Remembering 9/11 As We Move into National Preparedness Month
September marks National Preparedness Month, an important time to focus on the steps we can all take to be ready for any emergency. As the 9/11 attacks taught us, preparedness is not just a good idea but a necessity. The tragic events of that day showed how essential it is to be vigilant and ready ...
NLT Team attends successful Esri User Conference in San Diego!
The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) 2024, held in the vibrant city of San Diego, was an event that brought together GIS professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts from around the world. From July 15-19, attendees were immersed in a week of innovative sessions, hands-on learning, and ...
ORNL Hosts Conference on Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently hosted a pivotal conference on photogrammetry and remote sensing, gathering global experts to discuss the latest advancements in these fields. The Annual Conference for the Mid-South Regional Chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote ...
NLT's PARTICIPATION at Baltimore Sustainability Open House
In the heart of Baltimore, amidst a collaborative atmosphere charged with the determination to combat climate change and prepare for disasters, NLT carved its niche at the 2024 Sustainability Open House. Hosted by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, this pivotal event not only showcased the ...
ICEYE's Satellite Data Revolutionizes FEMA's Response to Floods
Revolutionizing Flood Response ICEYE, a world-leading provider of natural catastrophe solutions and insights, has delivered crucial flood insights over the past several months to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Delivered through ICEYE’s partnership with New Light Technologies (NLT) ...
Testing begins on Project: Ptolemy, NLT’s Solution to Disaster Management
New Light Technologies (NLT) is beginning beta testing on it’s newest project: Project: Ptolemy. It provides an open-source and customizable disaster management platform that delivers real-time data regarding worldwide disasters for responders, planners, and victims.
Mapping Effort for Nepal Disaster Recovery
On April 25, 2015, an earthquake that registered 7.8 on the Richter scale struck Northwest of Kathmandu, Nepal. The projected initial death totals surpassed 5,000 with many more expected as cascading effects begin to work their way through the country. After an event of this magnitude in a ...