australia, A2K Technologies is an industry-leading solutions, training, consulting and management firm specialising in design technology. Once equally successful separate entities, AEC Systems, KarelCAD and ADA CADPartners merged in February 2013 to form A2K Technologies. Now, their combined leadership and innovation is driving the highest level of solution expertise, service and support.

62 Brandl St EIGHT MILE PLAINS QLD em: marketing@a2ktechnologies.com.au web: www.a2ktechnologies.com.au

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Level 1 Leichhardt Court, 55 Little Edward Street QLD 4006 ph: 07 3620 3111 fax: 07 3620 3133 em: info@aamgroup.com web: http://www.aamgroup.com www.spatialsource.com.au 43

suppliers’ index ACCURATE INSTRUMENTS NZ 192 Marua Road, Mt Wellington NZ 1740 ph: +64 9 579 1777 fax: +64 9 579 1776 em: philip@accurate.net.nz web: http://www.accurate.net.nz

ACSIS LTD Facilitate professional indemnity and other insurances to the survey and spatial information industries, offering risk management seminars, products and publications.

6 Wood St ADAMSTOWN NSW 2289 ph: 02 49525544 fax: 02 4952 5599 em: management@acsis.com.au web: http://www.acsis.com.au

ADAM TECHNOLOGY Adam Technology has been developing photogrammetry hardware and software since 1986. Its 3DM Analyst and 3DM CalibCam software packages are designed to improve the ease and safety of 3D data capture and interpretation in most environments. Products are used internationally by mining companies, consultants and in the geotechnical, civil engineering and subsea industries for aerial, open pit, stockpile measurement, underground and underwater projects, and by research institutions and universities.

Suite 3, 41 Belmont Ave WA WA 6985 ph: 08 9479 5575 fax: 08 9479 5585 em: adam@adamtech.com.au web: http://www.adamtech.com.au

ADTOLLO AB Adtollo develops software for those who build society. Our systems help you with project, drawing and document management, surveying and CAD - and to bring order to your chaos. In the surveying and mapping product area we develop systems for those who develop society. Topocad is a 3D CAD application for surveying and mapping.

Ostgotagatan 12 Stockholm 116 25 ph: +46 841041500 fax: +46 8290666 em: tomas.sandstrom@adtollo.se web: http://www.adtollo.se/en

AECSPATIAL PTY LTD Drone Mapping and Web Based and Desktop Mapping Applications 27 Flamingo Key Broadbeach Waters BROADBEACH WATERS QLD 4218 ph: 07 5538 8042 em: brian@aecspatial.com.au web: http://www.aecspatial.com.au

AERIAL ACQUISITIONS Aerial Acquisitions is a Sydney based aerial survey company, established in 2006 to provide afffordable aerial photography services to the geospatial community. We can capture RGB and Multispectral digital imagery Australia wide using our specially modified survey aircraft and digital aerial survey system. Our experienced staff has collected airborne data using a variety of sensor platforms across Australia and the globe. Having collected data in Africa, Asia, USA, South America, New Zealand, and every state of Australia. In doing so, we have forged a worldwide network of partnerships with the geospatial industry.

14 Panaroma st PENSHURST NSW ph: 02 95945527 em: erron@aerialacquisitions.com.au web: http://www.aerialacquisitions.com.au

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AERIAL SURVEYS LTD Aerial Surveys provides aerial photography and LiDAR surveys throughout New Zealand and Pacific Islands. Company utilises the latest in digital camera technology and operates the Galaxy Prime LiDAR sensor. Aerial services include: Photogrammetry for ortho imagery, DTM/DSM collection, contour generation and topographic feature mapping. Remote Sensing Surveys include: Airborne Laser Scanning (LiDAR) surveys; Airborne Hyperspectral surveys; Airborne Thermal imagery surveys; Satellite image.

Unit A1, 8 Saturn Pl Albany NZ 0751 ph: +64 9 415 3101 fax: +64 9 414 0090 em: jenny.bakker@aerialsurveys.co.nz web: http://www.aerialsurveys.co.nz

AEROMETREX Aerometrex provides high quality 4-band digital aerial imagery, photogrammetry, LiDAR and 3D modelling services to the Australian and International spatial market We specialise in digital orthophotos, LiDAR, 3D Models, DTM/DSM, point cloud & vector data for GIS and high accuracy engineering applications. Applications of our data can be seen across mining, environmental projects, natural disaster management and reconstruction, real estate, defence, infrastructure construction, surveying, internet media, urban planning and asset management.

51-53 Glynburn Road GLYNDE SA 5070 ph: 08 8362 9911 fax: 08 8363 2777 em: ravi.mehta@aerometrex.com.au web: http://www.aerometrex.com.au

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE INTELLIGENCE Airbus Defence and Space - Intelligence has been a trusted provider of earth observation satellite imagery to the Australian market for over 30 years and now our fully integrated optical and radar satellite constellation enables daily acquisitions at resolutions from 25cm for SAR and 50cm for optical.

Unit 10B, 2 Brindabella Circuit ACT 2609 ph: 02 64135600 em: Fabrice.Triffaut@airbus.com web: www.intelligence-airbusds.com

AIRSIGHT AUSTRALIA Airsight Australia provides advanced practical asset data collection to government and enterprise. This is achieved through a holistic client engagement process, utilising practical application tested airborne and terrestrial robotic technology systems and operating methodologies. Our client partnering ethos ensures the highest ROI and positive outcomes for all stakeholders 2/2 Frost Dr MAYFIELD WEST NSW 2304 ph: 0405 905 056 em: daniel@airsight.com.au web: http://www.airsight.com.au

AJILON AUSTRALIA A consulting company providing information technology, business consulting and GIS services across Australia. Vendor independent, using a ‘business driven, technology enabled’ approach to developing solutions, with a strong commitment to delivery. Major clients include state government and the mining, banking and finance, utilities and telecommunications industries.

Lvl 2, 68 Pitt St Sydney NSW ph: 02 8028 3100 fax: 02 9232 1961 em: david.hayward@ajilon.com.au web: http://www.ajilon.com.au

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ALANTGEO At Alantgeo we specialise in designing and delivering modern mapping solutions in partnership with Mapbox for the latest cutting edge geo tools and mapping platform, Mapillary for streetlevel imagery.

Suite 1A Level 2 802 Pacific Highway NSW 2072 ph: 02 8294 5567 em: info@alantgeo.com.au web: http://www.alantgeo.com.au

AMRISTAR Amristar is a team of software engineers that help organisations develop IT strategy, architect effective technology systems and build high quality business applications.

We write software, most often web applications, with specialities in enterprise workflow systems, mapping & geospatial, digital integration and cloud services.

In addition to bespoke customer-oriented consulting services, we develop a range of web mapping products which help customers to source data from anywhere and deliver high fidelity location intelligent web maps.

Lv 4, 76 Kings Park Rd WEST PERTH WA 6005 ph: 08 6365 9680 fax: 08 9481 1577 em: sales@amristar.com web: http://amristar.com

ARISING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS Provision of high-volume scalable real time GIS, messaging and embedded system consultancy. Commercial product provision is IR-GIS MapView and IR-GIS HPS for display and storage of real-time data feeds respectively. The product using middleware messaging and a user extensible xml messaging format permitting users to display and store attributed real-time data in near-real time.

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ARLULA Arlula is a marketplace for satellite imagery. We provide two core services, the first being a free to use API that allows users to automate the process of searching for and ordering satellite imagery over the internet. The second is bespoke enterprise solutions for clients that have specific GIS analytics needs.

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ARTERRA INTERACTIVE 3D animation, 3D renderings, Accurate Photomontage, Visual FX, Sydney CBD, 3D modelling, Interactive media.

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ASIA-PACIFIC REMOTE SENSING A specialist consulting company primarily involved in education, training and human resource advice in the field of satellite, airborne and UAV remote sensing in Australia and Asia in the visible, infrared and microwave wavelengths. Provide advice on the use of remote sensing for mapping, monitoring and management of land use, human settlements and near coastal regions and for environmental assessment studies. Act as an expert witness in flood insurance, tree clearing and other legal disputes.

1120 Barrenjoey Road PALM BEACH NSW 1360 ph: 02 99744342 em: forster.bruce@gmail.com

AUS-EMAPS.COM Provider of free online tools, cost-effective GIS solutions, custom maps and spatial data for customers with tight budgets. Serving individuals as well as multinationals.

Belconnen Canberra ACT em: info@aus-emaps.com web: http://www.aus-emaps.com

AUSTRALASIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SOCIETY Learned society promoting the science of hydrography and marine exploration. Please note, contact phone numbers are for a Perth number, so substitute 08 for 02.

93 Ashworth Ave BELROSE NSW 6021 ph: 08 6477 4400 fax: 08 6477 4499 em: s.duffield@fugro.com.au web: http://www.ahs.asn.au

AUSTRALIAN COPYRIGHT TRUST ph: 0733664295 fax: 0733664295 em: jdelange@bigpond.net.au web: http://www. thesurveyorstrust.org.au/

AUTODESK AUSTRALIA Lvl 5, Building C, 11 Talavera Rd NORTH RYDE NSW ph: 02 9844 8000 fax: 02 9844 8044 em: anz.marketing@autodesk.com web: http://www.autodesk.com.au

AVENZA SYSTEMS, INC. Avenza Systems has been developing software tools that have changed the way maps are made, distributed and consumed for over 20 years.

MAPublisher and Geographic Imager are our geospatial mapping software plug-ins for Adobe Creative Cloud and have become standard tools in the industry.

Avenza Systems continues to change the industry with tools that allow high-quality maps to be created, distributed and consumed easily.

84 Merton Street Toronto ON M4S 1A1 ph: 1-416-487-5116 fax: 1-416-487-7213 em: info@avenza.com web: http://www.avenza.com

AZIMAP Azimap is a cloud-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) web mapping application. We offer a complete suite of SaaS based GIS mapping subscriptions which range from free to enterprise all with unlimited datasets and unlimited map views. Azimap have been enabling organisations within the public and private sectors to connect maps, apps, data and people to make smarter, faster decisions which are manageable on fully customisable GIS maps.

Union House Union Place Cookstown County Tyrone Northern Ireland BT80 8NP ph: +44 (0)2886760990 em: nicola.hyndman@cianad.com web: http://www.azimap.com

BLUE MARBLE GEOGRAPHICS For over two decades, Blue Marble Geographics has been at the forefront of the GIS data processing software business. Pioneering work in geomatics and spatial data conversion quickly established this Maine-based company as a key player in the GIS software field.

Companies and organisations in every corner of the world, who appreciate the importance of maintaining the quality, integrity, and interoperability of their critical data, have come to depend on Blue Marble software.

22 Carriage Lane Hallowell Maine 04347 USA ph: +1-207-622-4622 fax: +1-207-622-4656 em: info@bluemarblegeo.com web: www.bluemarblegeo.com www.spatialsource.com.au 45

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BENTLEY SYSTEMS PTY LTD Bentley Systems is the leading global provider of software solutions to engineers, architects, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators for the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley’s MicroStation-based engineering and BIM applications, and its digital twin cloud services, advance the project delivery (ProjectWise) and the asset performance (AssetWise) of transportation and other public works, utilities, industrial and resources plants, and commercial and institutional facilities.

Bentley Systems employs more than 3,500 colleagues, generates annual revenues of over $700 million in 170 countries, and has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions since 2014.

Lvl 8, 545 Queen St Brisbane QLD ph: 1800 500 227 em: ilonka.coombes@bentley.com web: http://www.bentley.com

BUSINESS ASPECT Business Aspect is a business advisory consultancy who specialise in improving the performance of organisations by delivering business transformation. Established in 2005, we deliver independent, vendor agnostic advice and project delivery services on, business and technology strategy, architecture, risk & continuity, planning and execution. Key areas of expertise include spatial information management, big data, IoT, Smart Cities, analytics. For more information, visit www.businessaspect.com.au 67 High Street TOOWONG QLD 4068 ph: 07 3831 7600 fax: 07 3831 7900 em: mpfahl@businessaspect.com.au web: http://www.businessaspect.com.au

CALCSPLUS South Pacific Master Distributor of Hewlett Packard calculators, also distributor of TI, Sharp and Casio Calculators, TP-Link Networking, Jabra,Sennheiser and Plantronics Audio, Olympus Voice Recorders , Simple Geospatial Solutions Surveying and Civil Engineering software.

91 Murphy St, Richmond Unit 414 Richmond VIC 3122 ph: 03 9429 0222 fax: 03 9429 0022 em: orders@calcsplus.com.au web: http://www.calcsplus.com.au

CALIPER CORPORATION MAPPING SOFTWARE Caliper Corporation develops state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. With a focus on usability, Maptitude is designed to be a cost-effective, professional mapping software product. Maptitude enables organizations to leverage their locationbased data to improve decision making & planning, while minimizing expenditure through competitively priced solutions. Caliper is a privately held corp. & is a leading developer of mapping, redistricting, & transportation software.

Suite 300, 1172 Beacon St NEWTON ph: +1 617 527 4700 em: sales@caliper.com web: www.caliper.com

CALLPOINT SPATIAL PTY LTD Callpoint Spatial has been delivering spatial resources since 2000.

We are a Full Access Value Added Reseller for PSMA Australia, and license key datasets including Geoscape 3D, Cadastre, Roads and G-NAF, plus our value-added editions. Australia Post datasets we license includes the PAF, and we provide joins between PSMA and AusPost datasets. Our product line also includes geocoding services and our AQ Pro platform for telcos. We serve customers in the telecoms, real estate, professional services, government, media, health care and tertiary education sectors.

Level 13, 200 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000 ph: 03 9670 1212 em: info@callpointspatial.com.au web: http://www.callpointspatial.com.au

CARDNO C R KENNEDY SURVEY SOLUTIONS A surveyor-based service business with a range of quality products - Leica Geosystems (Total Stations, GNSS/GIS, 3D Scanners, Construction Lasers, Machine Control and Agricultural Systems), Disto, Pentax, Optech, Riegl, Mikrofyn, MDL and CST. Expert training and support provided, with service in all states carried out by factory-trained technicians. Equipment is available for sale, hire or demonstration; dispatch on FIS basis from the central warehouse in Melbourne.

300 Lorimer St PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207 ph: 03 9823 1533 fax: 03 9823 1593 em: bedmonds@crkennedy.com.au web: http://www.crkennedy.com.au/survey

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Cardno‘s vision is to be a world leader in the provision of professional services to improve the physical and social environment.

At Cardno, our aim is to provide strategic business solutions, professional advice and diverse services which add long-term value to our clients‘ projects and the surrounding community.

Level 11, 515 St Pauls Terrace FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006 ph: 02 4231 9626 fax: 07 3369 9722 em: gis@cardno.com.au web: http://www.cardno.com

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Suite 405, 443 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 ph: 03 9036 3711 em: info@cohga.com web: http://www.cohga.com

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CARLSON SOFTWARE AUSTRALIA Carlson Software specialises in CAD design software, field data collection and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions for data collection to design and construction.

Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to customer service is unique in the industry.

43 Stubbs Street KENSINGTON VIC 3031 ph: +61 3 9021 0861 em: apac@carlsonsw.com web: http://www.carlsonsw.com

CHARTIS TECHNOLOGY Our core philosophy and aim is to utilise complex Australian spatial technology to better our customers and the community’s ability to deal with spatial problems. Chartis Technology is 100% Australian owned and operated. We have a strong commercial partnership with TechnologyOne Spatial (DMS). We distribute IntraMaps, FME (Safe Software) and work with a variety of Open Source Software.

Chartis Technology specialise in developing and implementing this complex technology.

Suite 17/291 Stewart Street BATHURST NSW 2795 ph: 02 63323310 em: sales@chartistechnology.com web: http://www.chartistechnology.com

CIVIL SURVEY SOLUTIONS An Autodesk Partner providing AutoCAD based civil and survey software, technical support and training. We service Australia wide with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Developer of Stringer Survey and custom developments in the AutoCAD environment for civil and survey clients.

1/29 Business Park Dr NOTTING HILL VIC 3166 ph: 03 9544 5250 fax: 03 3544 9730 em: andrew.english@civilsurveysolutions.com.au web: http://www.civilsurveysolutions.com.au

CODY CORPORATION Serving professionals since 1981; an importer and distributor (wholesale) of quality surveying equipment and accessories that meet the standards of the professional surveyor. Distributors in Australia and New Zealand for the cutting edge range from CHC Navigation, Spectra Precision (Robotics, GIS/GPS), Juniper Systems & Pacific Crest. Based in South Australia, our portfolio includes total stations (including robotic total stations), GNSS & network rover kits, mobile mapping solutions and PDAs. 15A Adam Street HINDMARSH SA ph: 08 8340 7888 fax: 08 8340 8877 em: info@codycorp.com.au web: http://www.codycorp.com.au

COHGA PTY LTD Privately owned Australian company with focus on development of IT products and supply of associated professional services.

Offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and New Zealand and business partners around Australia, Asia and Europe. Developer of the award winning product, Weave ª, a spatially enabled Business Integration Framework.

Developer of the survey data processing, adjustment and transformation software application Geoida for the surveying and engineering professions. ph: +61 437 203 290 em: geoida_info@geoida.com web: http://www.geoida.com

CORPORATE GIS Corporate GIS is an independent strategic management consultancy focused on the spatial information industry. We undertake GIS reviews and strategies, business cases, cost/ benefit studies, user requirements/specifications, spatial data management plans, GIS health checks, market research and industry and technology surveys.

PO Box 1099 CAMDEN NSW 2570 ph: 02 80114637 fax: n/a em: bruce@corporategis.com.au web: http://www.corporategis.com.au

CORSNET-NSW CORSnet-NSW is a precise positioning service that gives users access to fast and accurate positioning and guidance solutions across NSW. 2-24 Rawson Place Level 14 West, McKell Building Sydney NSW 2000 ph: 1300 330 233 em: SS-CORSnetCustomerSupport@finance.nsw.gov.au web: http://spatialservices.finance.nsw.gov.au/corsnet-nsw

COTTRELL CAMERON AND STEEN SURVEYS A medium sized survey/mapping firm with offices in Brisbane and Dalby (Qld) and a base in the Bowen Basin providing spatially related services to government, industry and the public. All forms of land survey including engineering and mine survey; town planning; aerial photography and LiDAR capture and processing; and photogrammetry incorporating digital Mapping, digital orthophotos, etc.

Bldg 10b, Technology Office Park, 107 Miles Platti EIGHT MILE PLAINS QLD 4113 ph: 07 3400 9700 fax: 07 3841 8077 em: brucec@ccssurveys.com.au web: http://www.ccssurveys.com.au

COUNCIL MAP SERVER Council Map Server is an enterprise website map management solution. It takes data in a variety of formats and allows it to be combined and published on maps. The maps produced are intuitive and interactive. Council Map Server provides an integrated webbased mobile application that can be used on mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and Android equivalents. In addition, Council Map Server can also present your data in tabular or grid formats with embedded links to maps. ph: +61 422 918 591 em: sales@councilmapserver.com web: www.councilmapserver.com

CRITCHLOW Critchlow specialises in geomarketing, geospatial data and solutions, emergency management and business continuity.

Using advanced geospatial analysis techniques and the latest GIS software and data, we help clients gain actionable insight into their operations. We offer a full range of geospatial services www.spatialsource.com.au 47

suppliers’ index including data transformation, analysis, geocoding, data quality and geospatial custom application development 22 The Terrace L1, Qual IT House Wellington 6140 ph: +64 4 472 8244 em: info@critchlow.co.nz web: http://www.critchlow.co.nz

CUBEWERX AUSTRALIA The company has been developing standards-based off-theshelf software products since 1996, in response to Spatial Data Infrastructure requirements for interoperable information infrastructures. The Australian subsidiary provides local sales and consulting support. Expertise includes development, marketing and selling of web services and spatial warehousing software.

95 Sanctuary Dr BEAUMONT HILLS NSW ph: 02 9672 6856 em: brad@numaps.com.au web: http://www.cubewerx.com

CURTIN UNIVERSITY The Spatial Sciences Discipline within the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Curtin University provides quality, internationally recognised teaching and research in the areas of surveying, geographic information science (GIScience), geodesy, GNSS, photogrammetry and laser scanning, and remote sensing. The Department also offers postgraduate GIScience courses that can be fully completed by online learning.

School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin Uni WA ph: 08 9266 7565 fax: 08 9266 2703 em: spatial@curtin.edu.au web: http://spatial.curtin.edu.au

DAT/EM SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL DAT/EM Systems International is a leading developer of world-class photogrammetric software which makes mapping easier while providing precise data collection and smooth 3D stereo viewing.

8240 Sandlewood Place, Suite 101 ph: +1 (907) 522-3681 fax: (907) 522-3688 em: sales@datem.com web: http://www.datem.com

DIALOG GOOGLE SOLUTIONS PRACTICE Australia’s largest Google Cloud Premier Partner Specialising in Geospatial Industry Solutions and Google Maps API licensing.

As a Premier Google Cloud Partner we are able to bring you the industry leading enterprise solutions. If your organisation needs solutions for today’s ICT Challenges: Geospatial, Big Data, Cloud, Collaboration and Machine Learning, then you should talk with our experienced team. lvl7 /35 Boundary Street South Brisbane QLD 4101 ph: 07 3247 1000 fax: 07 3247 1100 em: google@dialog.com.au web: http://www.dialog.com.au/google

DOOLEY MITCHELL & MORRISON A multi-disciplinary practice specialising in GIS, surveying, civil engineering and planning. Dedicated and experienced professionals delivering solutions that are practical and cost effective.

34 Balcombe Rd MENTONE VIC 3194 ph: 03 9583 0805 fax: 03 9583 5888 em: peter_morrison@dmmpl.com.au web: http://www.dmmpl.com.au

DRONE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Drone Solutions is at the forefront of utilizing Drones for the aerial surveying and mapping of a wide variety of landforms. We have extensive experience utilizing this fast, cost-effective data capture technology. Drone Solutions operates both fixed wing aircraft and multi-rotors for high quality results.

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3 Thrower Drive CURRUMBIN QLD 4221 ph: 07 5598 4838 fax: 07 5598 4838 em: mmanning@dronesolutions.com.au web: http://www.dronesolutions.com.au

E-SPATIAL New Zealand’s leading independent spatial consulting firm. e-Spatial’s team of consultants partner with enterprise and government agencies to maximise the benefit of spatial to their business. We help organisations make better decisions in less time to increase productivity, customer service and safety levels.

Lvl 1, 38 Waring Taylor St Auckland NZ 6011 ph: +64 4 499 3546 fax: +64 4 499 3547 em: info@e-spatial.co.nz web: http://www.e-spatial.co.nz

EAGLE TECHNOLOGY GROUP Eagle Technology GIS is a full-service provider of Esri spatial information software, professional services (consultancy, implementation and project management) and support (servicedesk and training).

Alexandra Park, Green Lane West NZ 1051 ph: +64 9 639 0600 fax: +64 9 639 0610 em: marketing@eagle.co.nz web: http://eagle.co.nz

EAST COAST SURVEYS (AUST) PTY LTD Located in the East Brisbane suburb of Capalaba, we are suitably placed to service projects located not only in the Redlands but throughout the entire South East corner of Queensland. We are a Consulting Surveying practice employing registered Cadastral surveyors and Professional Planners capable of providing quality services to guide you through your development. We can look after your applications and liaise with various Councils, including Redland City, Logan and Brisbane City on a regular basis.

7B Natasha Street CAPALABA QLD 4157 ph: 07 3823 1029 em: info@eastcoastsurveys.com.au web: http://www.eastcoastsurveys.com.au/

EGIS GEOPLAN PVT. LTD. A subsidiary of Egis in India offers end-to-end multi-disciplinary geospatial services from Bangalore, India. It is working on a number of large projects in geospatial domain both within India as well as internationally. The services include the design and creation of GIS, LiDAR, 3D City Modelling, spatial data conversion, remote-sensing, CAD, BIM (Building Information Modelling), TLS (Terrestrial Laser Scanning) data processing, cartography, as well as user-friendly GIS softwares.

Rukmini Towers, #3/1, Platform Rd Seshadripuram 560020 India ph: +91 0 8066997232 fax: +91-80-669 972 50 em: prathap.kr@egis-india.com web: www.egis-india.com/activities/geospatial-services-0

EPSON AUSTRALIA A leading supplier of quality imaging products to the colour printing, imaging and photography markets. The new T-Series printers provide cost effective high speed water resistant printing for maps, CAD drawings and aerial photo’s 3 Talavera Rd NORTH RYDE NSW ph: 02 8899 3666 fax: 02 8899 3777 em: jwalsh@epson.com.au web: http://www.epson.com.au

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Lvl 1, 53 Brandl Street EIGHT MILE PLAINS QLD 4109 ph: 07 3841 3433 fax: 07 3481 3466 em: fgs_apac_marketing@fugro.com web: http://www.fugrospatial.com.au

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ESRI AUSTRALIA Esri Australia is the nation’s leading Geographic Information System (GIS) and location intelligence specialist. For more than three decades Esri Australia has partnered with thousands of government and commercial enterprises to deliver quality GIS solutions that have transformed the way organisations address opportunities and challenges.

Level 3, 111 Elizabeth Street Brisbane QLD 4002 ph: 07 3211 1310 em: connect@esriaustralia.com.au web: http://www.esriaustralia.com.au

EUCLIDEON INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD Euclideon is a world-leading 3D data technology company. We specialize in visualization & management of massive 3D point cloud data & associated information - think a laser scan of the entire earth to 1mm resolution - loaded in less than one second!

5 Palmer Pl MURARRIE QLD 4172 ph: +61 7 35 69 4820 em: info@euclideon.com web: http://www.euclideon.com/vault

FARO TECHNOLOGIES No 3, Changi South St 2 #01-01 Xilin District Cent Singapore ph: 6511 1350 fax: 6543 0111 em: christian.smolinski@faro.com

FORESOFT Company specialises in writing, selling and supporting civil engineering, precision farming, surveying and geological borehole logging software. Main products are CDS, Ezifield, Ezigrade, and the borehole logging software, Prolog.

12/50 Clyde St HAMILTON NORTH NSW 2303 em: steve@foresoft.com web: http://www.foresoft.com

FRONTIERSI We exist to bring the best people together to solve the most complex spatial problems. We always ask how data can be better used to understand what is happening around us. We believe in a future where collaborative research leads to accelerated industry growth, improved social wellbeing and a sustainable environment. We are a not-for-profit partner-based research organisation with expertise in positioning, geodesy, spatial infrastructures and rapid spatial analytics.

Door 34, Goods Shed Village St Melbourne VIC 3008 ph: 0406966992 em: contact@frontiersi.com.au web: http://www.frontiersi.com.au

FUGRO GEOSPATIAL Large Australasian provider of products and services which are purely spatial. Valuing the quality of work undertaken for clients in Australia, surrounding regions and worldwide; more than 100 staff throughout Australia; part of the worldwide Fugro group.

Fugro Geospatial specialise in remote sensing, satellite imagery, high precision land survey, dimensional control, monitoring and geospatial software solutions and consulting

Fugro LADS are world leaders in the provision of Airborne LiDAR Bathymetric services. Fugro LADS designs, builds, operates and services the latest generation of LADS (Laser Airborne Depth Sounders) systems and provides solutions for shallow water surveys.

Airborne LiDAR Bathymetry is internationally recognised as the fastest, most efficient tool for accurate bathymetric survey in shallow, complex waters, coastal zones and reef areas. Fugro also provides hyperspectral survey services.

7 Valetta Rd KIDMAN PARK SA ph: 08 8161 4100 fax: 08 8152 0008 em: lads@fugrolads.com web: http://www.fugrolads.com

GAIA RESOURCES An environmental technology consultancy that delivers sustainable solutions to companies that work with the environment. We provide holistic solutions in field data capture, data management and a wide variety of spatial and location based services to clients across Australia with an emphasis on open source tools.

1st Fl, Bldg B, 661 Newcastle St LEEDERVILLE WA 6903 ph: 08 9227 7309 em: enquiries@gaiaresources.com.au web: http://www.gaiaresources.com.au

GEOCOMP CONSULTING Geocomp Consulting is the developer of GeoCivil spatial software and a provider of associated services including ePlan, A-Spec and the building of spatially accurate digital cadastres.

Level 2 / 517 Camberwell Rd VIC 3124 ph: 03 9809 0011 fax: 03 9809 0022 em: geocivil@geocompconsult.com.au web: http://www.geocompconsult.com.au

GEOCONNECT Geoconnect has Everything that you need! Rugged, hard working equipment for all your jobs. Geoconnect supplies a wide range of instruments, accessories and consumables for measuring, field work, construction, mapping and surveying applications. We carry a large inventory, and offer a vast selection of unique and branded product at the best prices. We are a leading Hexagon GeoMax distributor. For the latest products and leading measuring and positioning technology call us today.

4/ 23 Wadhurst Dr BORONIA VIC ph: 03 8644 8106 em: sales@geoconnect.com.au web: http://www.geoconnect.com.au

GEODATA AUSTRALIA Providing specialised consulting skills in survey and GIS cadastral database management for government and industry. Long term experience understanding survey data, boundary definition processes and developing software tools to achieve the highest accuracy and cadastral intelligence in a database environment. Tools include database interoperability, data migration (LandXML etc) and GIS land management solutions.

18 Elkin Cl MORPETH NSW 2323 ph: 02 4933 7038 em: harper@geodata.com.au web: http://www.geodata.com.au www.spatialsource.com.au 49

suppliers’ index GEOGRAPHIC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (GBS) Founded in 2002 by independent GIS consultants Harley Prowse and Tony Elson, GBS has grown to become a respected resource of expert GIS consultants, project managers and GIS developers. We provide custom GIS solutions so that your people can access, use and share powerful location-based information. Our core capabilities include consulting, solution design and architecture, development of web, mobile and desktop solutions, primarily in the Esri suite. GBS is an Esri Gold Partner.

Lvl 3, 45 Mt Wellington Hwy NZ 2244 ph: +64 9 570 3875 fax: +64 9 574 6918 em: info@gbs.kiwi web: http://www.gbs.kiwi

GEOIMAGE PTY LTD Geoimage is Australia’s leading independent & multiple award winning specialists in Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Solutions.

We are suppliers & certified resellers of imagery from a wide range of satellite vendors, including DigitalGlobe, Airbus, BlackBridge, RESTEC, MDA & Japan Space Systems. Geoimage takes a coordinated approach to the services we supply, from acquisition through to mapping, classification and analysis, we provide the most appropriate solution to assist clients.

72 Costin Street FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4004 ph: 07 3319 4990 fax: 07 3252 9818 em: sales@geoimage.com.au web: http://www.geoimage.com.au

GEOMETRY PTY LTD Software development company with core competencies of consulting, software design and development with specialised expertise in innovative database and web applications for the spatial community. Geometry solutions deliver business advantage through enabling organisations to manage their information spatially.

Geometry also has expertise in the design and delivery of web and mobile spatial applications. An innovator in mobile GIS: developed the iGIS application for iPhone and iPad. 31 Salamanca Square BATTERY POINT TAS 7004 ph: 03 6223 1999 em: info@geometry.com.au web: http://www.geometry.com.au

GEORADAR AUSTRALIA Hydro excavation, underground cable locators, concrete scanning, cleaning of sewer drains, smoke machine pipe testing, laying of asset locator marking balls, survey services, mining industry radar consultancy, water leak detection. ph: 0425 677 227 fax: 07 3848 7610 em: payney@georadar.net.au web: http://www.georadar.net.au

GEOSCAPE BY PSMA AUSTRALIA Geoscape by PSMA Australia is Australia‘s digital twin - the big picture with every detail. It represents the buildings, land, transport networks and more across Australia‘s 7.6 million square kilometres.

It‘s reliable, affordable and accessible.

Geoscape location data delivers a clear picture of our complex cities, regional centres and rural communities as they change. It contains: • 15 million buildings • 14 million addresses

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• 15 million land parcels • 1 million swimming pools • 1.1 million solar panel installations • 2.7 million kilometres of roads • land and tree cover across Australia Geoscape powers deeper analysis and smarter processes for noise modelling, urban planning, property development, emergency management, telecommunications, government service delivery and more. It‘s built on the expertise that Australian businesses and governments have relied on for decades.

It‘s the location data you need to enhance your analysis and decision making. Choose the complete national picture or select your specific area of interest. You can: • Request clips of the data features and attributes you need whenever you need them.

• Connect via an API plan for seamless integration of location into your business applications.

• Obtain an enterprise licence for a whole dataset.

• Engage a Geoscape Partner for a location-based solution.

Geoscape is underpinned by PSMA Australia‘s commitment to explore and map the nation.

Unit 6, Level 2, 113 Canberra Ave GRIFFITH ACT 2603 ph: 02 6260 9000 em: enquiries@psma.com.au web: http://www.psma.com.au

GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA Australian government spatial gateway.

Cnr Jerrabomberrra Ave & Hindmarsh Dr SYMONSTON ACT 2601 ph: 02 6249 9111 fax: 02 6249 9999 em: mapfeedback@ga.gov.au web: http://www.ga.gov.au

GEOSMART GeoSmart is a location based (LBS) data and services company offering bespoke web and mobile apps, online business solutions, traffic and traveller informatioin solutions, route optimisation through to street maps for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Company is also a major collector and deliverer of map data, Points of Interest data and live traffic incident and congestion flow data for New Zealand and Australia.

PO Box 101001, North Shore Mail Centre NZ ph: +64 9 966 8730 em: info@geosmart.co.nz web: http://www.geosmart.co.nz

GEOSPATIAL FRAMEWORKS PTY LTD Geospatial Frameworks is a spatial information management consulting group working with government, industry and academia.

Geospatial Frameworks was established to meet the needs of government and industry in relation to geographic and land information systems and the essential policy and strategic frameworks that are such an important feature of the spatial information sector.

Perth WA ph: 0414 747 408 fax: 0892998918 em: lesley.arnold@geospatialframeworks.com.au web: http://www.geospatialframeworks.com.au

GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER 1470 Walnut St, Suite 102 Suite 102 CO 80302 em: info@geointel.org web: https://geointel.org/

GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PTY LTD Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd, a Canberra-based Australian company, has been providing geospatial solutions to public and private sector customers since its inception in 2002. Location is accepted as strategically important information for policy and operational

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decisions. We collaborate with our clients and data partners to make sense of disparate data sets and complex location data, facilitating strategic and operational decision making. Geospatial Intelligence supplies clients with an integrated set of geospatial solutions across geospatial information systems (GIS), satellite imagery and analysis, satellite AIS, consulting, training and knowledge transfer services.

23 Torrens Street Ground Floor BRADDON ACT 2612 ph: +61 02 6273 0111 em: info@geoint.com.au web: http://www.geoint.com.au

GEOSPATIAL PTY. LTD. Geospatial Australia was founded in June 2016 with an objective to provide the highest quality geospatial services to government agencies and private companies in the agriculture, engineering and environmental fields in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

274 Macquarie Street DUBBO NSW 2830 ph: 02 68852664 em: info@geospatial.land web: http://www.geospatial.land

GEOSPATIAL SERVICES - SPATIAL VENTURES Spatial Analysis, GIS, Remote Sensing; Image Analysis; Hydrogeology; Groundwater data management and modelling support; Statistical analysis; Spatial database development; Web Mapping, GIS Web development; GIS programming and automation; Capacity building GIS, Community development; Ross Rd ALTONA NORTH VIC ph: 03 93273645 em: services@spatialventures.com.au web: http://www.spatialventures.com.au

GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD The regional sales partner representing Vexcel Imaging (VI)- a leader in remote sensing technologies and services across the world.

Providing a broad range of geospatial solutions and expertise. These include terrestrial, aerial and radar systems for fast, efficient data capture. Also VI offers advanced image processing and geospatial integration with Vexcel Imaging’s mapping technologies including the highly successful UltraCam digital aerial camera range .

16 Drummonds Approach SECRET HARBOUR WA 6173 ph: 08 9524 9980 fax: 08 9524 9980 em: pwjones@iinet.net.au web: http://www.vexcel-imaging.com

GHD Around 6000 employees across five continents with clients in water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation industries. Spatial services include cartography, data capture and presentation, site and corridor selection, environmental modelling, visual impact analysis, surveying, remote sensing, image analysis, database design and GIS business analysis and implementation.

145 Ann St Brisbane QLD 4001 ph: 07 3316 3000 fax: 07 3316 3333 em: carolyn.pappin@ghd.com web: http://www.ghd.com

GIS PEOPLE GIS People is a vendor-agnostic and multi-disciplinary supplier of geospatial services. Whilst our competitors often focus on products or services from a single vendor, we work with a broad range of spatial technologies, including the latest commercial and open source software. We deliver spatial strategies, geoanalytics, cartography, web-mapping, mobile app development, imagery processing, GIS training and much more across Australia and internationally.

Unit 3 / 27 Commercial Road QLD 4169 fax: 3041 6464 em: info@gispeople.com.au web: www.gispeople.com.au

GIS-VISION GIS-VISION specialises in developing and providing Geographical Information (GI) knowledge. Nowadays, the demand of geographical based decisions is highly increased. Acknowledging that, GISVISION offers a range of visionary geographical information services to customers.

40 Moojebing st BAYSWATER WA em: info@gis-vision.com web: www.GIS-VISION.com

GLOBAL GBM Global GBM specialises in best-in-class enterprise mobility solutions that connect field services with business workflows. We deliver location intelligent, real time data collection and reporting services that empower and transform business. Global GBM is a division of Exa-Min Technologies, developer of GBM Mobile, GBM Web and a complete range of location Intelligence based business solutions for smart phones and tablets.

Level 2, 143 Charlotte Street Brisbane QLD 4000 ph: 07 3210 0741 fax: 07 3210 0738 em: Harvey@geobasemap.com web: http://www.globalgbm.com

GLOBAL ORE DISCOVERY Global Ore Discovery is a leading geoscience consultancy.

We build lasting client partnerships to achieve successful outcomes.

Our multi-disciplinary spatial information professionals and geologists apply and develop innovative solutions for exploration, mining and precision agriculture.

6/ 1 Fort Lane Milton QLD 4064 ph: +61 7 3613 8800 fax: 07 3036 6273 em: jrscott@globalorediscovery.com web: http://www.globalorediscovery.com

GLOBALPOS For the past 15 years we have provided sales, support, training and rentals for mapping into industries including forestry, mining and exploration, surveying and government services.

We have carefully selected, tough, easy to use and well supported equipment for our full range. Our loyalty to our suppliers provides us with great pricing and more importantly, exceptional support.

42A Patrick Street MEREWETHER NSW 2291 ph: 1800 636 627 em: sales@globalpos.com.au web: http://www.globalpos.com.au

GPSAT SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD The company is a leader in delivering to industry innovative satellite navigation equipment, technical GPS / GNSS system solutions, research and consultancy services. The sole regional distributor for NovAtel Inc precision GPS/GNSS receivers and Spirent Communications GNSS simulation equipment. Providing quality engineered solutions to defence and industrial satellite navigation applications. Offering multidisciplinary skills in electronics, software, geomatics and comms engineering and more Suite 1, 22 Aberdeen Rd MACLEOD VIC 3085 ph: 03 9455 0041 fax: 03 9455 0042 em: info@gpsatsys.com.au web: http://www.gpsatsys.com.au

GREY FIN SERVICES Possessing a blend of, strategic, project management and technical skills and a vast knowledge of industry. Grey Fin Services www.spatialsource.com.au 51

suppliers’ index is a company focussed on providing consulting services in the Geospatial, Utilities and Engineering domains Bentleigh BENTLEIGH VIC 3204 ph: 0424152431 fax: N/A em: Marty@greyfin.com.au web: http://Www.greyfin.com.au

GUTHRIE CAD/GIS SOFTWARE Manufacturer of CAD and GIS data conversion software, producing cost-effective software for data translation and viewing.

237 Jacksons Hill Road GUMERACHA SA 5233 ph: 08 8389 1915 fax: 08 9923 6200 em: sales@guthcad.com web: http://www.guthcad.com

GVIZ Provider of ESRI-based GIS solutions, enterprise consulting and professional services. Passionate about the application of GIS technology, with 20 years experience in GIS and surveying.

20 Naelcm Ave KILLARNEY VALE NSW 2261 ph: 02 4332 0244 fax: 02 4332 0266 em: jason@gviz.com.au web: http://www.gviz.com.au

HAEFELI-LYSNAR SURVEY EQUIPMENT The WA distributor for professional positioning products, including state of the art Trimble GNSS Systems, robotic total stations, laser scanning and monitoring solutions, UAV’s and 3D cameras.

Unit 2/28 Hasler Rd OSBORNE PARK WA ph: 08 9445 8811 fax: 08 9445 8822 em: info@hlgs.com.au web: http://www.hlgs.com.au

HANDLEY SURVEYS Handley Surveys provides engineering and licensed surveying for major infrastructure projects throughout Australasia, specialising in the modular construction of petrochemical, power and other processing plants.

5/985 Woodbrook Road KARRATHA WA 6714 ph: 08 9337 2300 fax: 08 9314 1355 em: admin@handleysurveys.com.au web: http://www.handleysurveys.com.au

HERE MAPS Location is everything when it comes to how we at HERE look to realize our vision of enabling an autonomous world for everyone.

By building a digital representation of reality entirely built upon location data, we are radically transforming the way the world lives, moves and interacts. To Learn more about HERE, please visit us at 360.here.com Lvl 1, 4-12 Amsterdam St Richmond VIC 3121 ph: 03 9420 5900 fax: 03 9420 5901 web: http://www.here.com

HEWLETT-PACKARD AUSTRALIA HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.

410 Concord Rd RHODES NSW em: rachael.hunter@hp.com web: www.hp.com.au

HEXAGON GEOSPATIAL Hexagon Geospatial is the world’s leading provider of geospatial software and solutions. Organisations and government agencies in more than 60 countries rely on our software to visualise, organise, communicate and transform vast, complex data into dynamic, usable

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intelligence. Our software empowers customers to build and operate processes, infrastructures and cities better, safer and smarter.

Level 3, 420 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 ph: 03 9292 9600 em: ap.marketing@hexagongeospatial.com web: http://www.hexagongeospatial.com

HI-TECH METROLOGY Metrology (Measurement) Equipment 2 Carl Crt HALLAM VIC ph: 03 9702 3911 fax: 03 9702 3933 em: info@hitechmetrology.com.au web: http://www.hitechmetrology.com.au

HIGHEXPOSURE Perfect camera for capturing images and recording videos. Keep up great work As a professional UAV aerial services provider, our company uses only state of the art high-resolution cameras and mapping software.

17/2-4 Frances St Randwick NSW 2031 Australia RANDWICK NSW 2031 ph: 1300 751 931 em: info@highexposure.com.au web: http://www.highexposure.com.au

HXGN SMARTNET With more than 4,000 reference stations based on Leica Geosystems technology that ensure position accuracy in any application, the service is provided 24/7 by a highly-available infrastructure and professional support team with more than 10 years of experience delivering the service. SmartNet is an open-standard correction service, able to use with any GNSS device, and is constantly monitored for integrity, availability and accuracy.

Level 3, 420 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3004 ph: 03 9914 2268 em: au.support@hxgnsmartnet.com web: http://hxgnsmartnet.com/en-AU/

HYVISTA CORPORATION Specialising in the supply of airborne hyperspectral remote sensing data, large format digital imagery and value added information products.

11/10 Gladstone Rd CASTLE HILL NSW 1755 ph: 02 8850 0262 fax: 02 9899 9366 em: hvc@hyvista.com web: http://www.hyvista.com

ICON SPATIAL Icon Spatial‘s focus is on Capture, Consume, Collaborate & Innovate.

Capture includes Drone/UAV Missions, Asset Pickup & 360 Image Capture; Consume includes GIS Integration, Data Feeds, & Data Consumption; Collaborate includes Real Time, Web Mapping & Social; Innovate includes VR, AR & Mixed Reality, Smart Farm & Build and the Autonomous Site.

25 Willow Crescent WARRAGUL VIC 3820 ph: 0400738357 em: info@iconspatial.com.au web: http://www.iconspatial.com.au

ICONYX - A DIVISION OF RAPIDMAP Iconyx provides efficient mobile applications for multiple, concurrent field inspectors to capture and maintain spatial data for use in a wide range of management systems including: Assets, Works, Inspections, Weed Vector or Disease Management to increase organisation wide productivity. We provide Tablet PC, Handheld, Smartphone,

1300 867 266

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Web (Enterprise) Cloud and SaaS hosted solutions converging map, GPS, photos, database and communications to deliver efficient field workflows and reporting.

Suite 22 / 2 Enterprise Drive BUNDOORA VIC ph: 03 9466 5200 fax: 03 9466 5222 em: lterrett@iconyx.com web: http://www.iconyx.com

IFM - (INTEGRATED FACILITY MANAGEMENT PTY LTD) With offices in Sydney and Perth, IFM specialises in affordable, dynamic, secure Spatial Information Solutions, GIS, Asset and Facilities Management and Location based services for the public and private sectors throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Whether for an enterprise corporate wide system or single user application, IFM can supply either desktop or web enabled solutions that will add spatial intelligence and better functionality to your GIS, Asset and Space Management processes, while remaining mindful to maintain your investment and integrity in existing systems and data.

Lvl 7, 20 Loftus Street Sydney NSW 2000 ph: 02 92641946 em: sales@integratedfm.com.au web: http://www.integratedfm.com.au

IGNSS SOCIETY A not for profit association incorporated in Queensland, Australia for professionals with an interest in the GNSS disciplines. ph: 07 5599 5007 fax: 07 5536 6366 em: krys@ignss.org web: http://www.ignss.org

IIC TECHNOLOGIES PTY LIMITED IIC provides end-to-end geospatial solutions to the Aeronautics, Defense, Government, Infrastructure, Marine, Oil & Gas, Transportation and Utility sectors.

4 Palawan Place Torbay NZ 0630 ph: +64 (0) 272 772722 em: david.crossman@iictechnologies.com web: http://www.iictechnologies.com

IMAO - INTELPIX CONSULTING IMAO is a private owned independent company based in France with branches in the Americas, Africa, Middle East, Asia and Australasia, that performs aerial acquisitions all over the world for private clients but also for clients like the World Bank, the European Development Found and many others international cooperation and development agencies. With 10 operational aircraft around the world, our activity is focused on vertical photogrammetric imagery, oblique photography and Lidar.

Level 19, AMP Place, 10 Eagle Street Brisbane QLD ph: 07 3303 0888 fax: 07 3303 8445 em: luc.vanhoorick@imao-au.com web: http://www.imao-fr.com

INDUSTRIAL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS As Australian measurement specialists IMS provides high precision measuring systems for mapping and industry. These include integrated single-box GPS INU systems for advanced surveying, UAV and mapping applications with direct interfacing with optical and laser scanners or custom integrated solutions. IMS also provides high end laser trackers and other metrology solutions with software for inspection and reverse engineering.

3/15-17 Beaumont Rd MOUNT KURING-GAI NSW 2082 ph: 02 9457 7794 fax: 02 9457 7796 em: bruce@measure.com.au web: http://www.measure.com.au

INSIGHT GIS GIS software and services provider, specialising in the implementation of GIS into organisational business processes and core information systems. Long track record developing spatial solutions, especially in green field sites.

2 Gregory Street SANDY BAY TAS 7005 ph: 03 6234 5833 fax: 03 6234 5899 em: info@insightgis.com.au web: http://www.insightgis.com.au

INSTITUTION OF SURVEYORS NSW The independent professional organisation representing surveyors and survey related professionals in NSW since 1891, with over 1300 members in Australia and overseas. Our monthly journal, Azimuth, is a premier professional publication for surveying in Australia. We run regular CPD-approved events including the two-day Australia Day seminar, and the NSW EISSI excellence awards. Our 8 regional groups, young surveyors and seniors groups, each run their own events across NSW. Lvl 4, 162 Goulburn St SURRY HILLS NSW 1300 ph: 02 92642076 fax: 02 9261 8102 em: isnsw@surveyors.org.au web: http://www.surveyors.org.au

INTECH SOLUTIONS Intech solves difficult data quality and data matching challenges especially involving customer data and location for Australian and NZ organisations. Our solutions include address verification, phone number and email verification, geocoding and geoboundary tagging, and advanced probabilistic data matching for deduplication, data integration, entity extraction, intelligent search, master data management and single customer view. Solutions available as on premise software, SaaS, hybrid, and in be Lvl 7, 35 Spring St BONDI JUNCTION NSW ph: 02 83052100 fax: 02 8305 2199 em: sales2016@intechiq.com web: http://www.intechsolutions.com.au

INTEGEO Integeo’s Map Intelligence saves customers the high cost of integrating location analytics into solutions and being locked into particular combinations of business intelligence and GIS products.

We have ‘out of the box’, fully integrated solutions with a common end-user interface for combinations of ArcGIS (Server and OnLIne), Pitney Bowes Spectrum Special, GeoServer, BusinessObjects, Cognos, Tableau, Qlik Sense, MicroStrategy and Excel.

Map Intelligence comprises a rich suite of geo-analytic functions which can easily be augmented with third party web-services.

PO Box 533 Hazelbrook ULTIMO NSW 2779 ph: 02 94053391 em: info@integeo.com web: http://www.integeo.com

INTERNATIONAL MAP INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION A worldwide organisation of the mapping, geospatial and geographic information industry. Membership has the potential to increase business, enable networking with peers and further knowledge and understanding of the mapping industry. Membership spans more than 50 countries on six continents, representing over 500 companies and organisations.

147 Unley Rd UNLEY SA ph: 08 8357 1777 fax: 08 8357 3001 em: imiaap@chariot.net.au web: http://www.imiamaps.org

IOJ AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IOJ provides a wide range of aerial survey, mapping and environmental monitoring services across Australia using high-res metric, 4 band, digital imagery and simultaneous HDV. From infrastructure www.spatialsource.com.au 53

suppliers’ index asset recording to small habitat mapping, we offer cost-effective, rapid response and processing. HDVI imagery also available for measurement of plant vigour derived from 4band imagery.

79 Chastons Rd APSLEY VIC em: ian@ioj.com.au web: www.ioj.com.au

ISA SOLUTIONS ISA Solutions provides innovative, sophisticated & affordable GIS, Spatial & Web based solutions to the business problems of commercial, not for profit and government organisations. We specialise in Esri ArcGIS & open source GIS software such as QGIS, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, MapServer & MapProxy. em: info@isasolutions.com.au web: www.isasolutions.com.au

IXBLUE PTY LTD iXblue and its partners have extensive experience acquiring aerial Imagery and LiDAR data. This experience has been gained over many years of undertaking similar projects in the United States, Hawaii, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific. This experience, and the many lessons learned as a result of operating in a wide variety of environmentally disparate locations will provide valuable insight for any project undertaken by iXblue.

30 North Road WYNNUM WEST QLD 4178 ph: +61 7 3396 0991 em: matthew.james@ixblue.com web: http://www.ixblue.com.au

JACOBS GROUP (AUSTRALIA) Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional and construction services. In Australia, Jacobs is comprised of engineers, project managers, GIS professionals, surveyors, planners, scientists and ICT specialists. The spatial group, with over 120 people, provides key skills and technologies to clients and projects in all industry sectors. In Dec 2013, Jacobs acquired Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and continues to provide all spatial services offered by SKM 177 Pacific Highway North Sydney NORTH SYDNEY NSW em: mary-ellen.feeney@jacobs.com web: http://www.jacobs.com

JENSEN BOWERS Jensen Bowers is a Brisbane based consultancy of professional surveyors, town planners and development advisors. We specialise in property development, resources, infrastructure, government and institutional sectors and for over 100 years have been servicing Queensland’s development industry with all their land surveying, development approvals and town planning needs. Our professional expertise includes cadastral surveying, town planning, urban design and development and planning advisory.

72 Costin Street FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4004 ph: 07 3852 1771 em: enquiry@jensenbowers.com.au web: http://www.jensenbowers.com.au

JOHNNY APPLESEED GPS A specialist Australian supplier of GPS and rugged hardware with four offices. A trusted supplier for more than fifteen years of equipment from Garmin, RAM Mounts, DJI, Trimble, Magellan, Handheld, Hemisphere, OmniSTAR, and handheld products.

1311 Ipswich Rd ROCKLEA QLD 4107 ph: 07 3717 8555 fax: 07 3848 7585 em: geoffreym@ja-gps.com.au web: http://www.ja-gps.com.au

KEAYS SOFTWARE Keays Software develops software for civil engineers and surveyors. Software for road design, surveying, surface modelling, 3D Visualisation, water supply, sewerage, drainage. Interface to

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AutoCAD. Development of software in AutoCAD. ADAC and A-Spec data transfers.

9/621 Coronation Drive TOOWONG QLD 4066 ph: 07 3870 1711 fax: 07 3870 1784 em: products@keays.com.au web: http://www.keays.com.au

LAND SOLUTION AUSTRALIA An award-winning professional consulting surveyors business specialising in spatial data capture and management, including land title and urban planning, engineering and construction surveying, UAV surveying, precise GNSS, site management and quality control, as constructed documentation, terrestrial laser scanning, BIM modelling, automated monitoring and 3D documentation.

24 Finchley Street Milton Brisbane QLD Q4064 ph: 07 3366 3525 em: Survey@landsolution.com.au web: http://www.landsolution.com.au

LAND SURVEYS NO PROBLEMS JUST SOLUTIONS With over 140 professional and committed staff, Land Surveys provides full surveying services specialising in resources surveying, infrastructure surveying, commercial construction surveying, land development surveying and 3D mapping and modelling, including aerial surveying and laser scanning. Land Surveys has offices around Australia; Karratha, Port Hedland, Darwin, Mackay, Brisbane and its head office based in Perth.

19 Brennan Way WA 6984 ph: 08 9477 4477 fax: 08 9477 4499 em: admin@landsurveys.net.au web: http://www.landsurveys.net.au

LANDAIR SURVEYS Land engineering and aerial surveyors 1/87-91 Heatherdale Rd Ringwood VIC 3134 ph: 1300130158 em: erik@landair.com.au web: http://www.landair.com.au

LANDGATE 1 Midland Square MIDLAND WA 6936 ph: 08 9273 7373 fax: 08 9273 7691 em: accountmanagers@landgate.wa.gov.au web: http://www.landgate.wa.gov.au

LANDGIS An Australian company dedicated to providing professional GIS services for managing land-related information. Our customised solutions help organisations in the local and state government and private sectors maximise the benefits of GIS technology.

9 Jindalee Close ROWVILLE VIC 3178 ph: 03 8740 3186 em: manager@landgis.com.au web: http://www.landgis.com.au

LANDPARTNERS LIMITED (SYDNEY) LandPartners is a leading built environment firm, bringing together professionals working nationally across inter-discipline projects and one of the largest built environment consultancies in Australia. Company works with major property developers and government agencies -landmarks which are innovative concepts, structures or systems of their era across the following disciplines: Surveying, Mapping and GIS, Town Planning, Urban Design, Water and Sewer Servicing 23-29 South Street RYDALMERE NSW ph: 02 9685 2000 em: roy.lowe@landpartners.com.au web: http://www.landpartners.com.au

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LASER TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA P/L LTA distributes the TruPulse range of laser rangefinders plus a variety of related apps for Android and iOS. we have bundled packages including lasers, brackets, rugged Android devices and data capture apps. Training and consultation on field data capture projects is also offered.

U9/ 58 Mahoneys Rd THOMASTOWN VIC 3074 ph: 03 94604000 fax: 03 94604011 em: info@lasertechnology.com.au web: http://www.lasertechnology.com.au

LATITUDE AUSTRALIA SOFTWARE A comprehensive management package for surveying, engineering and spatial science businesses that need to track time on projects, or manage projects, employees, tasks, files and related information.

268-272 Victoria Ave CHATSWOOD NSW 7002 ph: 02 8002 4087 em: sales@LatiBiz.com web: http://www.LatiBiz.com

LATITUDE GEOGRAPHICS Based in Victoria, Canada: developer of the Geocortex software suite of products used by organisations for cost-effective and efficient delivery of web-based mapping solutions with the Esri ArcGIS platform. We provide web-based GIS implementations around the world through a network of partners; our exclusive business partner in Australia is AAM Group (www.aamgroup.com).

200 - 1117 Wharf St Victoria V8W 1T7 ph: +12503818130 em: marketing@latitudegeo.com web: http://www.geocortex.com

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS With close to 200 years of experience pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyse, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyse easily, and visualise and present spatial information.

Level 3, 420 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC ph: 03 9292 9600 em: info.anz.geo@leica-geosystems.com web: http://www.leica-geosystems.com

ph: +61 3 9005 1105 em: support@listech.com web: http://www.listech.com/default.aspx

LOCATABLE SOLUTIONS Locatable Solutions has only recently been established after years of contracting to all tiers of Government agencies in South Australia working on geospatial project design, management and delivery; enterprise system administration and web mapping solutions.

Clients include: Wine Australia, City of Tea Tree Gully, City of Charles Sturt, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges, Mipela and GeoIT Adelaide SA ph: 61 412958784 em: locatablesolutions@gmail.com web: http://locatablesolutions.com

M2M CONNECTIVITY M2M Connectivity is a supplier of GNSS antennas from Tallysman, We also supply 3G/4G and satellite wireless modems to connect equipment from remote locations.

1 Barrett St VIC ph: 03 9696 3011 fax: 03 9372 1588 em: info@m2mconnectivity.com.au web: http://www.m2mconnectivity.com.au

MANGOESMAPPING PTY LTD National distributor of Emlid’s cutting edge RTK GNSS receivers We supply: NextCore LiDAR drones, Honeywell IMU/INS products, Atmos UAV, DJI and Topodrone RTK & PPK Drones, Rugged tablets, Carlson Survey Software, and Survey Accessories 1 Jack St Suites 12-13 ATHERTON QLD 4883 ph: 07 4004 9714 em: sales@mangoesmapping.com.au web: http://www.mangoesmapping.com.au/products

LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY Lightwave Technology offers an extensive product range of Survey Consumables, Optical Instruments, Lasers, Total Stations, GPS and Machine Control Systems. Lightwave Technology are suppliers for Sokkia, FARO, Ubexi, AGL, CST and David White. Our Bayswater facility has a full electronic and mechanical workshop staffed by experienced factory trained technicians. We are able to service all brands, both optical and laser-based instruments, plus machine control components and metrology instruments.

14 Stephenson Rd BAYSWATER NORTH VIC ph: 03 9720 6222 fax: 03 9720 6565 em: justin@lightwavetechnology.com.au web: http://www.lightwavetechnology.com.au

LISTECH PTY LTD Our agile software solutions are specifically designed to solve the complex problems associated with surveying and engineering.

Shaping data into actionable information vital for understanding, planning and executing work, our solutions empower everyone to be most efficient and productive.

Level 3, 420 St Kilda Rd. Melbourne VIC 3004

MAPDATA SERVICES Established in 1998, MapData Services has grown from humble beginnings to become one of Australasia’s most well-known and respected authorities in digital mapping and location-based data. Today, the company delivers customised mapping products, consulting services, data and hosted online applications to a range of commercial, community and government organisations.

Level 1, 414 Kent Street Sydney NSW ph: 02 8436 2800 fax: 02 8436 2888 em: info@mapdataservices.com web: http://www.mapdataservices.com

MAPPT Mappt is a powerful low-barrier-to-entry GIS app that allows users to harness the power of offline mobile data collection with one light, compact device. Mappt is easy to use, low-cost and breaks away from the traditional dependency on pre-existing desktop packages.

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suppliers’ index and interoperable. This is why businesses in over 120 countries in industries ranging from education and mining, to agriculture and asset management choose Mappt.

28/12 Cowcher Place BELMONT WA em: hayley@takor.com.au web: www.mappt.com.au

MAPSOFT Producing software for the spatial industry including custom software for clients with special needs. Promising on time delivery at an affordable price with personal service. Flagship product is miniCAD. 34a Cranstons Road MIDDLE DURAL NSW 2158 ph: 02 9680 3999 em: ian@mapsoft.com.au web: http://www.mapsoft.com.au

MAPTEK A global provider of software and hardware technology for the mining industry, specialising in 3D applications that add value to exploration, survey and mine planning. Maptek I-Site systems combine highly accurate 3D laser scanning hardware with point cloud processing software. Ease of set up, portability, rapid and safe data acquisition and powerful, in-built processing and modelling tools are hallmarks of Maptek laser scanners.

31 Flemington St GLENSIDE SA ph: 08 8338 9222 fax: 08 8338 9229 em: solutions@maptek.com.au web: http://www.maptek.com

MAXAR Maxar is a global leader in advanced geospatial and space-based technology solutions. With more than 60 years of experience, more than 50 governments and the world‘s most innovative commercial businesses trust Maxar for geospatial information and analytics, satellite technology, and space systems, to help them save time, money, and lives.

1 Kim Seng Promenade, #09-01 Great World City East Singapore 237994 ph: +65 9679 8055 Mobile em: weeli.liam@maxar.com web: http://www.maxar.com

MEIER IT PTY LTD Meier IT Pty Ltd is an Australian software company providing quality customised software development specialising in web, desktop and mobile technologies.

PO Box 7153 MOUNT CROSBY QLD ph: 07 3201 0423 fax: 07 3201 0425 em: info@meierIT.com.au web: http://www.meierIT.com.au

MERCURY PROJECT SOLUTIONS Mercury Project Solutions delivers services to top tier clients in both the public and private sector to solve complex location business problems. We are about thinking and doing: strategy and implementation. Ultimately, Mercury is about delivering business results that really matter to you. We are with you all the way: from Idea, via Planning to Execution. Services we provide: Strategic Consulting Spatial and Information Architectures Implementation Planning Project and Program Management 2b Alsop Walk CARINE WA 6020 ph: 0408 054 565 em: maurits.vandervlugt@mercuryps.com.au web: http://www.mercuryps.com.au

MICRONICS Manufacturer of Innovative DGPS systems for Mining and Asset Management. EEMIS Exploration Systems for Heritage Site avoidance and and drillsite status. Custom design GIS Asset management software for cost effective and optimised client operations.

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Engineering DGPS hardware design for Exploration and Plant collision avoidance. DGPS design is from Submeter to cm RTK applications.

New release product is FTSlim, rugged, lightweight Decimetre systems especially designed for exploration.

84 Telford Cres WA ph: 08 9344 8808 em: micron@iinet.net.au web: http://micronicsgps.com

MICROSOFT Developer of Bing Maps; its rich imagery and quality geospatial data is already being used by thousands of organisations, governments and developers worldwide. APIs that enable the creation of innovative applications; data can be better displayed, and business insight improved.

1 Epping Rd NORTH RYDE NSW ph: 02 9870 2677 fax: 02 9870 2466 web: http://microsoft.com/maps

MIPELA GEOSOLUTIONS Combining the latest technology with 20+ years of innovation and experience, Mipela GeoSolutions continue to automate our clients business processes, integrate systems and deliver reliable solutions that stand the test of time, assisting people and businesses to make informed decisions by connecting people with information‰Û?.

5 Prospect St FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4001 ph: 07 3252 5589 fax: 07 3252 2477 em: sales@mipela.com.au web: http://www.mipela.com.au

MONITUM Monitum is a gloabel leader in structural and geotechnical montoring for complex infrastructure maintenance and construction projects.

Accredited international standards ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and AS/NZS4801:2001 24 Finchley Street Milton Brisbane QLD Q4064 ph: 0735540291 em: admin@monitum.com.au web: http://www.monitum.com.au

NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL (AUST GOVERNMENT) The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) assists people to facilitate timely and effective native title outcomes through delivery of a wide range of services. Set up under the Native Title Act 1993, the tribunal is a federal government agency, and is part of the AttorneyGeneral’s portfolio.

Commonwealth Law Courts, 1 Victoria Ave WA 6848 ph: 08 9425 1000 fax: 08 9425 1193 em: enquiries@nntt.gov.au web: http://www.nntt.gov.au

NAVIGATE NAVIGATE’s major business specialities include geospatial database design and construction as well as data engineering and the provision of tailored geospatial datasets. These skills enable our team to efficiently build the NAVMap and PSMA Data product suites.

Our finished data products incorporate a unique set of engineering enhancements to the raw data and our re-engineered products are able to be implemented immediately into the client geospatial technology environment without further processing by the end user thus saving significant End User time and effort.

Suite 202, 10-12 Clarke St CROWS NEST NSW 2065 ph: 02 94363820 em: navigate@navigate.com.au web: http://www.navigate.com.au

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info@positionpartners.com.au NSW • VIC • QLD • SA • WA • TAS • ACT • NT

NEARMAP.COM nearmap is a global leader in the provision of geospatial map technology for business, enterprises and government customers.

We have a history of working successfully with small and large organisations across the building & construction, architectural, defence and utility industries. We also partner extensively with local and municipal governments throughout Australia.Our philosophy is built on a foundation of innovation and professionalism and we strive to deliver the most recently updated PhotoMaps with stunning picture resolution.

Level 6, 6-8 Underwood St NSW 1225 ph: 02 8076 0700 fax: 02 8076 0701 em: queries@nearmap.com web: http://www.nearmap.com

NEXTCORE NextCore is changing the game of drone LiDAR with its NextCore Cloud post-processing platform allowing you to generate point clouds easily with the control you need.

NextCore has a refined, straightforward workflow meaning you can be sure you’re getting the data you want, every time.

Key Specifications: Flight Time on an M600 - 23 Minutes (using TB48s) Absolute Accuracy - <50mm (RMSE @ 50m) Scannable Area in One Flight - 50 Ha (1/2 square Km) See www.nextcore.co for more information.

2, Frost Drive 2 MAYFIELD WEST NSW 2304 ph: +61 417 633 781 fax: NA em: contact@airsight.com.au web: http://www.nextcore.co

NGIS AUSTRALIA As a leading provider of location-based technology solutions, NGIS Australia offers unparalleled expertise in applying advanced spatial technologies across a broad range of business environments.Backed by sophisticated project management and independent advisory services, our solutions are designed to custom-fit each organisation. We specialise in leveraging geospatial data and creating innovative GIS applications that drive cost efficiencies and add to the business value chain.

PO Box 126 BURSWOOD WA ph: 08 9355 6000 fax: 08 9355 6099 em: info@ngis.com.au web: http://www.ngis.com.au

NORTH SURVEYS PTY LTD T/A NORTHGROUP CONSULTING NorthGroup Consulting offers a full range of Surveying, Mapping, Data Management and Town Planning solutions that surpass client‘s expectations. Our mission is to maintain and enhance the companies‘ reputation for providing innovative, visionary, practical, viable solutions and to provide excellence in surveying services across the entire industry spectrum of operations while enhancing staff satisfaction and career paths in a safe and healthy work environment.

3A/32 Billabong Street STAFFORD QLD 4053 ph: 0733549700 fax: 0733549797 em: jarmstrong@northgroup.com.au web: http://northgroup.com.au www.spatialsource.com.au 57

suppliers’ index OMNILINK PTY LTD OMNILINK is a successful property and location data management company, which has been providing enterprise data management and integration services for over 30 years. OMNILINK has developed specific expertise and skills to acquire, collate and improve data for Government, education and business. OMNILINK has offices across Australia and New Zealand, and is now working with new customers in the United Kingdom.

10 East Parade Suite 1 Eastwood Corporate Centre EASTWOOD NSW 2122 ph: 02 98048807 fax: 02 9804 7901 em: marketing@omnilink.com.au web: http://www.omnilink.com.au

ONESPHERE OneSphere is an Australian spatial services company providing advisory, analysis and development services involving GIS, Spatial, Remote Sensing and Location Information technologies. We support a wide range of industries across Australia including emergency services, transport, environment, utilities and all levels of government.

Suite 880, 29 Smith St PARRAMATTA NSW ph: 02 8324 7484 em: enquiries@onesphere.com.au web: http://www.onesphere.com.au

OPEN SPATIAL AUSTRALIA Providing enterprise spatial solutions to utilities, local and central government, campuses and airports. Our solutions are based on Open Geospatial compliant technologies through partnerships with Autodesk and Oracle. Open Spatial, established 10 years ago, is an Australian owned and operated company. Early success in the region is attributed to tier one water utilities and councils manifest by more than 40% market share in Victorian water utilities.

Lvl 8, South Tower, 1-5 Railway St CHATSWOOD NSW 1515 ph: 02 9904 7077 fax: 02 9904 7577 em: iedwards@openspatial.com.au web: http://www.openspatial.com.au

OPENEARTH OpenEarth provides consultancy, design, development and hosting in a wide range of spatial application areas, specialising in GIS, web mapping, Location-Based Services (LBS) for telecoms and browserbased asset management applications. It also provides SmartImages which are powerful, stand-alone applications delivered within ordinary images. SmartImages can extend asset support to mobile devices even when away from the network. OpenEarth have been providing spatial services for over 15 years.

21 King George St LAVENDER BAY NSW ph: 02 9922 5363 fax: 02 9922 4062 em: info@openearth.com.au web: http://www.openearth.com.au

ORBIT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Established in 1994, Orbit Australia provides geographic information products and services. Orbit produces raw satellite imagery for various applications and GIS-ready imagery products, for government and private sector users. Orbit is committed to maintaining a partnership with our clients by delivering customised, high-quality solutions in an affordable and timely manner.

Suite 145 National Innovation Centre, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh NSW ph: 02 9209 4022 fax: 02 9310 7232 em: Info@orbitaustralia.com web: http://www.orbitaustralia.com

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OUTLINE GLOBAL PTY LTD At Outline we seek to understand our customers objectives and then craft specific imagery based solutions to address these. Providing GIS-ready stereo and multispectral imagery, LiDAR and mapping and analysis solutions for more efficient decision making. Eliminating jargon, minimising delays caused by unwieldy technology. Proprietary compact, mobile and fully scalable camera technology, enabling us to travel almost anywhere in the world at short notice to bring you the images and intelligence.

4 Cook Street WEST PERTH WA 6872 em: rossl@outlineglobal.com.au web: www.outlineglobal.com.au

PANALYTICAL BOULDER (FORMERLY ASD INC.) PANalytical Boulder (formerly ASD Inc.) is the global leader in remote sensing and hyperspectral measurement solutions, providing unparalleled ground truthing results. Our rugged, portable FieldSpecå¨ 4 line of spectroradiometers provides the freedom to rapidly collect high-quality spectra in the field. Trusted by top research experts at thousands of universities and research institutions, ASD’s full-range spectrometers are used in more than 70 countries.

2555 55th Street, Suite 100 BOULDER CO ph: 303 444-6522 fax: 303 444-6825 em: NIR.info@panalytical.com web: www.asdi.com

PCI GEOMATICS PCI Geomatics has been developing complete and integrated software featuring the tools professionals need for remote sensing, digital photogrammetry, image analysis, map production, mosaicking and more for over 30 years. Our strength lies in our uncompromising dedication to being second to none in the imagery processing pillars that are at the foundation of the geospatial world.

50 West Wilmot St ON ph: +1 (905) 764-0614 fax: +1 (819) 770 0098 em: vetter@pcigeomatics.com web: https://www.pcigeomatics.com

PELICANCORP PelicanCorp is a niche provider of software and services to Utilities, Asset owners and to the Before You Dig industry specifically for the ‘Protection of Essential Infrastructure’. Our team has over 40 years experience working with Councils and Utilities to deliver improved management of Dial Before You Dig processes as well as Corridor Access and Works permitting and works collaboration.

Level 2, 600 Victoria Street VIC ph: 03 8413 5200 fax: 03 8413 5299 em: anz.sales@pelicancorp.com web: http://www.pelicancorp.com

PERMUTO Through our Information Transformation processes we gather what you have and provide direction and leadership on how you can better represent your business information. Our staff is some of the best in the industry. With over 20 years experience delivering quality solutions to customers across Australiasia. In our short time we have delivered services to both Commercial, Government and NFP clients.

We have partnered with Safe Software and Socrata. Two leading data management companies.

Level 36, 1 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW ph: 02 8075 4542 em: sales@permuto.com.au web: http://www.permuto.com.au

1300 867 266

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PHOTOMAPPING Photomapping Services provides Precise Spatial Solutions, economically. A mapping and airborne imagery specialist with a focus on acquisition, manipulation, management and presentation of geospatial data. We operate our own aircraft with the following systems: precise Optech LiDAR, Leica ADS100 digital photographic sensors and oblique cameras. * We distribute the Australian film archive from 1930. * Precise film scanners. Products include: Orthophotos, DEMS, GIS, Precise 3D modeling & LiDAR. 133 Abbotsford St NORTH MELBOURNE VIC 3051 ph: 03 9328 3444 fax: 03 9326 6476 em: ps@photomapping.com.au web: http://www.photomapping.com.au

PITNEY BOWES Pitney Bowes is a global technology company specialising in Location Intelligence software and data solutions, as well as customer engagement and data quality solutions. For more than 25 years, we have worked closely with Australian businesses and governments to help them make smarter, more informed decisions by leveraging location based technology. Our integrated portfolio includes: desktop, web and mobile mapping solutions; an enterprise infrastructure asset management solution; and a comprehensive portfolio of global spatial datasets including streets and addresses, cadastral data, demographics, risk data and building footprint data.

Level 1, 68 Waterloo Road MACQUARIE PARK NSW 1670 ph: 02 9475 3500 fax: 02 9475 3599 em: locate.anz@pb.com web: http://www.pitneybowes.com/au

Pozi (formerly Groundtruth) enables organisations to use location-based information to better engage customers and improve staff productivity. Pozi is a powerful map-based enquiry tool that brings together live data from internal and external authoritative sources.

Level 7, 575 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 ph: 03 9017 6850 em: simon.okeefe@pozi.com web: http://www.pozi.com

PSMA AUSTRALIA PSMA Australia provides broad and sustained access to authoritative, national location data derived from Australia’s federal, state and territory governments and its private sector partners. PSMA location data is packaged as datasets and delivered via Application Programming Interfaces and web services. PSMA Australia’s partner network embeds PSMA location data into software solutions and tailors solutions to meet specific business needs.

Unit 6, Level 2, 113 Canberra Ave, GRIFFITH ACT 2603 ph: 02 6260 9000 em: enquiries@psma.com.au web: www.psma.com.au

QLD SURVEY PEGS QSP QLD Survey Pegs (QSP) has been developing and manufacturing quality hardwood peg and smooth stake products for over three decades. Combining experience Ed Bowden and family members have had in the surveying, mining and construction industries they offer safer, quality products plus fast, reliable service. Many years of sourcing hardwood downfall from Australian timber mills has enabled QSP to build relationships with suppliers, ensuring continued supply of QSP Brand of pegs and smooth stakes.

36 Burrows St Wondai WONDAI QLD 4606 ph: 07 4169 0585 fax: 07 4169 0629 em: barry@qldsurveypegs.com.au web: http://www.qspaust.com.au

QUICKCLOSE SOFTWARE AND GEOMATICS PO Box 1364 Carlton VIC 3053 ph: +61413974771 em: richard.stanaway@quickclose.com.au web: http://www.quickclose.com.au

POSITION PARTNERS With 270 people in offices Australia-wide, in South East Asia and New Zealand, Position Partners is the largest Australian-owned company focussing entirely on the distribution and support of positioning and geospatial solutions for surveying, civil works, mining and building projects. At Position Partners we are committed to increasing productivity for our customers and building lasting business relationships around high calibre positioning activities.

7 Transit Dr CAMPBELLFIELD VIC ph: 03 9930 7111 fax: 03 9930 7170 em: info@positionpartners.com.au web: http://www.positionpartners.com.au

RAPID MAP SERVICES RapidMap has provided the following spatial data services to Local and State Government, utilities and private industry since 1994: • Asset data capture including condition assessment and defect identification • GIS and desktop mapping, data analysis and data management • High accuracy GPS surveys • Compliance audits including DDA assessments and costs of reparatory works • Data auditing and cleansing Suite 22, 2 Enterprise Dr BUNDOORA VIC ph: 03 9466 5200 fax: 03 9466 5222 em: info@rapidmap.com.au web: http://www.rapidmap.com.au www.spatialsource.com.au 59

suppliers’ index REALSERVE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND You can contact one of our 8 offices based in Australia and NZ to start confident on your next survey/scan/mapping project requirements.

6 Meridian Place Suite 29 NSW 2153 ph: 1800 961 668 em: sales@realserve.com.au web: http://www.realserve.com.au

RIA MOBILE GIS Provider of integrated mobile GIS solutions. Based in Tasmania with a customer base spread across the country, we have extensive experience in providing integrated mobile solutions across utilities, environmental, mining; local, state and federal government agencies including Emergency Services and Defence. We develop solutions for ArcPad and ArcGIS Mobile, integrating with ArcGIS Desktop, Server and Mobile. We are the developers of GeoDrive, a video mapping plugin for ArcPad and ArcGIS. Lvl 1, 53 Salamanca Pl Hobart TAS ph: 03 6223 6444 fax: 03 6223 4381 em: tim.price@riamobilegis.com.au web: http://www.riamobilegis.com.au

RICS (ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS) With around 100,000 qualified members, over 50,000 students and trainees in 140 countries, RICS provides one of the world’s leading professional qualifications in land, property, construction and the associated environmental issues.

Suite 2, Lvl 16, 1 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000 ph: 02 9216 2333 fax: 02 9232 5591 em: australasia@rics.org web: https://www.rics.org/oceania/

RIVERINA INSTITUTE TAFE The Spatial Information Services courses offered at Riverina Institute are tailored to anyone interested in the Spatial Information sector.

Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), we’re able to offer you state-of-the-art training that will launch you into a career in your chosen field. Whether you need to study from afar or prefer a blend of on-campus/distance education, our flexibility means you get to study in a way that suits you. web: http://www.rit.tafensw.edu.au/

RJ CONSULTING Geographic Information Systems, GIS, spatial,, information management, documentation, metadata, training, quality assessment.

Post Office, Shop 7 11 Bay Drive MEADOWBANK NSW 2114 ph: 61414898035 em: rjconsult@outlook.com web: http://au.linkedin.com/in/rosscjohnson

RMIT UNIVERSITY RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education and outcome-oriented research.

At RMIT University, we work closely with industry to provide up-to-date training in the real-world skills highly sought after in this growing field.

Job opportunities in the surveying industry are abundant and employers all over the world are crying out for trained graduates in surveying.

GPO Box 2476 Melbourne VIC ph: 03 9925 8359 fax: 03 9925 4377 em: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au web: http://www.rmit.edu.au

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RPS With one of Australia’s largest Surveying and Mapping teams, RPS uses state-of-the-art technology to capture, interpret and present the spatial data you rely upon. From high resolution point cloud scans to high-accuracy LiDAR and photogrammetric mapping, our specialists operate from 21 locations across metropolitan and regional Australia. RPS is a leading provider of spatial services for urban growth, infrastructure, energy, mining and natural resource management projects.

743 Ann St FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006 ph: 07 3237 8899 fax: 07 3237 8833 em: bill.farry@rpsgroup.com.au web: http://www.rpsgroup.com.au

RUPPELLS GRIFFON Suite 211, 283 Alfred Street NORTH SYDNEY NSW ph: 02 8006 5156 em: info@ruppellsgriffon.com web: http://www.ruppellsgriffon.com

SBG SYSTEMS SBG Systems offers a complete line of inertial sensors based on the state of the art MEMS technology, such as Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Inertial Navigation Systems with embedded GPS (INS/GPS), etc. SBG Systems products are suitable for defense, industrial & research projects such as unmanned vehicle control, antenna tracking, camera stabilisation, and surveying applications.

1 Avenue Eiffel, 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine, France ph: +33 1 80 88 45 00 fax: +33 1 80 88 45 01 em: sales@sbg-systems.com web: http://www.sbg-systems.com

SCHLENCKER MAPPING Providers of 3D Mobile Laser scanning, point cloud analysis, feature and asset extraction and measurement of building floor levels. Photogrammetry, GIS, Imagery and LiDAR specialists.

New highly portable Optech Maverick Mobile Laser Scanner purchased in 2019.

Unit 4/10 Depot St BANYO QLD 4034 ph: 07 3256 9955 em: tye.s@schmap.com.au web: http://www.schmap.com.au

SENDERO RESOURCES INNALOO WA Sendero Resources provides integral solutions on the Geospatial and Environmental consultancy industry. We are a highly trained and qualified interdisciplinary team committed to providing our clients with the best quality of products. em: alejandro.vega@senderoresources.com.au web: http://senderoresources.com.au

SENSIS WHEREIS MAPS For more than 17 years Whereis Maps have been using local innovation and technology to provide quality map data solutions.

Company’s diverse data products mean they can tailor a package to suit individual business needs. Suitable for: GIS, Business Intelligence, Real estate, Asset Tracking, Traffic and Logistic Optimisation; Dispatch and Vehicle Tracking, Marketing, Geocoding, Navigation Devices, Urban Modelling and Points of Interest - Whereis Maps has a product to help.

Lvl 8, 222 Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC ph: 03 8653 5000 em: whereisadmin@sensis.com.au web: http://www.whereismaps.com

1300 867 266

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SIMPLE GIS SOFTWARE Provides lightweight but powerful GIS mapping software for Windows PCs, laptops, and tablets. Supports, creating, editing, and publishing of spatial data as well as geocoding, routing, GPS integration, and navigation support. Customize and extend through integrated scripting environment.

8055 Hwy 3128 PINEVILLE LA 71360 USA +1 318 473 9209 em: contactus@simplegissoftware.com web: http://www.simplegissoftware.com

SKYLINEGLOBE AUSTRALIA SkylineGlobe Australia Pty Ltd is the authorised reseller of Skyline Software Systems Enterprise 3D Visualisation suite in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. With SkylineGlobe Enterprise Edition, you have all the software necessary to create, view, analyze, edit, and share 3D environments. This all-in-one solution provides a full Application Programming Interface (API) that enables you to customize, develop and deliver advanced solutions suited to you and your customers requirements. em: sbowd@skylinesoft.com web: www.skylinesoft.com

SOFTROCK SOLUTIONS Providing slope monitoring technology used to detect movement and deformation. Offering a range of solutions, from fully automated robotic systems, cost effective GPS, through to analysis software for interpreting automated and manually collected data; full training and support provided. We sell and promote Leica monitoring equipment and software.

Unit 1/75 Miguel Rd BIBRA LAKE WA 6965 ph: 08 9418 1411 fax: 08 9418 1166 em: bernie@softrock.com.au web: http://www.softrock.com.au

SPATIAL INDUSTRIES BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LTD GEOSPATIAL INFO & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION ANZ (SIBA|GITA) SIBA|GITA’s purpose is to foster an opportunity-rich environment for its members. SIBA|GITA represents the spatial industries collectively, and provides our members with a voice enabling business-related issues and activities that may be more expensive, difficult or impossible to do individually to be addressed: SIBA|GITA does this in three main streams of activities; Creating future demand, Creating a better business environment and Providing direct business support 3/18 Kilroe St MILTON QLD 4064 ph: 1300 733 784 em: info@spatialbusiness.org web: http://www.spatialbusiness.org

SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE Application developers, web developers and GIS consultants. Offering innovative solutions to meet client business requirements, and maintaining long term successful relationships through professional support and cost effectiveness. Developer of map enabled applications to provide powerful and efficient spatial business solutions.

Suite 105, 11 Chandos St ST LEONARDS NSW 2065 ph: 02 9438 4600 em: info@spatialintelligence.com.au web: http://www.spatialintelligence.com.au

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SOKKIA Sokkia is a world-leading manufacturer of precision measuring systems. Sokkia’s diverse product line provides complete measurement solutions for surveying, mapping and GIS, industrial measurement and construction applications. Sokkia provides turn-key solutions for surveyors worldwide. Sokkia Corporation markets Total Stations, Data Collectors, Digital Levels, and a full complement of field accessories through a nationwide distribution network.

16900 W 118th Terrace Olathe KS 66061 ph: +1-800-4-SOKKIA web: http://www.sokkia.com

SPATIAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS Spatial Business Systems Spatial Business Systems provides advanced software and services solutions to the utility and telco industry world wide. The company has an unparalleled combination of talent and software offerings to help companies leverage their investments in geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD). As a full-service provider, we provide solutions that range from management consulting to detailed technical delivery services.

Suite 12, 799 Springvale Rd VIC 3930 ph: 03 8555 2663 fax: 03 5971 1688 em: greghouse@spatialbiz.com web: http://www.spatialbiz.com

An online jobs notice board dedicated to the spatial industry, which covers professions such as land and hydrographic surveying, cartography, GIS, engineering and mining surveying, remote sensing and photogrammetry.

PO Box 1700 NEWCASTLE NSW em: info@spatialjobs.com.au web: www.spatialjobs.com.au

SPATIAL SCIENTIFIC PTY. LTD. Spatial Scientific is the owner of the AeroScientific brand, a global leader in aerial camera control software (the Aviatrix flight management system) and FlightPlanner flight planning software.

AeroScientific products are configured to work with large, medium and small format aerial cameras, mounted on both manned aircraft and UAVs. Spatial Scientific also provides remote sensing and airborne imaging solutions spanning a range of industries, such as agriculture, viticulture, and mining.

PO Box 520 BLACKWOOD SA 5051 em: info@aerosci.info web: http://www.aerosci.info

SPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD With over 20 years of experience on road, rail and mine infrastructure, Spatial Technologies has a broad range of services and capabilities to offer you. Spatial Technologies specialise in accurate data capture using the latest technologies available known as Reality Data Capture. With highly accurate data capture methods, you as a user can be more productive and utilise resources more efficiently. This is achieved by capturing more detail and in shorter time frames, than traditionally done.

554A Main Street MORDIALLOC VIC 3195 em: contact@spatialtechnologies.com.au web: www.spatialtechnologies.com.au www.spatialsource.com.au 61

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SPATIAL VISION Spatial Vision is a leading specialist in information and spatial technologies. Integrating geographic and organisational data, we provide business systems, advanced spatial analyses, reliable planning systems and practical mapping applications to address some of the country’s most pressing environmental, economic and resource issues. Open source and commercial GIS; Cloud services and NBN; mobile platforms; crowd sourced and government open data. To find out more please contact us on 1300 36 67 96 575 Bourke Street level 8 Melbourne VIC ph: 03 9691 3000 fax: 03 9691 3001 em: info@spatialvision.com.au web: http://www.spatialvision.com.au

SPATIALISED Spatialised is a consultancy with deep experience creating innovation in field research, data services, and business thinking. A technical background in science logistics, field data collection, airborne LIDAR and image analysis, massive data wrangling and earth systems science gives Spatialised an ability to develop ‘full stack‘ projects from planning observations to collecting data to delivering products.

A deep involvement in the open geospatial community and open data standards (OGC) provides an ability to create and nurture collaborative communities.

Collaboration-focussed, Spatialised has no competitors, only amazing people we haven‘t worked with yet!

PO Box 210, Benambra VIC 3900 ph: 0427091712 em: adam@spatialised.net web: http://spatialised.net

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SPECTERRA SERVICES The company’s primary focus is to design, develop and build optical instruments, processing systems and analysis tools for vegetation specific manned and unmanned airborne remote sensing projects. The output high resolution Digital Multi-Spectral Imagery is a powerful tool for mapping and monitoring vegetation status across intensive and extensive landscapes; working to improve the economic, agronomic, technical and environmental performance of land-resource based projects.

4/643 Newcastle St LEEDERVILLE WA ph: 08 9227 9644 fax: 08 9227 9744 em: info@specterra.com.au web: http://www.specterra.com.au

SPECTRA PRECISION Spectra Precision is a division of Trimble Navigation Limited and focuses on meeting the core needs of surveyors and field data collection specialists. The product family of Spectra Precision includes the following: - Optical Instruments - GNSS receivers Survey Data collectors - Software - GIS mobile mapping systems. This includes the Spectra Precision, Nikon, Ashtech and SECO brands.

Level 1, 120 Wickham Street FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4004 ph: 07 3216 0044 em: gil_norrie@spectraprecision.com web: www.spectraprecision.com

SPECULAR PTY LTD Specular represent Phase One Industrial in Australia and consult and supply the worlds best medium format aerial camera systems.

Suite 104, 134 Cambridge Street VIC ph: 03 9091 2111 em: info@specular.com.au web: http://www.specular.com.au

1300 867 266

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SPUR, POWERED BY LANDGATE SPUR is a location technology hub, powered by Landgate with a proven track-record in innovation, ambitious to help your venture succeed. Whether you are from government or industry, a developer or start-up, a researcher or a business, SPUR brings together Landgate’s services in a fresh, dynamic way providing you with access to data, resources and key contacts, in the one place. We aim to nurture a pipeline of partnership, investment and support for emerging WA-based location technology businesses.

1 Midland Square WA 6936 ph: 08 9273 0787 em: spur@landgate.wa.gov.au web: http://www.spur.wa.gov.au

SUPERGEO TECHNOLOGIES SuperGeo Technologies Inc is a leading global provider of GIS software and solutions. Since its establishment, SuperGeo has dedicated itself to providing state-of-the-art geospatial technologies and comprehensive services for customers around the world. SuperGeo is the professional GIS vendor, providing GIS-related users with complete GIS solutions for desktop, mobile, server and Internet platforms.

5F, No. 71, Zhouzi Street, Taipei, 114, TAIWAN ph: +886-2-2659 1899 fax: +886-2-2659 0612 em: staff@supergeotek.com web: www.supergeotek.com

SURVEY SOLUTIONS SURVEY SOLUTIONS supply a range of the latest GNSS receivers and 3D scanners. Brands of GNSS include SOUTH & SATLAB with prices starting from A$12,900+GST. Both brands provide an accurate and reliable solution with extensive reference sites all over NZ & Pacific.

3D scanners available include ARTEC, GEOMAGIC and GEOSLAM Survey accessories can be ordered through our SHOPONLINE. Service, repair, training and technical support is available. We are surveyors with 25 years experience worldwide Unit 3, 16 Curly McLeod Way, Mount Maunganui New Zealand Hamilton 3175 ph: 64-7-2622110 em: info@surveysolutions.co.nz web: http://www.surveysolutions.co.nz

SURVEYING & SPATIAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE (SSSI) The not-for-profit national body representing surveying and spatial science professionals from Australia, New Zealand and abroad. SSSI actively promotes and advances the surveying and spatial disciplines, representing professionals in: land surveying, spatial information and cartography, remote sensing and photogrammetry, hydrographic surveying, and engineering and mining surveying.

27-29 Napier Close DEAKIN ACT 2600 ph: 02 26282228 fax: 02 6282 2576 em: anna.palathinkal@sssi.org.au web: http://www.sssi.org.au

SURVEYING SA Want a profession that doesn’t box you in? Surveying and spatial science professionals work indoors and outdoors, travel the world using the latest technology and liaise with architects, engineers or developers - the variety is limitless.

Lvl 7 West, Zurich House, 50 Grenfell St Adelaide SA 5001 ph: 08 8212 0343 em: trysurveying@alifewithoutlimits.com.au web: http://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au

SURVEYING TASK FORCE Want a profession that doesn’t box you in? Surveying and spatial science professionals work indoors and outdoors, travel the world using the latest technology, and liaise with architects, engineers or developers - the variety is limitless.

Suite 204, 21 Bedford St NORTH MELBOURNE VIC ph: 03 9326 8173 em: trysurveying@alifewithoutlimits.com.au web: http://www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au

TATUKGIS Comprehensive object oriented API contains 750 classes and 19,000 documented methods and properties designed for custom GIS desktop and server application development. Other products are a professional, general purpose desktop GIS editor with built-in scripting environment and free desktop GIS viewer.

Plac Kaszubski 8/105 Gdynia, Poland 81-350 ph: +48 (58) 620 9262 em: sales@tatukgis.com web: http://www.tatukgis.com

TAYLORS Taylors have a team of over 160 professionals including town planners, urban designers, building designers, landscape architects, civil engineers, licensed surveyors, field surveyors, draftspeople, project managers and development strategists.

Having both Australian and international experience, our extensive network extends nationally through Victoria and Queensland, and to the Asia-Pacific region through New Zealand and Indonesia.

We offer a unique integrated and seamless approach to consulting across four core businesses in Urban Development, Built Environments, Infrastructure and Engineering and Project Management.

We deliver the best possible solutions for our clients regardless of the challenge. We recognise the importance of a seamless, integrated service approach that combines innovation and project visioning with commercial understanding and quality outcomes.

8 / 270 Ferntree Gully Road, NOTTING HILL VIC 3168 ph: 03 9501 2800 em: n.pendlebury@taylorsds.com.au web: http://www.taylorsds.com.au

TECHNOLOGYONE In 2015, TechnologyOne acquired Digital Mapping Solutions (DMS). TechnologyOne Spatial is an integrated enterprise solution that enables any geographic information to be easily visualised and analysed. It provides spatial context to many areas of your organisation including property, planning and development, and physical infrastructure and operational work management.

540 Wickham Street Brisbane QLD 4006 ph: 07 3167 7300 em: t1salesandmarketinghelpdesk@technologyonecorp.com web: http://www.technologyonecorp.com/local-government/spatial www.spatialsource.com.au 63

suppliers’ index TELEDYNE OPTECH Optech develops, manufactures and supports advanced LiDAR and imaging-based survey instruments. With operations and staff worldwide, Optech offers both standalone and fully integrated LiDAR and digital camera solutions for airborne mapping, airborne laser bathymetry, mobile mapping, mine cavity monitoring and industrial process control, as well as space-proven sensors.

300 Interchange Way VAUGHAN ON ph: 1 906 660 0808 em: Judah.Westby@teledyneoptech.com web: www.teledyneoptech.com

TERRAPAGES TerraPages provides online mapping products and services, along with address validation tools and many geocoding products and services. TerraPages is also a Full Access Reseller of all PSMA datasets. Company also has a mobile mapping development arm, creating apps in the Android and Iphone space.

Suite 112, Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Rd PYRMONT NSW ph: 02 9009 5060 fax: 02 9009 5099 em: sales@terrapages.com web: http://www.terrapages.com

TERRASCENE PTY LYD TerraScene 360¡ data provides control when compared to uncontrolled, ever-changing, public streetviews and image services using low-resolution or poorly orthorectified products that are currently available online.

PO Box 169 Freshwater FRESHWATER QLD 4870 ph: 0416967260 fax: 0740000157 em: info@TerraScene.com.au web: http://www.terrascene.com.au

TERSUS GNSS INC. Tersus is a leading GNSS RTK solution provider. Our engineers have been pioneers in the design of GNSS products to support highprecision positioning applications.

Our products include GNSS RTK & PPK OEM boards and receivers, as well as integrated solutions such as the David GNSS Receiver, Oscar Receiver, MatrixRTK, and GNSS-aided Inertial Navigation System.

Sales inquiry : sales@tersus-gnss.com Technical support : support@tersus-gnss.com Box Hill 3218 VIC level 2, 990 Whitehorse Road ph: +61 3 8652 5033 em: info@tersus-gnss.com web: http://www.tersus-gnss.com.au

THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY, PLANNING ANDENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT A growing population, urbanisation, loss of biodiversity, climate change and natural resource management are some of the biggest issues facing our world today and threatening our future. The School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management is at the forefront of tackling these issues through innovative research, worldclass teaching and our links with government and industry.

School of Geography Planning & Environmental Manag ST LUCIA QLD ph: 07 3365 6455 fax: 07 3365 6899 em: gpem@uq.edu.au web: http://www.gpem.uq.edu.au/

THE VIRTUAL GIS GROUP Founded in 1996, The Virtual GIS Group has been offering geospatial professional services to a wide range of clients throughout Australia. The organisation is based on a collaborative business model, deploying industry specialists for specific tasks which are coordinated and managed by The Virtual GIS Group Director, Andrea Herklots. The Virtual GIS Group aims to offer targeted solutions that bring true value to business, providing integrated outcomes that build on existing investments in data.

53 Wesley St Side access LUTWYCHE QLD 4030 ph: 0421 317 372 fax: NA em: andrea@virtualgis.com.au web: http://www.virtualgis.com.au

THOMPSON SURVEYING CONSULTANTS Thompson Surveying Consultants are a leading provider of surveying services in the South West and greater Western Australian region.

Survey House Unit 6, 18 Casuarina Drive WA 6231 ph: 08 9721 4000 fax: 08 9721 2720 em: info@thompsonsurveying.com.au web: http://www.thompsonsurveying.com.au

TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS Designs and manufactures precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets.

Parent company, Topcon Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange - 7732), was founded in 1932.

7400 National Dr Livermore CA 94550 em: information-tps@topcon.com web: http://www.topconpositioning.com

THE INTERMEDIA GROUP The Intermedia Group is a leading Australian publishing, event management and technology business. Intermedia provides one of the most comprehensive and targeted B2B advertising networks in Australia.

41 Bridge Rd GLEBE NSW 2037 ph: 02 8586 6128 em: jon@intermedia.com.au web: http://www.spatialsource.com.au

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TOTAL HYDROGRAPHIC Total Hydrographic specialises in shallow water hydrographic surveying. We utilise many unique devices such as remote control vessels and amphibious survey vessels to capture data through the entire transition from land to water. Bathymetric surveys, Sonar, Beach monitoring, Dredging surveys and Hydrology surveys.

5 Driftwood Close SEABROOK VIC 3028 em: tim@totalhydrographic.com.au web: www.totalhydrographic.com.au

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Level 5, 63 Pirie St ADELAIDE SA 5000 Ph: 0408 688 826 or 1800 413 677 em: sales@UAS-Australia.com.au web: www.UAS-Australia.com.au

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TRIMBLE GEOSPATIAL Trimble is a leading provider of advanced positioning solutions. By integrating sensors, field applications, real-time communications, field and back-office processing, modeling, and analytics, Trimble Geospatial solutions facilitate a high quality, productive workflow and data exchange to drive efficiency, productivity, safety and value in organizations of all sizes. The result is rich accurate data that can be transformed into the intelligence you require to make informed decisions.

10368 Westmoor Drive CO 80012 ph: +1 303 6359243 em: cecelia_fresh@trimble.com web: http://www.trimble.com/geospatial

TRIMBLE POSITIONING Trimble correction services provides reliable and accurate satellite delivered positioning technology throughout the world. Trimble is suitable for a wide range of applications and industries including agriculture, mining, mapping and GIS, survey, land administration, construction and defense. Our precise, accessible services help GNSS professionals in an everexpanding range of industries to achieve new levels of accuracy and productivity. To find out more visit www.trimble.com/ positioning-services.

1 Puccini Crt WA 6872 ph: 08 9322 5295 fax: 08 9322 4164 em: au_corrections@trimble.com web: http://www.trimble.com/positioning-services

UAS AUSTRALIA (UNMANED AERIAL SYSTEMS & UAS SURVEY GEAR) UAS are Country Distributors for CHC (RTK- GPS Base & Rover Packages) & Hydrographic boats and Tablet GIS solutions.

Also Exclusive Distributors for SMART-PLANE (made in Sweden) Under 2kg and under $18K survey and mapping end to end solution.

Distributor for AgiSoft - Matashape for Education, Government and private practice.

UAS are a certified CASA approved company.

PDA and hand held Controllers from Juniper Systems ( USA) , Panasonic Tablets and Carlson SurvCE GPS Software.(USA) and SECO surveying accessories.

Software training: We provide in depth hands on RTK SurvCE training (11 modules) and hard copy Quick Start guides with all CHC RTK sales.

Our latest UAV’s are VTOL planes complete with cameras and Free (2 day course) training.

We provide finance Rental/lease for all our Systems (2 to 5 years) with no financials under $50K

Specialist provider of wide format printing equipment, software, consumables, and expert advice on GIS printing applications. Supplier to major government departments, and to Department of Defence [holder of NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code - Z0HA6].

Suite 4, 84 Church St VIC ph: 03 9690 7888 fax: 03 9690 9455 em: sales@udg.com.au web: http://www.udg.com.au

UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS 326 Pacific Hwy LINDFIELD NSW ph: 02 9416 5335 fax: 02 9416 1538 em: henry@universalinstruments.com.au web: http://www.universalinstruments.com.au

UNIVERSAL SPATIAL SOLUTIONS We have universal spatial solutions for surveying, construction, engineering, metrology, civil measurements, mining, archeology, education and architecture. Quality brands : SOKKIA FARO UBEXI 3D laser scanners, survey instruments, construction lasers & level accessories - tripods, staves, total stations, theodolites, digital levels, GPS, GNSS, network GIS. Universal Spatial Solutions Pty Ltd is a national company based in Brisbane with experienced professional staff providing solutions to various industry disciplines.

PO Box 206 FERNY HILLS QLD 4055 em: sales@uss3d.com.au web: www.uss3d.com.au

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA (UC) The Faculty of Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics offers 3-year degrees in Environmental Science, IT, Science and Education. Within these degrees are undergraduate units in Geographic Information Systems. Standard entry requirements apply for all study at UC - see UC website at http://www.canberra.edu.au.

Staff members also engage in academic research and consultancies on specific projects within their expertise in environmental science and ecology. Contact us anytime +61 2 62015650 Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Mathem BRUCE ACT 2617 ph: 02 62015650 fax: 02 6201 2328 em: george.cho@canberra.edu.au web: http://www.canberra.edu.au

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES Teaching and research in surveying and geospatial engineering, with special emphasis on Earth Observation (Geodesy, Lidar, photogrammetry, optical and radar remote sensing), Navigation/ Positioning technology (GPS/GNSS, indoor positioning, multi-sensor integration, signal processing and receiver hardware design, Locata), Positioning Algorithms, Positioning Infrastructure studies (geodetic datum and CORS network design), and Space Systems Engineering (micro-satellite spacecraft and mission design) Surveying & Geospatial Engineering Group NSW 2052 ph: 02 9385 4205 fax: 02 9385 6139 em: c.rizos@unsw.edu.au web: http://www.engineering.unsw.edu.au/civil-engineering/ types-of-surveying-and-geospatial-engineering

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suppliers’ index UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QLD (USQ) FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING We have developed a reputation as a leading provider of engineering and surveying programs across Australia and internationally. Our high quality, flexible delivery programs have seen us grow to become Australia’s leading provider of engineering and surveying programs to the workplace. Within our undergraduate and postgraduate programs you can specialise in GIS, Surveying or Urban and Regional Planning.

West St TOOWOOMBA QLD ph: 07 4631 2525 fax: 07 4631 2526 em: jonesra@usq.edu.au web: http://www.usq.edu.au

UPG (ULTIMATE POSITIONING GROUP) UPG has been helping organisations in the South Pacific gather, analyse and use geospatial data for just on 130 years. From urban and outback Australia to the shores of Papua New Guinea, we work with the world‘s leading technology suppliers to deliver solutions that specifically meet our customer‘s needs across industries including land surveying, construction, utilities and local government, mining, waste management and field services management.

33 Allison St BOWEN HILLS QLD ph: 07 3851 8300 fax: 07 3252 1275 em: qldoffice@upgsolutions.com web: http://www.upgsolutions.com

VEXCEL IMAGING Developing cutting-edge digital aerial cameras, mobile mapping systems and photogrammetric software with innovative approaches beyond well-trodden paths together with constant product upgrades and a world-class support has made Vexcel Imaging one of the market leaders in this area.

High-resolution aerial UltraCam imagery along with derivative 3D data products is being offered through the Vexcel Data Program (VDP), a cloud-based imagery service providing the most diverse image collection of its kind.

12503 E Euclid Drive Unit 20 Centennial Denver CO 80111 ph: +43 (0) 316 849 066-0 em: info@vexcel-imaging.com web: http://www.vexcel-imaging.com

VIRTUEMATIC Virtuematic is a leading global provider of information technology solutions and project management service that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial landscapes. We help our clients find the right problems to solve, and to solve these effectively. Virtuematic solves our clients‘ toughest challenges by providing unmatched services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.

Bangalore Karnataka India 560085 ph: +91 9148 289 865 em: Contact@virtuematic.com web: http://virtuematic.com

VISIONMAP Founded in 2004, VisionMap is a leading manufacturer of state-ofthe-art digital automatic airborne mapping systems VisionMap’s innovative data acquisition and automatic image processing systems optimize mapping work, setting a new standard for productivity in the geospatial data industry.

19 HaBarzel Tel Aviv Israel 6971025 ph: +972-3-6091042 fax: +972-3-6091043 em: info@visionmap.com web: http://www.visionmap.com

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VW MAPS PTY LTD Our work appears in print, on the web, in videos and on 3-dimensional models. Among our clients are publishers such as National Geographic, Penguin and Melbourne University Publishing; government organisations such as City of Port Phillip, Wine Australia and the Consulate of Switzerland in Melbourne; businesses such as real estate companies Elders and CBRE and numerous wineries and wine associations; and not-for-profits such as the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.

3 Younger Court Kew VIC 3101 ph: 0424127492 em: mvw@vwmaps.com web: http://www.vwmaps.com

WALKER GEOSPATIAL & DATA ANALYSIS We provide consulting services to a diverse range of clients across Australia, including government organisations and businesses.

We have the most up-to-date Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities, ensuring that we make full use of geographic information as a powerful tool to communicate and visualise location-based information and your business objectives.

More and more government and commercial organisations are coming to the understanding that analysing spatial and business data enables them to make more informed decisions. It helps governments to improve service delivery and makes businesses more profitable.

68 Beatty Lane YACKANDANDAH VIC 3749 ph: 0418 170 835 em: info@walkergeospatial.com.au web: http://walkergeospatial.com.au

WHELANS AUSTRALIA Whelans is a Western Australian consultancy that provides a wide range of professional services including: Surveying, Aerial Surveying, Mobile and Terrestrial Laser Scanning, Urban and Regional Planning, Geospatial Solutions and Custom Graphics.

Suite 4, First Floor, 40 Hasler Road OSBORNE PARK WA 6915 ph: 08 6241 3333 fax: 08 6241 3300 em: whelans@whelans.com.au web: www.whelans.com.au

WYSIWYG 3D PTY LTD Wysiwyg 3D is a leading 3D laser scanning service provider. Founded in 2003 our multi disciplinary firm comprises both professional engineers and surveyors with a wealth of experience in all aspects of 3D laser scanning, 3D Measurement and 3D Inspection services.

Our range of laser scanning technologies are a combination of both laser and structured light scanners including portable co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM’s) to our terrestrial scanners and vehicle mounted scanning systems.

Unit 1 22-24 Norman St PEAKHURST NSW 2210 ph: 0408367549 fax: 02 9153 9973 em: leanne@wysiwyg3d.com.au web: http://www.wysiwyg3d.com.au

YELLOWFIN Yellowfin is a global Business Intelligence (BI) software vendor passionate about making BI easy. Yellowfin is headquartered and developed in Melbourne, Australia, offering a highly intuitive 100 percent Web-based reporting and analytics solution. Founded in 2003 in response to the complexity and costs associated with implementing and using traditional BI tools, Yellowfin is a leader in mobile, collaborative, embeddable BI, Location Intelligence and data visualization. www.yellowfinbi.com 360 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC 3000 ph: 03 9090 0454 em: lachlan.james@yellowfin.bi web: www.yellowfinbi.com

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