by Leon Schnell, OverHere
Eleven years after being one of the first grid-based spatial reference systems, Mapcodes was donated to the public domain. Most South Africans remain oblivious to its existence and benefits as a more efficient and accurate alternative to conventional addresses. This article aims to improve public awareness and uptake through a number of practical tools, integrated […]by Hennie le Roux, Subscan
The ground penetrating radar market in South Africa is gaining popularity. This paper will look at what it is, explore its complementing technologies, where it is used, some examples and case studies from around the world and what is happening in this market in South Africa. Group penetrating radar (GPR) is a non-destructive geophysical method […]by Sean Hurwitz, Trackmatic
This article will explore some workflows for answering pertinent business questions using data and best practice visualisation principles, focusing on a last-mile, home-delivery logistics business case. While Tableau software is used, the general principles can apply to any software used. As mapping technologies have advanced and high-powered functionality is incorporated more and more into end-user […]Information from USGS
As Hurricane Dorian moves north in the Atlantic Ocean, brushing the United States’ Southeast coast with strong waves, winds, and rain, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is providing comprehensive scientific capabilities and information that decision makers, emergency responders and communities can use to help them prepare, cope and recover from the storm. The USGS’s […]by Matheri Kangethe and Lerato Mamabolo, Agizo Solutions, Mfanafuti Gama, Rural Development and Land Reform, and Richard Kaufholz and Natasha de sa Santos, Esri South Africa
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform (DRDLR) aims to enhance the coordination and sharing of spatial data amongst the different spheres of government – a goal which gained urgency with the passing of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) in 2013. To give effect to this mandate, the DRDLR has […]by Dave Wibberley, Adroit Technologies
Over the past 30 years the advances in SCADA/HMI software, open communications standards, applications, the internet and developing technologies such as IoT have seen the ability to use a data-driven approach to achieve better operational efficiencies become a reality. Combining GIS into SCADA visualisation systems have taking the cognitive human skills to problem to an […]by Heico Kühn, The iGlobe Group
Drones have reshaped the engineering industry, not only from an economic perspective, but also in terms of quality and time savings. This article looks at the technical outputs of drones through case studies to show how reality capture is used to create digital twins. Understanding the digital twin requires understanding reality modelling. Reality modelling is […]by Kim Timm and Michael Sykes, Aecom SA
Lakeside Office Development is a nine-storey commercial office building in Centurion, and successfully stands on Inherent Hazard Class 8 dolomite, with four known cavities, and a highly-fluctuating rock profile. This requires robust design and geotechnical planning for blasting, excavating, and dynamically compacting the underlying material. The project encompassed a measurement and testing regime to allow […]