During times of disaster, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of what, who and how people and buildings on the ground are affected. Whether in a human-made or natural disaster, urban damage assessment of critical infrastructure is key to helping those in need and beginning the efforts to rebuild. Using satellite imagery, Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)-based monitoring can be done to pinpoint buildings that have been damaged or destroyed.  What is SAR? SAR is a remote sensing technique in which radar microwave signals are actively transmitted from a radar sensor mounted on a moving platf ..read more

We are excited to unveil the 2024 edition of the Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies (#GlobalTop100Geo), our prestigious annual compilation showcasing the world’s leading geospatial companies. This list, meticulously curated by a panel of industry experts for the 6th time, represents the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in the utilization of geospatial data and tools to address complex challenges. The 2024 Global Top 100 Geo serves not only as a beacon of recognition for these pioneering companies but also as a vital resource, offering insights into the dynamic and evolving landscape of t ..read more

Geoawesomeness is looking for new volunteer contributors to join our team! We’re not looking for professional writers, we’re looking for people. Geoawesomeness is a community platform and media organization focused on location technology and everything awesome about it. We are building an open community that everybody is able to join, contribute towards and feel heard. That’s why our team is looking for people with unique voices and perspectives. We’re not interested in perfect prose, great grammar or spelling. We want to hear what you have to say.  Our ethos revolves around creating a co ..read more

From children and parents to friends and cousins: so many of us know someone who would love a geo-themed gift. Whether you’d like to treat a friend or even yourself, we’ve put together 10 gift ideas for your loved ones this festive season.  We’ve picked small businesses and charities to support where possible and covered stores around the world, so hopefully you can find something special wherever you are. Enjoy finding something they’ll love this Christmas and beyond! One Earth tote Bag: £12, Crisis #endhomelessnesstoday Night sky kaleidoscope: £4.95, Rex London Dear Earth Children’s B ..read more

In response to requests from the geospatial community worldwide, we are happy to announce an extension of the deadline for nominations for the “Global Top 100 Geospatial Companies of 2024” industry listing. The new deadline for submitting nominations is now Monday January 15th, 2024. We understand that many exceptional geospatial companies have been working diligently to showcase their innovations, contributions, and expertise in the field. To ensure that all deserving companies have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, we have extended the deadline to provide a ..read more

Geography plays a vital role in both understanding and optimizing supply chains and working towards a more sustainable future. That’s why the Supply Chain Data Partnership was established – to develop and provide critical insights into global supply chains. Now, as COP28 is underway—where global sustainability and supply chains are top of the agenda—the project has marked a major milestone in promoting green and sustainable investment.  Announced at COP27, the SCDP has now completed a proof of concept for the creation of a global location register. The new location insights platform will ..read more

Maps are increasingly a part of our lives and used to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges—yet the tools many GIS specialists, designers and other professionals use can be difficult to use and desktop based. Mapping has also historically been something that those with little technical training could not explore.  Sam Hashemi set out to solve this with Felt—an easy-to-use, collaborative, online mapping tool. Felt’s mission is to make mapping effortless for everyone. Scientists can use Felt to monitor habitat loss, urban planners can use it to analyze population dynamics, you and I ..read more

It was recently announced that data from official national sources is one of Europe’s most valuable resources in achieving a sustainable, safer and fairer society. The showcase by members of EuroGeographics, the not-for-profit membership association for Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registry Authorities, highlighted their role in providing fundamental information to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We sat down with EuroGeographics’ new Secretary General and Executive Director, Sallie Payne Snell, to learn more. Firstly, congratulations! As an ..read more

Geoawesomeness invites you to an engaging GeoawesomeMeetup, focusing on a groundbreaking application of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data in the offshore wind energy sector. Our distinguished panel, featuring experts from Synspective, a Japanese innovator in satellite radar technology, and leading professionals from the offshore wind farms industry, will provide a comprehensive look into the transformative impact of SAR. In this online GeoawesomeMeetup, we’ll explore the pivotal role SAR plays in overcoming traditional mapping and assessment challenges in offshore wind farm deployment. Disco ..read more

We’re so pleased to announce that Mapstack, the world’s first social network of maps and data, has received a prestigious UK Innovation Smart grant. Administered by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, the funding acknowledges the potential of Mapstack’s game-changing R&D project to make a significant contribution to the UK economy. We sat down with Mapstack’s Founder and CEO, Chris Brown, to find out more. Congratulations on securing the Innovate UK Smart Grant. Mapstack is poised to democratize access to open data, which you believe is a fundamental human right. Can you explain what ..read more