Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
The state of AI in today’s geospatial industry
Staff Writer | GIM International
AI is reshaping the geospatial sector by shifting GIS workflows from tool-driven to intent-driven, rather than manually chaining software tools, users increasingly describe what they want, while AI determines the data sources and processing steps automatically. Despite this rapid automation, geospatial specialists remain irreplaceable, as bridging the gap between the digital and physical world still requires human expertise in data collection, validation, and real-world context.
Jupiter Laser RTK: Overcoming GNSS Limitations with Laser Technology
Editors Desk | Geo Informatics
The Jupiter Laser RTK tackles a core GNSS limitation, poor signal in obstructed environments like urban canyons, tunnels, or dense tree cover, by using a 50-meter green laser to reference measurement points while keeping the GNSS receiver in a nearby open-sky position. By combining GNSS, laser, and IMU tilt-compensation technologies into one system, it allows surveyors to work accurately in locations ranging from indoor parking garages to steep mountain slopes without repositioning equipment or sacrificing precision.
Cleaner Signals, Better Sites
Staff Writer | xyHt
Modern construction sites have become increasingly hostile RF environments, packed with cellular modems, private LTE networks, machine electronics, and industrial radios, all of which can degrade GNSS performance in ways that are often mistakenly blamed on satellites or receivers rather than the antenna itself. The article explores how addressing interference, multipath, and signal stability at the antenna level, rather than relying on receivers or software to compensate, is the most foundational step to improving machine control reliability and overall job site productivity.
