Primary Data Acquisition (PDAD) Sponsored Panel Discussions / Technical Sessions
ASPRS Annual Conference
Baltimore, Maryland
Spring 2009
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, IntraSearch, Inc. , (303) 759-5050 x 195
Panelists / 1. Glenn Farrington,Optech, Inc. - confirmed
2. Ron Roth, Leica GeoSystems GIS & Mapping
3. Mike Watry, QCohrent Software, LLC - confirmed
4. Rebecca Holman, Overwatch Geospatial– confirmed
5. Rick Vincent, Virtual Geomatics – confirmed
6. Bernard Catalinotto, Data Enhancement Services, LLC– confirmed
Date & Time / 90 minutes
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- Airborne Digital Mapping Camera Systems: Manufacturer’s Perspective: Panel Discussion
Introduction / This is the annual panel session that hosts a selection of digital mapping camera manufacturers from around 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 aerial digital mapping images for specific markets.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD).
Moderator / Brian Huberty, US Fish and Wildlife Service, , 612-713-5332 - Session confirmed
Panelists /
- Leica Geosystems
- Jenoptik
- Intergraph
- Applanix
- Airborne Data Systems
- DiMAC
Date & Time / 90 minutes
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- Overview of Remote Sensing Systems Technology: Technical Session
Introduction / This session is designed to provide and overview of the technology capabilities being used in support of remote sensing applications. It features key remote sensing technolists who will provide a status of current and future systems and programs.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)
Moderator / Greg Stensaas, USGSSession confirmed
Speakers / 1.LiDAR –Jason Stoker, USGS EROS
2.Infrared/Visible – Jon Christopherson, SGT USGS
3.SAR – Zhong Lu, USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
4.Hyperspectral –Steve Ungar, NASA/UMB
Date & Time / 90 minutes
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- Quality Assurance of Remote Sensing Data: Technical Session
Introduction / The synergistic use of remote sensing data will provide the baseline for addressing change and how the changes impact our society. Data may be derived from a variety of sources (satellite, airborne and in situ) at all scales – global, regional and local – through the coordinated resources and efforts of many systems. In order to use data to addresses earth observation change parametric, users and processors of data and derived products must be able to assess the data’s suitability for their particular application and the “fitness for purpose” of the data. This session discusses some of the current programs and processes being implemented to address data quality.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)
Moderator / Greg Stensaas, USGS
Speakers / 1.CEOS WGCV QA4EO "Operational Guidelines, A Quality Assurance Framework for Earth Observation - Greg Stensaas, USGS EROS Confirmed
2.Catalog of Worldwide Test Sites - Gyanesh Chander,SGT/USGS EROS Confirmed
3.USGS QA Plan for Digital Aerial Imagery - Jon Christopherson, SGT/USGS EROS Confirmed
4. JACIE Mike Benson, USGS EROS Confirmed
Date & Time / 90 minutes
Title: / 5. Government Needs for Commercial Satellite Panchromatic and Multispectral Imagery
Introduction / This session will focus on the current and future US government requirements for commercial panchromatic and multispectral satellite remote sensing data. The platform characterization of a variety of commercial US satellite platforms, such as QuickBird, WorldView, Ikonos, GeoEye, as well as the Landsat “Data Gap” platforms will be discussed.
Organized By / Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)
Moderator / Robert Eadie, IntraSearch, Inc.
Speakers / 1.Mr. Mike Lawless, Digital Globe– confirmed
2.Mr. Erol Morey, GeoEye– confirmed
3.Ms. Jennifer Sabers Willems – USGS, EROS– confirmed
Date & Time / 90 minutes
Title: / 6. Digital Camera Technologies and Applications: Panel Discussion
Introduction / 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 who will talk about the highlights and some pitfalls of new airborne digital mapping cameras.
Digital airborne sensors have matured over the last few years and have 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 are how well do existing airborne sensors perform for multi-spectral applications and how well do classic 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).
Moderators / Dr. George Lee, USGS, , (650) 329-4255 andDr. Qassim Abdullah, Fugro EarthData Inc., , (301) 948-8550 x139 Session Confirmed
Panelists / Speakers / Aerial Camera Owners
Date & Time / 90 minutes