Digital Mapping Duopoly
Software Updates
Google Earth 5.2 Released
Better support for GPS tracks and elevation profiles are some of the features found in this new version 5.2 of Google Earth. Also there is an improved embedded browser for handling links within GE and […]
Available Resources
NCHRP Report: Intelligent Soil Compaction Systems
TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 676: Intelligent Soil Compaction Systems explores intelligent compaction, a new method of achieving and documenting compaction requirements. Intelligent compaction uses continuous compaction-roller vibration monitoring to assess mechanistic […]
Miscellaneous
New GPS satellite launched by US Air Force, first in series to replace all existing GPS satellites
The new satellites are for military as well as civilian use and are meant to replace the aging system of satellites that are currently in service. They offer a number of improvements, including a stronger […]