Africa’s coastal regions face accelerating sea level rise compounded by climate variability. Here we analyze satellite altimetry data from 1993 to 2024 across African marine domains. The 2023–2024 El
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Infrastructure worksites rarely rely on equipment, cloud services, and model-based workflows from just one manufacturer. Machine control systems, surveying instruments, and model-based workflows must
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In a changing climate, the need to monitor and manage water resources presents a key challenge. The launch of the new Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission marked the start of a new era in
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Physical height reference systems are essential for monitoring climate-relevant processes such as sea-level change, mass transport, and surface deformation. Existing physical height systems are based
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Deformation analysis using terrestrial laser scanners (TLS) becomes increasingly popular. More and more methods to determine even the smallest movements in TLS point clouds appear in current research.
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This presentation introduces an updated determination of the Gauss–Listing geopotential value W0, a fundamental quantity for the realisation of global vertical reference systems and modern height datu
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Maritime infrastructure such as quay walls, bridges, locks, and waterfront structures is essential for transportation and logistics. Many of these assets are several decades old and require regular co
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In this Tech Stage presentation, Teledyne Optech will provide a concise update on the latest developments across its lidar portfolio, including recent in‑field qualification and vetting against indust
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This session shows how large scale aerial LiDAR data can be transformed into reliable results within hours using an AI driven workflow. You will learn how Pointly classifies more than 70,000 square ki
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Accurate monitoring of Earth’s time-variable gravity field is essential for observing mass redistribution processes related to climate change, hydrology, cryosphere evolution, and solid Earth dynamics
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This study presents an AI-enhanced geodetic framework for detecting pre-seismic ionospheric disturbances using GNSS-derived Total Electron Content (TEC). The proposed approach integrates multi-source
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Germany is running one of the largest coordinated LiDAR campaigns in Europe. The Digital Twin Germany (DigiZ-DE) program, led by the Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG), is surveying 356,
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Building on decades of industry leadership and expertise Airbus is evolving its satellite constellation to meet the growing demands of the market. This evolution is driven by the introduction of multi
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Spherically mounted reflectors (SMR) are frequently used in industrial metrology, especially in laser tracker applications. An SMR consists of a mirrored corner cube centered in a steel ball with a ty
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Accurate real-time monitoring of early seismic deformation using GNSS has long been limited by the coupling of multiple geodetic parameters, producing spurious co-seismic signals during the initial ph
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Engineering geodesy is becoming increasingly important in the field of digital twins, as it often forms the link between reality and information systems. However, this also places new demands on workf
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More complex building regulations, a shortage of building land, and urban densification are making the building permit application process more challenging. Additionally, the increasing shortage of qu
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Maps and cartographic products convey spatial information in a targeted and purpose-driven manner. In this context, generalisation, i.e. the correct and transparent selection and presentation of conte
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Atmospheric correction of satellite-based remote sensing data is an essential component of operational processing chains to ensure the highly accurate reconstruction of surface reflectance. The softwa
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Germany's Heat Planning Act (Wärmeplanungsgesetz, WPG) requires municipalities to divide their territory into prospective heat-supply areas including district-heating areas (Wärmenetzgebiete), areas t
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Together with the Nico Rüpke Foundation Hamburg, DVW e.V. annually awards the Geodesy Award for an outstanding paper published in the journal zfv – Journal for Geodesy, Geoinformation and Land Managem
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Under the assumption that a warming climate leads to an intensification of the global water cycle, it is hypothesized that also the occurrence frequency and severity of extreme events such as droughts
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The requirements for precise positioning have reached a new turning point. While classic geodesy was dominated by absolute accuracy in a "best-case scenario," modern applications in autonomy, robotics
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Surveying has evolved beyond choosing the right sensor. As geospatial projects grow in scale and complexity, software is increasingly becoming the operational backbone of field-to-office workflows, co
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Orthophotos are one of the most widely used outputs in geospatial workflows - but in practice, they often fail to show what actually matters on the ground. This session demonstrates how different type
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) authoring in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector entails navigating complex professional software, demanding significant manual effort and
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This session explores a fundamental shift in construction layout workflows, where robotic total stations and prism-based methods have long been defined by the constraint of line of sight. With the int
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Energy networks are becoming harder to operate. Decentralized generation, volatile loads, and aging infrastructure are pushing existing systems to their limits. Most digital twins promise visibility,
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Cloud is no longer just an operating model—it is becoming the foundation of future-proof geospatial data infrastructures. This presentation demonstrates how cloud-native platforms are transforming the
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The BIM Fit Check is an interactive challenge format organised by buildingSMART Deutschland in which software vendors demonstrate that their products correctly implement open BIM standards for careful
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While bridges are crumbling and municipal building departments are overwhelmed, market-ready digital solutions and technologies are available that measurably accelerate processes in municipal civil en
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Professional mobile mapping systems achieve centimeter-level accuracy through the tight integration of navigation-grade IMUs, survey-grade GNSS, and calibrated laser scanners. This paper assesses the
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The Capacity Development Project for Utilizing the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure in Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as the Project) is being implemented with the support of the Japan Intern
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Discover how CHC Navigation streamlines the complete 3D mapping workflow, from fast and intuitive data capture with the CHCNAV RS7 SLAM laser scanner to automated feature extraction and deliverable ge
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The geospatial industry has spent decades building increasingly precise digital representations of the physical world. These ‘systems of record’ are evolving into ‘systems of action’, where digital in
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Observations of permanent Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) station positions contain signals of displacements of the Earth’s crust, caused by mass variations in the atmosphere, ocean and loc
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In model-based planning for traffic rout projects, you will immediately recognize the limitations of the traditional approach to modeling. It is often difficult to create clean models in this context.
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Discover how CHCNAV PointX brings together PointNet network RTK and PointSky satellite-based correction services within one integrated positioning infrastructure. Learn how intelligent service selecti
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GNSS coordinate time series are widely used to monitor climate-driven surface deformation caused by atmospheric, hydrological, and oceanic loading. However, these products may contain constellation-sp
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Reference frames play a fundamental role not only in geodesy. The quantification of geophysical processes on Earth, as well as the precise determination of satellite positions in space, and consequent
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Do you want a comprehensive overview of your construction project – covering the entire construction phase? With the isl-baustellenmanager, you get the software you’ve always been looking for to proce
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River water storage variations produce elastic loading deformation that can, in principle, be detected by Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations. However, transient river-stage-induced
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The transformation of the energy system is creating new challenges for distribution system operators. The rapid expansion of renewable energy sources, the electrification of heating and mobility, and
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The focus is on user-friendly solutions developed by MTS from the perspective of on-site construction operations. Site managers, foremen and machine operators are provided with integrated tools for wo
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What happens when digital twins and asset lifecycle management are considered not in isolation but in conjunction with one another? This presentation explores the interactions between these two approa
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Laser scanning, photogrammetry, and drone-based surveying enable the comprehensive and highly accurate acquisition of complex crime scenes and incident environments. However, the increasing volume and
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Digital Twins elevate spatial information from specialist datasets into digital infrastructure — enabling organizations to connect data, understand change, and act with confidence across cities, utili
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Meet drone operators, surveyors, engineers, manufacturers and regulators over drinks and snacks. Exchange experiences, discuss the future of UAS operations, and expand your professional drone network.
The DVW Future Award recognizes a groundbreaking idea or an outstanding achievement in the fields of geodesy, geoinformation, and land management that has significantly advanced the international stat
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In the high-pressure environment of formwork and concrete trades, traditional reality capture is often too slow to be actionable. This session explores how "Edge Intelligence"—processing data directly
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Coral reefs, among the most fragile ecosystems on Earth, play a critical role as natural barriers against incoming waves while simultaneously being threatened by climate-change-related processes such
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Authors: Yijie Du, Corinna Harmening The GeoLab project aims to build an underground laboratory for research related to geothermal energy applications. Within this project, deformation monitoring is e
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Fathom is an advanced airborne lidar system optimized for high resolution shallow water bathymetry and topographic mapping in coastal zones, rivers, and inland waterways. It is specifically designed t
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Focusing on the deep integration algorithm of SLAM and RTK, this presentation demonstrates how accuracy is maintained across diverse scenarios (with network / without network / low-texture environment
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Reality capture workflows are evolving, no longer limited by how data is collected but by how quickly it drives changes. Where high-quality reality capture data provides a foundation, people bring con
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Complex industrial and retrofit projects require more than fast data capture. They need reliable, usable information that can support modelling, coordination, and informed project decisions. This sess
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Health, and urban challenges, leveraging advanced geospatial data has become a critical strategic necessity. Mapping agencies today hold a central, pivotal position in tackling and addressing pressing
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The 3D Surveying and Visualization Division of the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office (LKA) is responsible for the precise recording and representation of the geometry of crime scenes. Thi
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In an era defined by increasing infrastructure complexity and a tightening labor market, the traditional silos between field data collection and office analysis have become a primary bottleneck. This
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Throughout the long history of surveying and mapping technology development, what value has ALPHAGEO created for the advancement of surveying and mapping technology?
As industries face increasing pressure to map faster, safer, and with greater precision, geospatial professionals are looking for technologies capable of addressing complex environments without compro
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Geospatial data is not only about coordinates. With LiDAR, remote sensing, sensor networks, digital twins, IoT, and AI-based processing pipelines, geographic objects are increasingly described by rich
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Model-based infrastructure workflows depend on high-quality, consistent data for machine control and surveying. In practice, creating and preparing that data for mixed-brand worksites can still be com
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Raw sensor data – whether from LiDAR or photogrammetry – is just the starting point. The real value emerges when you can process, refine, and present that data as a faithful digital twin. This session
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FJD Trion will present its latest approach to reality capture and workflow-ready deliverables at INTERGEO 2026, including a preview of our upcoming innovations. The session will focus on how modern sc
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This panel explores how a fast-moving wave of policy, regulation, and standards , from AI legislation reaching location data to drone rulebooks, data sovereignty measures, and stacked compliance deadl
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Infrastructure operators face a common challenge: planning, construction and maintenance of road and rail networks require current, reliable as-built data – ideally captured without interrupting live
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Among other objectives, the research project “3D Site Plan for Building Permit Applications” aims to transfer its findings into a practice-oriented application together with the project partners and t
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In an era of rapid urban transformation and increasing climate volatility, the demand for high-fidelity geospatial data has evolved beyond traditional mapping. Modern decision-making requires environm
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Georeferencing is an essential step in processing of LiDAR data, and a critical factor in the accuracy of LiDAR mapping data and therefore for any downstream task. While the point cloud is usually see
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The objective of a UAS survey using cameras and/or laser scanners is often the three-dimensional reconstruction of the captured scene. One typical output is a dense 3D point cloud. This point cloud is
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Geobase4all is a project of the surveying authorities of the federal states—the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Schleswig-Holste
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Im Fokus der Konzeption der GeoBasisDE steht eine zukunftsfähige Datenführungsarchitektur, die eine konsistente, redundanzarme und produktneutrale Führung von Geobasisdaten ermöglichen soll. Ausgangsp
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Der Vortrag beschreibt die erfolgreiche Migration der amtlichen Geobasisdaten in Schleswig-Holstein hin zu einer modernen, modellneutralen Datenplattform, der GeoBasis.SH. Die bisher getrennt geführt
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Geodetic monitoring of unstable slopes is essential for quantifying ground deformation and assessing infrastructure safety in mountainous regions. This study investigates the temporal and spatial defo
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Germany is becoming more digital, faster, and more sovereign, with GeoIT technologies like Digital Twins, BIM, Cloud, and Artificial Intelligence converging. Digital processes are becoming simpler and
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations use information, make decisions, and shape processes. However, its full potential is only realized when it can support decisions in the physic
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How can a single integrated platform transform the way cities plan their future, manage risks, and monitor critical infrastructure? This session answers that question through two real-world implementa
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Implementing Digital Twins that integrates real-time sensor data, 3D GIS, BIM, and operational systems to provide a single, authoritative view of infrastructure and urban environments. Customer exampl
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Major applications of the GRACE and GRACE-FO satellite gravimetry missions address mass redistribution of water and ice on the Earth’s surface, often with a direct link to climate research. Such appli
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High-accuracy 3D mapping in GNSS-denied environments remains a major challenge for mobile robotic surveying, especially in harsh environments like underground spaces and adits, while the same applies
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Authors: Cornelia Eschelbach, Benedikt Soja, Rüdiger Haas, Michael Lösler Inspecting geodetic measuring instruments to ensure their performance, accuracy, and traceability is an inherent part of surve
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Building information from BIM and geographic data from GIS often describe the same real-world objects but use different terms and definitions. This leads to misunderstandings in communication between
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Most organizations working at the intersection of BIM and GIS face the same structural problem: their data lives in multiple Common Data Environments — sometimes different CDEs across different depart
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We started as a small Scan2BIM company and quickly realized that standard project management tools were not enough for scaling operations internationally. As the number of projects, employees, subcont
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Spaceborne Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (GNSS-R) is an emerging bistatic remote sensing technique that enables continuous Earth observations using reflected GNSS signals. Beyond su
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Esri president Jack Dangermond will share his vision for creating a more intelligent world—one that understands itself through geography and acts with purpose. Discover how GIS Technology is being enh
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Various studies have demonstrated the use of GRACE data in hydrological and oceanographic research. Recent years have also seen progress in assimilating GRACE-derived TWSA maps in hydrological models,
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Precision location is the invisible foundation upon which Physical AI is built. In this talk, Tom Weeks, COO of Point One Navigation, explains how high-precision positioning technologies, specifically
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Gaussian Splatting has changed the game for photorealistic rendering, but the real challenge is moving beyond pretty pictures and turning that data into something an engineer can actually use. This pr
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Zoller+Fröhlich presents its in-house mobile scanning and mapping solutions, which enable high-precision 3D data capture while in motion. These solutions combine high-performance laser scanners with e
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How well can hydrological models capture changes in Earth’s water storage in data-scarce regions such as the Congo River Basin? In this presentation, Terrestrial Water Storage (TWS) dynamics and their
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The GEPOS service of the Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) provides PPP-RTK corrections for the whole area of Germany. Since the transition from its test phase to its optimization phase
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Topic: 5 Authors: M. Baumgartner (1), Julian Zeitlhöfler (1), M. Bloßfeld (1) (1) DGFI-TUM The Genesis mission, planned for launch in 2028, aims to collocate the four space-geodetic techniques within
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This session explores how continuous optical deformation monitoring can complement traditional surveying and instrumentation on live infrastructure projects, using a UK tunnel monitoring case study as
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Digital twins, BIM-GIS integration, and modern reality capture workflows all depend on one foundational requirement: geospatial alignment. Yet in practice, lidar, photogrammetry, orthoimagery, and ele
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This session presents a complete aerial surveying workflow built on DJI enterprise solutions – from hardware to software – and demonstrates how it empowers diverse industries. The hardware foundation
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Central digital data storage is the decisive basis for access to relevant project data. Standards provide the necessary structure to capture the level of detail, dependencies, and complexity. Visualiz
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Digital solutions and technologies are available to accelerate processes throughout the life cycle of buildings. In the panel discussion, a representative from the public sector and the speakers from
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High-precision GNSS-based positioning relies on accurate antenna Phase Center Corrections (PCC). However, the lack of universally accepted ground truth for antenna calibration values leads to discrepa
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Accurate regional gravity field modeling is essential for the advancement of modern geodetic infrastructure. In particular, a high-resolution geoid determination is fundamental for the establishment o
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Insufficient information on underground conditions remains one of the main reasons for delays and cost overruns in construction projects. The use of digital models and analyses of soil conditions help
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Die deutsche Vermessungs- und Geoinformationsverwaltung hat mit der Bereitstellung von aktuellen, genauen und flächendeckenden Angaben über unseren Lebensraum und damit über das Gebiet der Bundesrepub
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Pointly provides an AI powered engine that automatically performs classification and CAD data extraction from point clouds, as well as generating structured GeoJSON and BIM relevant outputs. The solut
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The current determination of global Terrestrial Reference Frames (TRFs) is carried out through a combination of space geodetic techniques by using local ties at co-location sites. As part of the DFG r
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The integrity of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is increasingly threatened by intentional and unintentional disruptions, particularly jamming and spoofing. Such attacks are on the rise
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The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Genesis mission in 2028 as the first space-based co-location of the four main space geodetic techniques in an effort to address and contribute to a bett
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Recreating physical working environments for cross-departmental alignment has traditionally been costly and logistically complex. This session highlights how Cintoo and Ricoh’s Gaussian Splatting tech
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Precise alignment of machinery and plant components is essential in plant construction. Surveying tasks such as setting floor markings are still frequently performed manually today, making them both t
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The precise surveying of railway infrastructure under live operating conditions represents a significant challenge. Strict safety requirements, limited accessibility, and operational constraints consi
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Length of Day (LOD) describes variations in the duration of a single Earth rotation relative to the standard 24 hours. It is an important Earth Orientation Parameter (EOP) linking the International Ce
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Satellite imagery has become a cornerstone of modern geospatial intelligence, enabling scalable, repeatable, and globally consistent mapping capabilities. As the demand for up-to-date geospatial data
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Mobile laser scanning technology enables the rapid acquisition of highly detailed 3D representations of road environments in a single survey pass while travelling at normal road speeds. The efficiency
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With NET scan by TKI, power lines and infrastructure are captured quickly and with high precision as a 3D digital twin. The presentation demonstrates how LiDAR scanning, precise GNSS data, and digital
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A Digital Twin of the road requires more than just 3D geometry. It needs a reliable virtual reference structure in which objects, sensors, states, and processes can be clearly referenced and linked to
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With the new Version 6, Smallworld sets the current GIS standard, featuring established database version management (multi-user, planning data), the industry-standard PostgreSQL, and the option for cl
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Smart Mapping betreibt eine zentrale und modular aufgebaute Entwicklungsplattform für eine schnelle, flexible und vollautomatische Erzeugung kartographischer Produkte der Vermessungsverwaltungen. Herb
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Data sovereignty is not a buzzword anymore. It is a strategic advantage, and a question you can no longer afford to ignore. As technology accelerates and geopolitics grow more unpredictable, where you
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AI agents are taking over workflow automation across all sorts of industries, automating workflows that could never be automated before. Spatial software and spatial data workflows won't be an excepti
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This research focuses on the use of airborne global navigation satellite system reflectometry (GNSS-R) phase and excess Doppler characteristics for remote sensing and surface classification applicatio
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The GRACE/GRACE-FO mission has been monitoring monthly variations of the Earth’s gravity field for more than two decades. One source of error in the gravity field estimation process is the uncertainty
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Stonex provides advanced monitoring solutions for structural, geotechnical and environmental applications, supporting reliable and continuous assessment of infrastructure behaviour over time. Stonex m
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Every manufacturer can show an impressive accuracy specification. Few can demonstrate that two surveys performed a year apart can reliably measure a 5 mm movement instead of simply reproducing measure
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Gaussian Splatting has made it easier than ever to create beautiful, detailed 3D models of buildings, cities, and infrastructure. Yet for most teams, these models still require specialized tools, manu
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As part of the digitization of permitting processes, the current site plan - as part of the building permit application documents - faces key challenges. How can the creation and review processes be a
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In a world facing unprecedented pressure on infrastructure, resources, and cities, the ability to make smarter decisions depends on how well we understand and connect the physical world. At the heart
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In construction execution, most errors are not caused by a lack of technology but by information silos – between the parties involved, between the technologies in use, and along the entire process cha
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This presentation outlines a robotic spatial measurement and monitoring approach that links digital design information with field implementation, visual guidance, surveying, and repeated observation o
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Modern remote sensing from space, which today offers spatial resolutions of up to 15 cm and, in principle, daily repeat rates, makes it possible to document changes to the Earth’s surface with a high
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Atmospheric water vapor is the most significant greenhouse gas and a vital Essential Climate Variable (ECV). This variable plays a key role in monitoring the long-term effects of global climate change
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Destructive ground movements caused by tunnel construction, legacy mining, and climate change are gradual processes that often have massive consequences. When infrastructure—from railroad embankments
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The Digital Twin Munich is the digital heart of Munich’s smart city approach. The digital representation of the city addresses the challenges due to climate change, population growth and the need to b
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The German Satellite Positioning Service GEPOS® is the high accurate satellite positioning service of the federal government. Based on BKG’s GREF GNSS reference station network, the SAPOS® network of
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Day to day operations have surveyors working with complex datasets from a wide range of sources. As a result many businesses turn siloed specialized systems to manage different workflows. In this sess
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Projected Reality for Industrial Construction Mechasys eliminates layout errors by bridging the gap between BIM models and the field using its XR Projector. This 3D projection solution displays plans,
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Antennas for receiving signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are the first element in the GNSS data processing chain. The antenna performance determines not only the sensitivity to t
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This session explores how the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has transitioned from reactive project oversight to proactive digital orchestration by integrating reality capture work
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Global, regional and asset-related risks are constantly increasing in complexity and dynamics. Geoinformation technologies and digital twins play a crucial role in detecting and analysing these develo
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Drones are increasingly becoming an essential tool in the agricultural sector. Serving as sensor platforms, they enable the monitoring of cultivated areas from a bird's-eye view and provide up-to-date
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Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) have become a key technology for acquiring up-to-date geospatial data in urban environments. In particular, image-based photogrammetry and UAV-borne laser scanning enable
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MetGIS GmbH, a spin-off of the University of Vienna (Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics), specializes in high-resolution weather forecasts and historical weather and climate data. Unlike the usua
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Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) constellations as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou utilize special attitude control modes during eclipse season, a time period where the satellites orbital pl
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As part of a feasibility study, using the cadastral regulations of North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) as a case study, it was demonstrated that the application of artificial intelligence (AI)-based meth
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A critical manifestation of climate change is the intensification of extreme weather events, particularly storm surges. Driven primarily by strong winds and atmospheric pressure fluctuations associate
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The future of the geospatial data sector lies in the cloud: Against a backdrop of growing complexity, increasing security requirements, and limited human resources, consolidating infrastructure, opera
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VertiGIS Networks is the solution for network planning and documentation throughout the entire lifecycle for utility and waste management companies as well as telecommunications providers. Use VertiGI
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Reality-Capture-Workflows entwickeln sich weiter. Entscheidend ist heute weniger, wie Daten erfasst werden, sondern wie sie Entscheidungen unterstützen. Hochwertige Reality-Capture-Daten bilden die Gr
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Der Vortrag beleuchtet den Wandel der Bestandsdokumentation bei der GELSENWASSER AG durch den Einsatz von Mobile Mapping. Dabei wird aufgezeigt, wie Smartphone-gestützte Photogrammetrie in Kombination
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Der Mittelrhein ist ein besonders anspruchsvoller Abschnitt der Bundeswasserstraße Rhein. Zur Sicherung der Leichtigkeit und Sicherheit der Binnenschifffahrt sowie zur Untersuchung möglicher Engstelle
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The panel will explore how organisations are transforming vast amounts of geospatial and location-based data into actionable insights that support better decision-making across industries. As geospati
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This presentation addresses a key question in the geospatial industry: what can artificial intelligence deliver today in LiDAR processing, and how does it work in practice? Using LP360 as a reference
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The annual Survey School Research Symposium and Competition brings together the next generation of geospatial innovators to bridge traditional fieldwork with advanced tech like LiDAR and photogrammetr
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