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Welcome to GeoMatters – The PCI
Geomatics Newsletter! GeoMatters is an We hope you enjoy the Special Geomatica Edition of our May 2001 newsletter! As PCI Geomatics starts shipping Geomatica Prime and Geomatica Fundamentals, our complete geospatial software solutions, lets take a moment to consider how the world is becoming more "geomatical." Read "A letter from the President..." As always, we appreciate hearing from you! We are continuously looking for ideas, submissions, and feedback. Please do not hesitate to forward any comments, questions, and suggestions you may have. |
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| PCI Geomatics and RADARSAT International Sign Agreement | |||
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Richmond
Hill, Ontario ? March 5, 2001:
PCI Geomatics and RADARSAT International (RSI) are pleased to announce
the completion of negotiations that have produced a new license
arrangement, providing RSI with additional floating licenses for
OrthoEngine® and EASI/PACE® software solutions. The value of this
agreement remains undisclosed. EASI/PACE is PCI Geomatics?
internationally acclaimed and industry proven remote sensing software
that provides a wide range of image processing algorithms,
classification and mapping tools, analysis functions, and various
other geospatial applications. OrthoEngine is PCI Geomatics? award
winning photogrammetry software solution. Both EASI/PACE and
OrthoEngine work with an extensive range of data formats using
interactive environments to produce professional results. Read the full press release at: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/pressnews/2001rsi_agreement.htm |
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| New PCI Geomatics Functionality Reduces Costs by Processing Landsat 7 Level 0R Data | |||
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latest addition to the growing list of new features being developed
for PCI Geomatics software is a new functionality that will help Geomatica customers reduce the cost of using Landsat 7 data. By purchasing and processing raw Landsat 7 Level 0R imagery, users can save approximately US$125 per scene in imagery costs (http://landsat7.usgs.gov/), representing a significant cost reduction while producing excellent image correction results. For projects that require the use of a large number of Landsat 7 images, the savings in production costs will be realized immediately. PCI Geomatics functions are able to read raw Level 0R imagery in the distributed HDF-EOS format. Full radiometric corrections and Level 1 geometric corrections are then applied. All data required for the corrections are extracted from the HDF files, but an external Calibration Parameter File (CPF) may also be used. The high quality output data (Level 1G) are produced in a simple HDF-EOS format, using a standard map projection or, alternatively, using the satellite track projection. The latter is used for further processing in PCI Geomatics? photogrammetry software, OrthoEngine. The Canada Centre for Remote Sensing (CCRS) will verify that the new software code properly processes Level 0 images generated by the Canadian facility, which is operated by RADARSAT and MDA. Data supplied by the USGS EROS Data Center (EDC) were also tested. Follow this link, http://www.pcigeomatics.com/news/Landsat70R.html, to our web site for more details. Visit www.pcigeomatics.com
regularly for updates on this and other development news at
PCI Geomatics! PCI acknowledges the assistance of
the CCRS in porting the software to the Microsoft Windows platform. |
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| Geomatica
OrthoEngine now Supports ASTER ortho and DEM creation |
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DEM extraction is the process whereby
imagery is exploited for 3D points that Geomatica OrthoEngine accomplishes automatic DEM extraction by using automatic stereoscopic digital image correlation algorithms that measure and calculate elevation for stereo airphotos, digital camera frames, ASTER, IKONOS, IRS, SPOT and RADARSAT imagery. DEMs can also be created semi-automatically from stereo images, using Elevation Match Points, GCPs, and Tie Points. OrthoEngine includes flexible tools for importing, merging, and interpolating DEMs from any GDB-supported raster or vector format. OrthoEngine also offers a full set of tools for editing DEM data. For more information on PCI Geomatics' "OrthoEngine Automatic DEM" add-on package please visit: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/product_ind/orthoengine/packages.html or contact: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. |
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| Geomatica FreeView version 8.0 now available! | |||
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Geomatica FreeView
v8.0 is the viewing environment for working with a variety of data,
including imagery, vectors, and graphical bitmaps. FreeView allows the
viewing, enhancing, and examination of remotely sensed imagery such as
LANDSAT, SPOT, RADARSAT, ERS-1, NOAA AVHRR, and aerial photography.
Use FreeView to overlay GIS data and view the associated attribute
data.
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| Ever thought about becoming a PCI Geomatics Reseller? | |||
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PCI Geomatics Reseller Program is dedicated to helping resellers
increase sales by providing tools and resources helpful in closing
deals. Our Reseller program is designed to make it easy for
resellers to do business with us and build strong business
partnerships around the world. PCI Geomatics is focused in developing
software for key vertical Geomatics markets, as well as the
traditional markets of Remote Sensing, GIS, Mapping, and 3-D
Visualization.
Join the PCI Geomatics' Reseller Network! Visit: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/partners/resellerprog.html for complete details. GIS/Transport Ltd. NEW PCI Geomatics' Reseller GIS/Transport Ltd. PCI Geomatics' Reseller based in Lebanon, Syria and Palestine, develops innovative tools and implements integrated information solutions to address spatial information challenges. The company provides consulting services to assist clients in project development during design, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases. GIS/Transport solutions are designed to meet four sectors needs: Geographic Information Systems, Transportation Planning, Remote Sensing and Image Processing and Environmental Impact Assessment. On
March 1st and 2nd, GIS/Transport Ltd. exhibited at the "High
Resolution Imagery" conference held in Beirut, Lebanon. The
conference was organized by NCSR (National Center for Scientific
Research) and ESGT-Liban (Ecole Superieure des Geometres et
Topographes). Below, Dr. Kamal Azar, president of GIS/Transport
Ltd. demonstrates
Dr. Kamal Azar, president of GIS/Transport
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Join our Team! PCI Geomatics offers exciting career opportunities! |
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PCI
Geomatics offers ongoing exciting career opportunities in the
following fields:
Visit: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/corpinfo/career.html for current PCI Geomatics' job opportunities. |
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| PCI Geomatics
Announces three new training courses with the release of Geomatica! |
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Introduction to Geomatica "Introduction to Geomatica" is the foundational course for Geomatica training. This course covers the PCI data model and introduces you to the main Geomatica components. Special emphasis is placed on helping users to become familiar with Geomatica's new viewing environment. (Three days) EASI/PACE
to Geomatica For existing customers, the new EASI/PACE to Geomatica course shows you how to make the transition from EASI/PACE and ImageWorks to Geomatica. Detailed instruction is provided on how to move from the old "single file" paradigm to Geomatica's new "project" paradigm. This course also offers several exercises that showcase the new viewing environment. (One day) OrthoEngine
Basics The new OrthoEngine course covers the core orthorectification technology contained in the Geomatica OrthoEngine module. Basic instruction on how to process both air photo and satellite data is also included. (Two days) For customers who require more in-depth training on any OrthoEngine topics, PCI recommends scheduling an extra day of private project consulting to ensure that you receive the specific training that you need to confidently complete your OrthoEngine projects. Find a Geomatica
training course available in
YOUR area! Visit: |
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| Tip of the Week! | |||
| Did you know that PCI Modeler can be used to import and export files in batch mode? Visit the new Tip of the Week section of our web site: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/support/tips.html for timely Geomatica software advice and tips! Make sure to bookmark the page for weekly hints on using PCI Geomatics software! | |||
| My Migration? | |||
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order to make the transition from your existing PCI Geomatics software
package to Geomatica as easy as possible, we have
compiled information that will help answer many of the questions you
may have. Visit our new online Geomatica Migration
site: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/support/migration.html
to
help answer commonly asked questions.
To
view the Geomatica Solutions Overview chart visit: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/product_ind/product.html#overview |
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| PCI Geomatics Staff Are Cruising with Launch of Geomatica | |||
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On Tuesday April 17th, 2001 PCI Geomatics employees gathered together to celebrate the launch of Geomatica Fundamentals and Geomatica Prime. The one-day launch party took place in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada where employees enjoyed a boat tour of the famous 1000 islands in celebration of their efforts in developing a complete feature-rich and easy to use geomatics solution.
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| Where to Find Us this Summer! | |||
Visit
us this summer at one of the Year 2001 Conferences and Tradeshows. Come
by for a private Geomatica Demo! We'll be exhibiting at:
A complete schedule is available at: |
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| Instant Imagery? USA Mosaic | |||
Do you have an application that you would like showcased in our next GeoMatters issue? We will be showcasing interesting examples of real applications applying PCI Geomatics software. Tell us how YOU are using PCI Geomatics software and we might write about it in our next GeoMatters issue. Contact Deborah Ferazzutti ferazzutti@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to have your project displayed!
Task: PRE-PROCESSING FOR INSTANT IMAGERY? USA MOSAIC
PCI Geomatics Involvement The creation of the
image map was a complex process that included sophisticated geometric
correction and radiometric balancing. ?We never would have
undertaken a project of this magnitude if not for the cost effective
automation and flexibility that PCI software offers,? said i-cube?s
president Russ Cowart. Long-term users of PCI Preparing the
Landsat data prior to mosaicking gave i-cubed the opportunity to take
advantage of other helpful PCI Geomatics software features. Seeking
greater control over their tasks, i-cubed resourcefully used a blend
of PCI algorithms while also internally developing EASI® scripts for
their mosaicking and other processing purposes, thus taking advantage
of PCI?s customization capabilities for their own requirements. i-cubed
was also free to make use of PCI Geomatics? automated functions such
as batch processing, auto-scheduling, and other easily
programmable/customizable functions that simplify tasks. Software Solution: EASI/PACE, OrthoEngine, GCPWorks, ImageWorks i-cubed
can now use Geomatica software solutions to handle all these tasks and
more! |
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| Join our FREE User Group Meeting in Fredericton, NB! | |||
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Sheraton
Hotel Join
us at the Sheraton Hotel in Fredericton, New Brunswick for the PCI
Geomatics User Group Meeting. In
conjunction with the upcoming Digital Earth 2001
Conference, the
seminar is presented so that users of PCI Geomatics software may meet
to discuss important issues and exchange information on how Geomatics
technologies can help solve complex problems within your industry.
Those in
attendance will be given a special demonstration of our new Geomatica?,
a totally integrated remote sensing, GIS, and cartography tool.
Other products that will be showcased are PCI Geomatics?
Geomatica WebServer, Geomatica
OrthoEngine® version 8.0, and eCognition,
the new object-oriented, knowledge-based image classification tool
from DEFiNiENS. We will also be holding a draw at the end of the meeting for your chance to win a prize! For complete agenda and on-line registration visit: http://www.pcigeomatics.com/news/fredericton_ugm.html#agenda. Limited seating is available. Register today! |
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| Join an eCognition Training Course! | |||
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PCI
Geomatics' National
Capital Office ~ Hull,QC The course will cover the following
topics:
To
reserve your space, please contact: Space
is limited to 10 students. Reservations are based on a first come, first served basis
and
must be confirmed by credit card or purchase order.
Please note that course fees are non-refundable |
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| PCI Geomatics' Annual International Reseller Meeting | |||
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Geomatics is pleased to announce our upcoming International Reseller
Meeting from July 3rd to 5th, 2001.
The meeting will take place in beautiful Ottawa,
Canada at the historic Lord
Elgin Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The
following will be discussed during this 3-day event:
Please
contact your Regional
Sales Representative for more information. |
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Geomatics software, i-cubed prepared to push the limits of industry
proven products such as EASI/PACE® and OrthoEngine® while also
sharing data with a variety of other software packages being used to
achieve their development objectives.