BAE SYSTEMS Releases Latest Version of SOCET SET Geospatial Software.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003 BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. has released the latest version of its SOCET SET SOCET SET is a software application that performs a variety of functions related to photogrammetry. It is developed and published by BAE Systems. SOCET SET is notable because it was the first commercial digital photogrammetry software program. (R) geospatial software. Version 5.0 offers many enhanced capabilities designed for easier and more efficient geospatial production. The new software also includes a new feature database merge capability, as well as improvements to the user interface, feature and terrain extraction, and airfield obstruction identification tools. "We are very proud of this release and the tools and capabilities it provides to support our customers around the globe," said Dan London, vice president of Sales and Marketing. "We have listened to our users and developed the features they need to be successful." The Feature Database Merge capability enables users to automatically merge adjacent feature databases. The speed and efficiency of geospatial production has been improved by the implementation of easy-to-use user interfaces featuring dockable toolbars and tearaway Noun 1. tearaway - a reckless and impetuous person Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and capability. Other significant improvements include a terrain profile editor for smooth roaming along terrain profiles, and a snap-to-ground area edit tool that automatically computes terrain post elevations. SOCET SOCET Softcopy Exploitation Tool SET's airfield vertical obstruction identification tool has been enhanced to better assist NOAA NOAA abbr. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. NOAA - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; National Geodetic Survey geodetic survey n. A survey of a large area of land in which corrections are made to account for the curvature of the earth. geodetic survey (NGS NGS National Geographic Society NGS National Geodetic Survey NGS National Genealogical Society NGS Next Generation Security (software) NGS National Garden Scheme NGS National Graduate School NGS Next Generation Services ) and the FAA in their efforts to improve flight safety in and around our nation's airports. For more information about this release, please call (800) 316-9643 or visit our website at www.socetset.com. About BAE SYSTEMS: BAE SYSTEMS is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defense systems. BAE SYSTEMS has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately $18 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations. BAE SYSTEMS North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 25,000 people who live and work in some 30 states, the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). , and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with highly innovative and leading edge solutions across the defense electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas. BAE SYSTEMS Mission Solutions employs approximately 2,200 people and is the fifth largest defense contractor in San Diego. They are the forerunner in developing high-quality image exploitation, geospatial information and archiving systems for government and commercial customers. Other major business areas include unsurpassed automated systems for supporting the full spectrum of battle management, mission planning and force execution objectives, and the production of test equipment for advanced electronics systems including aircraft, munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. , spacecraft, and telecommunications. BAE SYSTEMS, innovating for a safer world. |
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