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Feature: Syntopic Exposure

UltraCam offers a unique approach to achieving high image dynamics. To name a product line “ultra” might seem pretentious, but in the case of Microsoft UltraCam, the moniker may be justified. During a recent visit to UltraCam in Graz Austria, I asked Alexander Wiechert, general manager of Microsoft’s UltraCam business unit, to explain the advantages...

Aerial Perspective: Innovate Solutions

I have been associated with aerial imaging for quite a few years.  Strangely, my career in this field began with digital national resource imagery, moved to analog systems, and moved back to digital with the advent of the Z/I Imaging DMC aerial camera system.  Each year I find myself saying, “There has never been a...

Beyond the Scope: Client Communication, Part 2

In my last article (June 2013, “Business Is Still about Relationships”), I encouraged surveyors to make the next year the “Year of the Talk.”  You have always walked the walk with your knowledge and skills.  But now, let’s discuss ways to “talk the talk” without feeling out of your comfort zone.Everyone is aware that it...

Picks and Clicks: Assorted CAD Tips and Tricks

Here’s a selection of CAD applications and features that I find a lot of people aren’t aware of but can save picks and clicks, time and money. DWG Convert in DWG True View DWG TrueView is a very, very stripped-down version of AutoCAD that allows you basically to open and plot DWG and DXF files....

Conference Recap: Legacy of Lidar

This was my directive from the PSM editorial team: “There are great stories at Optech; go find them.” I have enjoyed writing for professional association and trade publications for many years, but this was my first “correspondent” gig for PSM.Lidar is all the rage these days. I knew that Optech’s Imaging and Lidar Solutions Conference (ILSC 2013)...

Guest Essay: Cadastral Matters

A senior in the Geomatics Engineering Program at Fresno State, Claudia Barrueta sees a future in land surveying where a solid foundation in cadastral and professional excellence must be maintained while keeping technological advances in perspective. Already deeply committed to the surveying profession and community, Claudia has served as president, NSPS – Fresno State chapter...

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