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Lovell Johns proud to work on officially the World’s Largest Atlas
Last year Lovell Johns worked on a publishing project for Millenium House to create the World’s Largest Atlas. Managing Director of Millenium House, Gordon Cheers said “Earth Platinum, the world’s largest atlas will start delivering from 20th February 2012. Earth Platinum is a comprehensive world atlas, featuring a world map for each of the thematic topics, Europe map, Canada map, USA map, Australia map, India map and more. I believe Earth Platinum will present the best national geographic map for every country in the world contained in a world atlas. The physical map of the world and political map of world are the largest ever published in a book. In these changing times, comprehensive maps are even more important than ever.” Opening to an incredible 6 ft x 9 ft … Read entire article »
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Satellite Images of Stricken Cruise Ship Costa Concordia
As rescue efforts have been resumed aboard the wrecked Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, DigitalGlobe have released incredible satellite photographs of the shipwrecked cruise ship. The images provide an insight into the true size of the vessel and the scale of the missions the rescuers and salvage crews have. Satellite images show how the Costa Concordia is dangerously tipped on its side just off of the Tuscan coastline of the Italian Island of Giglio [Isola del Giglio]. Click here to download the full sized Costa Concordia satellite photograph. The vessel ran aground on Friday with some 4,200 people on board. The ship measures 290-meters (950 feet) long, which is almost the length of three football fields. The commander of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, had the following comments: “While we were sailing in cruising speed, … Read entire article »
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Google Earth’s Model Of London in 3D
Amazing video of how 3D mapping of London has developed. … Read entire article »
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Hidden undersea cables that feed the Internet
Ever wondered what actually feeds the internet? We all know that by its nature, the internet is connected in many ways to create a single entity. You may have thought that the internet traffic moves through satellites? Well the physical structure that moves Internet data from one point to another is, in fact, a series of tubes, or submarine cables. Thanks to data firm Telegeography, we can see exactly where the cables are situated. The interactive map shows a network of 188 existing and planned submarine cables used to carry Internet data. Navigate and play with the interactive map here. Tim Stronge, of Telegeography, who created the map, says, ‘Submarine cables are very expensive to build (generally ranging from $100m – $500m) but they deliver a huge amount of capacity’. Amazingly only … Read entire article »
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Island made by global warming included in new atlas
You might not have heard of Uunartoq Qeqertaq, or Warming Island, as its one of the world’s newest islands. This Thursday the new island was deemed permanent enough by map-makers to be included in Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World. On January 16th, 2007, the New York Times reported that a new island had been found in Greenland. Warming Island was once thought to be an ice-covered peninsula, but it was exposed as an island when a glacier melted to reveal the strait. Uunartoq Qeqertaq joins Southern Sudan and thousands of more other countries and places added or changed to the world map, reflecting political change, developing countries, and climate change. … Read entire article »
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New! We now offer Philips mapping
Lovell Johns has recently agreed with Philip’s to become the authorised reseller of their map data. Through our online brand mapsinternational.co.uk we will be offering Philip’s data and custom site centred wall maps created from the data. Philip’s map data is available as jpg or tif with georeference information if required. Philip’s site centred wall maps are available at any size and are supplied in a range of finishes including laminated, board mounted and magnetic board … Read entire article »
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Science Museum reaches out with maps
Science Museum, Gold Winner of the Visit London Visitor Attraction Awards 2008, was founded back in 1857 with objects shown at the Great Exhibition held in the Crystal Palace. Today, the Museum holds a vast range of collections encompassing scientific, technological and medical change over the last 250 years. Unlike many other museums, Science Museum actually has a Science Outreach Team who take the science out into the classroom, in particular providing a wide range of … Read entire article »
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Bespoke maps created for Environment Agency
Lovell Johns have created the maps that are part of the new Environment Agency Fishing Guides. The Environment Agency are looking to encourage the use of the many miles of waterways available to all. As fishing is the most popular pastime in this country, they have tapped into their huge resource of fishing sites and tackle suppliers to produce this set of regional guides. Lovell Johns have been working with the Environment Agency for many years … Read entire article »
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GIS Analysis for Local Authority business survey
Lovell Johns have been involved in map production for a business survey commissioned by Barking and Dagenham Council. The Council commissioned LJ’s client, Step Ahead Research, to undertake a piece of market research to help the Council establish a better understanding of ongoing and future business needs in their area by undertaking a detailed and targeted telephone research campaign. Part of the consultants’ final report for Barking and Dagenham was the supply of a series of … Read entire article »
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London Borough? Our London street map database takes shape.
The London Olympics are nearing ever closer and our plan to develop a new map database for the capital has taken a significant step forward during the past months. The driving force behind this exciting mapping development is not just the return of the Olympics, it is prompted more by the needs of our customers for a map that is not liable to OS royalties which is a growing significant cost. The other main feature of the … Read entire article »
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