NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- (GEOINT, Booth
#757) – Penn State Public Broadcasting (PSPB) has successfully
launched its Geospatial Revolution Project, thanks in part to the
support of Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS). As a major
supporter of the educational project, Harris provided funding and
contributed the animation skills of one of its technicians.
The announcement was made during GEOINT 2010, being held
November 1-4 at the Ernest N. Morial
Convention Center in New Orleans.
Rob Lowe, geospatial technician
at Harris, created the "cosmic zoom" animation for the opening
segment of the web-based video series that sends viewers diving
from space, through the Earth's atmosphere and down to street
level. The goal of the program is to help educate the public
about the creative applications of digital mapping and how it is
changing the way we think, behave and interact. The series
discusses the benefits of this proliferating technology, as well as
related security and privacy issues.
"Harris has been at the forefront of geospatial technology for
more than 25 years," said Mark
Luttrell, vice president, Mission Information Systems,
Harris Government Communications Systems. "The Geospatial
Revolution Project offers the public insight into the world of
geospatial technology and how it affects everyone."
The project includes a series of video episodes, an outreach
initiative in collaboration with educational partners, downloadable
reference materials and DVDs. Episodes 1 and 2, as well as
more information about the project are available at:
http://geospatialrevolution.psu.edu/. Episodes 1 and 2 will
also be playing in the GEOINT Tech Talks Theater throughout the
conference.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets in
more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation