GEOConnexion UK

Founded more than 22 years ago, GeoConnexion International and GeoConnexion UK have become two of the most recognized and respected publications in the field. Their attractive design and commitment to high-quality editorial content continue to draw in and keep a loyal audience.

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The growing threat of GPS spoofing and strategies to combat it

20 hours ago | geoconnexion.com | Peter FitzGibbon

GPS spoofing is a cyberattack technique that broadcasts counterfeit GPS signals to deceive receivers, leading them to display incorrect location or time data. Unlike jamming, which merely blocks GPS signals, spoofing actively misleads systems, creating the illusion of authenticity. This has dire implications across various sectors:• Aviation: Spoofed signals can mislead pilots and air traffic controllers, causing flight diversions and potential safety hazards.
NASA airborne sensor's wildfire data helps firefighters take action

4 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Peter FitzGibbon

A NASA sensor recently brought a new approach to battling wildfire, providing real-time data that helped firefighters in the field contain a blaze in Alabama. Called AVIRIS-3, which is short for Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer 3, the instrument detected a 120-acre fire on March 19 that had not yet been reported to officials.
LuxCarta Announces Bronze Technology Partnership with Esri and Esri France

4 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

LuxCarta announced a bronze-level technology partnership with Esri and Esri France, coinciding with the general availability of BrightEarth on Demand, its innovative high-resolution geospatial platform available at Brightearth.ai. BrightEarth enables users around the globe to extract and download high-quality geospatial data instantly from satellite imagery.
SPH Engineering Launches New Features in UgCS for Enhanced Flight Planning

4 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

The new features include the ability to explicitly set flight altitude in photogrammetry and corridor missions, support for DJI M3D and M3TD drones, and access to USGS 1/3 Arc Second elevation data for users in the United States. These updates simplify mission planning and precision, improving drone operators' safety and efficiency.
Finnish researchers map endangered wolverine habitats using satellite data

5 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Peter FitzGibbon

The wolverine, a predator typically found in the fells and forests of northern Finland, was classified as endangered in the country already in the 1980s. Although information on the species' historical range is limited, wolverines are known to have inhabited southern Finland as recently as the 19th century. Hunting caused the species to disappear from the region.
ESA welcomes inauguration of the African Space Agency

5 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

The African Space Agency (AfSA) is the second regional space agency after ESA and has been in development since 2015, with the African Union Commission adopting an African space policy and strategy in 2016. The African Space Agency brings together the 55 member countries of the African Union to coordinate and implement Africa's space ambitions. Its headquarters are in Egypt, which launched Africa's first satellite in 1998.
Europa Technologies announces partnership with Twinn

5 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

The company will offer Twinn’s climate intelligence in product form and as a service through its award-winning viaEuropa platform. Uniquely, the viaEuropa platform will offer API services allowing multiple flood models to be queried at the same time. This ability gives a more balanced picture of risk at area, site and individual property levels.
Synspective USA Appoints New Board Members

6 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

Both bring extensive expertise to drive Synspective’s growth and influence in the North American and Latin American markets. Ronda Schrenk brings a wealth of experience in GEOINT advancement and community engagement. As the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) CEO, Ronda has significantly impacted the evolution of GEOINT technology and policy.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Selects Outsight for Large-Scale LiDAR Deployment in Major Contract

6 days ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

The contract, approved by DFW’s Board of Directors following a competitive process involving four proposals, has an estimated value of $17.2 million. Outsight’s technology will enhance situational awareness across the airport by enabling accurate, real-time tracking of passengers and vehicles. The platform will help identify potential disruptions in flow before they escalate, supporting smoother and more resilient airport operations.
Big Tech under attack: European navigation app grows 250% in six weeks

1 week ago | geoconnexion.com | Eric Van Rees

Growing concern over Big Tech’s data practices has led to a sharp rise in demand for independent digital alternatives. Across Europe, privacy-conscious users are increasingly turning away from American tech giants: Proton Mail replaces Gmail, Signal takes the place of WhatsApp, DuckDuckGo challenges traditional browsers - and now Magic Earth is emerging as the go-to alternative for Google Maps.