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CONTENTS
Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Kumar Managing Editor Prof. Arup Dasgupta Executive Editor Vivek Mukherji
COVER STORY / 08
BUILDING DIFFERENTLY
Contributing Editor Geospatial Infrastructure John Kedar Contributing Editor Global Defense and Security Keith J. Masback Consulting Editor Spatial Analytics and Location Intelligence Nicholas Duggan
A number of factors, such as cost and time overruns, wastage, workforce shortage, and project delays have led to the emergence of industrialized construction in the AEC industry
TECH TRENDS
18 / L aser Sharp
Consulting Editor Nishi Malhotra
SPECIAL FEATURES
Associate Editor Policy & Public Affairs Avneep Dhingra
36 / SCIFing for Growth
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Sr. Assistant Editor Defense & Intelligence Meenal Dhande
24 / T he Rise of Next-Gen Geospatial Platforms
POLICY MATTERS
28 / L ong-term Infra Strategy INTERVIEW
16 / I gor Starkov
Co-founder & CEO, EcoDomus
Chief Sub Editor Nibedita Mohanta
42 / G NSS Jamming:
An Omnipresent Threat
IN PERSPECTIVE
49 / E conomic Impact of Geospatial
Technologies: An Indian Context
Sr. Sub Editor Snehil Manohar Singh Chief Designer Subhash Kumar Visualizer Pradeep Chauhan
REGIONAL FOCUS Disclaimer
34 / D heeraj Mehra CEO, Micronet Solutions
52 / G eospatial Powering India’s Development
PHOTO FEATURE
55 / G WF 2021: Meeting of Minds CASE STUDIES
22 / M odular Construction for Better and Faster Building 32 / R ight on Track
REGULAR FEATURES
04 / Editorial 06 / Product Watch
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EDITORIAL
Tech Must be Used to Eliminate Silos
T
he other day someone observed that WhatsApp now included a payment option and wondered why. The reason is simple. If one can use it to order online, it makes sense for the app to also have an online payment option. The name of the game is ‘convergence’, though few use this term nowadays. The principle behind convergence of technologies is “the whole is more than the sum of its parts”. In other words, convergence of technologies enables a better solution to a problem than if each technology was applied separately to address the problem.
relational databases have added means to include graphical elements giving rise to object-oriented databases. However, applications continue to address each technology separately.
In a scenario of increasingly limited resources, such an approach is inefficient both in time and resource utilization. What is more, unforeseen problems arise, which require expensive workarounds that leave the end user dissatisfied. The field of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) is a case in point. These three fields address Prof. Arup Dasgupta a common task, but each has arup@geospatialworld.net In those early days, integrating its own practitioners who use GIS with CAD and IT was considdifferent applications, each with ered to be convergence of technologies. It avoided its own set of rules which may conflict with having to shift from application to application with other application requirements, resulting in a attendant data transformations and other hassles. sub-optimal solution. But why would one want to integrate such data in the first place? We need to look at the history of The answer is to take a holistic approach to spatial information creation. Databases were the architectural and engineering design with a first attempts at digitizing data, but they lacked view to optimize the solution and not maximize spatial referencing. CAD was the way to digitize individual parts. Thus, integration of GIS with BIM allows for a design that satisfies both the graphics, and soon maps were being turned into CAD drawings. But CAD lacked the ability to geographical requirements and architecture. A common data environment is essential for such include spatial attributes, which had to be placed an integration. Digital twinning enables a better in a separate database, making linking an issue. understanding of the design in relation to the environment as construction progresses. Many GIS solved this problem by bringing together other elements like automation of construction graphics and databases and adding a crucial through robotics, the inclusion of AI for predictive element of spatial analytics. Veterans may analytics and IoT for optimization of services also remember ArcInfo, ArcCAD and many such need to be integrated into the system. hybrids, which were essential in those early days to be able to work together with GIS, CAD As we enter the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and Databases. Today, technology has moved technology must be used in a way that silos disapfar ahead but applications still tend to remain in pear and solutions become all-inclusive, so that silos. CAD has advanced to 3D and BIM. GIS has they provide a sustainable world for the people to moved to advanced graphical models and closer live in, now and in the future. integration with relational databases. Meanwhile, 4 | www.gwprime.geospatialworld.net | November-December 2021
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Do it All Infrared Camera Suitable for a wide range of defense, security, and commercial applications, Teledyne FLIR’s six continuous zoom (CZ) lenses for use with MWIR (midwave infrared) and LWIR (longwave infrared) sensors are now commercially available. The optics maximize the performance of the infrared camera by optimizing the optical prescription to today’s Highlights small pixel focal plane arrays. • Easy to use All lens options are customiz• Built-in-test able for the specific camera • High-speed data and application for which the transfer system will be used. With the Object Range Compensation feature, these optics will not lose focus through zoom, not only when viewing objects at a long distance, but also when viewing an object at close range. The lens assemblies include algorithms for temperature compensation based on several embedded temperature sensors; one sensor cannot provide the needed performance. Many other available features allow for ease of use, builtin-test (BIT), and high-speed data transfer.
Post-processing Software for GNSS/INS Receivers Land or aerial mapping applications, which do not have access to real-time GNSS corrections, benefit from post-processing software for higher positioning and orientation (heading, pitch, and roll) accuracy. To seamlessly cover the full mapping workflow right from mission data logging (GNSS and Inertial Measurement Unit or IMU) to post-processing, Septentrio is offering a solution called Qinertia for its GNSS/INS (Inertial Navigation System) receivers like AsteRx-i3 S Pro+. By post-processing GNSS and IMU data, trajectory and orientation accuracy is improved and sensor data such as images can be geotagged. This makes high-accuracy mapping possible even in places where real-time GNSS corrections are not available.
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PHOTO FEATURE
20-22 October 2021 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Meeting of Minds Geospatial professionals from more than 60
countries came together for the 2021 Geospatial World Forum, which was held in Amsterdam,
The Netherlands from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22. With the theme of “Geospatial Infrastructure and Digital
Twin: Empowering Circular Economy”, the event
saw a diverse range of professionals from national geospatial agencies, private sector enterprises, scientific and academic institutions, and user
multilateral and development organizations,
industries sharing the stage to discuss ways in
Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World, opening the Geospatial World Forum 2021, the first in-person conference in two years
which geospatial and allied technologies can help in ensuring a sustainable future. Special sessions featuring industry leaders and experts were
Annette Baerveldt, Deputy Mayor of Zaanstad, The Netherlands, delivers the welcome address
organized on Space, AEC & Digital Cities, SDG &
Circular Economy, Location & Business Intelligence, and Defense & Internal Security. While over 400
people physically attended the event, the count of online attendees far exceeded that number.
L to R: Frank Tierolff, CEO, Kadaster, The Netherlands; Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World; Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the Statistics Division, United Nations; Olivier Casabianca, Vice President, GeoInstruments, Trimble, France; and Dean Angelides, Corporate Director, International, Esri, at a plenary on Geospatial Infrastructure & Digital Twin: Empowering Circular Economy
Robert Cardillo, Chairman, U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), giving the guest address on Geointelligence and Evolving World Order
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PHOTO FEATURE
L to R: Aaron Addison, Vice President - Americas, Geospatial World; Tyler Dahlberg, Senior Data Scientist Insights, Booking. com; Bjoern Bremer, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Group; and David Henderson, Chief Geospatial Officer, Ordnance Survey, U.K., at a plenary on Location Services for Next-Gen Business Intelligence
Meet our exhibitor: Merkator
Meet our exhibitor: Tensing
A token of appreciation to our past GWF awardees and dignitaries
Lea Bodossian, Secretary General & Executive Director, EuroGeographics, Belgium giving a presentation on Open Maps for Europe Launch
Panel discussion on Evolving National Geospatial Strategy for The Netherlands. L to R: Dorine Burmanje, Mayor, Municipality of Ermelo; Hanneke van der Klis, Director Digital Transformation, Deltares; Rob Agelink, Chief Data Officer, Kadaster; Tirza van Daalen, Director, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, TNO; Rob van de Velde, Director, Geonovum; Robert Hoddenbach, Global Business Line, Director Land Asset Integrity, Fugro; Frank Pauli, CEO, Cyclomedia; Noud Hooyman, Chief Geo-information Officer, Directorate for Spatial Planning, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations; and Douwe Blanksma, Geospatial Serial Entrepreneur and Opiniator, Ruimteschepper, The Netherlands
Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist, Google, giving a talk on Ethics & Privacy Issues: Way Forward for Location Data Providers
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Delegates and participants from the Middle East
Jim van Rens, Strategic Advisor, Government & Industry Relations, RIEGL, U.S. and Dean Angelides, Corporate Director, International, Esri, at the RIEGL booth
Greg Scott, Inter-Regional Advisor, Global Geospatial Information Management, United Nations, giving a keynote address on Future Agenda for the Geospatial & Statistical Communities in SDGs
During discussions on public-private partnership for Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure
Panel on Digitizing Utility Assets: Towards an Underground Digital Twin Strategy. L to R: Ananyaa Narain, Director, GW Consulting, Geospatial World; Yvonne Hidding, Business Information Analyst, Waternet, The Netherlands; Alexander Worp, Asset Information Manager, Waternet, The Netherlands; Frederik Boersma, Business Consultant, GeoBIMexperts, The Netherlands; and Heath Pritchard, Head of Major Projects Geospatial Commission, Cabinet Office, U.K.
The GWF 2021 awards were adjudged by an esteemed jury comprising Alessandro Annoni, President, International Society for Digital Earth; Josef Strobl, Profesor, Head of Geoinformatics Department, University of Salzburg; Serena Coetzee, Professor, Director of Centre for Geoinformation Science, University of Pretoria; and Geoff Zeiss, Principal, Between the Poles. Awards During a were given by Olivia (Burtchaell) Powell, International Lead, technical Geospatial Commission and Co- founder and Director at session on LiDAR System & Women+ in Geospatial (L), and Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the Statistics Division, United Nations (R) Application November-December 2021 | www.gwprime.geospatialworld.net | 57
PHOTO FEATURE
Women geospatial professionals from across geographies at GWF 2021
Panel discussion on Enhancing Real-time Situational Awareness with EO & Geospatial Data. L to R: John Kedar, Strategic Advisor Geospatial Infrastructure, Geospatial World; Keith Barber, Chief Operating Officer, Tanzle, USA; Leendert Bal, Head of Department Safety, Security & Surveillance, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA); Kammy Brun, Managing Director, HEAD Aerospace Technology, France; and Adriano Baptista, Former Head of Operations, EU SatCen, Senior Advisor, European Space Imaging, Germany
Meet our exhibitors: Barjeel Aerial Photography Services & Schneider Digital
Panel on Space & Geospatial Value Chain - Co-Creating Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure. L to R: Pacome Revillon, CEO, Euroconsult, France; Reinhard Blasi, Acting Head of Communications, EUSPA; Yana Gevorgyan, Director, GEO Secretariat; and Christian Heipke, President, ISPRS
Meet our exhibitor: Cyclomedia
The closing panel of GWF 2021 was on “Innovation to Impact: What is the way forward?” L to R: Sanjay Kumar, CEO, Geospatial World; Greg Scott, Inter-Regional Advisor Global Geospatial Information Management, United Nations; Barbara Ryan, Executive Director, World Geospatial Industry Council, USA; Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist, Google; Cristina Savian Founder BE-WISE; Brig. Ali Al Shehhi, Former Director, Space Reconnaissance Centre, Board Member, Federal GIS Center, UAE; and Frank Tierolff, CEO, Kadaster, The Netherlands 58 | www.gwprime.geospatialworld.net | November-December 2021
SURVEY OF INDIA Every step we take, Every move we make, Every inch we measure, Every map we prepare is a treasure.
DELHI KOLKATA MUMBAI CHENNAI
MANDATE: • To provide, maintain and allow access and make available the National Topographic Database (NTDB) conforming to national standards. • To promote the use of geospatial knowledge and intelligence through partnerships and other mechanisms by all sections of the society and work towards a knowledge-based society. A. National Spatial Reference Frame
CORS NETWORK 405 Stations Established 40% Country Covered
• National Ground Control Points (GCPs) Library: across the country. • CORS network: Network RTK services to give realtime coordinates accurate upto 3 to 5 cm. • Precision Bench Marks (BMs): At 35-40 km across the country. • Geodetic Surveys for precision control (Horizontal & Vertical). • Tidal observation at Indian ports. Publication of Annual Tide tables giving prediction of tides one year in advance for 44 ports (30 Indian ports and 14 foreign ports). • Geo-physical or Gravity surveys across country. • Geo-magnetic surveys across the country.
B. National Digital Elevation Model • National DEM at various resolutions.
C. National Topographic Template • Preparation of foundation dataset. • Special purpose surveys for Airports/Airfields. • Spacial maps for Indian Air Force.
D. Administrative Boundaries
MAJOR PROJECTS UNDER PROGRESS:
• International Boundary (IB) Survey/Demarcation/Relocation, Preparation of IB Strip Maps, depiction of correct external boundaries of India on maps, advice on IB matters to MEA. • Preparation of Administrative boundaries data up to village level. • Inter-state boundary (ISB) Survey/Demarcation/Relocation, Preparation of IB Strip Maps, advice on ISB matters to MHA/ Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Court/Other Courts. • Demarcation of Hazard line along Indian coasts as per (Coastal Regulation Zone Notification (CRZ) dated 2nd July 2018, MoEF & CC).
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E. Toponomy (place names)
2. National Hydrology Project
• To provide Standardized Geographical names duly verified in the field to MHA, in matters pertaining to New/Change of place names and Railway station names across the country.
3. NMCG project 4. LSM Projects: Haryana, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh , Andaman & Nicobar etc.
F. Capacity Building • Capacity Building in Geospatial field. Training to officers and staff of SoI, Central/State Govt, various institutions, private individuals and also trainees from foreign countries.
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