June 15, 2008. Still busy - Visitor notices site continues to be un-updated three years after last visit
Mr. A. Orr, a dedicated visitor to the site, recently contacted us once again to point out that the site remained un-updated since his initial comment on the stagnant content in 2005. While it is true that the visitor website has remained unchanged, we are pleased to point out an important new web developement in the form of SarWiki. This is a site dedicated to the sharing and cataloguing of geomatics related information. In addition, it provides workspaces for committees involved in topics such as Health and Safety, Field Survey Standards and Professional Development.
Once again, thanks Alex, we appreciate you being our number one fan.
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June 15, 2005. SARPI Website Un-updated For 2 Years, Visitor Notices
Due to a very busy several years, the SARPI Website Remained un-updated for 2 years. Recently, Mr. A. Orr, a visitor to the site, contacted us in regards to the stagnant content. We were unawares that people were surfing the site and appreciated this feedback.
As a result, you will notice that our contact section has been updated to reflect our new office location. Other things that have been going on over the last few years : been busy, bought some equipment, broke some equipment, fixed it and spend much time on the road. Thanks, Alex. We'll endeavour to keep the site fresher.
June 16, 2003. Dr. R.S. Radovanovic attends the 2003 International Conference on Large Dams (ICOLD) in Montreal, Canada. The ICOLD conference featured attendees from 82 countries interested in the management of large dams. In association with Focus Corporation, Dr. Radovanovic attended in a fact-finding capacity to establish the needs of the large dam community in terms of safety and monitoring. Additional information on ICOLD is available here.
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February 15, 2003. Dr. R.S. Radovanovic has been invited to organise an introductory course on the Global Positioning System for the Canadian Geophysical Union's 2003 annual conference. The course will be held in Calgary on May 10, 2003 and will cover topics including
The course is designed for Geologists and Geophysicists who wish to know more about this popular technology. More information is available at the course website.
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December 28, 2002. Dr. R.S. Radovanovic will present a paper at the 11th Annual Federation International de Geometre (FIG) International Symposium on Deformation Measurements in Satorini, Greece.
The paper, entitled “A Novel Method of High Precision Height Determination for Industrial Applications”’, is the result of research into a new method of measuring monitoring points in industrial applications with sub-millimetre accuracy. The method has already been successfully applied to an industrial deformation monitoring project involving a large electrical generating plant located in Alberta, Canada.
The conference is scheduled to run from May 23 to 27, 2003 and will feature presentations from scientist involved in the field of deformation monitoring and high-precision surveying, as well as showcases by the leading manufacturers of specialty survey and metrology equipment.
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December 11, 2002. Dr. R.S. Radovanovic has been invited to lecture at the 2003 GEOIDE Summer School in Victoria.
He will present a two-day short course on the topics of network adjustments and deformation monitoring. The dates of the course will be and will feature courses by leading researchers on topics ranging from Geographical Information Systems to Remote Sensing. More information is available at the GEOIDE summer school website.
The GEOIDE network is an association committed to enhancing the strength of the geomatics industry in Canada via the development of links between research institutions and industry and the funding of new research.
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November 15, 2002. Dr. R.S. Radovanovic has been appointed as a co-chair of the Federation International de Geometre (FIG) Task Force on Working Group on GPS Modernization and GNSS Development.
The working group will focus on issues surrounding future and imminent developments in Global Navigation Satellite Systems, including the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the European GALILEO system. Topics of interest will include inter- and multiple-frequency issues, composite positioning systems relying on several navigation systems for enhanced reliability, and modernization of GPS. More information is available at the working group website.
The FIG is a United-Nations recognized non-governmental organisation dedicated
to the advancement of the surveying profession in over 100 countries.