Primary Data Acquisition (PDAD) Sponsored Panel Discussions / Technical Sessions

ASPRS Annual Conference

Portland, Oregon

Spring 2008

Title: / Airborne LIDAR Mapping Technology: Panel Discussion
Introduction / The purpose of this panel discussion is to have industry experts present ASPRS mapping professionals with the latest information on LIDAR sensor technology and Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data production work flow. By attending this session, an ASPRS mapping professional will learn about this state of the art elevation mapping technology and be able to better understand the critical factors in digital elevation data acquisition and production for various mapping applications.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD).
Moderator / Robert Eadie, Spatial Wave, Inc., , (303) 495-5479
Panelists
Need confirmations / 1.  Optech, Inc.
2.  TopoSys GmbH
3.  Leica GeoSystems GIS & Mapping
4.  QCohrent Software, LLC
5.  Visual Learning Systems, Inc.
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Title: / Trends in Digital Aerial Imaging: Panel Discussion
Introduction
Needs review / Aerial Imaging is in a period of rapid growth and change with new technologies, new customers, and new missions. This session will report on the status of quality assurance and standardization efforts within the US and Canada, current and future trends in aerial data acquisition and application, and the calibration of sensors available in today’s market
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD).
Moderator / Gregory Stensaas, USGS EROS, , (605) 594-2569
Panelists
Need confirmations / 1.  George Lee, USGS, “Status USGS QA of Digital Aerial Imagery”
2.  Paul Quackenbush, British Columbia Base Mapping and Geomatic Services, “Digital System Specifications”
3.  Eric Liberty, Applanix, “Digital Aerial Acquisition Systems”
4.  Ayman Habib, University of Calgary, “Camera Calibration Software”
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Title: / Digital Camera Data Applications: Panel Discussion
Introduction / Digital airborne sensors have matured over the last few years and is gaining acceptance by the mapping community. This is evidenced by the increase in sales of new sensors, the purchase of multiple sensors by data providers, the introduction of enhanced models by the initial manufacturers of sensors, and the new manufacturers introducing new sensors into the marketplace. However, the use of these new sensors has been for traditional photogrammetric work and the traditional photogrammetric products produced from imagery. Just as there have been many applications that use analog aerial photography, there are as many applications for digital imagery. There are clearly advantages to digital imagery captured directly with today’s digital technology, but all the advantages of digital imagery have not been fully exploited. In particular, the traditional remote sensing applications such as spectral analysis, feature extraction, and classification techniques from over four decades of satellite and remote sensing technology have not been widely applied to airborne digital sensors.
The outstanding questions to be answered is how well do existing airborne sensors perform for multi-spectral applications and how well do standard classification algorithms and processing techniques work for digital airborne data. Are the techniques used for traditional satellite data immediately applicable to airborne systems? What has been tried and what research remains to be done before the advantage of digital airborne imagery is fully realized. The panel includes representatives from sensor manufacturers, data providers, academia, and end-users who offer their insight in this aspect of digital sensors applications today and in the future.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD).
Moderator / Dr. George Lee, USGS, , (650) 329-4255
Panelists / 1.  Leica
2.  DMC
3.  Satellite Applications
4.  Aerial Camera Applications
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Title: / Airborne Digital Mapping Camera Systems: Manufacturer’s Perspective: Panel Discussion
Introduction
Needs review / This is the 5th annual panel session hosting the leading digital mapping camera manufacturers in the world. Each representative will give a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The goal is to provide a dynamic forum to address current systems and future developments in this important and rapidly evolving mapping technology. System vendors will highlight their specific technologies in order to meet the demand for digital mapping images.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD).
Moderator / Brian Huberty, US Fish and Wildlife Service, , 612-713-5332
Panelists
Need confirmations / 1.  Leica
2.  Franz Liberl, Vexcel/Microsoft
3.  Klaus Neuman, Z/I
4.  Eric Liberty, Applanix
5.  Dave Fuhr, Airborne Data Systems
6. Julien Losseau, DiMAC
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Wednesday or Thursday preferred
Title: / Airborne Digital Mapping Camera Systems: Owner’s Perspective: Panel Discussion
Introduction
Needs review / Aerial Imaging is in a period of rapid growth and change with new technologies, new customers, and new missions. This is a select panel of digital camera owners and operators from across North America to talk about the highlights and some pitfalls of new airborne digital mapping cameras.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD).
Moderator / Dr. Qassim Abdullah, EarthData International, , (301) 948-8550 x139
Panelists
Need confirmations / 1.  John Welter – NWG
2.  Jeff Lovin - Woolpert, Inc
3.  Michael Ritchie - Photo Science, Inc.
4.  Debbie Simerlink – Fugro EarthData, Inc.
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Title: / Rapid Response Imaging: Panel Discussion
Introduction / This Session is dedicated to illustrate the use of photogrammetric multi-sensor system technology in the Rapid Response Applications. Experts from NOAA, NRL and DND will share their experience with the ASPRS professionals to explain the importance of geospatial information in their daily activities through their practical experience in the Rapid Response field.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD): Direct Georeferencing Committee
Moderator / Dr. Mohamed Mustafa, Applanix, , (905) 709-4600 x274
Panelists
Need confirmations / 1.  Jon Sellers and Jason Woolard (NOAA),
2.  Dr. Vickie Childers (Naval Research Lab: NRL)
3.  Sgt. Bill Kidman (Canadian Dept of National Defense: DND)
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Title: / Thermal Remote Sensing: Technical Session
Introduction / Thermal Remote Sensing is overlooked as a remote sensing technology even though it has been around for decades. This session will highlight a variety of applications using remote sensing for disaster and resource management.
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Moderator / Dr. Charles Olson, Univ. of Michigan,
Speakers
Need confirmations / 1.  Thomas Ory, Argon ST
2.  Susan Bernatas; Vision Air Research
3.  Colin Hardy, USFS Fire Science Lab
4.  FLIR Systems
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame
Title: / Digital Data Quality, Traceability, and Admissibility: Technical Session
Introduction / There has always been a strong requirement to insure that digital data can be understood and used for land change monitoring. In order to do this properly, the imagery must be protected physically and electronically and must include metadata describing all pertinent collection parameters. There are many digital data quality aspects that must be defined, standardized, and implemented in order to insure long term use of digital data. Some of these include detailed image and metadata standards, archive standards, and image traceability and change techniques.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)
Moderator / Tom Holm, , 605 594-6127
Speakers
Need confirmations / 1.  William Miller, USGS
2.  Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz, University of Mississippi Space Law Center
3.  John Faundeen, USGS
4.  Dr. Charles Olson, Univ. of Michigan
Date & Time / Scheduled for 1.25 hours sometime in April 29 – May 2, 2008 time frame