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ERDAS Desktop 2013 - SP2 available

(datum: 2013-05-07)

Intergraph has released Service Pack 2 for the ERDAS Desktop 2013 release.

ERDAS Desktop 2013 contains ERDAS IMAGINE, LPS, ER Mapper and the add-on modules.

A complete list of all fixes and enhancements that this service pack addresses can be found here.

The service pack itself can be found here (login required), and will be made available for download upon request to our support-desk (support@imagem.nl) to customers with a current maintenance contract.

2013 brengt nieuwe techniek voor puntenwolken

(datum: 2013-02-27)

With the 2013 release, our portfolio has gained a new method for generating high density point clouds from stereo imagery. We already had eATE, and now ImageStation Automatic Elevations - Extended (AE-Ext) is added.

AE-Ext uses a slightly different method compared to eATE. Where eATE will calculate all pixels using photogrammetric techniques and evaluates them according to set accuracy standards, AE-Ext uses a methodology called Semi-Global Matching, or SGM.

SGM calculates pixels where possible, and for neighbouring pixels that cannot be (accuratly) calculated, a probability check is used and these values are interpolated.

This creates an often even more dense point cloud than with eATE, nearing the idea of a 'true ortho', meaning a picture where all pixels have been corrected for height diferences and no leaning occurs.

It must be stated though that the accuracy in height is slightly less than with eATE, because of the interpolation techniques used, where eATE calculates each individual value.

Depending on its use case, either eATE or AE-Ext is your tool of choice. Below you can see an example of a residential area that was created from stereo imagery, into a 3D point cloud using AE-Ext.

LandSat 8 met succes gelanceerd!

(datum: 2013-02-12)

Yesterday at 19.02 Dutch time, the latest remote sensing satellite in the LandSat program, LandSat 8 was succesfully launched. This launch marks the continuation of the 40 year joint earth observation program run by NASA and the US Geological Survey.

LandSat 8 is a remote sensing satellite that carries 2 sensors, collecting both multispectral data of the earth's surfcace (including polar areas, continents and coastal areas) as well as thermic information. This makes it a valuable addition to the LandSat program, offering many possibilities to the remote sensing community.

In total the new satellite contains 11 bands, that use pushbroom sensors to scan approx. 185 km of the earth's surface in a single run, with a cycle of 16 days. This will be a source of information for many applications, including energy and water management, forest monitoring, human and environmental health, urban planning, disaster recovery and agriculture.

After the succesful launch yesterday evening from Vandenberg's Air Force Base, tests will be conducted in the coming weeks to see if all systems work properly. NASA and USGS expect to deliver the first generally available images in approx. 100 days.

Of course you can use ERDAS IMAGINE 2013 to fully take advantage of this information for your own remote sensing analyses!

Source: Orbital Sciences Corporation

LandSat 8 succesfully launched!

(datum: 2013-02-12)

Of course you can use ERDAS IMAGINE 2013 to fully take advantage of this information for your own remote sensing analyses!

Source: Orbital Sciences Corporation

ERDAS 2013 release available!

(datum: 2012-12-20)

Since this week, the 2013 version of ERDAS software is available! At Imagem, we are very pleased to inform you of a new major release of the different ERDAS products. It’s packed with new features and the link with Intergraph’s GIS software has been expanded.

For users of ERDAS products there is lots of news, including:

- A complete new Spatial Modeler, which can be used to graphically create models for raster and vector analyses

- The ability to export models to Python, for further customization and combination with external scripts

- The new Phoenix viewer, which allows for display of modifications in models on the fly (in memory)

- A broad range of tools for working with point clouds from LIDAR and photogrammetry

- LPS fully embedded into the IMAGINE Ribbon interface, with extra ease of use enhancements

- Many general interface enhancements

- Connection to the GIS functionality of the new GeoMedia 2013

- A New administrative console and web client for APOLLO and GeoMedia WebMap

And much more...

A complete overview of the new features in the 2013 release can be found in this document.

In terms of licensing, some things have changed. You will receive a new license file, and installation of a new license manager application is also required to use the 2013 release. We will send you this new license file without cost. Before we can do so, we require some additional information.

For this release, Intergraph has developed a joint license manager application for all products. This application uses a new Host ID. The System ID, which we used in previous versions for customers that were not using a hardware dongle, will no longer apply for this and upcoming releases. If your organization uses the System ID based on your hardware to license the software, you will now choose the ‘Composite Host ID’ option to retrieve your Host ID.

If your organization uses a hardware dongle to license the software and you would also like to use this for the new release, you can indicate this in the new license manager application, by choosing ‘Vendor Defined Hardware ID’.

As soon as you have provided us with the appropriate Host ID, we can generate and send you your new license file.

So in order to retrieve your new Host ID, you will need to install the new License Manager Application. You can download this from our website, using the URL below:
http://www.imagem.nl/en/downloads

After downloading, you can install the License manager on the preferred workstation or server. After installation, you can start the application via Start à All Programs à Intergraph Licensing 11.10.1 à Intergraph License Host ID. You will then see your new Host ID (either Composite Host-ID or Vendor Defined Hardware ID for dongles).

Hexagon Benelux Tour een groot succes!

(datum: 2012-10-20)

On October 3rd, the very first Hexagon Benelux Tour kicked off, with a large event in Burger's Zoo in Arnhem.

It was the first time all of Hexagon's brands in the Benelux region came together to organize a joint event for all their customers. Imagem, as the official ERDAS distributor for the Benelux, was one of the organizing parties, together with Intergraph, Leica GeoSystems and Hexagon Metrology.

Over 600 participants in Arnhem witnessed a broad show, that was opened by a video message from Hexagon CEO Ola Rollén, specially recorded for this occasion.

After this, the organizing parties briefly introduced their backgrounds and vision, and then parallel sessions were held for the diverse client groups. The agenda was scheduled in such manner that people could switch between tracks, and during the breaks they all came together in the foyer to network. Here they would also find an extensive demo market, where both partners and the Hexagon companies themselves provided live demonstrations of their abilities.

During the day and afterwards we have received many very positive reactions about this first tour date.

Also during the subsequent events in Namur (B), Beckerich (Lux) and Meise (B) we met with an enthusiastic and diverse public, where much knowledge and experience was exchanged, both between our customers and us, as well as amongst customers.

We would like to thank all attendees for their enthusiastic participation and we look forward to meeting you again at our next event in 2013!

Most of the presentations will be published online shortly, so you can review the information provided during these inspirational days once more.