At the National Geomatics Expo in Calgary early November, a rare cross-generational fireside chat brought together three influential voices from the past, present, and future of the profession. Charlie Trimble, founder of Trimble and a […]
When the history of geospatial technology is told, a handful of people stand out as architects of the modern world. Among them is Charlie Trimble, founder of Trimble Navigation and one of the most influential […]
Some individuals or firms, sometimes under false pretenses, are attempting to profit from the infrastructure that you, your partners, and legitimate users have built. The good news is this is not frequent, and they are […]
Surveyors are at the heart of this year’s GoGeomatics Expo — with one of the biggest highlights being Geomatics Through Time: A Fireside Chat (Tuesday, Nov 4, 2:15 pm). In this rare cross-generational conversation, Charlie […]
North America is undergoing a significant shift in how geographical positions are defined. Both Canada and the United States are moving away from NAD83 (North American Datum of 1983), a system introduced in the 1980s […]
Atomic clocks have become central to the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and GPS because they are highly developed quantum sensors that enable precise timing and positioning. Defense timing today depends on GPS signal distribution, […]
This November, Charlie Trimble — the pioneering technologist who helped turn GPS into a global utility — will speak at the GoGeomatics Expo 2025 in Calgary. It’s a rare public appearance from someone long retired […]
As the world becomes more unpredictable, the case for Canada’s self-reliance in critical infrastructure is stronger than ever. One of the biggest gaps is in satellite navigation. Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) have become core […]