By Mark Zeman, Marketing Manager,  Surdex Corporation

Mark Zeman

Surdex has seen a moderate yet notable shift in market demand that indicates a trend in future buying of geospatial products. It is clear that the overall drive for efficiency in data collection and processing is driving more refined products.

• Growth in Elevation-Derived Hydrography (EDH). Fueled by the USGS 3D National Hydrography Program (3DHP), EDH has seen a significant increase in volume as part of the USGS Geospatial Products and Services Contracts (GPSC4). The implementation of 3DHP marks the start of a new era of water data – the first systematic remapping of the nation’s hydrography.  We anticipate significant demand and growth in production through 2024 and beyond.
• Increase in image resolution. The history of aerial photography has been one of progressive demand for increased resolution. Over the past decade, the base product, in general, has been 12” GSD for rural areas and 6” GSD for urban areas, and 3” GSD was generally only considered for small important areas of interest such as airports. As competition has driven the industry to develop increasingly more cost-efficient acquisition processes, Surdex has seen a gradual yet progressive interest, a shift from 12” to 6” GSD for more rural areas and from 6” to 3” GSD for urban areas, particularly in larger cities. We envision this trend will continue and become the new standard.

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By John L. Kelley, President and Co-founder, GeoSapient, Inc.

John L. Kelley

Top GeoSapient, Inc. 2024 Predictions for GISCafé

GeoSapient looks beyond the growing space- and aerial-borne assets into the deeper aspects of geocomputing data, workflows, and use cases.

Theme: Responsible GHG Emissions for GIS

1. The New National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Strategy Provides Unique Opportunities for Satellite Remote Sensing Systems

Before COP28, the administration announced a new GHG emissions strategy this past November.

The strategy commits the US to ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets as part of the Nation’s agenda to tackle the climate crisis. Enhancing GHG measurement and monitoring capabilities is foundational to achieving these ambitious goals. Doing so will improve the Nation’s ability to track progress toward GHG emissions targets and assess the effectiveness of climate policies and actions. Numerous GHG measurement, monitoring, and data capabilities exist but are spread across various federal and non-federal entities. The Nation can enhance the coordination and integration of these capabilities, make more efficient use of resources, and leverage recent scientific and technological advances to provide more comprehensive, granular, and timely data to support climate action.
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By  Jeffrey Martin, CEO, Mosaic

Jeffrey Martin

Throughout 2023, we have had the opportunity to speak with our (prospective) customers, partners, and even competitors, and it has given us highly valuable insights into what the industry needs and where trends are going. Looking at the industry as a whole, we predict a surge in the demand for clearer, more detailed imagery. This demand drives the development of innovative tools that enable efficient mapping in various environments, from bustling city streets to remote landscapes. The integration of diverse technologies, especially artificial intelligence, is expected to streamline the mapping process significantly. AI’s ability to swiftly process vast amounts of data is not just a boon for efficiency but also enhances the accuracy and usability of the mapping outputs.

Mobile scanning technologies are emerging as key players, particularly in urban settings where traditional mapping approaches struggle. These technologies are becoming more agile and cost-effective, allowing for rapid data collection that is both accurate and scalable. This evolution is crucial for sectors such as Digital Twinning, Smart Cities, and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction), where up-to-date and detailed environmental data are invaluable.

Furthermore, the industry is moving towards more user-friendly platforms, enabling a broader range of applications and users to engage with mobile mapping technologies. From entertainment industries like TV/film production and video games to more technical fields such as surveying, BIM, and infrastructure inspection, the accessibility of high-quality mapping data is transforming workflows and creative processes.

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By Lisa Stannis, Director of Customer Development at Sharper Shape

Lisa Stannis

2024 and beyond

How accelerating trends in transmission and distribution (T&D) make the case for digital adoption

T&D utilities face a simple proposition: do more, with less, in a harsher operating environment.

Utilities sit at the heart of the decarbonization agenda. They are required to facilitate greater integration of distributed resources, new generation types, and greater electrification in transport, heating, and industrial processes. They must do all this while managing end-of-life infrastructure in a financial climate of tight margins, and an operating environment containing more hazards, threats, and risks than ever before.

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