In the first and the second articles of this series, we explored what CSRS modernization is and why reference systems eventually need to change. The rationale for modernization was that measurement technology improves, systems age, […]
The Quiet Infrastructure That Sovereign Nations Cannot Afford to Ignore It is easy to assume that location is settled. Not because it is simple, but because it is reliable. Coordinates align. Elevations are trusted. Datasets […]
This article is the second piece in a series on reference system modernization. If you have not read the first article, you can find it here. How Reference Systems Age Reference systems are built to […]
“I’ve got to get this right.” It is a thought that surfaces again and again in geospatial work. A surveyor checks a control point one more time. A hydrographer reviews depth measurements knowing a small […]
If you work with geospatial data in Canada, you have likely heard the phrase “CSRS modernization” more often over the past few years. Sometimes it comes up in discussions about reference frames, sometimes in relation […]
Summerside’s city council has voted against a proposed bylaw change that would have designated parts of the community as flood plain and coastal overlay zones. The decision followed a well-attended council meeting that drew about […]
Canada speaks often and proudly about its role in space. The country invests in cutting edge Earth observation missions and supports astronauts who take part in international exploration efforts. Yet behind this national ambition sits […]
The Canadian Space Agency has opened a new call for expressions of interest for a project known as the Quantum Communications and Networking Demonstrator. The call is part of a growing effort to prepare for […]