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Final Program

Final Program
Opportunities for Emerging
Geospatial Technologies
2010 Annual Conference
April 26–30
Town and Country Hotel
San Diego, California
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Table of Contents
Welcome Letter.................................................................... 3
Letter from the President..................................................... 5
Sponsors.............................................................................. 5
Frequently asked Questions................................................. 6
Awards Program................................................................... 7
Session Categories............................................................ 25
My Day-at-a-Glance
Sunday.......................................................................... 27
Monday......................................................................... 27
Tuesday......................................................................... 31
Wednesday................................................................... 37
Thursday........................................................................ 51
Friday............................................................................. 63
Pre-Conference Program
Monday......................................................................... 28
Tuesday......................................................................... 32
Conference Program..............................................................
Wednesday................................................................... 38
Thursday........................................................................ 52
Friday............................................................................. 64
Opening/General/Poster Sessions
Keynote Address........................................................... 38
Hot Topics...................................................................... 41
President’s Address....................................................... 52
Commercial Sessions.................................................... 55
Poster Sessions........................................................69-70
Pre-Conference Events
Workshops....................................................28-29, 32-33
User Groups.......................................................30, 34-35
ASPRS Committee Meetings....................................... 30, 35
Classified Session.............................................................. 32
Social Events
Student Employer “Meet and Greet”........................... 36
Speed Networking........................................................ 36
The Student Advisory Council Meeting........................ 36
ASPRS Southwest Region Social Trolley Crawl........... 36
21st Annual Awards Luncheon and
76th Installation of Officers...................................... 42
Exhibit Hall Guided Tour for Students........................... 46
Exhibitors’ Reception.................................................... 49
2010 Memorial Address and Awards........................... 56
USS Midway Social Event............................................ 61
Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors.................... 64
Exhibit Information
Exhibit Hall Floor Plan................................................... 71
Exhibitors...................................................................... 72
Exhibitor Descriptions................................................... 73
Presenter Index.................................................................. 83
ASPRS Officers, 2010 Conference Committee and Staff.. 84
Hotel Floor Plan.................................................................. 86
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee
and the American Society for Photogrammetry and
Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Southwest Region, we
welcome you to the 2010 Annual Conference. We have
put together a comprehensive agenda that includes
workshops, classified and unclassified technical sessions, special topic and general sessions to make this
conference engaging and informative.
We are grateful to members of the organizing com- Steve Yool
mittee, student volunteers, sponsors, and all presenters for their interest and dedication to making this
conference a success. We also wish to acknowledge
our Technical Program Chair Dr. Cynthia Wallace and
the Program Committee (Drs. Soe Myint, Elizabeth
Wentz and Steve Yool) for their collective ability to put
together relevant session tracks that among others include Sensor Design and Development, Global Change
Applications, Hazard Assessment, Disaster Preparedness, Food Security, Fires and Floods, and Geospatial
Education.
Doug Stow
Our keynote speaker for Wednesday April 28 is
geoscientist and Nobel Laureate Dr. Jonathan Overpeck
(Institute of the Environment, The University of Arizona). He will discuss the manner in which global climate change is influencing and will likely impact local and regional scale land surface processes and human activities, identifying the information
needs for detecting and monitoring land surface changes. A keynote panel (Mr. Jim
Hoffman; Dr. Tom Mace; Dr. Marguerite Madden) will follow up, discussing remote
sensing requirements for monitoring terrestrial Earth system responses to climate
change. On Thursday (April 29) incoming ASPRS President Carolyn Merry will
deliver the Presidential Address. Following her will be Michael Renslow, well known
throughout ASPRS and the current Technical Editor of Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, who will address the “paradigm shift” he believes is occurring in remote sensing science and applications. Dr. Orhan Altan, President of the
International Society of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ISPRS) will contribute
an international, interdisciplinary perspective on the potential of imagery for earth
system monitoring and management.
There will be many opportunities for networking and professional contacts at
this meeting. We encourage you to visit the Exhibition Hall, where you will find a
diversity of geospatial technology within commercial, government and not-for-profit
organizations. Please join us at the Exhibitors’ Reception in the Exhibit Hall on
Wednesday evening and at the USS Midway on Thursday evening. The attractions of
the great city of San Diego are a short distance from the conference center, offering a
broad spectrum of dining and entertainment.
Welcome to ASPRS 2010, and to San Diego!
Steve Yool
Conference Chair
April 26-30, 2010
Doug Stow
Conference Co-Chair
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Sponsors
Platinum Medallion Sponsor
Thank you for attending this conference. As our host,
the Southwest U.S. Region has done a great job of pulling together a multi-faceted program that I am sure you
will enjoy.
The ASPRS 75th Anniversary year went by so quickly,
but we completed several major projects during the year.
The ASPRS Board of Directors approved the “Guidelines for Procurement of Professional Aerial Imagery,
Photogrammetry, Lidar and Related Remote Sensor- Brad Doorn
based Geospatial Mapping Services.” Developed over
the past three years, the document provides a definition of “Professional Services”
along with detailed procurement guidelines and recommendations. The Board also
approved LAS 1.3, a new release of the open file format for lidar data storage and
delivery. ASPRS has been maintaining and updating this widely used specification
since its inception at the beginning of this decade.
Gold Medallion Sponsors
We also completed the publication of two ASPRS Manuals – the Manual of
Geographic Information Systems, the first GIS manual of its kind; and the Manual of
Remote Sensing, Volume 1.1: Earth Observing Platforms & Sensors. These publications took several years to complete, but are now an important part of the literature.
In addition, a full digital edition of PE&RS is online each month. Each issue is
searchable and members have access to current online articles with the click of the
mouse.
In addition, ASPRS is working with The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
(NGA) and the U.S. Geological Survey to define what we hope to become Phase VI
of the Ten-Year Remote Sensing Industry Forecast.
Gold Sponsor
Finally, ASPRS seeks to engage every member in the recruitment and retention
of its members. A strong organization needs strong members to move the Society’s
agenda forward. If you meet someone at the conference this week who is not an
ASPRS member I hope you will encourage them to join.
It has been my pleasure to serve as ASPRS President.
Brad Doorn
ASPRS President
Silver Sponsor
ASPRS is now on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ASPRSorg. We will use
#ASPRS10 as the official hashtag for tweets about the Conference that will
include reminders of starting times, room changes, exhibit hall events and all
relevant information throughout the week. We invite everyone to use it as they
tweet about the Conference activities.
Bronze Sponsor
April 26-30, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get help in an EMERGENCY?
Contact Hotel Security personnel or an ASPRS staffer explaining the emergency and your location.
Where is the ASPRS 2010 Annual Conference Registration Desk?
The ASPRS Conference Registration Desk is located in the Town and Country Convention Center and Hotel.
What are the Conference Registration Desk Hours?
Sunday, April 25
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday, April 26
6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 27
6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 28
6:30 am to 5:45 pm
Thursday, April 29
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, April 30
7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Please Note: Registration materials will be available only during the
above hours.
What are the Exhibit Hall Hours?
Wednesday, April 28
10:30 am to 7:00 pm
Exhibitors’ Reception 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 29
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, April 30
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Continental Breakfast 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Are Workshops included with the registration fees?
No. Workshops require a separate registration fee in addition to the general
conference registration fees. Conference registration is not required to attend a
workshop but early registration is advisable. Availability is based on space.
Is there a charge for the User Group Meetings?
No, the User Group Meetings are free of charge, however some may require
advanced reservations.
Are Daily Registrations permitted for all categories?
Yes. Daily registrations may be made done on-site. If registering for only one
day, you may purchase social tickets for that day only.
What does the Daily Registration include?
Daily Registrations include that day’s general and technical sessions, exhibits
and proceedings. Daily Registration for Wednesday, April 28 includes the Exhibitors’ Reception from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Other social function tickets for the
same day as the Daily Registration may be purchased for an additional charge
on a space available basis.
Does ASPRS have a staff office on-site in the Town and Country Hotel?
Yes, the Staff Office is located in the Board Room on the Main Level, just off
the Atlas Foyer of the Town and Country Hotel
Do Presenters have a Preparation Room?
Yes. The Ascot Room in the Town and Country Hotel has been reserved for
Presenters’ use, and will be available on a first come basis from 8 am to 5
pm Monday April 26 through Thursday, April 29 and from 8 am to 10 am on
Friday, April 30 and will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen. We
encourage all presenters to review their materials prior to their presentation.
Do Presenters need to check in beyond picking up their registration materials.
UPON ARRIVING, ALL PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO GO TO THE
ASCOT ROOM IN THE TOWN AND COUNTRY HOTEL, INITIAL THE
COPY OF THE FINAL PROGRAM NEXT TO THEIR NAME AND INCLUDE EITHER A CELL PHONE NUMBER OR A HOTEL ROOM NUMBER. This information is essential for the moderators to determine that all
presenters have arrived and are prepared to make their presentations.
Do presenters bring their own laptops?
Yes, ASPRS does not provide laptops or desktop computers for presenters.
What are Poster Presenters expected to do?
ASPRS provides to each poster presenter one side of a poster board, measuring eight feet wide by four feet high, and push pins. All poster presenters
should plan to arrive between 8 am and 10 am on Wednesday, April 28 to
display their work and affix it to any available board. Poster presenters may
be in proximity to their work during the Exhibitors’ Reception on Wednesday,
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April 28 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, if desired, to discuss their work with other
attendees. All posters must be removed by 11 am Friday, April 30. ASPRS is
not responsible for posters that are not removed. All poster packaging must be
removed from the poster area once posters are installed.
Where should Student Assistants and Student Volunteers Report?
All Student Assistants and Student Volunteers should report to the Volunteer
Coordinators in the Brittan Room of the Town and Country Hotel when they
arrive to coordinate their work assignments. All volunteers should plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to their assignment.
May I bring a Guest to the conference?
Yes, we welcome adult guests. This is a professional conference and children
under age 13 are not permitted to attend any of the sessions or visit the Exhibit Hall. A separate registration fee has been set for all adult guests. This
fee includes the admission to the Exhibit Hall, Exhibit Hall beverage breaks,
the Exhibitors’ Reception, and the very special social event of a visit to the
USS Midway Admission to the keynote, plenary and technical sessions is not
included with this registration. If guests wish to attend any of these sessions,
they must register at the appropriate rate.
Is there an additional charge for the Social Events?
If you are registered as Full, Speaker Full, or Spouse/Guest, the Exhibitors’
Reception, and the USS Midway are included in the registration. All student
and daily registrants, unregistered guests, and children must purchase tickets if they wish to attend the USS Midway event. The ticket cost for children under 13 is $25 each. Children 13 years of age and over must have an
adult ticket. All tickets must be purchased in advance no later than 10 am on
Wednesday, April 28, 2010. The cost of an adult ticket is $75. See page 61 of
this program for complete details.
Why do I need a badge?
Your badge is proof that you paid your registration fee. For entrance to the
keynote, plenary and technical sessions, Exhibit Hall and social events, you
need to wear your name badge.
What if I forget or lose my badge?
A charge of $5 will be made for replacement of lost badges.
Why do I need tickets for certain events?
Your tickets are proof of payment for certain events and must be presented at
the collection point. Lost tickets will not be replaced.
How can I visit the Exhibit Hall if I am not registered for the conference?
Daily Exhibit Hall badges may be purchased at the ASPRS Registration Desk
in the Town and Country Convention Center and Hotel. Everyone entering the
Exhibit Hall must have a name badge, including children over 13 years of age.
Children under 13 years of age are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall at any
time due to insurance and safety regulations.
Will it be possible to post resumes and job openings?
Yes, a separate area will be located in the Exhibit Hall for all resumes and
job postings. Please bring multiple copies of all postings to allow prospective candidates to take one. All interested parties should check the board frequently for new materials.
How do I get a copy of the CD-ROM Proceedings?
All registrants, except for Spouse/Guest, will receive a copy on-site with the
registration materials. Additional copies can be ordered with the Conference
Registration Form or purchased on-site for $20 at the ASPRS Booth in the
Exhibit area.
Is there a Lost and Found?
Please contact the Town and Country Hotel Security for all lost and found items.
How do I contact another Conference attendee?
A message board is located in the ASPRS Registration Area for posting messages.
How can someone from outside the hotel contact me?
Messages cannot be delivered to attendees due to the varied schedules of
everyone in attendance. Cell phone numbers should be made available to anyone needing to contact a conference attendee.
www.asprs.org/SanDiego2010
Awards Program
Keynote Address — Wednesday, April 28th
Awards and Scholarships
Awards for Outstanding Papers, Professional Achievement, Service and Region activities are determined by committee selection; scholarships and
academic awards are also determined by committee selection but are chosen from among current applications. For details on the application process,
see: http://www.asprs.org/membership/scholar.html
Keynote Address, Wednesday, April 28th
Honorary Member Award
Robert N. Colwell Memorial Fellowship
Photogrammetric Award (Fairchild)
Purpose: to recognize an individual who has rendered distinguished
service to ASPRS and/or who has attained distinction in advancing the
science and use of the mapping sciences. It is awarded for professional
excellence and for service to ASPRS and consists of a plaque and a
certificate.
The total number of honorary Members may not exceed twenty-five
at any given time, and no more than two will be elected in one year.
2010 Recipient: Charles E. Olson, Jr.
Charles E. “Chuck” Olson, Jr. is a Professor Emeritus of the University
of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment and is currently Senior Image Analyst, Michigan Tech Research Institute, Ann
Arbor, Michigan. He received his BSF in Forestry from the University
of Michigan, a MF from the University of Minnesota in Forest Management, a MF from the University of Illinois in Photo-Interpretation
Photogrammetry and a MF from the University of Costa Rica in Tropical Biology. His PhD is from the University of Michigan in Forestry
(Resource Inventory). He served as Air/Photo/Radar Intelligence Officer, U.S. Naval
Reserve, retiring with the rank of Captain in 1987. He was a Remote
Sensing Instructor at the Remote Sensing Center for East Africa, Nairobi, Kenya in 1981.
During his 36-year career at the University of Michigan, Olson taught
undergraduate and graduate courses in Air Photo Interpretation, Remote
Sensing of Environment, Digital Processing of Remote Sensor Data, Applications of Geographic Information Systems, Forest Fire Ecology, and
Multiple Use Forest Management. As Director of the School of Natural
Resources and Environment Remote Sensing Laboratory, he supervised
operations of the image interpretation facility, a nearly self-supporting
authorized recharge facility serving the University and appropriate outside
government and industrial clients. His research included early detection
of stress in forest vegetation, thermal inventory of large animal populations, design and completion of land cover/use inventories, and environmental monitoring with low cost remote sensing systems. From 1963 to
1969, Olson held a joint appointment in the Infrared Physics Laboratory
of the University’s Willow Run Laboratories.
Olson has presented many workshops for ASPRS on remote sensing of vegetation and thermal remote sensing and has had numerous
papers published in Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing
(PE&RS) and, the International Archives of Photogrammetry. He received the Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service for several years
and the Ford Bartlett Award. In 1998, he was elected an ASPRS Fellow
and served as National Director from the Eastern Great Lakes Region
from 2002 until 2008. He also began the Oral History Project completing 56 interviews, several of which were the basis for the “Reflection of
the Past” series in PE&RS.
This is the highest award an ASPRS member can receive, and there
are only 25 living Honorary Members of the Society at any given time. Candidates are chosen by a Nominating Committee made up of the past
five recipients of the award and chaired by the most recent recipient. Initiated in 1937, this life-time award is given in recognition of individuals who have rendered distinguished service to ASPRS and/or who
have attained distinction in advancing the science and use of the geospatial information sciences. It is awarded for professional excellence and
for at least 20 years of service to ASPRS. Olson has been a member of
ASPRS and the American Society of Photogrammetry (the predecessor
of ASPRS) since 1956.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation
ASPRS Honorary Members
Friedrich E. Ackermann
James M. Anderson
Robert H. Brock, Jr.
James B. Case
Clifford J. Crandall
Frederick O. Diercks
Frederick J. Doyle, Sr.
Lawrence W. Fritz
John J. Graham
William G. Hemple
Roger M. Hoffer
Thomas M. Lillesand
Edmond S. Massie, Jr.
Rex R. McHail
Dean C. Merchant
Edward Mikhail
Roy R. Mullen
A.O. Quinn
William A. Radlinski
Revere G. Sanders
Harry Tubis
George J. Zarzycki
2010 Recipient: Frank D.W. Witmer
Frank D.W. Witmer is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of
Colorado, Boulder.
The Colwell Fellowship will support his research to develop new
algorithms for radiometric normalization of night-time imagery from
the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). No record was
made of on-board DMSP calibration adjustments over many years. This
means that to detect changes over time, it is necessary to radiometrically
normalize the imagery using known areas of constant light. Witmer
will develop and use these new algorithms to analyze a dataset of over
14,000 violent events in the North Caucasus region of Russia that were
identified and geolocated to the nearest village during the period from
August 1999 to August 2007. Better radiometric correction of DMSP
data collected over this 8-year period will support the analysis of the
violent event data, to identify the types of impacts from violent conflict
that are detectible with “nighttime lights” imagery. This information
will aid in the early detection of violence, and could be used by international aid organizations to facilitate refugee assistance following periods
of disturbance in contested landscapes and natural catastrophes.
Witmer’s graduate career has emphasized the use of satellite remote
sensing and other geospatial technologies to investigate the impacts of
civil war on social functioning and land cover change. He received a
PhD degree in Geography from the Univ. of Colorado in 2007. His doctoral research focused on an analysis of Landsat imagery to determine
the effects of war on land-cover change and abandonment of agricultural lands in Bosnia following implantation of land mines during the war.
The research topic for his Master’s degree (2003, Univ. of Colorado)
was “Economic decline and the natural environment in post-Soviet
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European Russia: A remote sensing and spatial statistical analysis.” Witmer also has experience in the private sector, having worked for Science
Applications International Corporation (SAIC) from 1997-2001.
As shown by his graduate research, Witmer has a very well rounded
set of spatial analytical skills that include remote sensing, GIS, spatial
and statistical modeling, and spatial analysis (including geostatistics)
methods. He has demonstrated substantial success publishing his
research in top journals, including the Annals of the Association of
American Geographers and the International Journal of Remote Sensing. He is also a highly successful instructor in statistical methods, GIS,
and political geography.
Over the course of more than a half century, Robert N. Colwell developed a reputation as one of the world’s most respected leaders in remote
sensing, a field that he stewarded from the interpretation of aerial photographs during World War II, to the advanced acquisition and analysis
of many types of geospatial data from military and civilian satellite
platforms. His career included nearly 40 years of teaching and research
at the University of California, Berkeley, a distinguished record of
military service reaching the rank of Rear Admiral, and prominent roles
in private industry and as a consultant for many U.S. and international
agencies. Among the many awards bestowed upon Colwell, he had the
distinction of being one of the 25 Honorary Members of ASPRS, chosen
from the Society’s 6000 members
Purpose: Established in 2006 to encourage and commend college/university graduate students or post-doctoral researchers who display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude in the field of remote sensing or
other related geospatial information technologies, and who have a special
interest in developing practical uses of these technologies.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation, from funds donated by students, associates, colleagues and friends of Robert N. Colwell.
The Award now consists of a grant of $5,000 and a one-year student
or associate membership (new or renewal) in ASPRS.
Past Recipients
2006 — Desheng Liu
2007 — Michael Falkowski
2008 — Jonathan Thayn
2009 — Sergio Bernardes
Keynote Address — Wednesday, April 28th
sional surveyor, Abdullah currently serves as Fugro EarthData’s chief
scientist responsible for designing and managing strategic programs
to develop and implement new remote sensing technologies that allow
Fugro EarthData to meet the evolving needs of geospatial users. He
was instrumental in streamlining Fugro EarthData’s photogrammetric
mapping processes, and most recently, has been leading the technology
transfer and process integration of Fugro EarthData’s new panoramic
mapping system.
Abdullah obtained his Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the
University of Basra in Iraq, and his master’s degree and doctorate degrees in photogrammetry from the University of Washington in Seattle.
He is affiliated with a number of national and international professional
societies, is a published author of over 50 technical papers and reports,
and is a sought-after professional speaker and educator. Besides publishing the monthly column “Mapping Matters”, which appears in the
ASPRS journal PE&RS, he is involved in several national committees,
and participates in discussions regarding the industry and technology
forecast, future technologies, process improvement of lidar and digital
photogrammetry, and accuracy standards. Abdullah is also an adjunct
professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, teaching a
graduate course on photogrammetry and GIS.
Purpose: the Award is designed to stimulate the development of the art
of aerial photogrammetry in the United States. The Award consists of a
silver presentation plaque mounted on a walnut wood panel.
Practicability is the essence of the Award and with this as a criterion,
the selection committee reviews candidates who have:
lAn
outstanding invention or design involving any type of equipment that applies to the art of aerial photogrammetry.
lAny outstanding method developed for the general use of aerial
photographs and/or imagery.
lOutstanding research for study along aerial photogrammetric lines.
lMade an outstanding effort for the general advancement of the art
of photogrammetry.
Donor: Lockheed Martin
The Photogrammetric Award (Fairchild) includes an engraved plaque.
Past Award Recipients:
2005 — Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Förstner
2006 — Gordon Petrie
2007 — George Y.G. Lee
2008 — Donald L. Light
2009 — Charles K. Toth
The Photogrammetric (Fairchild) Award
2010 Recipient: Qassim Abdullah
Qassim Abdullah is an accomplished scientist with more than 30 years
of combined industrial, research and development, and academic experience in analytical photogrammetry, digital remote sensing, and civil and
surveying engineering.
Over the course of his career, Abdullah has contributed significantly
toward the advancement of digital aerial imagery and lidar acquisition, and production processes. Among his accomplishments, Abdullah
developed proprietary software applications for use in digital orthophotography and DEM production; he developed and integrated a metric
digital aerial camera for rapid image acquisition; he integrated airborne
GPS into conventional aerotriangulation adjustments; he refined inertial
navigation systems and GPS technology for position and orientation
measurement; and he developed integrated airborne GPS, inertial measurement, lidar data acquisition and development of precise positioning
algorithms and processes.
A civil engineer, ASPRS certified photogrammetrist, and profes-
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76th Business Meeting and 21st Awards Luncheon, —
Wednesday, April 28th
76th Business Meeting and 21st Awards Luncheon,
Welcome
Awards Program
Installation of New Assistant Directors
Bradley D. Doorn
Douglas L. Smith, Photogrammetric Applications Division
Becky Morton, Professional Practice Division
David L. Szymanski, Remote Sensing Applications Division
Bradley D. Doorn
Lunch
Introduction of Guests
Bradley D. Doorn
Presentation of ASPRS Awards Alan R. Stevens
Bradley D. Doorn
Outstanding Papers Awards
Boeing Award for Best Paper in Image Analysis and Interpretation
John I. Davidson President’s Award for Practical Papers
ERDAS Award for Best Scientific Paper in Remote Sensing
ESRI Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS
Talbert Abrams Award
Scholarships and Academic Awards
William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship
Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship
Ta Liang Memorial Award
Abraham Anson Memorial Scholarship
John O. Behrens ILI Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship
GeoEye Award
ERDAS Internship
Intergraph Scholarship
KODAK International Educational Literature Award
Installation of President-Elect & Vice President
Gary Florence, President-Elect
Roberta E. (Bobbi) Lenczowski, Vice-President
Bradley D. Doorn
Installation of Incoming President
Bradley D. Doorn
Carolyn J. Merry
Presentation of Birdseye Citation &
President’s Key to Retiring President
Bradley D. Doorn
Carolyn J. Merry
Adjournment
Boeing Award for Best Paper in Image Analysis and
Interpretation
2010 Recipients:
Xin Huang, Liangpei Zhang, and Pingxiang Li, for “Classification of
Very High Spatial Resolution Imagery Based on the Fusion of Edge and
Multispectral Information,” PE&RS, 74(12), p. 1585
Purpose: Established in 1965 as the Autometric Award, this grant
recognizes development and achievement in the field of photographic
interpretation through special acknowledgment of superior publications
on the various aspects of image analysis and interpretation.
Service Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Ford Bartlett Membership Award
SAIC/Estes Memorial Teaching Award
Outstanding Workshop Instructor Award
George E. Brown, Jr. Congressional Honor Award
Donor: Boeing S&IS Mission Systems through the ASPRS Foundation
The Award includes an inscribed certificate and a cash award of $500.
President’s Report
Bradley D. Doorn
Executive Director’s Report
James R. Plasker
Recognition of Retiring Members of Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Paul D. Brooks
Lucinda A. Clark
Lawrence R. Handley
David Stolarz
Qihao Weng
Thomas J. Young
Bradley D. Doorn
Teller’s Report Alan R. Stevens
Installation of New and Re-elected Directors
William Hazelton, Alaska Region
Thomas J. Young, Florida Region
Lucinda A. Clark, Inter-Mountain Region
Haluk Cetin, Mid-South Region
Douglas Fuller, Western Great Lakes Region
Bradley D. Doorn
2005 — Rebecca N. Handcock, Ferenc Csillag
2006 — Timothy Warner, Karen Steinmaus
2007 — Ola Ahlqvist, Mark Gahegan
2008 — Xiaoliang Lu, Ronggao Liu, Jiyuan Liu, and Shunlin Liang
2009 — Robert A. Chastain, Jr., Matthew A. Struckhoff, Hong S. He, and David R. Larsen
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Awards Program
John I. Davidson President’s Award for Practical Papers
ERDAS Award for Best Scientific Paper in Remote Sensing
2010 Recipients:
2010 Recipients:
1st Place:
John R. Jensen, Michael E. Hodgson, Maria Garcia-Quijano, Jungho
Im, and Jason A. Tullis for “A Remote Sensing and GIS-assisted Spatial
Decision Support System for Hazardous Waste Site Monitoring,”
PE&RS, 75 (2), 169-177.
1st Place: Hua Liu and Qihao Weng, for “Scaling Effect on the Relationship between Landscape Pattern and Land Surface Temperature: A Case
Study of Indianapolis, United States” PE&RS, 75(3), 291-304.
2nd Place:
Benjaman E. Wilkinson, Bon A. Dewitt, Adam C. Watts, Ahmed H. Mohamed, and Matthew A. Burgess for “A New Approach for Pass-point
Generation from Aerial Video Imagery” PE&RS, 75 (12), 1415-1424.
3rd Place:
Xuelian Meng, Le Wang, and Nate Currit for “Morphology-based Building Detection from Airborne Lidar Data,” PE&RS, 75 (4), 437-442.
Purpose: The John I. Davidson Award was established in 1979 to encourage and commend individuals who publish papers of practical or applied
value in Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing (PE&RS).
The John I. Davidson Award First Place includes an engraved pewter
tankard, a cash award of $500 and a hand-engrossed certificate. 2nd
place is a cash award of $300 and a hand-engrossed certificate. 3rd
place is a cash award of $200 and a hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 Recipients:
1st Place: A. Edirisinghe, J.P. Louis, and G.E. Chapman 2nd Place: Thomas J. Cova, Paul C. Sutton, and David M. Theoba
3rd Place: K.S. Schmidt, A.K. Skidmore, E.H. Kloosterman, H. van
Oosten, L. Kumar, J.A.M. Janssen
2006 Recipients:
1st Place: Rongxing Li, Steven W. Squyres, Raymond E. Arvidson,
Brent A. Archinal, Jim Bell, Yang Cheng, Larry Crumpler, David J. Des
Marais, Kaichang Di, Todd A. Ely, Matt Golombek, Eric Graat, John
Grant, Joe Guinn, Andrew Johnson, Ron Greeley, Randolph L. Kirk,
Mark Maimone, Larry H. Matthies, Mike Malin, Tim Parker, Mike
Sims, Larry A. Soderblom, Shane Thompson, Jue Wang, Patrick Whelley, and Fengliang Xu
2nd Place: Christopher E. Parrish, Grady H. Tuell, William E. Carter,
and Ramesh L. Shrestha
3rd Place: Paul M. Dare
2007 Recipients:
1st Place: Brian D. Wardlow, Jude H. Kastens, and Stephen L. Egbert
2nd Place (tie): J. Chris McGlone, Tom Barclay, Ed Freeborn, Clifford
W. Greve, Ayman Habib, Terry Keating, Roberta Lenczowski, Bryan
Logan, Toni Schenk, Mladen Stojic, Alan Voss And: Ernesto Rodriguez,
Charles S. Morris, and J. Eric Belz
2008 Recipients:
1st Place: A. Baccini, M.A. Friedl, C.E. Woodcock, and Z. Zhu
2nd Place: P.S. Thenkabail, P. GangadharaRao, T.W. Biggs, M. Krishna,
and H. Tural.
3rd Place: Ayman F. Habib, Eui-Myoung Kim, and Chang-Jae Kim
2nd Place: Stephen V. Stehman, James D. Wickham, Timothy G. Wade,
and Jonathan H. Smith for “Designing a Multi-Objective, Multi-Support
Accuracy Assessment of the 2001 National Land Cover Data (NLCD
2001) of the Conterminous United States,” PE&RS, 74(12), 1561-1571.
3rd Place: J. Linke, G.J. McDermid, D.N. Laskin, A.J. McLane, A.
Pape, J. Cranston, M. Hall-Beyer, and S.E. Franklin for “A DisturbanceInventory Framework for Flexible and Reliable Landscape Monitoring,”
PE&RS, 75(8), 981-995.
Purpose: Established in 1991 as the ERDAS Award for Best Scientific Paper in Remote Sensing, it became the Leica Geosystems Award
for Best Scientific Paper in Remote Sensing in 2002 and returned to
ERDAS sponsorship in 2009. This award encourages and commends
individuals who publish papers of scientific merit that advance our
knowledge of remote sensing technology.
Donor: ERDAS through the ASPRS Foundation
The ERDAS Award first prize is $500 and a hand-engrossed certificate;
second prize is $300 and a hand-engrossed certificate; third prize is
$200 and a hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 Recipients:
1st Place: Giles M. Foody
2nd Place: Robert L. Huguenin, Mo Hwa Wang, Robert Biehl, Scott
Stoodley, and Jeffrey N. Rogers
3rd Place: Thomas J. Cova, Paul C. Sutton, and David M. Theobald
2006 Recipients:
1st Place: Elijah Ramsey III and Amina Rangoonwala
2nd Place: Lei Ji and Albert J. Peters
3rd Place: Francesca Pozzi and Christopher Small
2007 Recipients:
1st Place: Brian D. Wardlow, Jude H. Kastens, and Stephen L. Egbert
2nd Place: Rebecca Musy, Randolph Wynne, Christine Blinn, John
Scrivani, and Ronald McRoberts
3rd Place: Lei Ji and Kevin Gallo
2008 Recipients:
1st Place: Frank Crosby
2nd Place: Zhong Lu
3rd Place: A. Baccini, M.A. Friedl, C.E. Woodcock, and Z. Zhu
2009 recipients:
1st Place: Jan A.N.van Aardt, Randolph H. Wynne, and John A. Scrivani
2nd Place: Eva Ivits, Alistair Lamb, Filip Langar, Scott Hemphill, and
Barbara Koch
3rd Place: Nikolaos Galiatsatos, Daniel N.M. Donoghue, and Graham
Philip
2009 Recipients:
1st Place: Zhen Xiong and Yun Zhang
2nd Place: Hongxing Liu, Jaehyung Yu, Zhiyuan Zhao, and Kenneth C. Jezek
3rd Place: Caixia Wang, Anthony Stefanidis, Arie Croitoru, and Peggy Agouris
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Awards Program
The ESRI Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS
The Talbert Abrams Award
1 Place: John R. Jensen, Michael E. Hodgson, Maria Garcia-Quijano,
Jungho Im, and Jason A. Tullis for “A Remote Sensing and GIS-assisted
Spatial Decision Support System for Hazardous Waste Site Monitoring,”
PE&RS, 75 (2), 169-177.
2010 Recipients:
st
2nd Place: Hubo Cai and William Rasdof for “Accuracy Evaluation and
Sensitivity Analysis of Estimating 3D Road Centerline Length using
Lidar and NED,” PE&RS, 75 (6), 657 – 665.
3rd Place: Peng Hu, Xiaohang Liu, and Hai Hu for “Accuracy Assessment of Digital Elevation Models based on Approximation Theory,”
PE&RS, 75 (1), 49 - 56.
Purpose:Established in 1991, the ESRI Award honors individuals who
publish papers of scientific merit that advance our knowledge about GIS
technology.
Donor: The Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)
through The ASPRS Foundation
The ESRI Award first prize is $500 and a hand-engrossed certificate;
second prize is $300 and a hand-engrossed certificate; third prize is
$200 and a hand-engrossed certificate.
Grand Award:
Karsten Raguse and Christian Heipke for “Synchronization of Image
Sequences – A Photogrammetric Method,” PE&RS, 75 (5), 535-546.
First Honorable Mention: K. Gwinner, F. Scholten, M. Spiegel, R. Schmidt, B. Giese, J. Oberst,
C. Helpe, R. Jaumann and G. Neukum for “Derivation & validation of
high-resolution digital terrain models from Mars express HRSC-data,”
PE&RS, 75 (9), 1127-1142.
Second Honorable Mention:
N. Akel, S. Filin and Y. Doytsher for “Reconstruction of complex shape
buildings from lidar data using free form surfaces,” PE&RS, 75 (3),
271-280.
Purpose: The Talbert Abrams Award was established in 1945 to encourage the authorship and recording of current, historical, engineering, and
scientific developments in photogrammetry. The Award is determined
from papers published in Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote
Sensing (PE&RS). The award consists of a check for $3,000 and an
engraved plaque for the Grand Award and award certificates for the First
and Second Honorable Mentions.
2005 Recipients:
1st Place: Dorota A.Grejner-Brzenzinska, Ron Li, Norbert Haala, and
Charles Toth
2nd Place: Christian Heipke
3rd Place: Colin Homer, Chengquan Huang, Limin Yang, Bruce Wylie,
and Michael Coan
2006 Recipients:
1st Place: Bisheng Yang, Wenzhong Shi, and Qingquan Li
2nd Place: Rodolphe Devillers, Yvan Bedard, and Robert Jeansoulin
3rd Place: Xutong Niu, Ruijin Ma, Tarig Ali, and Rongxing Li
2007 Recipients:
Grand Award: Jie Shan, Chiung-Shiuan Fu, Bin Li, James Bethel, Jeffrey Kretsch and Edward Mikhail
First Honorable Mention: C. S. Fraser and S. Al-Ajlouni
Second Honorable mention: Hans-Gerd Maas and Uwe Hampel
2007 Recipients:
1st Place: Suzanne P. Wechsler and Charles N. Kroll
2nd Place: Jeremy Mennis
3rd Place: Kurt H. Riitters, James D. Wickham, and Timothy G. Wade
2008 Recipients:
1st Place: Rongxing Li, Kaichang Di, Jue Wang, Xutong Niu, Sanchit
Agarwal, Evgenia Brodyagina, Erik Oberg and Ju Won Hwangbo
2nd Place: Rifaat Abdalla, C. Vincent Tao, Qiuming Cheng, and Jonathan Li
3rd Place: Pravara Thanapura, Dennis L. Helder, Suzette Burckhard,
Eric Warmath, Mary O’ Neill, and Dwight Galster
2009 Recipients:
1st Place: Jie Shan, Sharaf Alkheder, and Jun Wang
2nd Place: Carlos F. Mena
3rd Place: David Potere, Neal Feierabend, Alanb H. Strahler, and Eddie
E. Bright
2005 Recipients:
Grand Award: Yun Zhang, C. Vincent Tao, and J. Bryan Mercer
Honorable Mention: Sorin C. Popescu and Randolph H. Wynne
2005: No award given
2008 Recipients:
Grand Award: Michel Morgan, Kyung-Ok Kim, Soo Jeong, and Ayman Habib
First Honorable Mention: Ayman F. Habib, Eui-Myoung Kim, and
Chang-Jae Kim
Second Honorable Mention: Simon Clode, Franz Rottensteiner, Peter
Kootsookos, and Emanuel Zelniker 2009 recipients:
2009 Recipients:
Grand Award: Junhee Youn, James S. Bethel, Edward M. Mikhail, and
Changno Lee
First Honorable Mention: Elja Honkavaara, Jouni Peltoniemi, Eero
Ahokas, Risto Kuittinen, Juha Hyyppa, Juha Jaakkola, Harri Kaartinen,
Lauri Markelin, Kimmo Nurminen, and Juha Suomalainen
Second Honorable Mention: Nikolaos Galiatsatos, Danuel N.M.
Donoghue, and Graham Philip
April 26-30, 2010
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Awards Program
William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship
Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship
2010 Recipient: Benjamin W. Heumann
2010 Recipient: Caixia Wang
Benjamin Heumann, currently a PhD student with the Department of
Geography at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, has been
selected to receive the 2010 William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship.
Heumann is being presented this award in recognition of his significant
academic accomplishments and very impressive record of research,
teaching and publications in remote sensing. Heumann’s research is at
the forefront of the application of object-oriented processing of high
spatial-resolution remote sensing data to develop detailed and reliable
landscape characterizations that can better inform geographic species
distribution models. The results of this research should provide new
techniques for biogeographical studies of endangered species habitat
and provide new insights into how remote sensing systems can improve
our understanding of complex ecosystems.
Caixia Wang is a doctoral candidate at George Mason University, Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science, with a specialization in photogrammetry and GIS. She has a strong background in photogrammetry, image processing and analysis, and GIS. She has experience
as a teaching and research assistant, excellent grades, and excellent
faculty references. She has authored or co-authored seven publications.
Her faculty advisor is Associate Professor Anthony Stefanidis.
Purpose: The William A. Fischer Scholarship facilitates graduate studies and career goals of a worthy student adjudged to address new and
innovative uses of remote sensing data and techniques that relate to the
natural, cultural, or agricultural resources of the Earth. It was established in 1984.
Donor: the ASPRS Foundation through individual and corporate contributions in memory of William A. Fischer.
The William A. Fischer Memorial Scholarship consists of a $2,000 cash
prize and a hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 — Matthew David Dunbar
2006 — Nora Csany
2007 — Eva Paska
2008 — Yuyu Zhou
2009 — Suzanne Walther
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Purpose:First given in 1986, the Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial
Scholarship is intended to encourage and commend college students
who display exceptional interest and ability in the theoretical aspects of
photogrammetry.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation. This award was originally established
by Mrs. Helen Altenhofen as a memorial to her husband, Robert E. Altenhofen, past president of ASPRS. He was an outstanding practitioner
of photogrammetry and made notable contributions to the mathematical
aspects of the science.
The Altenhofen Scholarship consists of a cash prize of $2,000 and a
hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 — Eva Paska
2006 —Yushin Ahn
2007 — Shahram Moafipoor
2008 — In-seong Jeong
2009 — Changjae Kim
Awards Program
Ta Liang Memorial Award
Abraham Anson Memorial Scholarship
2010 Recipient: Jason Parent
2010 Recipient: Tyler Rigazio
The selection Jason Parent was based on his academic achievements,
planned program of research-related travel, and extracurricular activities.
Parent is a PhD candidate specializing in Landscape Ecology at the
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, where he is currently an
Academic Assistant. Parent has been developing his interest in geospatial issues for some time. In 2006 Parent earned his M.S. degree in the
Department of Natural Resources Management and Engineering at the
University of Connecticut, where he developed a novel method for simulating development patterns in Connecticut with the goal of forecasting
future changes in forest fragmentation. He published his thesis work
in the 2007 Proceedings of the ESRI User Group Conference in San
Diego, CA, and then submitted the software script, which was awarded
1st place in ESRI’s Best Practices in Science Modeling Challenge 2007.
He has also participated very successfully as an instructor in the Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) Geospatial Technology Program. For the past three years, Parent has served as a volunteer
firefighter in Enfield, Connecticut, a commitment that requires extensive
training in addition to responding to 100-150 emergency calls each year.
Parent’s research has involved developing methods for quantifying
spatial patterns, including sprawl, in urban landscapes. From this work, he
has one peer-reviewed manuscript accepted in the Canadian Geographer
and three more in preparation. In addition to the two manuscripts that
have been accepted, Parent is a primary or co-author on three conference
proceedings papers for ASPRS, the ESRI International User Conference and the Northeast Arc Users Conference. His dissertation research
will involve studying the natural processes that drive the formation of
landscape patterns in the Florida Everglades. The core data set in the
study will be land cover data derived from high resolution aerial imagery.
Remotely sensed data will also be used in the Regional Climate Models
that interpolate coarse-scale wind flow conditions in the study area. If sufficient funding is available, lidar data may be used to provide information
on canopy heights for the tree islands. Ground-based measurements will
include data on canopy density, height, and porosity. The Ta Liang award
will provide funds for field research travel in the Everglades as well as to
attend the ASPRS conference in April 2010.
Established in memory of Ta Liang, a skilled civil engineer, an excellent teacher, and one of the world’s foremost airphoto interpreters, the
award consists of a $1,500 grant and a hand-engrossed certificate.
Tyler Rigazio is selected as the second annual recipient of the Abraham
Anson Memorial Scholarship as a person who represents the goals of
the Anson Scholarship in pursuing scientific research and education in
the geospatial sciences. Rigazio is an excellent student as demonstrated
by his course curriculum and high GPA. He is pursuing a double major
at the University of Maine, Orono in Surveying Engineering Technology
and Mathematics, and is active in student group activities including the
ACSM/ASPRS Student Chapter. Rigazio is recognized as one of the
top students in his program by his professors and has pursued research
and practical exercises relevant to land surveying and land information. Rigazio comes from a strong survey and engineering program and
has pursued course work in land information and geospatial science
disciplines.
For over six decades, Lt. Col. Abraham Anson, affectionately known
as Abe, devoted a considerable period of his life to the cause of the
Society in various forums and forms, as an author of many articles, Associate Editor of both the Manual of Color Aerial Photography and the
first edition of the Manual of Remote Sensing, and the editor of the Proceedings of the Aerial Photography Workshop for the Plant Sciences,
and served on the Society and the Potomac Region Board and numerous
committees. After his retirement, Abe self assigned the task to compile
the History of the Society and the Potomac Region from its founding
days working countless hours with great dedication for several years.
Abe, the Emeritus Historian of the ASPRS Potomac Region and recipient of the ASPRS Fellow Award (1997) continued to regularly attend
the Region Board meetings and volunteering until his death in 2005 at
the age of 94. The Society was a big part of his life. Towards the end of
his life, Abe wrote a book entitled, Topographic Mapping with Plane
table and Alidade in the 1940s which was chronicled in the Professional Surveyor Magazine. The book presents the romance of mapping,
providing a nostalgic glance of exploratory nature of field completion
phase of mapping and the spirit in which the work and life in the field
was carried on.
Purpose: To encourage students who have an exceptional interest
in pursuing scientific research or education in geospatial science or
technology related to photogrammetry, remote sensing, surveying and
mapping to enter a professional field where they can use the knowledge
of their discipline to excel in their profession.
Purpose: To facilitate research-related travel by outstanding graduate
students in remote sensing, including field investigations, agency visits,
participation in conferences, or other travel which enhances or facilitates graduate research.
Donor: This award is presented by the ASPRS Foundation from funds
donated by the Anson bequest and contributions from the Society and
the Potomac Region as a tribute to Abe Anson’s many contributions
to the field of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and long, dedicated
service to the Society.
Donor: Individual and corporate contributions to the ASPRS Foundation in memory of Ta Liang.
The award consists of a certificate, a check in the amount of $1,000 and
a one-year student membership (new or renewal) in the Society.
Past Recipients:
2005 — Matthew David Dunbar
2006 — Heather Richards
2007 — Jonathan B. Thayn
2008 — Akira Kato
2009 — Lucy Kammer
Past Recipient
2009 — Nicole Wayant
April 26-30, 2010
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Awards Program
John O. Behrens Institute for Land Information (ILI)
Memorial Scholarship
The Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship
2010 Recipient: Elizabeth Young
Wilder is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography with an emphasis on GIS from the University of California at Santa Barbara. His
major field of study is geographic information systems and geographic
analysis. He plans to graduate in May of 2011, after which he intends to
pursue a Master’s Degree in GIS. He anticipates applying for the Master’s program at either the University of Michigan or the University of
Redlands. In the near future, he intends to apply for a student internship
at the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in Redlands,
California. He exemplified the Osborn qualities of communication and
collaboration through leadership of projects within the UCSB Campus
and Design Facilities Department, and research projects resulting in
published papers. His faculty advisor is Professor Stuart Sweeney.
Elizabeth Young is selected as the second annual recipient of the John
O. Behrens ILI Memorial Scholarship as a person who represents the
goals of John Behrens in advancing the value of land information and in
a lifelong commitment to learning and education. John Behrens was a
visionary who saw the fields of surveying and land information as ways
of opening new career opportunities. Young exemplifies the fulfillment of that vision as a person from a small town who saw the exciting
potential of geomatics for new educational and professional options that
could help her achieve her dreams. Young has a strong academic record
in pursuing a degree in Geomatics Engineering and has gained valuable
field experience as a surveying intern. Young has received outstanding
reviews by the supervisors of her work internship, for her willingness
and ability to learn, her work commitment and her ability to coordinate
many different projects and tasks. Young has an excellent balance of
academic, work and personal drive that provides a foundation for a
successful career as a surveying and land information professional. It is
with pleasure that the 2010 John O. Behrens ILI Memorial Scholarship
is awarded to Elizabeth Young of California State University, Fresno.
The John O. Behrens ILI Memorial Scholarship was established by the
Institute for Land Information (since officially dissolved) as a tribute to
the many contributions of Behrens to the field of geographic and land
related information and technology. John O. Behrens was a founder of
the ILI and the author of many articles about the value of spatial information, land assessment and taxation, and land information policy. In
recognition of Behrens outstanding contributions over his distinguished
career, funds from the ILI have been donated to the ASPRS Foundation
to be administered for the John O. Behrens ILI Memorial Scholarship.
Purpose: To encourage students/persons who have an exceptional interest in pursuing scientific research or education in geospatial science or
technology or land information systems/records to enter a professional
field where they can use the knowledge of this discipline to excel in
their profession.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by the ILI
2010 Recipient: Eric S. Wilder
The Award consists of a one-year membership in the Society (new or
renewal), an engrossed certificate and a check in the amount of $2,000.
Purpose: To encourage and commend college students who display
exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude to enter the profession
of surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, or geospatial information and
technology. In addition, the Award recognizes students who excel at
an aspect of the profession that Ken demonstrated so very well, that of
communications and collaboration.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by the friends and
colleagues of Kenneth J. Osborn. Recognized nationally and internationally, Ken was an outstanding practitioner of surveying, mapping,
photogrammetry, and geospatial information and technology, and a
great friend of the Society. As a professional cartographer with the U.S.
Geological Survey, Ken made significant contributions to these fields.
The award was first offered in 2005.
2005 — Rachel E. Ruppel
2006 — Sean Bolender
2007 — Katarina Doctor
2008 — Nathaniel Ovans
2009 — Jason B. Jones
The Award consists of a certificate and a check in the amount of $1,000
and a one-year student or associate membership (new or renewal) in
ASPRS.
Past Recipient:
2009 — Christopher Griffith
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Awards Program
The GeoEye Award
Intergraph Scholarship
2010 Recipients: David Meek and Chandi Witharana
2010 Recipient: Jaehong Oh
David Meek, a PhD student at the University of Georgia, will use
high-resolution satellite image data to understand how colonists within
Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement (Movimento dos Trabalhadores
Rurais Sem Terra-MST) have transformed an Amazonian settlement’s
landscape, and how this transformation fits into historical patterns in
land use/land cover change at local and regional scales.
Oh earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1999 and his
Master of Science degree in Photogrammetry in 2001, both from Seoul
National University, Republic of Korea. Oh is currently pursuing a PhD
in Geodetic Science from the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
under the guidance of Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska. Oh’s current cumulative Grade Point Average is an outstanding 3.99!
Oh has exhibited a keen interest in Geomatics beginning with his
undergraduate studies. His current work, through the OSU Satellite
Positioning and Inertial Navigation (SPIN) Laboratory, involves developing new techniques for improving the stereo extraction accuracy from
satellite push-broom sensors. Oh’s research is particularly relevant since
it focuses on an outcome that can be used within commercially available
photogrammetric workstations. In concert with his research work, Oh
has been very active in pursuing publication with 6 journal articles and
7 conference publications.
Oh’s combination of academic excellence and pursuit of real-world
solutions to engineering problems is precisely representative of the types
of individuals that will be required to move our profession forward as the
user community demands ever higher degrees of resolution and accuracy.
Chandi Witharana, a PhD student at the University of Connecticut, will
develop a robust method for estimating structural damages inflicted by recent armed conflicts in the northern province of Sri Lanka. The goal will be
achieved by adopting object-oriented image segmentation algorithms and
implementing in commercially-available image segmentation software.
The ASPRS GeoEye Award consists of a grant of data valued up to
$4,000 each, and a certificate inscribed with the name of the recipient.
The Award was established in 1991. In 2001 it became known as the
Space Imaging Award for the Application of High Resolution Digital
Satellite Imagery and in 2006 it became The GeoEye Award
Purpose: To support remote sensing education and stimulate the development of applications of high-resolution digital satellite remote sensing data through the granting of GeoEye imagery for applied research
by undergraduate or graduate students.
Donor: The GeoEye Foundation through the ASPRS Foundation
2005 — Candace Newman, Minho Kim, Junmei Tang
2006 — Yuyu Zhou, Qiaoping Zhang, Orien Richmond
2007 — Govinda Basnet, Tim De Chant, and James Kellner
2008 — Sergio Bernardes, Sheika Aragundi, and Hunter Allen
2009 —Yinghai Ke and Erica Capuana
Purpose: The Intergraph Scholarship, formerly the Z/I Imaging Award,
is designed to facilitate graduate-level studies and career goals adjudged
to address new and innovative uses of signal processing, image processing techniques, and the application of photogrammetry to real-world
techniques within the earth imaging industry.
Donor: Intergraph Corporation though the ASPRS Foundation
The Intergraph Scholarship carries a $2,000 cash prize and a handengrossed certificate.
2005 — Georgiadis Charalampos
2006 — Taehun Yoon
2007 — Nora Csanyi
2008 — Eva Paska
2009 — Ju Won Hwangbo
ERDAS Internship
The award will not be given this year
Purpose: The ERDAS Internship (formerly the Leica GeoSystems
Internship) is an eight-week internship for graduate students in photogrammetry. The selected intern works with ERDAS personnel at a
selected ERDAS facility. The internship consists of a stipend of $2500
plus an allowance for travel and living expenses for the period of the
internship.
Donor: ERDAS, Inc. through the ASPRS Foundation. The internship
provides the award winner with an opportunity to carry out a small research project of his/her own choice, or to work on an existing ERDAS
project as part of a team.
2003 — Michel Morgan
2004 — Cameron Ellum
2006 — Hongwei Zhu
2007 — Kaiguang Zhao
2008 — David Milledge
2009 — No award
April 26-30, 2010
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Awards Program
Kodak International Educational Literature Award (KIELA)
ASPRS Outstanding Service Award
2010 Recipient: The Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua, New
Zealand School of Forestry, Wood Processing and Biotechnology
2010 Recipients:
Marguerite Madden, for her outstanding efforts as Editor-in-Chief of
the GIS Manual.
The Waiariki Institute of Technology, Rotorua, New Zealand offers a
National Diploma in Forestry (Forest Management). The institute program recently approved and, as of 2010, offers a Bachelor of Applied
Management with a Forestry Emphasis. The KIELA Award will be used
to improve and establish the Institute’s remote sensing program and will
provide students with materials for current applied technology advances
for inclusion into their academic programs. The resources and materials
including ASPRS publications will be housed on campus and will be
available to all Institute students as well as the general public of New
Zealand through the Roturua Public Library.
Purpose: The KIELA was first bestowed in 1990. Its goal is to improve
the quantity and quality of literature in the recipient’s library, particularly in the mapping sciences (i.e. photogrammetry, remote sensing,
GIS, and related disciplines) by providing ASPRS educational materials
and publications.
The KIELA includes $350 worth of books, manuals, or other literature
published by ASPRS; a five-year subscription to PE&RS, proceedings
of the Annual Conference and Fall technical meetings for five years;
one free registration to the Society’s Annual Conference at the time of
receiving the award for a member of the institution to whom the award
is being given; and a hand-engrossed certificate.
This award has been augmented by
l a generous grant from the Environmental Systems Research
Institute (ESRI) of the complete ESRI Press Library collection
l selected titles from the John Wiley and Sons, Publishers, catalog
l The conference proceedings from the Geospatial Information
Technology Association (GITA)
l The conference proceedings from The Association of American
Geographers (AAG)
Donor: Eastman Kodak Company, through the ASPRS Foundation
2005 — The Department of Forest Engineering, Federal University of
Vicosa, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
2006 — The Institute of Geography, National University of Mexico
(Instituto de Geografia - Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico)
2007 — University of San Carlos, Guatemala
2008 — Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya
2009 — Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
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Lockheed Martin, for their longtime and continued support for the
ASPRS Photogrammetric Award.
Major contributors to the Geospatial Revolution Film Project:
Booz Allen Hamilton
Harris Corporation
DigitalGlobe
GeoEye
USGIF
Northrop Grumman
NAVTEQ
ESRI
Purpose: Established in 1991, The Outstanding Service Award is given
to Society members in recognition of outstanding and unusual efforts
in helping ASPRS develop and carry out its program over a sustained
period. Recipients have performed outstanding service at the chapter,
regional, or national level. Awardees’ service includes any activities,
including professional, that have helped the society achieve its goals and
objectives.
The Outstanding Service Award consists of a bronze plaque
2005 — Chris McGlone, Roy Mullen, Mike Renslow, and Jan Gervin
2006 — Stewart Walker, BAE Systems, and Don Lauer
2007 — The Future of Land Imaging Interagency Working Group, Jack
Dangermond, and Dave Maune
2008 — James W. Merchant, Bernard “Barney” Schur, James V.
Taranik, and George Y. G. Lee
2009 — The Procurement Guidelines Committee, R. Douglas Ramsey,
Russell G. Congalton, Roberta E. “Bobbi” Lenczowski, and John
Moeller
Awards Program
ASPRS Ford Bartlett Award
SAIC Estes Memorial Teaching Award
2010 Recipients:
James B. Campbell - Potomac Region
Bon A. Dewitt – Florida Region
Brian Miyake – Columbia River Region
Karen L. Schuckman - Potomac Region
Steven J. Steinberg – Northern California Region
Xiaojun Yang – Florida Region
2010 Recipient: Daniel L. Civco
Purpose: First awarded in 1968, the ASPRS Ford Bartlett Membership
Award honors members for actively promoting membership in ASPRS.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation (This award was originally sponsored
by the firm of Lockwood, Kessler, and Bartlett, Inc.)
A member is eligible to receive the Award after sponsoring ten or more
members in one year. Each recipient receives a hand-engrossed certificate and a one-year membership in the Society.
2005
Alan M. Mikuni
Daniel L. Civco
2006
Daniel L. Civco
Patricia G. Foschi
Brian Miyake
Thomas R. Mueller
2007
Brian Miyake
Thomas R. Mueller
Brian E. Murphy
Mary DeVries O’Neill
2008
Brian Miyake
Michelle R. Kinzel
Xiaojun Yang
2009
Daniel L. Civco
Brian Miyake
L. Monika Moskal
Brian Murphy
Daniel Civco, a professor in the Department of Natural Resources Management and Engineering at the University of Connecticut, currently serves as
Director of the Center for Land use Education and Research (CLEAR) and
is Co-founder of the Laboratory for Earth Resources Information Systems
(LERIS) as well as a Co-PI of the NASA-funded Regional Earth Resource
Applications Center (RESAC) established in 1999.
Although Civco is accomplished in many areas, his passion is in the
classroom. He spends countless hours preparing content for his students.
His approach toward education is one based on teaching principles and
practices as well as the use of geoprocessing tools, both of which are essential for the effective management of the environment. Civco is engaged
in advising undergraduate students within the geomatics and other natural
resource concentrations. He has served as major advisor to more than 30
MS and PhD degree graduate students, as well as serving as Associate
Advisor to nearly 70 others. He continues to participate in the University
of Connecticut’s Mentor Connection, an inquiry-based summer program
for talented high school students. His manuscript “Perspectives on Earth
Resources Mapping Education in the United States” provided the impetus
for the creation of the ASPRS Remote Sensing Core Curriculum, and it
served also as the blueprint for the IAEGS curriculum.
Civco also is a well-published scholar. He is the recipient of the ESRI
Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS in 1997 and again in 2001, and
second place for the ERDAS Award for the Best Scientific Paper in
Remote Sensing in 1999. He has attracted millions of dollars of research
grants from multiple agencies to fund his scientific applications. In 2007
he received the National Award from the Program for Excellence in
College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences,
sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the highest honor an
educator in the field of agriculture and natural resources can receive.
In addition to his excellence in teaching, Civco has been very active in
ASPRS. In his first term as Chair of the ASPRS Education and Professional Development Committee, he was instrumental in assisting then
President Roger Hoffer in establishing the ASPRS International Educational Literature Award, and, coincidentally proposed and led the initiative
to create the Estes Memorial Teaching Award. He was a Director for the
New England Region, served on the National Board of Directors from
2002 thru 2004, was elected Director of the Remote Sensing Applications
Division in 2000, and served as Chairman of the ASPRS Education and
Professional Development Committee, of which he will again be Chair in
April 2010. He received an ASPRS Fellow Award in 2003.
The SAIC Estes Memorial Teaching Award was inaugurated in 2003
and is named in honor of Professor John E. (“Jack”) Estes, teacher,
mentor, scientist, and friend of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.
Purpose: This award is designed to recognize individual achievement in
the promotion of remote sensing and GIS technology, and applications
through educational efforts. Award recipients are chosen based on documented excellence in education, teaching, mentoring and, training.
Donor: Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) through
the ASPRS Foundation and consists of a presentation plaque and a cash
award of $2,000.
2005 — Thomas M. Lillesand
2006 — Roy Welch
2007 — Marvin Bauer
2008 — Sam Goward
2009 — Alan H. Strahler
April 26-30, 2010
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76th Business Meeting and 21st Awards Luncheon —
ASPRS Outstanding Workshop Instructor Award
Col. Claude H. Birdseye President’s Citation
2010 Recipient: Russell G. Congalton
2010 Recipient: Bradley D. Doorn
The 2010 ASPRS Outstanding Workshop Instructor Award recipient is
Russell G. Congalton for his excellent workshop on accuracy that he has
offered to ASPRS and for his leadership as the Workshop Coordinator
for 10 years. Purpose: The Col. Claude H. Birdseye President’s Citation was established in 1965 as a tribute to one of the founders and the first president
of the Society. Each year at the Annual Convention it is conferred on the
outgoing president in recognition of her/his contributions to the Society.
Purpose: The Outstanding Workshop Instructor Award is conferred by
ASPRS in recognition of special, personal, and meritorious contribu
tions to continued organization, promotion, and/or delivery of workshops at the ASPRS Annual and Fall Conferences.
Donor: ASPRS Foundation
Donor: The award is administered by the ASPRS Foundation from
funds donated by ASPRS members and participating sponsors through
contributions to the ASPRS Foundation.
The award consists of a certificate and an inscribed laser pointer.
2007 Recipient: Michael Renslow
2008 Recipients: Kass Green and Robert Burtch
2009 Recipients: David Fuhr and Brian Huberty
The Birdseye Citation carries with it a gold Past President’s Key, and a
hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 — Russell G. Congalton
2006 — Karen L. Schuckman
2007 — Kari J. Craun
2008 — Marguerite Madden
2009 — Kass Green
George E. Brown, Jr. Congressional Honor Award
The award will not be given this year
Purpose: ASPRS created the award in honor of the late Congressman
George E. Brown, Jr. and the contributions he made to advance the
benefits of imagery and geospatial information to Society. Representative Brown was very supportive of the geospatial industry. He authored
key legislation affecting the industry, supported geospatial information
research, and promoted the development of the commercial remote
sensing industry for the greater good of Society.
This award is presented periodically to recognize members of the U.S.
Congress whose leadership and personal efforts have advanced the
science, engineering, application, education, and commerce of imaging
and geospatial information. In addition to a plaque, the award consists
of an opportunity for ASPRS to sponsor a geospatial sciences presentation to an elementary school, secondary school, or university of the
recipient’s choice in his or her District or State.
2000 — Congressman George E. Brown, Jr. (D-Cal.) posthumously
2001 — No award given
2002 — Senator Trent Lott (R-Miss.)
2003, 2004 — No award given
2005 — Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO)
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — No award given
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General Session — Thursday, April 29th
General Session, Thursday, April 29th
Fellow Award
Francis H. Moffitt Memorial Scholarship
Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
BAE Systems Award
Conference Management Awards
Geospatial Analysis of Dynamic Terrorist Networks
ASPRS Ten-Year Remote Sensing Industry Forecast Phase I-V
l Fusion of Hyperspectral and Radar Data Using IHS to Enhance
Urban Surface Features
l Investigation of the Integration of AVIRIS and IFSAR for Urban
Analysis
Hepner is a recipient of multiple ASPRS Presidential Citations, the
ESRI Award for Best Scientific Paper in GIS, 1999, ASPRS Meritorious
Service Award, April 1998 and many additional citations.
ASPRS Fellow Award
Marguerite Madden
Marguerite Madden is the Director of the Center for Remote Sensing
and Mapping at The University of Georgia. She received her BA and
MA degrees in biology from the State University of New York in 1979
and 1984 respectively, and her PhD in Ecology from The University of
Georgia in 1990. She also participated in the SUNY Study Abroad Program at the University of Copenhagen in 1979. Her research interests
are landscape ecology and use of remote sensing and GIS for vegetation
studies and natural resource management.
Madden began her career in geosciences in 1976 as a research assistant using aerial photos to map wetlands in Lake Champlain. She then
became a National Wetlands Inventory Analyst in the early 1980s. By
1985 she found her way to the Center for Remote Sensing and Mapping
Science (CRMS), Department of Geography at The University of Georgia, where she has held several positions including Research Scientist,
Associate Director, and Director (since 2005). She also is a Professor
in the Department of Geography. Her early work at CRMS involved
research projects that used remote sensing, photogrammetry, GIS, GPS,
and field surveying for environmental applications.
For over 30 years Madden has applied photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS to ecological studies, primarily in the southeast U.S. and
successfully secured funding for over 30 projects ranging from mapping
vegetation to modeling ecosystems. Of particular note is her development of vegetation databases for 21 U.S. National Parks, 1994. She has
authored or co-authored over 30 articles in refereed journals, and has
served as guest editor of special issues of ASPRS and the Journals of
the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) as well as Editor-in-Chief of the ASPRS Manual of Geographic
Information Systems (2009). She has been appointed as a delegate to
UCGIS; as chair of several working groups; as an ASPRS correspondent
to ISPRS; and secretary of several ISPRS units. Madden is dedicated to
enhancing the careers of her students by her endless efforts to help them
establish professional networks and gain experience and build confidence in their abilities.
Internationally, Madden has been, and continues to be, an active
participant in ISPRS, primarily within Commission IV. Her portfolio
includes: Secretary of Commission IV (1992-1996); Secretary of Working Group 5 (1988-1992); Secretary of Working Group 2 (1996-2000);
and Chair and Co-chair of Working Groups 4 and 6 (2000-2004 and
2004-2008). She served on the Editorial Board of the ISPRS Journal of
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing; was co-editor of three special
issues of that journal; was the journal’s Associate Editor specializing
in papers on GIS and optical remote sensing; and is a member of the
ISPRS Strategic Planning Committee. Madden is the current President
of Commission IV (2008-2012).
Madden has been a member of ASPRS since 1984. She has participated in ASPRS conferences as an organizer, presenter, and exhibitor
beginning in 1987 and was the Technical Co-chair for the fall 2004
conference. Elected as the GIS Division Assistant Director in 2000,
she then served on the ASPRS Board of Directors as the GIS Division
Director from 2002-2004 which stimulated her interest in the functions,
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McGlone, and Clifford J. Mugnier
George Hepner
George Hepner is currently a Professor at the Department of Geography,
University of Utah. Hepner earned his BEd and MS from the University
or Toledo in 1972 and 1975 respectively and his PhD from The University of Arizona in 1979. His research focused on rural to urban land use
conversion.
Hepner’s employment history includes:
l Faculty Appointment, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, Summer
2008
l Member, Mapping Sciences Committee, NRC, National Academies of Science, 2007-Present
l Associate Director, Institute of Public & International Affairs,
University of Utah 2007- Present
l Director, University of Utah, Southwest Consortium for Environmental Research & Policy
l Research Associate, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Risk &
Response Program 2003-04
l Visiting Scientist/consultant, California Institute of Technology,
JPL 1995-2004.
Hepner’s major areas of research involve geographical analysis using remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS), hazard
response and mitigation, and international environmental assessment.
His research has received specific attention in the areas of the use of
spatial field representation in GIS applied to cross country movement
of vehicles and the vulnerability of humans to hazardous gas plumes,
the early use of artificial neural networks for image processing and the
fusion of hyperspectral imagery with other GIS data. He has been a
research fellow and consultant to the Image Processing Laboratory, at
the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, and the Risk and Response Management Program at Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory. He is the Director of the University of
Utah center of the Southwest Consortium for Environmental Research
and Policy, supported by the USEPA to perform research in the U.S.Mexico border region. He currently serves on the Mapping Sciences
Committee of the National Research Council (NAS) and the Academic
Accreditation Panel of the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. He
was an initial editor of the AGU environmental change journal, Earth
Interactions, 1995-2002.
Dr. Hepner served as a regional vice president, regional president,
national board member and was elected as the national President of
the ASPRS in 2001-2002. He co-directed the annual meeting in Reno,
Nevada in 2006 and is co-director of the annual meeting in Sacramento,
California in 2012. Hepner has been one of the lead investigators and
writers for the ASPRS Ten Year Remote Sensing Industry Forecast. A
subset of joint publications:
l Spatial and Temporal Analyses of Terrorist Incidents in Iraq,
2004-2006
April 26-30, 2010
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goals, and missions of the Society. She continued to serve the Society
as its delegate to the University Consortium of Geographic Information
Science (UCGIS) and as the ASPRS Correspondent for ISPRS Commission IV (Geodatabases and Digital Mapping). Madden was elected
Vice-president of ASPRS in 2005 and advanced to President in 2007.
Her honors include an ASPRS Presidential Citation for creating and
championing student assistantships (2009); the Col. Claude H. Birdseye
President’s Citation upon completion of her term as President of ASPRS
(2008); the ISPRS Willem Schermerhorn Award (2004) for promoting international activities in specialized areas of photogrammetry and
remote sensing; Visiting Scholar at James Madison University (2002);
Distinguished Visiting Alumna at Plattsburgh State University of New
York (1999); Best Session Paper (co-authored with Roy Welch) at the
Fourth ERIM Thematic Conference on Remote Sensing for Marine and
Coastal Environments (1997); and Best Plenary Paper (co-authored
with Roy Welch) at the Second ERIM Thematic Conference on Remote
Sensing for Marine and Coastal Environments (1994).
J. Chris McGlone
J. Chris McGlone is currently a photogrammetrist at SAIC, Inc. working
on urban modeling from lidar and other sensors. He received his BS in
Civil Engineering in 1974 from the University of Kentucky and his MS
and PhD in Photogrammetry from Purdue in 1977 and 1980, respectively. His dissertation topic, supervised by Edward M. Mikhail, was
“Photogrammetric Analysis of Aircraft Multispectral Scanner Data.”
Before joining SAIC in 2005, McGlone was a research faculty member in the Computer Science Dept. at Carnegie Mellon University, working in cartographic applications of computer vision. While at CMU he
co-founded TerraSim, Inc. to commercialize visual simulation database
construction software. Prior to CMU, McGlone was a senior engineer
at Fairchild where he worked on reconnaissance sensor performance
and geometric modeling and automated image exploitation techniques
for ground stations, and at H. Dell Foster Associates, where his projects
included a real-time vision metrology system for industrial inspection
and an analytical stereo plotter for uncalibrated small format imagery.
McGlone is the Editor-in-chief of the Fifth Edition of the Manual of
Photogrammetry, published by the ASPRS in 2004, and a co-author of
the textbook Introduction to Modern Photogrammetry. He served as
the chairman of an ASPRS Panel which made recommendations to the
U.S. Geological Survey on their Digital Orthoimagery program. He is
currently a co-chair of ISPRS WGIII/5, “Image Sequence Analysis,” an
affiliate faculty member in the Department of Geography and Geoinformation Science at George Mason University, and a member of the SAIC
Technical Fellows Council.
McGlone has been an ASPRS member since 1976 and is currently
the Technical Program Chairman for the Potomac Region, as well as a
Certified Photogrammetrist. He is also a member of the IEEE Computer
Society.
Other contributions to ASPRS manuals include:
l “Photogrammetry,” in D. Maune, ed., Digital Elevation Model
Technologies and Applications: the DEM Users Manual, Second
Edition. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing, 2007.
l “Sensor modeling in image registration,” in C. Greve, ed., Digital Photogrammetry: An Addendum to the Manual of Photogrammetry, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing, 1996.
l David M. McKeown, Chris McGlone, et al., “Automatic Cartographic Feature Extraction Using Photogrammetric Principles,”
in C. Greve, ed., Digital Photogrammetry: An Addendum to the
Manual of Photogrammetry, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 1996.
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“Analytic Data Reduction Schemes in Non-Topographic Photogrammetry,” in H. Karara, ed., Non-Topographic Photogrammetry, Second Edition, American Society for Photogrammetry
and Remote Sensing, 1989.
McGlone was the recipient of the 2004 ASPRS Photogrammetric
(Fairchild) Award given in recognition of contributions to the field of
photogrammetry, as well as an ASPRS Outstanding Service Award
in 2005 and a Certificate of Appreciation in 1994. While in graduate
school he received the Wild-Heerbrugg ASPRS Fellowship in Photogrammetry.
Clifford J. Mugnier
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mugnier attended grammar school
in New Orleans and high school in Balboa, Canal Zone. He attended
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for two years and graduated
from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1967.
College summers were spent working as a map draftsman and navigator
for Offshore Navigation, Inc. in New Orleans. He attended the U.S.A.F.
Aeronautical Chart & Information Center Professional Cartographer
course in St. Louis where he first joined the American Society of
Photogrammetry in 1967, and was “encouraged” by the Draft Board to
enlist in the U.S. Army. He attended Engineer Officer Candidate School
where he completed Sapper Demolition and Combat Engineering. Upon
graduating, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Corps of
Engineers. Colonel Conard, Commanding Officer of Army Map Service
requested that Mugnier be assigned under his command. He was and remained there for the entire duration of his military service that spanned
the existence of the U.S. Army Topographic Command (TOPOCOM).
While at TOPOCOM, he served as Company Commander of enlisted
personnel, and was educated as a photogrammetrist in the Extraterrestrial Branch by Don Light and in the Geometric Division by Zeno Kittrell
for CORONA Program technology. He also served as Captain and
Executive Secretary of the U.S. Army Topographic Scientific Advisory
Committee (TSAC); two members of which were Prof. Arthur McNair
and Prof. Robert N. Colwell. He published a paper in The Military
Engineer on the photogrammetric instrumentation in use at TOPOCOM at the time. Mugnier attended George Washington University
and studied Analytical Photogrammetry under Morton Keller and also
took the TOPOCOM course in Analytical Photogrammetry in which he
later lectured. On completion of military service, he worked as Chief of
Aerotriangulation for the Raytheon/Autometric Operation in Wayland,
Massachusetts for two years. Mugnier then moved his family to Baton
Rouge where he was General Manager of the Photogrammetry Division
of Owen & White, Inc. Consulting Engineers.
Because of the equipment used at the time, he developed new
rectification techniques, published “Analytical Rectification Utilizing
Artificial Points” in PE&RS, and was awarded Honorable Mention for
the Talbert Abrams award in 1973. He started lecturing in Land Surveying at the Baton Rouge Vo-Tech School in 1973. Mugnier was first
certified as a Photogrammetrist in 1976. In 1977, he moved his family
to New Orleans and started business as a consulting Cartographer and
Photogrammetrist. Mugnier contracted with the New Orleans District,
Corps of Engineers for several years as a consultant in the surveying
and mapping sciences. He continued in private practice in New Orleans
for another 23 years doing cartographic, geodetic, and photogrammetric
consulting as well as Expert Witness research and testimony. He started
lecturing in Photogrammetry at the University of New Orleans in 1980,
and continued there as an adjunct member of the faculty until he moved
to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge in 2000 as a full time
member of the faculty in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering.
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He was first certified as a Mapping Scientist in 1983. Mugnier currently lectures in Photogrammetry, Geodesy, and Land Surveying at
LSU and is chief of Geodesy with the LSU Center for GeoInformatics.
He has published over 60 papers, and over 130 columns in Professional
Surveyor and in Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing,
including the monthly column, “Grids and Datums.” Cliff Mugnier is
an Honorary Member of the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors, an inactive Fellow of the American Congress on Surveying and
Mapping, a full member of the Americas Petroleum Survey Group,
and is a Member Emeritus of the ASPRS. Mugnier was the (two-term)
Chairman for the Certification Review Committee of the ASPRS for
Certified Mapping Scientist (GIS/LIS) 1993-2003. He was Director of
the Photogrammetric Applications Division of ASPRS from 2006-2008.
He is an Expert in NRA Conventional Bullseye Pistol competition, and
on an unrelated topic is the father of two daughters and five sons.
Purpose:Started in 1992, the designation of Fellow is conferred on
Society members who have been active for a total of at least ten years
and who have performed exceptional service in advancing the science
and use of the mapping sciences and related disciplines. It is awarded
for professional excellence and for service to the Society.
The ASPRS Fellow Award includes a hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 — Lawrence Pettinger
2006 — Anthony B. Follette, Barry N. Haack, and Lloyd O. Herd
2007 — Russell G. Congalton, Alan M. Mikuni, and Nancy K. Tubbs
2008 — Allan Falconer, Peggy J. Harwood, Frank Scarpace, and Bernard “Barney” Schur
2009 — Ray Helmering and Thomas R. Loveland
2010 Recipient: Ivan D. Detchev
Ivan D. Detchev has been selected for the 2010 award of the Francis
H. “Frank” Moffitt Scholarship. Detchev is attending the University of
Calgary, Ontario, Canada, pursuing a Master of Science degree in Geomatics Engineering/Photogrammetry to be awarded April 2010. Prior to
attending the University of Calgary, Detchev attended the University of
New Brunswick and received a Bachelor of Science in Geomatics/Survey Engineering in May 2007.
At the University of Calgary, Detchev has researched calibration and
stability of low-cost off-the-shelf digital cameras used for close range
photogrammetry applications such as mobile mapping, face recognition
and structure deformation monitoring. His master’s thesis work focuses
on the design and implementation of a low-cost photogrammetric
system for the 3D reconstruction of scoliotic torsos using multiple camera, multiple projectors and pattern recognition techniques. He is also
interested in researching improvements to mathematical modeling for
photogrammetric bundle adjustment to increase matching reliability and
speed up the algorithm processing time, and exploring different ways of
improving the expected precision of the unknown parameters solved for
the calibration operation.
Detchev volunteered as a student assistant at the ASPRS Pecora 17
Symposium in November 2008 and at the ASPRS Annual Conference
in March 2009. He represented the Geomatics Engineering department
and Geomatics Engineering graduate association to the University of
Calgary Graduate Representative Council in 2008-2009.
His future goals include pursuing a doctorate degree in photogrammetry related to structural deformation monitoring, working in industry
for a short while, and teaching photogrammetry or surveying in developing countries.
In recognition of Professor Moffitt’s many contributions to the surveying and photogrammetry profession and his devotion to the related
professional societies, this Award is presented by the American Society
for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), the Management
Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS), and
the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) through
the ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by students, associates,
colleagues and friends of Frank Moffitt as a memorial to his lifetime
contributions to the photogrammetric surveying profession and the goals
of these professional societies.
Purpose: The award was first presented in 2008 with the purpose of
encouraging upper-division, undergraduate-level and graduate-level college students to pursue a course of study in surveying and photogrammetry leading to a career in the geospatial mapping profession.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation from funds donated to the Foundation
from former students, associates, colleagues and friends
The Award consists of a certificate and a check in the amount of $3,000
and a new or renewal membership in ASPRS.
2008 — Chad M. Schaeding
2009 — Nathaniel Ovans
April 26-30, 2010
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Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
BAE Systems Award
2010 Recipient: Benjamin E. Wilkinson
2010 Recipient: Award results not available at press time. Please check
the Final Program Errata Sheet for details.
Benjamin E. Wilkinson is being presented this award in recognition of
his outstanding academic credentials and his plans and enthusiasm to
become an education professional in Surveying, Mapping, and Photogrammetry. Wilkinson is currently a 2011 PhD candidate in Geomatics (Surveying, Mapping, and Photogrammetry) at the University of
Florida. He has demonstrated and has been recognized at all levels for,
his continued interest, dedication, enthusiasm, and aptitude to become
an education professional. The committee wishes Wilkinson much success and is confident that his current and future education efforts will
continue to make important contributions to the Surveying, Mapping
and Photogrammetry community.
Purpose: To encourage and commend college students who display exceptional interest, desire, ability, and aptitude to enter the profession of
teaching surveying, mapping, or photogrammetry.
Donor: The ASPRS Foundation from funds donated by the friends and
colleagues of Paul R. Wolf. Recognized nationally and internationally
Paul was an outstanding educator and practitioner of surveying, mapping,
and photogrammetry and a great friend of the Society. As author, teacher,
and mentor, Paul made significant educational and academic contributions to these fields. The award was inaugurated in 2003.
The award includes a grant of $3,000 and a hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 — Darion Grant
2006 — Jamon Van Den Hoek
2007 — no award given
2008 — Akira Kato
2009 — Anthony Richard Vannozzi
Purpose: To reward top quality research and publication by young
students (under age 35 as of the application deadline) at master’s or
doctoral level and to encourage researchers to use the ASPRS annual conference as a vehicle to publish and present their findings. The
recipient’s paper will be published in Photogrammetric Engineering &
Remote Sensing (PE&RS), the official journal of ASPRS.
Donor: BAE Systems Foundation through the ASPRS Foundation
The award was first offered in 2005 and consists of a certificate and a
grant of $2,000.
2006 — Pravara Thanapura
2007 — Yuyu Zhou
2008 — Xuerian Meng
2009 — Ju Won Hwangbo
ASPRS Conference Management Awards
2010 Recipients: Steve Yool, Doug Stow, Cynthia Wallace, and Soe Myint
Purpose: The intent of this award is to recognize the great effort put
forth by the individuals who volunteer their time to assist in the planning and execution of a successful annual conference.
The award is an engraved plaque with the conference program cover.
2005 — Richard Campbell, David Maune, Barry Haack
2006 — George F. Hepner, Alan M. Mikuni, Patricia G. Foschi, Robert.
D. Ramsey
2007 — Gary Florence, Bon Dewitt
2008 — Roger Crystal, Nancy Tubbs, and Geoffrey Duh
2009— James D. Hipple, Karen L. Schuckman, John S. Iiames, Jr.,
Douglas A. Miller, and Larry D. Hothem
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Memorial Address — Thursday, April 29th
Memorial Address, Thursday, April 29th
Presidential Citations
Region Awards
Region of the Year
Region Newsletter of the Year
Region Website of the Year
Katie Mayo, Vaughn Rogers, and Jack Mayo; Richard A. Pearsall, Rebecca A. Morton, and Louis N. Graham; Gene Forsburg, George Y. G.
Lee, Kimberly A. Tilley and Marguerite Madden; Michael R. Thomas
and A. Stewart Walker; Mary Potter and Terrence J. Keating;
The 75th anniversary Committee, Russell G. Congalton, Chair and
Committee Members, Stewart Walker, Karen Schuckman, Bill Hemple,
and Brian Kloer.
ASPRS Region the Year Award
2010 Recipients:
Paul Brooks for his long-standing work on the Executive Committee of
the ASPRS Board of Directors.
Larry Handley for his long-standing work on the Executive Committee
of the ASPRS Board of Directors and Chair of the By-laws Committee.
Don Lauer for on-going work to support ASPRS as Treasurer and proactive participation and leadership of ASPRS membership and national
remote sensing initiatives.
Al Stevens for his long-standing and on-going work as the Chair of the
Awards Committee.
Becky Morton for her leadership and contributions as the Director of the
Photogrammetric Applications Division.
John Iiames for his leadership and contributions as the Director of the
Remote Sensing Applications Division.
Doug Smith for his leadership and contributions as the Director of the
Professional Practice Division.
Al Karlin for his on-going leadership and initiative as Chair of the Membership Committee to include the 2009 Membership Campaign.
Bradley Rundquist for his leadership and contributions as the PE&RS
Book Review Editor.
Rose Kearney for her leadership and contributions as the Chair of the
Student Advisory Council.
Mark W. Jackson for his efforts as editor of the Manual of Remote
Sensing, Vol 1.1.
Purpose: First awarded in 1992, Presidential Citations are presented by
the ASPRS President to members of ASPRS and other societies, family
members, and friends in recognition of special, personal, and meritorious contributions to the operation or advancement of the Society and its
interests during the presidential year.
The Presidential Citation is a hand-engrossed certificate.
2005 — Dan Civco, Marguerite Madden, Don Lauer, Scott Perkins,
Pat Woodruff, Cindy Clark, Steve DeGoria, Larry Pettinger, Barry
Haack, Sokhan Hing, Kass Green, Doug Richardson, Richard Tilley,
Kim Tilley, The Congalton Family
2006 — A. Stewart Walker, Richard Aspinall, Stephen Yool, Eric Andeline, James Morrell, Peter Boniface, Duane Haselfeld, Ding Yuan, Lee
Harbers, Bradish Johnson, Jim Hipple, Michael Thomas
2007 — Mary Clinthorne, Perry Hardin, Rakesh Malhotra, Albert Barnett, Paul Brooks, Randy Olsen
2008 — Sandra Hunkele, Kim Tilley, Gene Dial, Ed Freeborn, Tina
Cary, Matthew Austin, Rae Kelley
2009 — Michael S. Renslow, Charles Mondello and George F. Hepner;
2010 Recipients:
First Place: The Potomac Region
First Honorable Mention: The Rocky Mountain Region
Second Honorable Mention: The Columbia River Region
The Potomac Region is The Region of the Year Award winner. This
Region has been diligent in their efforts to maintain the high standards
of the Society while hosting the 2009 National Annual Conference, had
a successful GeoTech Conference, hosted several Technical Meetings/
Technical Tours, had outstanding accomplishments in establishing three
new Student Forums at three different universities, had a successful
student membership campaign exceeding by 26% over the previous
year, and were named the Region of the Month nine times during the
year (January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September
and December). Three Cheers for a job well done!
The Rocky Mountain Region has been awarded First Honorable Mention. Their ambitious board and volunteers have worked very hard to
pursue their goals with a mission in mind to be a leader in the Geo-technologies, provided opportunities to its members participating in the industry and society networking events, held “webinar” meetings, hosted
several technical meetings and workshops including a major technical
conference, “GIS in the Rockies,” co-sponsored with URISA, ACSM,
PLSC and GITA, created a new student chapter and expanded the existing student chapter, had a successful student membership campaign
exceeding by 47% over the previous year, had scholarships for graduate
students and additional scholarship from regional ASPRS Sustaining
Members, had an outstanding Annual Regional Membership Report.
The Columbia River Region has been awarded Second Honorable
Mention. The Region won the Region of Month twice (March and
April) in 2009, continued hosting GIS in Action, had several technical seminars and conferences including Annual Technical Exchange,
Student Chapters Awards programs, had three student chapters and a
successful student membership recruitment and retention exceeding 7%
over the previous year, continued to establish the Photogrammetry licensure in Oregon, monitored this issue and focused on promoting student
chapters while offering educational programs.
The Region of the Year Award includes a hand engrossed certificate and
possession of the Region of the Year banner for one year for the winner,
and certificates for first and second honorable mention.
Purpose: The Region of the Year Award was established in 1968 to
recognize excellence at the regional level in providing service to the
members and to the profession at large.
Previous Award Recipients:
2005 — The Rocky Mountain Region 2006 — The Rocky Mountain Region
2007 — The Columbia River Region
April 26-30, 2010
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Awards Program
Memorial Address — Thursday, April 29th
Region Website of the Year
2010 Recipients:
1st Place: Florida Region http://www.flasprs.org/
2nd Place: Northern California Region http://www.asprs.org/norcal/
3rd Place: Columbia River Region http://www.asprs.org/ColumbiaRiver/
ASPRS Region Newsletter of the Year
2010 Recipients:
First Place: The Rocky Mountain Compiler, Rocky Mountain Region
Second Place: Wavelengths, Columbia River Region
Third Place: Potomac Perspectives, Potomac Region
The Rocky Mountain Compiler is the First Place Winner. The Region’s
publication does an excellent job of informing its members of upcoming
events, scholarship announcements, welcoming new members, meetings
of regional as well as national news regarding what’s happening in the
Society including “Reach Out and Recruit New Members”, PBS Film:
Geospatial Revolution Project, Membership Dues Relief to Unemployed
ASPRS Members. Their publication is very easy to read. Keep up the
good work, Rocky Mountain Region!
Wavelengths, the newsletter of the Columbia River Region, is the Second Place Winner. The publication has won this award , and with good
reason, for its timely topics and photojournalistic style throughout the
year. This informative newsletter covered both National and Regional
news as well as reported on important issues such as Celebrating the
ASPRS 75th Anniversary with Record Conference Attendance, National
Specialty Conference, Member Champion Incentive, Spotlighting Student Chapters, and new members. All added to a publication that reflects
their dedication to the region and its chapters.
A scoring and weighting system applied by a third party neutral judge is
used to decide the winners of the Region Website of the Year Award.
The winning websites demonstrate high quality look and feel in the
site design and effectively convey accurate, informative and timely content. Each site is easy to navigate with few or no broken links and page
file sizes are minimized to reduce page loading times. The sites display
content of unique regional flavor.
Purpose: The Region Website of the Year Award serves to recognize
excellence among the regions in providing service to members and to
the profession at large through web site publication.
The Region Website of the Year Award, inaugurated in 2003, includes
hand-engrossed certificates for all winners.
2005 — Central Region
2006 — Potomac Region
2007 — Eastern Great Lakes Region
2008 — Northern California Region
2009 — St. Louis Region
The Potomac Perspectives, the newsletter of the Potomac Region took
Third Place Winner for this award. This beautiful bulletin contains important information on Lidar Ground Truthing in Coastal Salt Marshes,
Technical Tours, Corporate Sustaining Members in the Region, information on the GeTech conference and its workshops, PR election results,
and By-Laws changes, and an announcement of volunteers needed to
host the 2013 National Annual Conference.
The Newsletter of the Year Award includes a hand engrossed certificate.
Purpose: The Society first bestowed this award in 1980 to recognize
excellence of the Region in providing service to the members and to the
profession at large through publications of a newsletter.
2005 — Rocky Mountain Compiler 2006 — The Central Region Newsletter
2007 — Wavelengths( Columbia River Region)
2008 — Wavelengths (Columbia River Region)
2009 — Wavelengths (Columbia River Region)
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Thursday, April 29th
Session Categories
Sensor Design and Development
1
45
65
75
23
27
34
43
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CS 2
CS 3
CS 4
Sensor Design and Development: Ground-based Sensors
Sensor Design and Development: High-Resolution Systems I
Sensor Design and Development: High-Resolution Systems II
Sensor Design and Development: High-Resolution Systems III
Sensor Design and Development: UAV Systems
Special Panel Session – Panoramamic, Oblique, and Medium Format
Sensors: Status of Technology and Applications
Special Panel Session 1 - Airborne Digital Mapping Camera Systems: Manufacturer’s Perspective
Special Session - Mobile Mapping
Special Session: Emerging EO satellite technologies
Commercial Session 1: Lidar
Commercial Session 2: Optical
Commercial Session 3: DMC II Camera Family - Z/I Imaging’s Next
Generation of Sensors
Commercial Session 4: Special Panel Session 2 - Digital Aerial
Mapping Camera System Sensor Requirements from a User’s View
Data Collection and Management
2
35
46
55
66
38
13
49
5
54
Data Collection and Management: Accuracy and Error Assessment I
Data Collection and Management: Accuracy and Error Assessment II
Data Collection and Management: Accuracy and Error Assessment III
Data Collection and Management: Accuracy and Error Assessment IV
Data Collection and Management: Accuracy and Error Assessment V
Data Collection and Management: Data Partnerships/Sharing
Recent Advances in Lidar Accuracy and Performance
Spaceborne Sensors / Web-based Data Serving
Special Panel Session - Commercial Data Licensing
Special Panel Session - Lidar Calibration, Validation, and Interoperability
58 Special Session - “Preserving our Geospatial Footprints” - Ensuring
Geospatial Records Viability through Time
Data Processing and Analysis
29
57
12
26
36
14
37
69
80
Data Processing and Analysis I
Data Processing and Analysis II
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Fusion I
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Fusion II
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Fusion III
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Visualization I
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Visualization II
Data Processing and Analysis: GIS Modeling I
Data Processing and Analysis: GIS Modeling II
4
15
47
56
67
68
76
77
16
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction I
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction II
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction III
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction IV
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction V
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction VI
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction VII
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction VIII
Special Panel Session: Terrain Modeling Using LiDAR Data and
Break lines: The Conflict between New Technologies and Old Practices
Global Change
39
40
28
6
59
17
50
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications
51
71
7
60
44
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Vegetation Mapping I
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Vegetation Mapping II
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Wetlands
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Wildlife Habitat
Special Session - Extracting vegetation characteristics with Lidar
Resource Management Applications
63 Applications and High-resolution Data
8 Resource Management Applications I
19 Resource Management Applications II
41 Resource Management Applications: Monitoring and Assessment /
Invasive Species I
52 Resource Management Applications: Monitoring and Assessment /
Invasive Species II
30 Resource Management Applications: Monitoring and Assessment I
74 Resource Management Applications: Monitoring and Assessment II
79 Resource Management Applications: Monitoring and Assessment III
Natural Hazards Applications
64 Natural Hazards Applications
81 Natural Hazards Applications: Insect and Air-borne Pathogens
25 Special Session - Forest Fire Fuel Monitoring with Lidar
Urban and Cultural Applications
73
33
22
61
Data Processing and Analysis / Urban Mapping
Global Agriculture
Special Session - Global Croplands and Their Water Use
Special Session - Urban Remote Sensing: Recent Advances and
Future Opportunities
70 Urban and Cultural Applications: Transportation and Development
Disaster Management /Emergency Response
32 Disaster Management / Emergency Response
21 Disaster Management / Natural Hazards
72 Special Session - Getting a Clear Picture of Environmental Impacts
- Use of Aerial Photography to Prove and Delineate Toxic Waste and
other Land Degradations
10 Special Session: Improved Remote Sensing Mission Tasking and
Image Acquisition for Emergency Response
Feature Extraction
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Applications
48 Data Visualization / Hydrosphere Applications
78 Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Applications: Air pollution/ Atmospheric CO2
18 Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Applications: Hydrology
Global Change / Carbon Applications
Global Change / Ecology
Global Change / Urban Applications
Global Change Applications: Land Cover Change Mapping
Global Change Applications: Phenology/Landscape Dynamics
Land Surface Change Applications
Special Session - Uncertainties, Errors, and Accuracies in the Study of
Terrestrial Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) using Remote Sensing
Education/Professional Development
11 Geospatial Education
62 Special Session - Geospatial Education – the Status of GIS and
Remote Sensing Programs
53 Special Session - Open Student Discussion of the Conference and
Future Possibilities with the SAC
9 Special Session - Opportunities for Emerging Geospatial Professionals
31 Special Session - Opportunities for Emerging Geospatial Professionals: Academic Publishing I Organized by the ASPRS Student
Advisory Council
20 Special Session - Opportunities for Emerging Geospatial Professionals: Academic Publishing II (Panel Discussion) Organized by the
ASPRS Student Advisory Council
42 Special Session - Opportunities for Emerging Geospatial Professionals: Next Steps for Undergraduate and Graduate Students Organized
by the ASPRS Student Advisory Council
3 Special Session: ASPRS History
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Sunday, April 25th to Monday, April 26th
Sunday, April 25th
Time
Event
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Registration
Room
Attending
Room
Attending
Monday, April 26th
Time
Event
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 1 — Assessing the Accuracy of GIS Information Created from Remotely Sensed Data:
Principles and Practices
Sheffield
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 2 — Airborne GPS and Inertia in Support of Triangulation and Orientation of Airborne
Framing and Push Broom Sensors
Garden Salon One
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 3 — Preparing for ASPRS Certification
Hampton
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Workshop 4 — Modeling with Google SketchUp
Windsor East
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Workshop 5 — Introduction to Polarimetric SAR Classification
Windsor West
12:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 6 — Looking Above the Terrain: Lidar for Vegetation Assessment
Windsor East
12:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 7 — Thermal Remote Sensing
Windsor West
8:00 AM to Noon
User Groups — ASD
California
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — PCI GEOMATICS
California
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — QCoherent
Pacific Salon Five
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Division Directors
Pacific Salon Four
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Committee Chairs
Pacific Salon Five
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Electronic Communications Committee
Pacific Salon Five
10:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Awards Committee
Pacific Salon Four
10:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Membership Committee
Pacific Salon Seven
10:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Film Committee
Golden West
11:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD)
Pacific Salon Five
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Remote Sensing Applications Division (RSAD)
Golden West
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Standards Committee
Pacific Salon Four
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Membership Committee
Pacific Salon Seven
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD) – Lidar
Subcommittee
Golden West
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Evaluation for Certification Committee
Pacific Salon Four
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Defense and Intelligence Committee
Pacific Salon Seven
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Region Officers
Pacific Salon Four
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Mobile Mapping Systems Committee, Inaugural Meeting
Golden West
April 26-30, 2010
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Pre-Conference
Workshop 3
Registration Desk Hours
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Preparing for ASPRS Certification
Robert Burtch, Professor, Ferris State University
Claire Kiedrowski, KAPPA Mapping, Inc.
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, CEU .8; Room: Hampton
Workshops
INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP
Workshop 1
Assessing the Accuracy of GIS Information Created from
Remotely Sensed Data: Principles and Practices
Dr. Russell G. Congalton, Professor, University of New Hampshire
Kass Green, President, Kass Green and Associates
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, CEU .8; Room: Sheffield
INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
This course focuses on the principles, techniques, and practical aspects
of assessing the accuracy of GIS information derived from remotely
sensed data and is based on the new 2nd edition of the book written by
the instructors. Participants will receive instruction in how to design
accuracy assessment procedures, allocate accuracy assessment samples,
collect both field and photo reference data, and analyze accuracy assessment results. Examples of accuracy assessment case studies based on
actual project data will be presented and discussed. Each participant in
this course will come away with a solid understanding of accuracy assessment procedures for spatial data, and the knowledge to properly interpret the results of such procedures. In order to maximize the benefits
of completing this course, participants should have previous experience
with GIS and remotely sensed data. In addition, a good understanding
of statistical principles is also strongly suggested.
Workshop 2
Airborne GPS and Inertia in Support of Triangulation and
Orientation of Airborne Framing and Push Broom Sensors
Dr. Qassim A. Abdullah, Chief Scientist, Fugro EarthData
International, Inc.
Dr. Riadh Munjy, Professor of Geomatics and Civil Engineering,
California State University
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, CEU .8; Room: Garden Salon One
I. Introduction to GPS- and IMU-controlled AT
II. Fundamentals of an Airborne GPS and IMU Integrated System
III. Functional System Design and Requirements for an Airborne GPS/IMU Integrated Photogrammetric System
IV. Flight Design and Control Criteria for Successful Airborne GPS-
Controlled Missions for Framing Cameras (Analog Or Digital)
V. Incorporating Airborne GPS and IMU Data in the Mathematical Model for Bundle Adjustment of AT Blocks
VI. Fundamental of the Push Broom Digital Photography, the ADS40 Case
VII. Flight Design and Control Criteria for Successful Airborne GPS-
Controlled Missions for Push Broom Digital Camera (ADS40)
VIII. Processing Flow for Bundle Adjustment of Imagery from Frame and Push Broom Cameras
IX. Practical Results and the Status of Airborne GPS and IMU-
Controlled Aerial-triangulation in Production Today.
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Assumes participants have subject knowledge and are serious about taking the Certification Exam. The purpose of this workshop is to prepare
individuals who are planning to sit for the ASPRS Certification exams
as a Certified Photogrammetrist or Certified Mapping Scientist in either
Remote Sensing or GIS. The workshop will begin by explaining the
purpose and form of the exam. It will then identify key topical areas that
an applicant should be aware of prior to taking the exam. Topics will
start with a review of the basic concepts and sample questions to show
how they will be tested for on the exam. Finally, the workshop will try
to identify resources in which exam takers should be aware of and study
from in their preparation for the examination.
Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s)
ASPRS is pleased to announce that Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) are awarded for the ASPRS workshops. This program is
being offered in conjunction with George Mason University.
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized
unit of measurement for participation in non-credit continuing
education programs. Adults who successfully complete George
Mason University’s approved programs will be awarded continuing education units. A permanent record of CEUs awarded will be
maintained in the university database and will be easily accessible
for certification and verification purposes.
The objective of the CEU is to:
• Provide a nationally established record of professional
development learning activity
• Encourage adult students to utilize educational resources to
meet their personal and educational needs
• Recognize individuals who continue their education and
keep themselves current in their chosen professions
• Enable individuals to have an accurate source of their current CEU activity
• Provide a system to document continuing education experiences in meeting certification requirements.
George Mason University, Office of Continuing
Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE
Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the
acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Pre-Conference
Monday, April 26th
Workshop 4
the impact of surface slope on the polarimetric parameters. Moreover,
any attempt to evaluate classification accuracy must map the polarimetric
classes into a rectified image compatible with GIS evaluation.
Modeling with Google SketchUp
Rakesh Malhotra, North Carolina Central University
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM, CEU .4; Room: Windsor East
Traditionally, maps have been created in a 2-D environment but new
tools such as Google Earth, Microsoft Virtual Earth and Google SketchUp are changing this. This introductory workshop will focus on the use
of Google SketchUp to model structures that can then be integrated with
remote sensing and GIS data in mapping applications that support Keyhole Markup Language (KML). The instructor will present an overview,
followed by a step by step guide to creating 3-D objects that can be used
to model real world entities such as buildings, automobiles, etc. that can
then be positioned onto a landscape. With advances in computer speed
and increased memory capacity, 3D modeling using this and similar
techniques will become an integral part of mapping in the near future.
The basic tool set found in Google SketchUp will be covered in this
workshop. These tools include the pencil (line) and rectangle tools
used for creating edges and surfaces. Complimented by the circle and
polygon tools, these devices can be used to rough out surfaces or create
precisely metered forms. The arc, freehand and offset devices round out
the complete set of drawing tools available in Google SketchUp. The
powerful pushpull tool is the cornerstone of the system allows one to
rapidly produce simple and/or complex 3D structures and designer edges can replicated along forms using the follow me tool. Once a drawing
has been created it can be reposition using the move tool and rotated to
any position with the same tool or the rotate feature. The sandbox toolset lends itself to positioning a structure onto the 3D landscape created
artificially in random space or onto spaces imported from topographic
surfaces (Google Earth) and other landscape data sources.
Model development undertaken for a university campus will be used as
the underlying demonstration tool. The primary objective of such modeling is to introduce 3-D and ‘fly through’ techniques that can be used in
conjunction with other geospatial tools. Features created using Google
SketchUp may be added to maps and other landscape modeling graphics to provide a more realistic representation of the environment. This
improved modeling technique allows those using the model to perceive
a more accurate rendition and thus provide decision makers better interpretation of reality. Although not mandatory, it would certainly add to
the learning experience if participants choose to bring laptop computers
with Google SketchUp and Google Earth (free downloads) preinstalled.
Workshop 5
The intent of this workshop it to provide an introduction to polarimetric
SAR classification for remote sensing and GIS specialists who may not
be familiar with SAR and its applications. The short course will offer a
background in SAR, introduce polarimetry, discuss various polarimetric
decomposition and segmentation strategies, and walk-through a specific
example using the open-source tools, PolSARPro and MapReady. Finally,
the accuracy of the classification will be assessed via GIS comparison with
a USGS classification from the National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD).
Formal education in polarimetry is usually highly mathematical, but this
workshop will emphasize an intuitive grasp of the concepts. The goal is
to sufficiently familiarize the students with the language of polarimetry
so that they may successfully pursue the topic on their own.
Workshop 6
Looking Above the Terrain: Lidar for Vegetation
Assessment
Sorin C. Popescu, Texas A&M University
12:45 PM to 5:15 PM, CEU .4; Room: Windsor East
The participants are expected to have a basic understanding of remote
sensing techniques and image processing. The overall goal of this halfday workshop is to introduce participants to lidar concepts, processing
techniques, and applications for deriving information on forest vegetation resources and canopy parameters. More specific objectives are to:
(1) familiarize participants with basic lidar and laser ranging concepts;
(2) introduce types of lidar sensors for forest resources assessment –
ground-based, airborne, and satellite sensors; (3) the LAS lidar data
format; (4) review algorithms for deriving information on terrain elevation and analyzing forest structure; (5) review processing techniques
for generating canopy height models and “multi-band” lidar height bins
using ground-based and airborne lidar, (6) review methods for deriving vegetation information at individual tree, plot, and stand level; (7)
introduce participants to TreeVaW, a lidar processing software for identifying and measuring individual trees on lidar-derived canopy height
models, and (8) compare forest structure metrics obtained by processing
ICESat waveform data and spatially coincident discrete-return airborne
lidar and ground-based laser scanner data over varied terrain conditions
covered by forest vegetation.
Introduction to Polarimetric SAR Classification
Workshop 7
Charles E. Olson, Jr., PhD, Professor Emeritus of Natural Resources,
University of Michigan and Senior Image Analyst, Michigan Tech
Research Institute
12:45 PM to 5:15 PM, CEU .4; Room: Windsor West
Thermal Remote Sensing
Don Atwood, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Alaska Satellite Facility,
University of Alaska Fairbanks
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM, CEU .4; Room: Windsor West
The recent availability of dual- and quad-polarization synthetic aperture
radar (SAR) imagery now permits serious investigation into using polarimetry for land cover classification. The advantages of this approach are
the abilities to understand the scattering mechanisms of the target and to
characterize environments that that might not be visible to optical sensors
due to cloud cover or seasonal darkness. The disadvantage of this technology, however, is the unique geometry of SAR that presents challenges in
the form of variable radiometry and geometric distortions based on the
local topography. Any successful classification technique must confront
An examination of factors affecting thermal signals upwelling from terrain features. Effects of these factors on applications of thermal data in
agriculture, forestry, geology, water/wetland management, and wildlife
management. This workshop is intended for anyone involved in or considering use of thermal sensors for crop, forest or land-use monitoring,
geo-botanical prospecting and/or modeling of thermal energy upwelling
from terrestrial features.
April 26-30, 2010
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Pre-Conference
User Groups
Monday, April 26th
ASPRS Committee & Board of Directors’
Meetings
ASD
Division Directors
8:00 AM to Noon; Room: California
ASD FieldSpec 3 field spectrometers
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM; Room: Pacific Salon Four
A 20 minute slide show, then a first-hand demonstration by two of
ASD’s Trained Factory Representatives on the latest version of the ASD
FieldSpec 3 and the many different accessories that have been developed in co-operation with several world renowned technology development Labs and Facilities. This session will include an open discussion
period for attendees to ask questions and share ideas about their own
experiences and applications.
Committee Chairs
PCI GEOMATICS
Membership Committee
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Room: California
10:00 AM to Noon; Room: Pacific Salon Seven
PCI Geomatics is a world leading developer of geo-imaging software
and systems. Since 1982, we have specialized in remote sensing, digital
photogrammetry, spatial analysis, cartographic production, automated
production systems, image management and on demand mapping
solutions. PCI systems address a wide variety of industry applications including the environment, agriculture, security & intelligence,
and aerospace & defense. Join us and learn about our award winning
technology including our new GeoImaging Accelerator (GXL) and
GeoConference.
Film Committee
QCoherent
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM; Room: Pacific Salon Five
Electronic Communications Committee
Awards Committee
10:00 AM to Noon; Room: Pacific Salon Four
10:00 AM to Noon; Room: Golden West
Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD)
11:00 AM to Noon; Room: Pacific Salon Five
Remote Sensing Applications Division (RSAD)
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; Room: Golden West
Standards Committee
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; Room: Pacific Salon Four
Membership Committee
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Room: Pacific Salon Five
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM; Room: Pacific Salon Seven
The QCoherent users group will be an open forum for all levels of
current and prospective LP360 for ArcGIS®, LP360 Standalone, and
Lidar Server users. Join us for walkthroughs and “tricks and tips” on
such topics as Lidar QA/QC, generating point cloud statistics, point
cloud manipulation, conflation and classification operations, derivative
creation, heads-up on-the-fly breakline digitizing techniques, building
classification and outline generation macro filters, and Lidar Server
project XML/publishing.
Lidar Subcommittee
Evaluation for Certification Committee
Defense and Intelligence Committee
Region Officers
Mobile Mapping Systems Committee
Mobile Mapping Systems Committee, Inaugural Meeting
The Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD) has formed a new
committee that will focus on Mobile Mapping Systems technology and
applications. A Mobile Mapping System (MMS) is an integrated system
of sensors (e.g. laser scanners, digital cameras, position/orientation
resolvers, pavement sensors, ground penetrating radar and so forth) that
collect multi-sensor data while the platform (land or water vehicle) is
in motion. In this inaugural meeting we will introduce the goals of the
committee, install the Chair/Vice Chair and form working groups to begin marching toward the agreed goals. Please join us on Monday, April
26 from 4 to 6 PM for what will be an exciting and dynamic introduction to this rapidly emerging new technology.
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Tuesday, April 27th
Tuesday, April 27th
Time
Event
Room
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Classified Session — The GEOINT Fusion Grand Challenge
Offsite - BAE Systems
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 8 — A Do-It-Yourself Approach to Lidar and Imagery Processing and Analysis Using
Open-Source Tools
Sheffield
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 9 — Georeferencing: State of the Art and New Trends
Cresent
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 10 — Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Application
Hampton
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Workshop 11 — Topics in Orthophoto Production
Windsor East
12:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Workshop 14 — Marketing Your Business
Windsor West
8:00 AM to Noon
User Groups — BAE SYSTEMS
San Diego
8:00 AM to Noon
User Groups — ERDAS
Garden Salon Two
8:00 AM to Noon
User Groups — INTERGRAPH
Garden Salon One
8:00 AM to Noon
User Groups — MICROSOFT
Golden West
8:00 AM to Noon
User Groups — ITT Visual Information Solutions
California
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — ESRI
California
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — GEOCUE
Garden Salon Two
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — DATEM
Garden Salon One
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — OPTECH
Golden West
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
User Groups — TRIMBLE
San Diego
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Data Preservation & Archive Committee
Pacific Salon Four
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — New Board Members Orientation
Pacific Salon Five
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Geographic Information Systems Division (GIS)
Pacific Salon Six
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Education and Professional Development Committee
Pacific Salon Seven
10:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Journal Policy & Publications Committees (Joint Meeting)
Pacific Salon Four
10:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD) – Transportation
Surveys Subcommittee
Pacific Salon Five
11:00 AM to Noon
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Sustaining Members Council
Pacific Salon Seven
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)
Pacific Salon Four
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Professional Practice Division (PPD)
Pacific Salon Five
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Convention Policy & Planning Committee
Pacific Salon Four
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD) – Softcopy
Photogrammetry Subcommittee
Pacific Salon Five
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — By-Laws Committee
Pacific Salon Four
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Division Directors
Pacific Salon Five
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
ASPRS Committee Meeting — Student Advisory Council
Pacific Salon Seven
Noon to 1:00 PM
Student Social Event — Student and Employer “Meet and Greet”
Pacific Salon Seven
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Student Social Event — Speed Networking
Pacific Salon Six
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Student Social Event — The Student Advisory Council Meeting
Pacific Salon Seven
7:00 PM to 11:45 PM
ASPRS Southwest Region Social Trolley Crawl
Offsite
April 26-30, 2010
Attending
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Workshops
Classified Session
The GEOINT Fusion Grand Challenge
April 27th l San Diego, California
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is delighted to be hosting an all-day classified session on April 27,
2010 in conjunction with the ASPRS 2010 Annual Conference. The purpose of this session is to engage and solicit from
attendees their views, ideas, approaches, and solutions for the
GEOINT Fusion Grand Challenge. Fusion is considered
the act or process of combining two or more pieces of data or
information regarding one or more entities in order to improve
or provide new capabilities for the detection, identification,
or characterization of those entities. With active participation
and engagement, this one-time collaborative session will be
informative, invigorating, and thought provoking.
Classification Level: This session will be held at the
SECRET//NOFORN level.
Meeting Format
Morning Session(s) will offer presentations addressing
cutting-edge scientific research and technologies on GEOINT
fusion.
Afternoon Session(s) will be devoted to in-depth round table
discussions addressing key challenges and potential solutions
on important GEOINT Fusion problems focused on creative
problem formulations, state-of-the-art and practices elucidations, innovative ideas, ingenious approaches, and imaginative
research alternatives.
Session Schedule (schedule subject to change):
6:30 AM: Buses leave the Town & Country Hotel (NOTE:
There is no parking at the facility. All participants MUST take
the bus transportation provided from the Town & Country
Hotel)
7:30 AM: Continental Breakfast at the Facility
8:00 AM: Morning Session(s) begin
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM: Box Lunch
1:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Afternoon Session(s)
5:30 PM: Busses board to return to the Town & Country Hotel
Location
BAE Systems, 10920 Technology Place
San Diego, California 92127
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 27th
Workshop 8
A Do-It-Yourself Approach to Lidar and Imagery
Processing and Analysis Using Open-Source Tools
Christopher E. Parrish, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey, Remote
Sensing Division
Jon Sellars, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey, Remote Sensing Division
Jason Woolard, NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey, Remote Sensing
Division
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, CEU .8; Room: Sheffield
Over the past few years, there has been a rapid increase in the amount of
publicly-available imagery and lidar data. As an example, NOAA recently
began public dissemination of imagery and lidar data collected as part of
the Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping (IOCM) initiative, through the
“DigitalCoast” Web portal. Likewise, there has also been an increase in the
number of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) lidar processing and analysis
software packages. Most of the COTS software packages are very robust,
offering considerable built-in functionality; however, most cost thousands
of dollars and typically function as a “black box” (i.e., the processing algorithms are treated as proprietary information and are not released to users).
While the COTS software packages are well suited for many organizations
engaged in production surveying and mapping operations using lidar, some
individuals and organizations may require other software alternatives.
Researchers in NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) have discovered
several open source tools and techniques that may be appropriate for the
community of scientists, engineers, and other professionals, including:
I.
II.
III.
Researchers who require the ability to add or modify processing and analysis algorithms.
Small organizations or individuals who would like to utilize lidar data, but cannot afford and/or do not need large, commercial software packages.
“Nontraditional” lidar data users (e.g., those with unique processing/analysis needs or who work in other fields with vastly different requirements).
This workshop is designed to provide contemporary technical information
well suited to these users’ needs. Participants will learn about opensource, customizable software and tools for processing and analyzing lidar
data and imagery, as well as simple strategies for developing their own
software. The morning session will consist of presentations and demos
by the instructors, and the afternoon session will be devoted to projects
conducted in groups of two to three. Participants will have the option of
taking the course as either a half-day (morning session only) or full-day
(morning and afternoon sessions). In the afternoon session, participants
will be able to choose from a set of pre-selected projects ranging in level
of difficulty (beginning through advanced) and the topic/application area.
Prerequisites: Some basic (“101-level”) familiarity with computer
programming and scripting will be helpful for this course, but is not
required. To participate in the afternoon session, attendees must have
a Windows laptop, as well as administrator rights (i.e., the ability to
install software). It is permissible for participants to share the same
computer, if they intend to work together as a team.
Note: Mention of a particular vendor, product, process, or technique in
this abstract or in the workshop does not constitute an endorsement by
the National Geodetic Survey.
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Tuesday, April 27th Workshop 9
Georeferencing: State of the Art and New Trends
Joe Hutton, Director of Airborne Business, Applanix
Dr. Mohamed MR Mostafa, Chief Technical Authority - Geomatics,
Applanix
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, CEU .8; Room: Cresent
Georeferencing is defined as the science and art of referencing remotely
sensed data to a local mapping frame of reference. Traditionally, this
has been done using photogrammetry, ground truth and various forms
of triangulation, resulting in the production of quality mapping products
since as early as World War II. However, even at that time, there was
speculation about the possibility of using onboard sensors to directly
georeference images to improve the productivity of photogrammetric
mapping. This concept was further discussed in the 1970s and 1980s,
where the measuring sensors were labeled as “Auxiliary Sensors” by
the photogrammetric community. However it was not until the advent of
GPS in the 1980’s that a practical solution appeared possible. In 1984,
the University of Calgary in Canada conducted the first experiment using GPS onboard a survey aircraft to measure the camera location at the
moment of exposure, revealing the enormous potential of this new technology. The 1990s saw the use of Kinematic GPS with GPS-assisted
Aerotriangulation (AT) become standard, and the appearance of the first
GNSS-Aided Inertial systems being tested to augment or even replace
AT altogether. By the late 1990s, GNSS-Inertial systems were themselves proven to be commercially viable methods of georeferencing,
driven in part by the demands of new types of sensors such as Lidar,
digital line scanners and SAR where AT was not practical. Nowadays,
direct georeferencing using GNSS-Inertial is a standard method of
georeferencing data collected on mobile platforms.
sources. The studies include the global/national landuse and land cover,
national land survey, agriculture, forestry, fishery, resource exploitation,
environmental protection and monitoring, disaster prevention and mitigation, and national security. Therefore, the objectives of the workshop
are to introduce basic concepts of SAR including a brief overview of the
past/current SAR missions, in-depth discussion of physical fundamentals, polarimetry, and radar target decomposition, to provide application
examples in environmental monitoring, land-use, natural hazards, etc.,
and finally to foster and promote new researches and studies of using
SAR data.
Workshop 11
Topics in Orthophoto Production
Frank L. Scarpace, Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison
7:45 AM to 12:15 PM, CEU .4; Room: Windsor East
This workshop will discuss the principles and tasks necessary to produce orthophotos from both film and digital aerial images. The first 6
topics will be appropriate for beginners in the field and will cover the
principles for creating an orthophoto. The remaining topics will discuss
methods of efficiently determining the external orientation parameters
necessary to create orthophotos, as well as a number of specialized
orthophoto applications.
This workshop will focus on the underlying concepts of georeferencing
using different methods and sensors for different applications. Practical examples from real world projects are used extensively to illustrate
the pros and cons of each method or sensor assembly. This workshop is
intended for the ASPRS mapping professionals from either technical or
business background.
The topics that will be covered include: a review of aerotriangulation,
automated aerotriangulation methods, producing simple orthophoto
mosaics, methods of automatic and manual generation of the seam lines,
methods of automatic and manual color balance including correcting for
uneven scene illumination and reflection from water, creating orthorectified overlays and creating true orthophotos within cities. Methods
of creating orthophotos from the recent high resolution satellites and
methods of creating orthophotos from direct georeferencing will be
discussed. Demonstrations for creating orthophotos and automated
aerotriangulation using commercial software developed by the instructor
will be given.
Workshop 10
Workshop 14
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Application
Marketing Your Business
Dr. Yong Wang, Department of Geography, East Carolina University
7:45 AM to 5:15 PM, CEU .8; Room: Hampton
Dr. Tina Cary, Cary and Associates
12:45 PM to 5:15 PM, CEU .4; Room: Windsor East
Since the successful launch of SeaSat SAR of USA into space in 1978,
a new era of acquiring and analyzing spaceborne imaging SAR data began. Then there were/are other successfully launched spaceborne USA
and non-US SARs that have collected data globally. As compared to a
passive optical sensor that relies on solar radiation for its energy source,
SAR is an active sensor that transmits its own microwave energy, and
detects the energy backscattered by objects; SAR can operate in day and
night. SAR’s wavelength is within microwave range, 1 mm to 1 m. Thus
its energy can penetrate cloud, fog or rain. It can be independent of
weather conditions, especially for SARs of long wavelengths (centimeters or longer). SAR energy can also penetrate vegetation canopy in
forested environments. The penetration depth depends on types of forests or total above ground biomass that is linked to tree size and density
of a forest stand, and wavelength of the radar system. Today, there are
many successful studies in which SAR data are used as the primary data
This course is designed to help people who are new to marketing and
those who want to review marketing principles and techniques in the
context of the geotechnology industry. Material will cover marketing of
both products and services. Primary emphasis will be placed on marketing to organizations more than to individuals. Course participants will
receive an annotated bibliography of marketing resources.
April 26-30, 2010
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Pre-Conference
User Groups
BAE SYSTEMS
8:00 AM to Noon; Room: San Diego
BAE Systems welcomes SOCET SET® and SOCET GXP® users. Learn
about the transition from SOCET SET, batch processing performance, and
SOCET GXP eXtreme Analysis™ workflows. Complex photogrammetric
tasks such as aspect and slope analysis, terrain profiling, and line-of-sight
analysis are automated in SOCET GXP v3.1. SOCET GXP v3.2 adds Video
Analysis enhancements, SAR data handling and processing, raster to vector
enhancements, and Frame imagery support. Visualization and mesh modeling are planned for the v4.0 release.
ERDAS
8:00 AM to Noon; Room: Garden Salon Two
ERDAS 2010 Rocks. But don’t just take our word for it...experience
ERDAS Software 2010 for yourself at our UGM at ASPRS. You will see a
comprehensive set of interoperable workflows, be introduced to useful new
features and learn tips and tricks to lighten and simplify your workload.
With more than 30 years of experience pioneering geospatial analysis, you
will see the fusion and culmination of innovation in ERDAS Software 2010.
INTERGRAPH
8:00 AM to Noon; Room: Garden Salon One
Join Intergraph to learn about the latest updates in our solutions for Image Acquisition and Geospatial Data Production systems for producing
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maps, digital terrain models (DTMs), and other geographic data that
government, military, and commercial organizations need to preserve
accuracy and precision of data. Intergraph experts will highlight our
automated production systems, flight and sensor management systems,
and industry-leading digital camera technology, including an update on
the new RMK D Medium Format Digital Camera.
MICROSOFT
8:00 AM to Noon; Room: Golden West
Join the technical experts and business leaders from Microsoft’s Photogrammetry division, Vexcel Imaging GmbH, along with business partners
in this half day presentation for an opportunity to learn firsthand about the
company’s latest business and product developments such as new partnerships, new sensors including the new UltraCamXp Wide Angle, new
software systems including UltraMap version 2.0, and the new Monolithic
Stitching methodology. Seating will be limited so be sure to arrive early.
ITT Visual Information Solutions
8:00 AM to Noon; Room: California
If you’re an ENVI user or would like to learn about ENVI’s image
processing capabilities, the ENVI User Group Meeting is for you. See
ENVI users from a variety of disciplines showcase their ENVI applications. Learn more about some of the latest advances in ENVI including a preview of the upcoming ENVI 5.0 release, the upcoming ENVI
EX 2.0 release with ArcGIS integration, new automated workflows for
hyperspectral and multispectral imagery, the WorldView 2 Toolkit, and
more.
Pre-Conference
Tuesday, April 27th
ESRI
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Room: California
The ESRI User Group meeting, at the ASPRS 2010 Annual Conference,
is a gathering of remotely sensed data and imagery users and those who
are interested in best practices for remotely sensed data, imagery and
GIS. Highlights will include presentations on the future direction of the
ArcGIS platform for GIS, imagery and remote sensing professionals,
ESRI technology demonstrations, and time for user questions and answers. Learn more about ESRI’s Enterprise Image Management System
at www.esri.com/imagery.
ASPRS Committee & Board of Directors’
Meetings
Data Preservation & Archive Committee
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM; Room: Pacific Salon Four
New Board Members Orientation
Geographic Information Systems Division (GIS)
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM; Room: Pacific Salon Six
GEOCUE
Education and Professional Development Committee
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Room: Garden Salon Two
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Room: Pacific Salon Seven
GeoCue Corporation invites you to our User Group Meeting for an informative session that could have dramatic positive impact on your productivity. GeoCue is a geospatial process framework that has been widely
adopted for tasks such as lidar production, image processing, and other
map production tasks. We will demonstrate new features added to our
products enabling easy end-user workflow configurations. We will also
discuss the advanced products being released for the emerging mobile
mapping market
Journal Policy & Publications Committees (Joint Meeting)
DAT/EM Systems International
Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)
DAT/EM Systems International, a leading supplier of photogrammetry
and terrain modeling software, will present our flagship product, Summit Evolution, at our 2010 User Group Meeting. We shall discuss the
latest features, future development plans, strategic partners, and hardware news. A key event will be open Q & A with lead staff from DAT/
EM. All past, present, and future users of DAT/EM Systems products,
including Summit Evolution, CAPTURE, Map/Editor, and DAT/EM
hardware products, are welcome to attend.
Professional Practice Division (PPD)
OPTECH
By-Laws Committee
Optech Incorporated “Mapping in Motion” workshop.
The recognition of lidar as a key enabler of high-resolution data for detailed mapping applications has increased the demand for high-precision
systems. As density increases, the ability to accurately and precisely
differentiate between discrete objects in close proximity becomes
increasingly important. Optech has designed a new suite of Airborne
and Mobile Laser Terrain Mappers specifically focused on collecting
high-precision, high-density data to enable low RMSE models suitable
for engineering applications. Spend the afternoon exploring Optech’s
latest innovations in hardware and software design as we demonstrate
with real examples the new benchmark for lidar data quality.
Division Directors
10:00 AM to Noon; Room: Pacific Salon Four
Transportation Surveys Subcommittee
10:00 AM to Noon; Room: Pacific Salon Five
Sustaining Members Council
11:00 AM to Noon; Room: Pacific Salon Seven
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Room: Garden Salon One
Convention Policy & Planning Committee
Softcopy Photogrammetry Subcommittee
Student Advisory Council
TRIMBLE
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Room: San Diego
Trimble’s integrated solutions allow customers to collect, manage and
analyze complex geospatial information faster and easier, making them
more productive, efficient and profitable. Experts from Trimble including INPHO and Rollei Metric will demonstrate how to maximize your
business opportunities with its integrated aerial data collection systems,
photogrammetry and lidar solutions. For more information and to register, please contact us at [email protected]. Registration is
appreciated, but not required.
April 26-30, 2010
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Tuesday, April 27th
Student Social Events
Please join the Student Advisory Council (SAC) for some activities
designed just for Student and Associate Members of ASPRS! We
guarantee that your participation in these activities will make your
conference experience more enjoyable.
Student and Employer “Meet and Greet”
Noon to 1:00 PM; Room: Pacific Salon Seven
This meet and greet is designed to
connect members looking to apply for
jobs in the digital mapping industry
and employers looking to hire. Bring
your resume, a business card, or just
a smile and a handshake, and expand
your job network at the conference!
Also, don’t forget that ASPRS has been kind enough to set up
an official interview room for the conference, so you may use this
meet and greet to determine if you should sign up for an interview
slot.
Speed Networking
ASPRS Southwest Region
Social Trolley Crawl
(open to all attendees)
5:15 PM to 5:45 PM; Room: Pacific Salon Six
Depart from Town & Country Hotel at 7:00 pm
Whether this is your first ASPRS
Conference or if you have had an
opportunity to attend previously, you
are invited to join other students and
young professionals from all over the
world at this special event designed
just for you. You’ve heard of Speed
Dating. We’re offering Speed Networking where you will get to
meet at least seven new people who may become good friends for
the conference or the rest of your life.
Return to Town & Country Hotel at
approximately 11:45 pm
Come explore
San Diego with
us on a Trolley
Crawl through San Diego’s most
famous neighborhoods! We will
ride in style on the San Diego
Trolley ($5 round trip), stopping
at trolley stations within walking
distance of different local watering
holes, giving everyone a chance
to make
and renew
The Student Advisory Council Meeting
Get together with the other Student and Associate members of ASPRS and learn what the SAC has been working on for the last year
and what we have planned for the week. We would love to meet
you as well as hear your ideas about how we can make your conference experience more enjoyable. All are welcome to attend.
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friendships while taking in the
sights! Our first stop will be in
downtown San Diego where we
will stop at Downtown Johnny
Brown’s for food/drinks and the
Southwest Region Student Awards
Presentation (individuals are
responsible for food and beverage
costs). We will hop back on the trolley for a short ride to
Little Italy, an Italian business and residential community
that has been in existence
since the 1920’s. Our final
stop will be in Old Town,
the first permanent Spanish
settlement in California. A
complete schedule will be
available in the Conference
Final Program available at the
Registration Desk.
My Day-at-a-Glance
Time
Event
6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Registration
Room
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Keynote Address
San Diego/Golden West
Ballroom
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Technical Sessions — 1 - 11
varies, see description
10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Exhibits Open
Exhibit Hall
11:00 am to Noon
Hot Topics
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
21st Annual Awards Luncheon and 76th Installation of Officers
Ballroom
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
2:30 PM
Student Social Activities — Exhibit Hall Guided Tour for Students
Exhibit Hall
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Exhibitors’ Reception
Exhibit Hall
Attending
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April 26-30, 2010
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Wednesday, April 28th 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Room: San Diego/Golden West Ballroom
Keynote Address
Predicted Consequences of Global Climate Change on Land Surface Processes and
the Role of Remote Sensing for Detection and Adaptation
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Nobel laureate and IPCC coauthor Jonathan Overpeck of the
University of Arizona will address the manner in which global
climate is influencing and will
likely change future land surface
processes and human activities,
citing information needs for detecting, monitoring and adapting
to these changes.
Jonathan Overpeck is the Director,
Institute of the Environment, University of Arizona and a Professor of
Geosciences. As the director of ISPE,
Overpeck is working to help foster
a new paradigm of interdisciplinary
knowledge creation between physical, biological and social scientists
— all with a goal of serving the
environmental needs of society in a
more effective manner.
Overpeck’s research focuses on
global change dynamics, with a
major component aimed at understanding how and why key climate
systems vary on timescales longer
than seasons and years. Current
work focuses on the Asian and West
African Monsoon systems, tropical
Atlantic variability, and El NiñoSouthern Oscillation dynamics. Overpeck received his PhD in Geological
Sciences from Brown University in
1985.
A blue ribbon keynote panel will respond to Overpeck’s
presentation. They will lead a lively 20-minute discussion
on the role remote sensing is playing, and will play, in meeting these information needs. The session will be a great
opportunity to learn and to formulate questions about one
of the most pressing issues affecting current and future
generations.
Panelists:
Marguerite Madden is the Director of the Center for
Remote Sensing and Mapping Science (CRMS) and
Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia (UGA). She received her BA and MA
degrees in Biology from the State University of New
York at Plattsburgh and her PhD in Ecology in 1990
from the University of Georgia. Her research over the
past 25 years at UGA has focused on geographic information science (GIScience) and landscape analysis for investigations
of spatio-temporal patterns of vegetation distributions, landscape-level
human impacts on natural environments, and more recently, multidisciplinary collaboration involving GIScience and human geography, animal
behavior and wildlife disease. Madden is a Past President of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), Editor
of the 2009 ASPRS Manual of GIS and current Technical Commission
President of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing (ISPRS) Commission IV “Geodatabases and Digital Mapping”.
Thomas H. Mace is currently the Senior Science Advisor for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA’s
Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
He was formerly with EPA and from 1996-2000 chaired
the Interagency Working Group on Data Management
for Global Change. He has held positions in private
industry and is a former USAF KC-135 pilot. He has
served ASPRS as Director of the Remote Sensing Applications Division and maintains active research interests in environmental applications of both satellite and aircraft-based remote sensing.
James Hoffman has been Technical Director for
Space Instruments, Inc., since 1980. He has over 25
years of experience in the design of electro-optical
instruments for remote sensing and surveillance.
Hoffman has been the principal investigator on
contracts developing the Infrared Spectral Imaging
Radiometer, the Thermal Imaging Radiometer, the
NASA Cloud Top Radiometer and Earth Radiation
Array, and Hi-Camp II. Previously he was a Senior Systems Engineer for
Hughes Aircraft Company where he was systems engineer for the design
of the Landsat Thematic Mapper. Hoffman received a DARPA Strategic
Technology Office Special Award in 1987.
Awards
Photogrammetric Award (Fairchild)
Wednesday, April 28th 9:15 AM to 10:45 PM
Conference Program
TS 3
6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Special Session: ASPRS History
Moderator: Charles E Olson, Jr., Michigan Tech Research Institute
Room: Pacific Salon Seven
Technical Sessions
This session summarizes both my own experiences in 54 years as a
member of ASP/ASPRS and many of the reminiscences of the 55
other members I have had the privilege to interview for our Oral
History Project.
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
TS 1
Sensor Design and Development: Ground-based Sensors
Moderator: Rian Bogle, U.S. Geological Survey
Room: Fairfield
Towards the Development of a Low-cost Remotely-piloted Land Mobile
Mapping System
Julien Li-Chee Ming, York University
Costas Armenakis and Ravi Persad
Automated In-Situ Imaging Systems for Landscape Monitoring
Rian Bogle, U.S. Geological Survey
Miguel Velasco and John Vogel
The Journal of Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing
(PE&RS): A Review of Last Seventy Five Years
Tun Lin Moe, Arizona State University
TS 4
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction I
A Feature-based Matching Strategy for Automated 3D Model
Reconstruction in Multi-Image Close-range Photogrammetry
Clive S. Fraser, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Ida Jazayeri and Simon Cronk
Accurate Surveying from the PC – The New Standard in 3D Mobile
Mapping
Luke Kiefte, Trifide Group
Maarten Vergauwen
Moderator: Hongwei Zhu, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Room: California
Object-oriented Residential Land-use Mapping using Lidar and Aerial
Photographs
Xuelian Meng, Texas A&M University, College Station
Nate Currit, Le Wang, and Xiaojun Yang
Optimized Feature Extraction and Correspondence for Orbiter Image
Pairs
Chris Lewis, Kansas State University
Vinayak Jakkula and Dale Schinstock
Multi-scale Region, Object Based Stereo Matching
Hongwei Zhu, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Frank Scarpace
TS 2
Data Collection and Management: Accuracy and Error
Assessment I
Moderator: Tristan Goulden, Dalhousie University, Canada
Room: Hampton
Deriving Vegetation Height from Lidar DSMs and DTMs: The Problem of
Negative Elevation Heights
Erin Moss, Department of Oceanography, U.S. Naval Academy
Peter Guth
Error Propagation Model for Shoreline Extraction
Ding Li, The Ohio State University
Ron Li, Liang Cheng, David Chiu, and Gagan Agrawal
A Geophysical Stereo Satellite Elevation Mapping System
Gerry Mitchell, PhotoSat
Michael Ehling
TS 5
Special Panel Session — Commercial Data Licensing
(Sponsored by the ASPRS Professional Practices and Primary Data
Acquisition Divisions)
Modertor: Mike Benson, U.S. Geological Survey
Room: Pacific Salon Five
Error Analysis of Trajectory Control and Calibration Routines to LIF Lidar
Tristan Goulden, Dalhousie University, Canada
Chris Hopkinson, Rob Jamieson, and Alexandre Vorobiev
Impact of Lidar System Calibration on Plane Segmentation and
Photogrammetric Data Registration
Ayman Habib, University of Calgary, Canada
Ki In Bang and Ana Kersting
ASPRS: An Evolving Concept
Charles E Olson, Jr., Michigan Tech Research Institute
Commercial Remote Sensing Data Policy
Mike Benson, U.S. Geological Survey
Data Buyer/User Perspective on Commercial Contracting and Data
Licensing
Kari Craun, U.S. Geological Survey
Digital Aerial Data License Process and Issues
Marvin Miller, Aerometric, Inc./Terrapoint, Inc.
James Ferguson
Commercial High-resolution Digital Aerial and Satellite Imagery
Acquisition and Licensing
Brett Thomassie, Digital Globe
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
TS 6
TS 8
Wednesday, April 28th 9:15 AM to 10:45 PM
Global Change Applications: Land Cover Change Mapping
Resource Management Applications I
Moderator: Steve Yool, University of Arizona
Room: Sheffield
Moderator: Naresh Pai, University of Arkansas
Room: Windsor East
Comparison of Remote Sensing Land Use/Cover Change Detection
Methods Over Istanbul, Turkey
Biricik Gozde Ozacar, University of Arizona
Steve Yool, Cigdem Goksel, and Michael Bonine
Forest Biomass Estimation from an Airborne Single-Pass L-Band
Polarimetric InSAR System
Bryan Mercer, Intermap Technologies Corp., Canada
Mapping Rubber Expansion in two Thai Villages using an Objectoriented Classification Approach
Zhe Li, East-West Center
Jefferson Fox and Dieuwe Da La Parra
Classification Robustness of SVM and MLC under Reduced Training
Dataset
Mahesh Rao, Humboldt State University
Liangjiang Yu
TS 7
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Wetlands
Moderator: Meghan Graham MacLean, University of New Hampshire
Room: Pacific Salon Six
The Development of a Salt Marsh Migration Tool and its Application in
Long Island Sound
Mark Hoover, University of Connecticut
Daniel Civco and Adam Whelchel
Multi-temporal Image Analysis of the Coastal Watershed, NH
Meghan Graham MacLean, University of New Hampshire
Alexis Rudko and Russell Congalton
Mapping the Spectral and Spatial Characteristics of Mound Spring
Wetland Vegetation in South Australia: A Novel Spectrally Segmented
PCA Approach
Davina White, The University of Adelaide, Australia
Megan Lewis
Biophysical and Socioeconomic Influences on Pasture Quality in
DaMao Banner, Inner Mongolia
Charles Emerson, Western Michigan University
Geospatial Tool for Nonpoint Source Program Implementation in
Arkansas
Naresh Pai, University of Arkansas
Dharmendra Saraswat
Remote Sensing & GIS Based Land Cover, Soil and Land Capability
Information for Resources Managment in Semi-arid Region of
Paraiba,Brazil
Teotia Harendra, Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB), Brazil
Civco Daniel and Ramos Francisco
TS 9
Special Panel Session — Opportunities for Emerging
Geospatial Professionals
Organized by the ASPRS Student Advisory Council
Moderated by Members of the Student Advisory Council
Room: Pacific Salon Four
This session will act as a forum for those entering the professional
field for the first time. A panel of young professionals will share
experiences from resume creation and submission, the interview
process and the first days on the job from the employee perspective.
The panel is planned to include young professionals who are working in their first job since graduation from a variety of industries
and academia. This session will allow for networking with fellow
peers entering the job market and geospatial industry.
TS 10
Special Panel Session: Improved Remote Sensing
Mission Tasking and Image Acquisition for Emergency
Response
Moderator: Bruce A. Davis, Department of Homeland Security
Room: Garden Salon One
Delivery of remote sensing imagery by a sensor system selected
to provide the best information for the ongoing disaster incident is
critical to effective emergency response. Knowing when this sensor
system will be able to acquire imagery of an incident is extremely
valuable for first response teams. Delivery of remotely sensed imagery to the response teams in real time as well as sharing the same
images throughout the incident command structure is also critical to
effective response.
Panelists:
Bruce A. Davis, Department of Homeland Security
Michael E. Hodgson, University of South Carolina
Charles Mondello, Pictometry International Corp
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Hot Topics
Wednesday, April 28th 9:15 AM to Noon
TS 11
Geospatial Education
Moderator: TDB
Room: Garden Salon Two
Interactive Networking
Future of Remote Sensing Education
Chris Cruz, West Valley College; NASA-Sigma Space Corp
Jeannie Allen
11:00 am to Noon
Expanding Undergraduate Remote Sensing Research Opportunities
through Wyomingview
Ramesh Sivanpillai, University of Wyoming, WYGISC
Incorporating a Web-based GIS into the High School Classroom
Cindy Schmidt, San Jose State University
Allison Lenkeit-Meezan, Ellen Metzger, and Richard Taketa
Exhibits Open
10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Beverage Break
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall
These one-hour HOT TOPIC discussions groups,
hosted by ASPRS Divisions and Committees, are a high
point of every conference. This is an opportunity for all
attendees to weigh in with their thoughts on the issues
being discussed.
Scheduled Discussions
The use of Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) Sensors
for Mapping and Remote Sensing
sponsored by the Primary Data Acquisition Division
Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) Committee
Room: Windsor East
Meeting the Continuing Educational Needs of
the Geospatial Labor Force through Workforce
Development Programs
sponsored by the Education and Professional Development
Committee
Room: Sheffield
Geospatial technologies are evolving at an exponential rate. What
was acquired in the academic classroom five years ago has become
dated. Experiences in the work place result in increasing responsibilities and the need to become knowledgeable of both emerging
and evolving technology or, at least, aware of its capabilities. The
geospatial industry relies upon continuing education courses
offered through various workforce development programs. How is
continuing education delivered today and what avenues need to be
considered as the world struggles with economic uncertainty?
A Discussion with the Ad Hoc Committee Preparing
Product Guidelines
An Update on New and Current Remote Sensing
Satellites
sponsored by the Remote Sensing Applications Division
With the launch of Digital Globe’s World View -2 (USA) and Surrey
Satellite Technology Ltd’s (UK) Deimos-1, NigeriaSat-2, and THEOS
(Thailand) system capabilities, new applications, valid uses, will be
discussed for these and other systems. Also, USGS will update all
on the Data Continuity Mission.
Landsat Status and Future Directions
Room: Hampton
A status report on Landsats 5 and 7 and the Landsat Data Continuity Mission. Discussion will then be invited on requirements for and
distribution of future Landsat-derived operational products such as
land cover and other terrestrial Essential Climate Variables
April 26-30, 2010
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Technical
Wednesday, April 28th 12:15 PM to 3:00 PM
TS 13
21 Annual Awards Luncheon and 76 Installation of
Officers
st
th
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM; Room: San Diego/Golden West Ballroom
Recent Advances in Lidar Accuracy and Performance
Moderator: Valerie Ussyshkin, Optech Incorporated
Room: Hampton
Plan to join your colleagues at this year’s luncheon honoring
the current award recipients and participate in the occasion of
the installation of the 76th slate of ASPRS officers.
Precision Mapping: ALTM Orion Establishes a New Standard in
Airborne Lidar Performance Capability
Valerie Ussyshkin, Optech Incorporated
Livia Theriault, Martin Pokorny, Mariusz Boba, and Michael Sitar
The award winners will be given special honor and the annual
business meeting of the Society will include installation of the
Officers. Bradley Doorn, retiring ASPRS President, will give a
summation of the past year’s events.
Registration of Lidar Point Clouds using Image Features
Manoranjan Majji, Texas A&M University
Brien Flewelling, Brent Macomber, John L. Junkins, Anup B. Katake,
Hhyochung Bang
Tickets for this Luncheon are required and may be purchased at
the ASPRS Registration Desk no later than 2:00 PM, Tuesday,
April 27th.
Optical Images and Terrestrial Laser Scanning Co-registration by the
use of Feature Based Methodology
E. Renaudin, University of Calgary, Canada
A. Habib
On site ticket purchases are limited to availability. Limited
seating in the rear of the room is available at no cost for conference registrants wishing to attend the ceremonies only.
TS 14
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Visualization I
Moderator: Ming-Chih Hung, Northwest Missouri State University
Technical Sessions
Automatic Extraction of Buildings from Digital Imagery for Change
Detection
Yandong Wang, Pictometry International Corp.
TS 12
Framework to Automatically Characterize Real Property using Highresolution Aerial Images
Philipp Meixner, Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision, Graz
University of Technology, Austria
Franz Leberl
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Fusion I
Moderator: Jack Leifer, Trinity Unviersity
Room: Sheffield
Analyzing Scene Geometries for Stereo Pushbroom Imagery
Michal Jama, Kansas State University
Chris Lewis and Dale Schinstock
Development of a Lunar Astronaut Spatial Orientation and Information
System (LASOIS)
Boris Skopljak, The Ohio State University
Rongxing Li , Shaojun He, Alper Yilmaz, and Jiang Jinwei
A Simple and Robust Destriping Algorithm for Imaging Spectrometers:
Application to MODIS Data
Marouan Bouali, INRIA/CNES
Patrice Henry
ERDAS APOLLO used at the 2012 Olympic Games for security by British
Transport Police
Mladen Stojic, ERDAS
A Correspondence-based Strategy for Automatic Registration of
Terrestrial Laser Scanning Data
Darion Grant, Purdue University
James Bethel and Melba Crawford
Analysis of Hyperspectral High-resolution Data for Tree Species
Classification
Gang Hong, Canada Center for Remote Sensing, Canada
A. Zhang, F. Zhou
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Conference Program
TS 15
TS 18
Moderator: Bingcai Zhang, BAE Systems
Room: California
Moderator: John Hatzopoulos, University of the Aegean, Greece
Room: Fairfield
Residential Building Extraction Using Artificial Immune Networks
Binglei Gong
Im Jungho
The Impact of Break Lines in the Creation of Digital Terrain Models
(DEM) used for Runoff Modeling and Watershed Delineation
David Alvarez, CDM
Building Point Grouping using View-Geometry Relations
I-Chieh Lee, The Ohio State University
Shaojun He, and Po-Lun Lai, and Alper Yilmaz, and Rongxing Li
Integrating GRACE Terrestrial Water Storage Data into the U.S. and
North American Drought Monitors
Rasmus Houborg, NASA GSFC
Matthew Rodell
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Applications: Hydrology
From Where to What: Image Understanding through 3-D Geometric
Shapes
Bingcai Zhang, BAE Systems
William Smith
Generation of 3D Building Models from Commercial Image Database
through Shadow Analysis
Taeyoon Lee, Inha University, South Korea
Taejung Kim
Coordination of Public Policies for Flood Protection using Remote
Sensing and GIS Technologies for Coastal Urban Landscapes at Water
Territories
John Hatzopoulos, University of the Aegean, Greece
Athina Santorinaiou and Dimitra Gitakou
TS 19
Resource Management Applications II
TS 16
Special Panel Session: Terrain Modeling using Lidar
Data and Break Lines: The Conflict between New
Technologies and Old Practices
Moderator: Qassim Abdulla, Fugro EarthData, Inc.
The panel focuses on current requirements and practices in terrain
modeling using lidar data from end users and data providers’ perspectives. The panel will also shed the light on the common misunderstanding of the break lines and its need in support for Lidar data.
Panelists:
H. Karl Heidemann, U.S. Geological Survey-EROS
Qassim A. Abdullah, Fugro EarthData
Timothy Blak, Dewberry
Harold W. Rempel, URS Corp.
Kirk Waters, NOAA-CSC
Moderator: Jennifer Hird, Foothills Facility for Remote Sensing and
GIScience, University of Calgary, Canada
Room: Windsor East
Using a Combination of Moderate (MODIS) and High-resolution
(Dubaisat-1) Satellite Data in Detecting and Monitoring Red Tide
Outbreaks in the Arabian Gulf
Adnan Al-Rais, Emirates Institute for Advanced Science & Technology /
American University in Dubai, Dubai
Ammar Al-Muhairi, Hosni Ghedira, and Ali Shaheen
Detection of Water Pollutants Near Industrial Plants using Hyperspectral Imagery
Orych Agata, Military University of Technology, Poland
Piotr Walczykowski and Rafal Dabrowski
Quantifying Human Footprint for Biodiversity Monitoring: The Impact of
Sampling Intensity and Extent
Jennifer Hird, Foothills Facility for Remote Sensing and GIScience,
University of Calgary, Canada
Adam McLane, Julia Linke, Guillermo Castilla, and Greg McDermid
TS 17
Land Surface Change Applications
Moderator: Demetrio Zourarakis, Kentucky Division of Geographic
Information
Evaluation of Environmental Sensitivity of the Coastal Plains Shoreline to Oil Spills: Southwestern Sinai Coastal Plain, Egypt
Ahmed Wahid, Faculty of Science at Port-Said
Marguerite Madden, Fikry Khalaf, and Ibtehal Fathy
Spatial and Temporal Change Analysis of Land-use and Land-cover in
and Around the Bannerghatta National Park, India
Sanchayeeta Adhikari, University of Florida
Jane Southworth and Harini Nagendra
Integration of Aerial Photography and Airborne Lidar to Delineate River
Channel Meander and Cutoff Dynamics
Jennifer Jensen, Texas State University-San Marcos
Alex Fremier
Hydrologic Change Assessment — Updating the Waterbodies Layer of
NHD With Multitemporal Imagery
Demetrio Zourarakis, Kentucky Division of Geographic Information
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
TS 20
TS 22
Moderator: Prasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey
Geospatial Professionals: Academic Publishing I
Moderator: Lisa M. Wedding, University of Hawaii
This session will provide graduate students and young professionals an introduction to the peer review publication process. Details
will be presented on the proper organization, preparation and
submission of a manuscript. This session will also provide insight
on how to choose an appropriate journal, draft a letter to the editor,
and address reviewer comments.
Panelists:
Russell Congalton, University of New Hampshire
John Jensen, University of South Carolina
Jie Shan, Purdue University
Special Session — Global Croplands and Their Water
Use
Global Crop Monitoring and Forecasting
Tim Stahley, GDA Corporation
Dmitry Varlyguin, Stephanie Hulina, Julian Winter, and Lucas Roth
Global Croplands and their Water Use Assessments using Remote
Sensing and Traditional Approaches
Prasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey
Munir Hanjra, Venkateswarlu Dheeravath, and Muralikrishna
Gumma
Identifying Crops in the Lower Forty Eight
Michael Craig, U.S. Department of Agriculture / NASS
Multi-polarized PALSAR and Landsat Multi-modality Data Fusion
for Crop Classification
Zhengwei Yang, U.S. Department of Agriculture / NASS
Rick Mueller
TS 21
Disaster Management/Natural Hazards
Moderator: Ian Kramer, University of South Carolina
Tropical Cyclone Intensity Estimation using Neural Networks
Arun Kulkarni, The University of Texas at Tyler
Richard Bankert
Exhibit Hall Guided Tour
for Students
Removal of Azimuth Ambiguity and Delineation of a Ship using Airborne
Polarimetric C-Band SAR Data
Yong Wang, East Carolina University
Changcheng Wang and Mingsheng Liao
The ASPRS Sustaining Members Council is
hosting a guided tour of the exhibit hall for
students. This is your opportunity to meet the
exhibitors, up close and personal.
Identifying the Spatial and Spectral Resolution Requirements
Associated with the Department of Homeland Securities Hurricane and
Flood Information Collection Plan Essential Elements of Information
(EEI)
Ian Kramer, University of South Carolina
Michael Hodgson, John R. Jensen, Shufan Liu, Ben Sigrist, and Davis,
Bruce
2:30 PM; Meet at Exhibit Hall Entrance
Beverage Break
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Exhibit Hall
Actionable Emergency Mapping
Arik Nir, Icaros, Inc
Dan Abraham
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Conference Program
Technical Sessions
TS 25
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Special Session — Forest Fire Fuel Monitoring with
Lidar
TS 23
Moderator: L. Monika Moskal, School of Forest Resources &
Precision Forestry Cooperative
Room: California Room
Sensor Design and Development: UAV Systems
Moderator: Grant Fraley, TerraPan Labs, LLC
Room: Fairfield
Large-baseline Stereo Imaging Utilizing Dynamic Pose Compensation
Prather Lanier, Virginia Tech
Nathan Short, Lynn Abbott, and Kevin Kochersberger
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Hyperspatial Remote Sensing of
Rangelands: Object-based Classification and Field Validation
Andrea Laliberte, New Mexico State University
A. Rango, C. Winters, A. Slaughter, and C. Maxwell
Implications of Low-cost Sensor Technologies for UAV Imaging
Applications
Grant Fraley, TerraPan Labs, LLC
Dietmar Backes , Charles Schmidt, Christopher Lippitt, Alessandro
Annunaziato, Cristiano Giovando, and Simone Gadenz
Generation of a Mosaic and Associated Sensor Model from an Airborne
Stare-step Imaging System
Henry Theiss, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Contractor)
Lidar Based Post-fire Fuels Characteristics in Two Sky Island
Forests of Southeastern Arizona
Tyson Swetnam, University of Arizona
Steve Yool
Assessing Forest Structure with Aerial Lidar in Two Complex
Forest
Jeffrey J. Richardson, University of Washington
L. Monika Moskal
Estimation of Forest Canopy Fuels through Fusion of Lidar and
Near-Infrared Imagery
L. Monika Moskal, School of Forest Resources and Precision
Forestry Cooperative
Todd Erdody
TS 26
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Fusion II
Moderator: Charles Toth, The Ohio State University
Room: Sheffield
TS 24
Special Panel Session: Emerging EO Satellite
Technologies
Automated Video Georegistration at Real-time Rate
Charles Taylor, BAE Systems
John Dolloff, Matt Bower, and Scott Miller
Moderator: Kumar Navulur, DigitalGlobe
Recent years have seen proliferation of very high resolution satellites. This panel will discuss the emerging trends in the satellite
industry including collection capabilities, spectral bands (current
and desired), spatial resolution, and accuracy. Further the panel
will discuss the need for industry standards for the imagery including file naming convention, metadata, band sequencing, metadata,
etc. The panel will also discuss on how the imagery can best be
integrated into various software tools, image processing & analysis
as well as GIS tools, to ensure the pixels are customer ready. Panelists will include representatives from DigitalGlobe, RapidEye,
Geoeye, SPOT, and other Industry Experts.
Experiences with using SIFT for Multiple Image Domain Matching
Charles Toth, The Ohio State University
Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska
Array Algebra Automation of 4-D Imaging and Range Sensing
Urho Rauhala, Array Algebra Consultant
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
TS 29
TS 27
Special Panel Session – Panoramic, Oblique, and
Medium Format Sensors: Status of Technology and
Applications
Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division
Moderator: Qassim A. Abdullah, Fugro EarthData
Moderator: Charles Mondello, Pictometery International
The panel will focus on the state of the new sensors (Panoramic,
Oblique, and Medium format) and their derived products. This new
generation of sensors can overwhelm users who are more familiar
with conventional mapping sensors. The panel will include representatives from the lead sensor manufacturers and end users who will
shed light on the value and capabilities of these sensors, their newest
advancements, the latest technologies and layout strategies on how to
evaluate and shop for products.”
Data Processing and Analysis I
Moderator: Maryellen Sault, NOAA, National Geodetic Survey
A Geometric Method for Extracting Endmembers from Hyperspectral
Imagery
Ruijin Ma, University of Redlands
Optimal Parameter Determination for Mean-shift Segmentation-based
Shoreline Extraction using Lidar data, Aerial Orthophotos, and Satellite
Imagery
I-Chieh Lee, The Ohio State University
Liang Cheng and Rongxing Li
An Assessment of Automatic Shoreline Extraction in Portsmouth, New
Hampshire
Maryellen Sault, NOAA, National Geodetic Survey
David Jennings and Stephen White
Hierarchical Quality Inspection of Spatial Data by Data Integration
Hainan Chen, University Stuttgart, Germany
Volker Walter
Panelists:
Adam Evans, Applanix
Brian Wegner, Fugro EarthData
Barry Cross, Geospatial Systems, Inc.
Klaus Neumann, Intergraph
Ruedi Wagner, Leica Geosystems
Alexander Wiechert, Microsoft Corp.
Armando Guevara, M7 Visual Intelligence
Charles Mondello, Pictometery International
Erez Shor, Vision Map
Jeff Lovin, Woolpert
TS 30
Resource Management Applications: Monitoring and
Assessment I
Moderator: Kevin Lim, Lim Geomatics Inc
Room: Windsor East
Lidar Assisted Forest Inventory and Analysis Measurements
Ryan Sheridan, Texas A&M
Sorin Popescu and Demetrios Gatziolis
TS 28
Global Change/Urban Applications
Moderator: Cyril Wilson, Indiana State University
Least-squares Building Model Fitting using Aerial Photos and Lidar Data
Sendo Wang, University of Calgary, Canada
Yi-Hsing Tseng and Ayman Habib
A City-level High Spatial Resolution Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Inventory
in Indianapolis, USA
Yuyu Zhou, Purdue University
Kevin Gurney
Operationalizing the Use of Lidar in Forest Resource Inventories: What
is the Optimal Point Density?
Kevin Lim, Lim Geomatics Inc.
Paul Treitz, Murray Woods, David Etheridge, and Dave Nesbitt
Detecting Forest Canopy Height Changes using a Combination of
Airborne Lidar and Multi-temporal Aerial Photographs
Jun Hak Lee, University of California, Berkeley
Joshua B. Fisher, and Gregory S. Biging
TS 31
The Impact of Detailed Land-cover Categories on Urban Warming
Soe Myint, Arizona State University
Elizabeth Wentz and Anthony Brazel
Geospatial Professionals: Academic Publishing II
Assessing the Contribution of Snowmelt Runoff to Surface Water
Quality and its Relation to Urban Land Cover Change in the Des Plaines
River Watershed, Greater Chicago Area, Illinois
Cyril Wilson, Indiana State University
Qihao Weng
Moderator: Lisa M. Wedding, University of Hawaii
This session will serve as a follow up to the formal presentations in
the “Academic Publishing I” session. The format will be an open
forum panel discussion in which students and young professionals
may ask the panelists specific questions regarding the peer review
and publication process.
Panelists:
Russell Congalton, University of New Hampshire
John Jensen, University of South Carolina
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Conference
TS 32
Disaster Management/Emergency Response
Exhibitors’ Reception
Moderator: Nadine Alameh, MobiLaps LLC
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Time Sensitive Remote Sensing for Disaster Response: Considerations
for Practical Deployment
Christopher D. Lippitt, San Diego State University/University of
California Santa Barbara
Douglas Stow and Grant Fraley
The Information Products Laboratory for Emergency Response — Towards Rapid Turnaround Geospatial Disaster Management Products:
Fire and Earthquake Response Case Studies
Jan van Aardt, Rochester Institute of Technology
Donald McKeown, Tony Vodacek, Sobha Duvvuri, Abhijit Pillai, Chris
Renschler, Jason Faulring, Hans-Peter Bischoff, Heather Collins, and
Donald Boyd
Always a highlight of the Annual ASPRS Conferences is
the Exhibitors’ Reception and the 2010 Conference will
continue this tradition. This is a great opportunity to view
the latest products and services offered by both national and
international suppliers who are your hosts for the evening.
Light hors d’oeuvers and beverages will be served for your
enjoyment while
you mingle with
old and new
friends.
Enhancing Search and Rescue Operations with Web Services, 3D
Visualization and Open Source Technologies
Nadine Alameh, MobiLaps LLC
Patrick Hogan
Admission to this
event is included
with all registrations.
Using the Orthogonal Projection for Parameter Initialization in the 3D
Reconstruction of Distant Objects
Keith F. Blonquist, Lidar Pacific Corporation
Robert T. Pack
TS 33
Global Agriculture
Moderator: Louise Matthews, U.S. Department of Agriculture-FSAAPFO
Room: Hampton
Improving World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates by
Integrating NASA Remote Sensing Soil Moisture Data into USDA World
Agricultural Outlook Board Decision Making Environment
William Teng, NASA GES DISC (Wyle)
Richard de Jeu, Paul Doraiswamy, Steve Kempler, and Harlan Shannon
Understanding of a Climate Change Impact on Rainfed Rice Production
in Northeastern Thailand
Kamthonkiat Daroonwan, Thammasat University, Thailand
Honda Kiyoshi, Charoenhirunyingyos Sujittra, and Khun San Aung
Detecting Agricultural Change in Historical Imagery
Louise Matthews, U.S. Department of Agriculture-FSA-APFO
Brian Vanderbilt
Innovative Use of Remote Sensing Technology for Agriculture in
Uganda
Dan Abraham, Icaros, Inc
Adina Rosenthal, Zion Suliman Salay, Arik Nir
April 26-30, 2010
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Wednesday:
12:00 pm – The ENVI Toolbox: Analytic Capabilities with
the ENVI Dynamic Display Interface
3:00 pm – Calling ENVI from Arc ModelBuilder:
Integrating with IDL and Python
6:00 pm – Feature Extraction with LiDAR: Building a
Rich Feature Class for Analysis
Thursday:
12:00 pm – New Hyperspectral Tools in ENVI
1:00 pm – Using Landsat Data to Monitor Crop Failure
Insurance Claims
3:00 pm – Environmental Applications with ENVI:
Change Detection and Classification
ENVI User Group Meeting
Join us Tuesday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm in the California Room in the Atlas Ballroom, Town and Country Resort Convention Center:
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• Meet and greet ENVI product experts from ITT
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My Day-at-a-Glance
Time
Event
Room
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
President’s Address
Ballroom
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Exhibits Open
Exhibit Hall
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
11:00 AM to Noon
Commercial Sessions — 1 - 4
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
2010 Memorial Address and Awards
Ballroom
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Social Event — USS Midway
Offsite
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April 26-30, 2010
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Thursday, April 29th President’s Address
ASPRS — Leading the Way
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Room: San Diego/Golden West Ballroom
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
ASPRS members serve on
national committees that are
developing and formulating
policies that deal with geospatial and imaging issues.
Highlights of these committee efforts will be presented ,
along with future geospatial
and imaging initiatives that
are of concern to ASPRS
members. Suggested ways
that ASPRS members, and
particularly our student
members, can continue to
lead the way for the Society
in raising the awareness of
geospatial and imaging efforts will be highlighted.
General Session
The Impact of Technology Development, Innovation, and
Nontraditional Mapping Applications
Michael Renslow
With significant changes in technology and innovation in the last ten years, the
processes for producing, delivering, and acquiring geospatial data has resulted
in new techniques, systems, and challenges. The timeline and cost of services
has been greatly impacted, and the delivery of data has shifted to low- or
no-cost web-based portals and e-commerce solutions. The spatial data user
community has grown significantly while the data producing community has
been reduced. This presentation focuses on several of these new technologies
and the expectations of the user community for accurate and complete data to
support scientific and social issues.
Mike Renslow is a photogrammetric consultant specializing
in the application of advanced technologies. Renslow has 43
years of experience as an engineering surveyor, photogrammetrist, cartographer, aerial photographer, and business
manager working for government, academia, and the private
sector. A member of ASPRS for 36 years, and president in
1999-2000, Renslow is an ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist
and Registered Professional Photogrammetrist in Oregon.
Renslow is currently the technical editor for Photogrammetric Engineering
& Remote Sensing, an ASPRS Workshop Instructor, Treasurer for the ASPRS
Foundation, Chair of the Evaluation for Certification Committee, and an active
member on several committees.
Renslow is the Editor in Chief for the new ASPRS Airborne Topographic Lidar
Manual and a Senior Lecturer at Penn State, Dutton e-Education Institute.
Renslow is a member of the ISPRS Council (2008-2012) serving as Treasurer. He
is also active in Commission I - Active Sensors and Data Development.
The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing (ISPRS) and ASPRS
Prof. Dr. Orhan Altan, President, ISPRS
Founded in 1910, ISPRS works with its members in 90 countries to advance
knowledge, research, development, education and training in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences. ISPRS also promotes
the application of geospatial information to contribute to the well-being of
humanity and the sustainability of the environment. Dr. Altan will explain the
international role of ISPRS and how it works together with ASPRS to achieve its
defined mission. There will be a Centenary Celebration of ISPRS to be held on
the 4th of July 2010 in its birthplace, Vienna, Austria.
Carolyn Merry, ASPRS President
Orhan Altan is head of the Division of Photogrammetry at
the Istanbul Technical University where he has worked
since 1989. Altan’s main areas of focus are digital and
architectural photogrammetry, spatial information systems
and disaster-risk management. Altan is a member of the
UN expert group of the ad-hoc Committee of the UN Entity,
SPIDER (Space-based Information for Disaster Management
and Emergence Response) and chair of the JB GIS ad hoc
Committee on Risk and Disaster Management. Altan served as the Congress
Director of the ISPRS Congress in 2004 in Istanbul and in July 2004 was elected
Secretary General of ISPRS for 2004-2008. In the last ISPRS Congress in Beijing,
he was elected ISPRS President for 2008-2012. The author of more than 150
papers in Turkish, German and English in domestic and international journals,
Altan is also editor or co-editor of more than 16 international books.
Awards
Fellow Award
Paul R. Wolf memorial Scholarship
BAE Systems Award
Conference Management Awards
Conference Program
9:00 AM to 10:45 AM
TS 36
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Fusion III
Moderator: Eugene Levin, Michigan Technological University
Room: Sheffield
Exhibits Open
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Map Generation from Street Video
Xutong Niu, Troy University
Trent Wilson
Technical Sessions
Human Centric Approach to Inhomogeneous Geospatial Data Fusion
and Actualization
Eugene Levin, Michigan Technological University
Aleksander Zarnowski, Robert Liimakka, and Stephen Curelli
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
TS 34
Special Panel Session 1 — Airborne Digital Mapping
Camera Systems: Manufacturer’s Perspective
Moderator: Brian Huberty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The session is designed to show a selection of digital mapping
camera manufacturers from around the world.
A Grid-base Line Analysis for Automatic Street Occlusion Removal and
Building Façade Texturing
Yawen Liu, Wuhan University and York University, Canada
Zhen Guan
Geometric Evaluation and Validation of Aerial and Satellite Data using Sioux Falls Geometric Test Range
Aparajithan Sampath, SGT, Inc, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth
Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
Don Moe, Jon Christopherson, Gregory Stensaas
TS 37
TS 35
Assessment II
Moderator: John Marshall, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Room: Hampton
2D Line-based Transformation Model for Image to Image/Map
Registration
Ahmed Shaker, Ryerson University, Canada
Wai Yeung Yan
Covariance Propagation from Specific to Generic Model
Henry Theiss, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (Contractor)
Spatial Uncertainty in Line-surface Intersections
John Marshall, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
A Sensor Neutral Replacement Model for Covariance Propagation
Timothy Nagy, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Data Processing and Analysis: Data Visualization II
Moderator: Stephan Gehrke, North West Geomatics
New Approach for Automatic Dodging of Push-broom Digital Aerial
Imagery
Riadh Munjy, California State University, Fresno
Qassim Abdullah
Radiometric Processing of ADS Imagery: I. Using Atmosperic and BRDF
Corrections in Production
Michael Downey, North West Geomatics
Robert Uebbing, Stephan Gehrke, and Ulrich Beisl
Radiometric Processing of ADS Imagery: II. Mosaicking Large Image
Blocks
Stephan Gehrke, North West Geomatics
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
TS 38
Data Collection and Management: Data Partnerships/
Sharing
Moderator: Shawana Johnson, Global Marketing Insights, Inc. and U.S.
Department of Agriculture
USDA and NGA Successful Interagency Collaboration
Shawana Johnson, Global Marketing Insights, Inc. and U.S. Department
of Agriculture
Robert Tetrault
Satellite Imagery Archive Shared by USDA Agency Wide
Shawana Johnson, Global Marketing Insights, Inc. and U.S. Department
of Agriculture
Sherry Loy and Robert Tetrault
Designing a GIS to Meet Real Needs in the Maldives
Robert Ryerson, Kim Geomatics Corporation
Mohamed Shafee, Kevin Lim, Ihsan Sadiq, and Ahmed Rasheed
9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
TS 40
Global Change/Ecology
Moderator: Jason Tullis, University of Arkansas
Room: Fairfield
Sustainable Management of Insular Environment using GIS and Remote
Sensing Technologies
John Hatzopoulos, University of the Aegean, Greece
Christina Efthimiatou
Accuracy Assessment of Polarimetric SAR Land Cover Classification
for Boreal Environments
Don Atwood, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Benedikt Ripka
Lidar and Spectral Interpretation of Decadal Changes in the Ozark
National Forest
Jason Tullis, University of Arkansas
Joshua Jones, Aaron Lingelbach, Jason Defibaugh y Chavez, and Fred
Stephen
Using 3D Lidar Technology to Construct 3D Port Layout for Port Logistics
Simulation
Yiching Wu, Georgia Institute of Technology
James Tsai, Chance Flanders, and Noel Perkins
TS 39
Global Change/Carbon Applications
Moderator: Soe W. Myint, Arizona State University
Estimation of Woody Plant Aboveground Biomass for Bioenergy
Production using Ground-based Lidar Remote Sensing
Nian-Wei Ku, Texas A&M University
Sorin C. Popescu and R. James Ansley
Impact of Fuel Treatments on Carbon Flux During a Wildfire using
Satellite Imagery: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Kyle Myrick, NASA Ames DEVELOP
Erin Justice, Brandon Cheung, William Danse, Matthew Willis, Susan
Prichard, and J.W.Skiles
TS 41
Assessment/Invasive Species I
Moderator: Caitlin Chason, San Diego State University
Room: Windsor East
Using Aerial Photography for Mapping Giant Reed Infestations along
the Texas-Mexico Portion of the Rio Grande
Chenghai Yang, U.S. Department of Agrivulture-ARS
James Everitt amd John Goolsby
Uncertainties of Mapping Forest Carbon using National Forest
Inventory Plot and Remotely Sensed Data Due to Plot Locations
Guangxing Wang, Southern Illionois University
Maozhen Zhang, George Z. Gertner, Ronald E. McRoberts, and Tonny
Oyana
Using High-resolution Satellite Imagery to Evaluate the Relationship
Between Honey Mesquite Canopy Cover and Forage Production on
Chihuahuan Desert
Ahmed Mohamed, New Mexico State University
Jerry Holechek, Derek Bailey, and Carol Campbell
Burnt Area Products Quality Assessment Based on Landscape Metrics
and the Pareto Boundary
Jesus Anaya, Universidad de Medellin, Columbia
Emilio Chuvieco
Signature Separability of Native and Nonnative Herbaceous Vegetation
in Coastal Sage Scrub using Spectral Time Series
Caitlin Chason, San Diego State University
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Contribution of Geospatial Predictor-variable Groups when Modeling
Forest Invasive Species Distribution
Dennis M. Jacobs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service
Dumitru Salajanu
9:15 AM to Noon
Commercial Sessions
Beverage Break
TS 42
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall
Special Session — Opportunities for Emerging
Geospatial Professionals: Next Steps for
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Commercial Sessions
11:00 AM to Noon
Moderated by Members of the Student Advisory Council
This session addresses opportunities for undergraduate and graduate
students leading up to and following graduation. Topics plan on being covered include: working with your academic advisor, continuing your education or entering the job market, what you can really
do with your degree, among others.
TS 43
Special Session — Mobile Mapping
Commercial Session I
Lidar
Moderator: James Young, The Sanborn Map Company
Room: Sheffield
Lidar Acquisition Best Practices, QA/QC Procedures and Accuracy
Assessment to Insure a Quality Lidar Product to the End User
James Young, The Sanborn Map Company
Phaedra Pieper
Lidar Data Meets the MrSID Format
Jon Skiffington, LizardTech
Michael Rosen
Moderator: Lewis Graham, GeoCue Corporation
Room: California
Session Introduction
Lewis Graham, ASPRS PAD (GeoCue Corporation)
Commercial Session 2
Overview of Mobile Mapping for Transportation
Paul DiGiacobbe, HNTB
Optical
Overview of the Applanix POS/LV for Mobile Mapping Systems
Kevin Andrews, Applanix, Inc.
Overview of the LYNX Mobile Mapping System
lbert Iavarone, Optech, Inc.
Room: Hampton
Moderator: Alexander Wiechert, Vexcel Imaging GmbH, Austria
Verifying the Calibration Parameters by the Direct use of Vexcel Level 0
Images in the Aerotriangulation Process
Stefan Corcodel, Fugro EarthData Inc.
DSM and True Ortho Generation with the UltraCamL — A Case Study
Alexander Wiechert, Vexcel Imaging GmbH, Austria
Michael Gruber
Overview of the StreetMapper Mobile Mapping System
Graham Hunter, 3D Laser Mapping
Overview of the TITAN Mobile Mapping System
Craig Glennie, TerraPoint/Ambercore
DMC: Optical System Development, On-orbit Results and Future Directions
Owen Hawkins, DMC International Imaging Ltd.
Liam Sills, Paul Carter, and Stephen Mackin
Session Concluding Remarks
Lewis Graham, ASPRS PAD (GeoCue Corporation)
TS 44
Commercial Session 3
Special Session — Extracting Vegetation
Characteristics with Lidar
Moderator: Dar Roberts, University of California, Santa Barbara
DMC II Camera Family – Z/I Imaging’s Next Generation of
Sensors
Moderator: TBD
Room: Windsor
Ecosystem Structure Characteristics from Lidar Remote Sensing
Wenge Ni-Meister, Hunter College
Dalsa Ultra large CCD technology - Customized for Aerial Photogrammetry
Holger Stoldt, DALSA, The Netherlands
Spatially Coincident Satellite, Airborne, and Ground-based Lidar
Data: A Discussion and Comparison of Forest Structure Metrics
with Field Observations
C. Sorin Popescu, Texas A&M University
Kaiguang Zhao, Demetrios Gatziolis, Ryan Sheridan, Nian-Wei Ku,
Clint Harper, Muge Mutlu, and Jared Stukey
A New Digital Camera Design – Best in Class
Klaus Neumann, Z/I Imaging
Mapping Urban Trees using Multi-return Lidar and Imaging
Spectrometry
Bree Beylea, University of California, Santa Barbara
Keely Roth, Cheyne Hadley, and Dar Roberts
Special Panel Session 2 — Digital Aerial Mapping
Camera System Sensor Requirements from a User’s View
Advances in Three Dimensional Forest Structure and Habitat
Mapping using NASA’s Laser Vegetation Imaging Sensor
Anu Swatantran, University of Maryland - College Park
Ralph Dubayah, Michelle Hofton, and J. Bryan Blair
Single Monolithic Digital Camera – Photogrammetric Benefits
TBD Commercial Session 4
Moderator: Gregory Stensaas, U.S. Geological Survey
Room: Pacific Salon 5
The manufacturers from Special Panel Session 1 — Airborne Digital
Mapping Camera Systems: Manufacturer’s Perspective (TS34) will ask
the users and providers of aerial systems specific questions and allow
discussion of important topics in this area.
April 26-30, 2010
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2010 Memorial Address and Awards
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, Room: San Diego/Golden West Ballroom
This year’s Memorial Address will feature the life and achievements of Dr. Uuno (Uki) Vilho Helava, presented by
Scott Miller.
The Memorial Address Series affords attendees an opportunity to hear about the great accomplishments of industry
pioneers and learn how they continue to impact our profession.
HONOREE
Dr. Uuno (Uki) Vilho Helava, was born a native of Kokemaki, Finland in 1923. Helava graduated from high school in 1942 and married
Inkeri later that year. Helava’s studies were delayed by the war and he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the Helsinki University of Technology. He started his career at the Finnish Topographic Services and the National Board of Surveys but was soon invited
to take a one year post-doctoral research fellowship at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in Ottawa in 1953. Helava was
invited to stay on at the NRC and stayed for 12 years in Ottawa and became a Canadian citizen and was raising 3 children. Helava was the
first to write about the concept of analytical (computerized) plotters for photogrammetry in 1957. In 1965, Helava moved to Rome to work
with Ottica Meccanica Italiana (OMI) on analytical plotters but moved on to the Bendix Research Laboratories in Michigan in 1966. The
years at Bendix produced a wide variety of specialized photogrammetric systems primarily aimed at the defense market with commercial
introduction in the late 70s. The most widely adopted products were analytical plotters for defense mapping and eventually commercial
versions for the civilian market. When Bendix decided to leave the photogrammetry defense market (around 1979), Helava took over
that business and formed Helava and Associates. As the leader of Helava and Associates, Helava continued to innovate and build highly
specialized state-of-the-art photogrammetric systems including multi-stage comparators, analytical plotters, and automated orthophoto
generation devices among others. In the early 80s, Helava formed a strong relationship with General Dynamics and jointly pursued the first
generation of completely digital photogrammetric systems. By 1987 General Dynamics had purchased Helava and Associates but Helava
continued to lead the group and develop new products for the defense and civilian markets. New photogrammetric products were produced
under Helava’s watch through his semi-retirement from 1991-1994. Helava was quite prolific in his field with approximately 70 published papers, 10 patents, and a book. Helava twice served at director of the American Society of Photogrammetry (ASP) and received a
Presidential Citation in 1970. Helava received the ASP Fairchild Award in 1964, the International Society for Photogrammetry Brock Gold
Medal in 1972, the Alexander von Humboldt Senior Scientist Award in 1977, the Surveyors Honorary Medal and the V. Talbert Abrams
Award from ASP in 1988 and was named an Honorary Member of the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing in
1992. Helava died the 6th of June 1994 after a significant battle with bone cancer.
PRESENTER
Scott Miller is a native of Wisconsin who completed his bachelor degree in Civil Engineering in 1977. He joined the Defense Mapping
Agency in 1977 and participated in the implementation and utilization of photogrammetric systems provided through Helava’s expertise.
In 1980, Miller completed his Masters degree in Civil Engineering at Purdue University and continued to implement and manage topographic mapping techniques for the Defense Mapping Agency. In 1983 Miller joined Helava and Associates and worked with Helava until
his death in 1994. During this period he contributed to the development of several photogrammetric devices for the defense and civilian
communities and was a principle developer of the now BAE Systems SOCET SETtm product line. Miller has published many papers in
the field of photogrammetry and contributed to the fifth edition of “The Manual of Photogrammetry” and “Digital Photogrammetry: An
Addendum to the Manual of Photogrammetry”. Miller was the head of photogrammetric development for the joint venture company LH
Systems during the late 1990s and early 2000s and participated in the development of commercial photogrammetric instruments including
digital sensors, image scanners, and Lidar scanners. Miller returned to BAE Systems in 2002 and was named a Fellow at BAE Systems in
2006. Miller continues to contribute to advanced photogrammetric systems for the defense and civilian markets.
Awards
Region of the Year
Region Newsletter
Region Website
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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Conference Program
Technical Sessions
TS 47
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction III
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Moderator: KyoHyouk Kim, Purdue University
Room: California
TS 45
Sensor Design and Development: High-Resolution
Systems I
An Algorithm Predicting Building Rooftop Displacements on Aerial
Photos using the 3D Coordinates of Rooftop and the Location of Lens
Young S.Yang, Louisiana State University
Carol J. Friedland and Marc L. Levitanc
WorldView-2 Pan-Sharpening
Chris Padwick, DigitalGlobe
Michael Deskevich
Roof Plane Segmentation from Lidar Data using Multiphase Level Set
Method
KyoHyouk Kim, Purdue University
Jie Shan
On-orbit Geolocation Accuracy and Image Quality Performance of the
GeoEye-1 High Resolution Imaging Satellite
David Mulawa, GeoEye, Inc.
Kevin Kohm, Nancy Podger, and Preston Mattox
Ridge Based Decomposition of Complex Buildings for 3D Model
Generation from High-resolution Digital Surface Models
Hossein Arefi, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany
Helmut Mayer, Michael Hahn, Uwe Stilla, and Johannes Engels
Moderator: Kumar Navulur, Digital Globe
Exploring the Spectral Bands of DigitalGlobe’s Worldview2 Satellite
Kumar Navulur, DigitalGlobe
WorldView-1 Stereo Extraction Accuracy with and without MIN
Processing
John Dolloff, BAE Systems
Reuben Settergren
TS 48
Data Visualization/Hydrosphere Applications
Moderator: Lisa M. Wedding, University of Hawaii/NOAA
TS 46
Consistent Color Resample in Digital Orthophoto Production
Yaron Katzil, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Isreal
Yerach Doytsher
Assessment III
Moderator: Xutong Niu, Troy University
Room: Hampton
Automated Image Interpretability Assessment by Edge Profile Analysis
of Natural Targets
Taejung Kim, Inha University, Korea
Dongwook Kim and Jae-In Kim
High-resolution Stereo Satellite Elevation Mapping Accuracy
Assessment
Gerry Mitchell, PhotoSat
Kevin MacNabb
Applying Remotely Sensed Lidar Data to Advance Marine Landscape
Ecology in the Third Dimension
Lisa M. Wedding, University of Hawaii/NOAA
Alan Friedlander
3D Accuracy Assessment of IKONOS Stereo Imagery using an Error-inVariables Model
Xutong Niu, Troy University
TS 49
Precision GNSS Positioning Without Dedicated Basestations for
Airborne Mapping
Mohamed Mostafa, Applanix Corporation
Joe Hutton
New Developments and Challenges in Bundle Triangulation
Erwin J. Kruck, Geoinformatics & Photogrammetric Engineering,
Germany
Balazs Melykuti
Spaceborne Sensors/Web-based Data Serving
Moderator: Michael Hodgson, University of South Carolina
Room: Sheffield
A Synthetic Sensor/Image Simulation Tool to Support the Landsat Data
Continuity Mission (LDCM)
John Schott, Rochester Institute of Technology
Rolando Raqueno
A Satellite-Sensor-Band Database Accessible Programmatically using
Web Services
Michael Hodgson, University of South Carolina
Shufan Liu, Ian Kramer, and Ben Sigrist
Powerful Web GIS for Participatory Low Cost Mapping
Dmitry Varlyguin, GDA Corporation
Luke Roth, Julian Winter, Stephanie Hulina, Peter Claggett, Sally
Claggett, and Fred Irani
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
TS 52
TS 50
Special Session — Uncertainties, Errors, and
Accuracies in the Study of Terrestrial Essential Climate
Variables (ECVs) using Remote Sensing
Moderator: Prasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey
Satellite remote sensing data and methods will be key to mapping
and modeling Terrestrial Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), which
are global in nature. Emphasis of this session will be to discuss and
outline the uncertainties, errors, and accuracies in determining terrestrial ECV’s using satellite remote sensing involving hyperspectral,
hyperspatial, and advanced multi-spectral data.
Uncertainties in Classifying the Land Cover ECV of Mexico in the
Framework of the North American Land Change Monitoring System
Rene R.Colditz, National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of
the Biodiversity
Pedro Maeda, Gerardo López, Isabel Cruz, and Rainer Ressl
Uncertainties, Errors, and Accuracies in Land-use\Land-cover and
Biomass ECV using Hyperspectral, Hyperspatial, and Advanced
Multispectral DAT
Accuracy Assessment of Global Land Cover Data Set ECVs:
Problems and Opportunities
Chandra Giri, U.S. Geological Survey
TS 51
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Vegetation Mapping I
Moderator: Fang Qiu, University of Texas at Dallas
Room: Fairfield
Analysis of Hyperspectral High-resolution Data for Tree Species
Classification
Petra Krahwinkler, Institute of Man-Machine Interaction
Juergen Rossmann
Assessment/Invasive Species II
Moderator: Steve Yool, The University of Arizona
Room: Windsor East
Methodology for Measuring Spectral Characteristics of Conifer
Needles
Laura Calandra, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Wenhua Zhang, Lindi J. Quackenbush, Jungho Im, and Stephen A. Teale
Utilizing NASA Satellite Missions to Identify Bark Beetle Infestation in
Sequoia National Park
Michelle Newcomer, NASA Ames DEVELOP
Janine Bird, Shaina Sabatine, Gabriel Sady, Ashley Stalzer, Cindy
Schmidt, and J.W. Skiles, Tim Wheeler
Modeling Southern Pine Beetle Infestation Growth and Assessing Risk
of Attack with Lidar
Sorin C. Popescu , Texas A&M University
Jared Stukey, Kaiguang Zhao, Robert Coulson, and Andrew Millington
TS 53
Special Panel Session — Open Student Discussion of
the Conference and Future Possibilities with the SAC
Moderator: Meghan Graham MacLean, University of New
Hampshire
Panel of Student Advisory Council members. All students and
young professionals are invited to discuss their overall views on the
conference.
Beverage Break
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Exhibit Hall
Forest Inventory at the Individual Tree Level using Lidar Point Cloud Data
Fang Qiu, University of Texas at Dallas
Caiyun Zhang
An Object-based Remote Sensing Analysis of Tree Mortality for Mixedconifer Forests in San Diego County, California
Mary Freeman, San Diego State University
Douglas Stow
Aspen Inventory using Remote Sensing
Randy Hamilton, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service/
RedCastle Resources
Kevin Megown, Jeff DiBenedetto, and Rachel Feigley
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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Conference Program
Technical Sessions
TS 56
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Moderator: Yiching Wu, Georgia Institute of Technology
Room: California
TS 54
Special Panel Session — Lidar Calibration, Validation,
and Interoperability
Sponsored by the ASPRS Photogrammetric Applications and Primary Data
Acquisition Divisions
Moderator: Gregory Stensaas, U.S. Geological Survey
Lidar Calibration and Validation Software and Processes
Development of a 3D Reconstruction Technique for Supporting PowerLine Risk Management
Gunho Sohn, York University, Canada
Alastair Jenkins
A Biologically and Geometrically Inspired Approach to Target
Extraction from Multiple-Source Remote Sensing Images
Lin Yan, The Ohio State University
Jiangye Yuan, Liang Cheng, Rongxing Li, and DeLiang Wang
Automatic Roadway Data Collection using Video Log Image Pattern
Recognition
James Tsai, Georgia Institute of Technology
Commerical Aerial Lidar Provider Cal/Val Processes
Guy Meiron, Fugro Horizons, Inc.
Lidar Data Interoperability Issues
Karl Heidemann, U.S. Geological Survey
Calibration, Validation, and Interoperability from a Manufactures
Perspective
R. Valerie Ussyshkin, Optec, Inc.
Progressive Automation: Using Learning and Search to Intelligently
Grow Road Networks From Examples
Wilson Harvey, TerraSim, Inc.
David McKeown
TS 57
Data Processing and Analysis
TS 55
Assessment IV
Moderator: Mohamed Mostafa, Applanix Corporation
Room: Hampton
Primary Factors in Orthorectification: Automatically Deriving Ortho
Accuracies
Gregory Grohman, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
John Strebeck
Geometric Calibration of the Phoenix V ‑ A New High Resolution
Scanner
Donald Moe, SGT Inc. at U.S. Geological Survey/EROS
Theoretical Ground Accuracy Analysis Derived from Today’s Airborne
Digital Frame Cameras and Direct Georeferencing
Mohamed Mostafa, Applanix Corporation
Joe Hutton
Moderator: Paul Pope, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Object-specific Feature Extraction via Markov Random Fields Derived
from 0th-Order Sigma-Tree Segmentations
Syed Ali Khan, Georgia Institute of Technology
Christopher F. Barnes
Detection and Robust Estimation of Cylinder Features in Point Clouds
Yun-Ting Su, Purdue University
James Bethel
Comparison of Two Different Surfaces for 3D Model Abstraction in
Support of Remote Sensing Simulations
Paul Pope, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Doug Ranken
Simultaneous Adjustment of Lidar Strips
Influence of Video Frame Mis-selection on the Accuracy of Moving
Objects 3d Measurements using Close-Range Photogrammetry
Mostafa A-B Ebrahim, Assiut University, Egypt
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
TS 60
TS 58
Special Session — “Preserving our Geospatial
Footprints” ‑ Ensuring Geospatial Records Viability
through Time
Sponsored by the Data Preservation and Archiving Committee, ASPRS
Moderator: Thomas Holm, U.S. Geological Survey
The GeoMAPP Partnership sponsored by the Library of Congress
and featuring state GIS and Archive leaders from Utah, North Carolina, and Kentucky, has been focused on addressing the challenges
of archiving critical geospatial data since 2007. Come learn about
the challenges they have faced and lessons learned in their quest to
discover and inventory state geospatial data, transfer data between
the State GIS and State Archives organizations, moving data between the state partners, and making these data publically available
for user consumption and research purposes; and hear from the U.S.
Geological Survey on their partnership with the National Archives
and Records Administration involving archives and records management best practices.
The Geospatial Multistate Archive and Preservation Partnership (GeoMAPP)
William Lazorchak, Library of Congress
Preserving and Archiving Geospatial Data in Utah
Cindy Clark, Utah State Government
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Wildlife Habitat
Moderator: Peg Gronemeyer, New Mexico State University
Changes in Landscape Disturbance of Grizzly Bear Habitat in the Rocky
Mountain Foothills of Alberta From 1975 To 2005
Andrea Ram, Foothills Facility for Remote Sensing and GIScience,
University of Calgary, Canada
Julia Linke and Greg McDermid
Using Object-based Image Analysis to Investigate the Spatial
Distribution and Habitat Use by the African Wild Dog in Northern
Botswana
Peg Gronemeyer, New Mexico State University
Megan Parker and Jason Karl
Identifying Sensitivity Thresholds in Environmental Models: When Does
a Model Become Insensitive to Change?
Mark DeVisser, Michigan State University
Using GIS to Model Common Loon (Gavia immer) Habitat
Alexis M. Rudko, University of New Hampshire
Russell G. Congalton
TS 61
Ensuring Geospatial Records Viability Through Time
John Faundeen, U.S. Geological Survey
TS 59
Global Change Applications: Phenology/Landscape
Dynamics
Moderator: Dawn Browning, U.S. Department of AgricultureAgriculture Research Service
Phenological Studies using Spectral Matching Techniques at Global to
Local Scales
Linking Grizzly Bear Health with Remotely-sensed Vegetation
Phenology
David Laskin, University of Calgary, Canada
Scott Nielsen, Jennifer Hird, Greg McDermid, and Gord Stenhouse
Species Specific Contributions to Moderate Resolution Vegetation
Indices Derived From Sub-decimeter Aerial Photography — Prospects
for Phenological Monitoring
Dawn Browning, U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Research
Service
Andrea Laliberte and Albert Rango
Spatio-temporal Analysis of Badland Extent in Southern Guam, Mariana
Islands, using Tonal Analysis
Yuming Wen, University of Guam, Guam
Maria Kottermair
Special Session — Urban Remote Sensing: Recent
Advances and Future Opportunities
Moderator: Qihao Weng, Indiana State University
Room: Sheffield
Thermal Remote Sensing of Urban Areas: Progresses and Prospects
Qihao Weng, Indiana State University
Dale A. Quattrochi
High-resolution Multi-sensor Remote Sensing: New Opportunities
for Urban Applications
Manfred Ehlers, University of Osnabrueck, Denmark
Nighttime Lights: Current Capabilities and Future Possibilities
Christopher D. Elvidge, NOAA National Geophysical Data Center
Change and Evolution of Urban Environments
Soe W. Myint, Arizona State University
TS 62
Special Session — Geospatial Education – the Status
of GIS and Remote Sensing Programs
Moderator: Ann Johnson, iGETT
Room: Windsor East
Geospatial Support for High School Science
David Stolarz, City University of New York
Geospatial Programs at Four-year Institutions
Maribeth Price, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Changing Times, Changing Skills: Meeting the Challenge of
Dynamic Geospatial Technologies through Workforce Education
Scott Sampson, Mississippi State University
Support Two-year Colleges: Integrating Remote Sensing into GIS
Programs
Jeannette Allen, Sigma Space Corp. at NASA
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3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Welcome Aboard!
TS 63
Applications and High-resolution Data
Moderator: Abduwasit Wulamu, Saint Louis University
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Pleiades - Sub-meter Imagery with Direct Tasking Capabilities
Mike Smallwood SPOT Image Corp.
Towards Quantifying Movement of a Massive Lateral Spread using
High-resolution Satellite Image Processing
Jackson Cothren, University of Arkansas
Brady R. Cox, Adam Barnes, Joseph Wartman, Jorge Meneses, Adrian
Rodriguez-Marek
Mineral Exploration and Alteration Zone Mapping in Egypt’s SE Desert
using ASTER Data
Abduwasit Ghulam, Saint Louis University
Timothy Kusky and Safwat S. Gabr
TS 64
Natural Hazards Applications
Moderator: Cynthia Wallace, U.S. Geological Survey
Room: Fairfield
Value of Monitoring our Home Planet (from Air and Space)
Orhan Altan, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
A Sampling Approach to Forest Fuel Load Assessment Across Different
Fire Regimes in Eastern Deciduous Forests using Small-footprint
Discrete Return Lidar
Mary Arthur, Robert Kremens, Jason Faulring, and Donald McKeown
Development of Satellite Vegetation Indices to Assess Grassland
Curing Across Australia and New Zealand
Danielle Martin, Bureau of Meteorology
Ian Grant, Simon Jones, and Stewart Anderson
Busses will leave from the bus entrance at the Town and country Hotel
on a continuous basis to take attendees with tickets to the social events
aboard the USS Midway.
The USS Midway Aircraft Museum is an unforgettable adventure for
the entire family. Go to sea without leaving port!
Just for YOU, the attendees of the 2010 Annual ASPRS Conference,
on Thursday evening, April 29th, ASPRS has arranged an exclusive
evening aboard the historic aircraft carrier, the USS Midway, located in
downtown San Diego.
The Evening Aboard the USS Midway is included in the registration
fee for those paying the Full Speaker, Presenter/Moderator and Spouse/
Guest Registration Fee. All others, including children, wishing to attend
this event must purchase tickets in advance at the ASPRS Registration
Desk in the Town and Country Hotel no later than 10 am on Wednesday,
April 28. Tickets will not be sold on board the USS Midway. Adult tickets for this event are $75. Tickets for children 13 years of age and under
are $30. Children over 13 years of age must have an adult ticket.
YOU will be able to
lDescend deep inside Midway to the brig and engineering, where the
raw power was generated to operate a “City at Sea.” ;
lGet a taste of what it took to launch and recover aircraft on Midway’s 4.02-acre flight deck, one of the most dangerous places on
earth.
lLearn what it was like to prepare 13,000
meals daily, how sailors ate in rough
seas, shared space with bombs and missiles and found their way into sick-bay
lExperience the life of the men responsible for the USS Midway and the ships
that protected her for 47 years. The war
room, task force command center, communications, and living quarters provide
a unique insight to two of the most
pressure-filled jobs at sea
Refreshments will be served throughout the evening on board the ship.
USS Midway – was the Navy’s most accomplished carrier and
now is the flagship of aircraft carrier museums.
April 26-30, 2010
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My Day-at-a-Glance
Friday, April 30th
Friday, April 30th
Time
Event
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration
Room
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Exhibits Open — Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors
Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ASPRS Board of Directors Meeting
Sheffield
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Attending
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Conference Program
Friday, April 30th
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
TS 66
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Assessment V
Moderator: Ayman Habib, University of Calgary, Canada
Room: San Diego
Proposed Standards for Block Configuration Airborne GNSS Controlled
Photogrammetry for Corridor Mapping Projects
Mushtaq Hussain and Scott Rodrick
Exhibits Open
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A special continental breakfast open to all conference
attendees will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Friday, April
30th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. This event is taking place
before the Technical Sessions begin. During this breakfast
time, you will have a great opportunity to leisurely view
the exhibits and continue discussions with the
exhibitors begun earlier in the Conference. Be
sure to include it on your calendar.
Impact of Camera and System Calibration on Photogrammetric
Reconstruction using a Medium Format Digital Camera
Changjae Kim, Eunju Kwak, and Yousif Alghamdi
Comparative Analysis of Alterative In-door Calibration Techniques for
Medium Format Digital Cameras
Ivan Detchev, University of Calgary, Canada
Axel Ebeling and Ayman Habib
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Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction V
Moderator: Sooyoung Kim, University of Washington
Room: California
Lidar Waveform Classification using Self-Organizing Map
Piroska Zaletnyik, Ohio State University
Sandor Laky and Charles Toth
Board of Directors Meeting
Wavelet Analysis of the Full-waveform Lidar Data for Land Cover
Classification
Ahmed Shaker, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wai Yeung Yan
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Room: Sheffield
Technical Sessions
Lidar-based Species Classification using Multivariate Cluster Analysis
Sooyoung Kim, University of Washington
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
TS 68
TS 65
Sensor Design and Development: High-Resolution
Systems II
Moderator: Angela M. Kim, Naval Postgraduate School, Montery
California
A Knowledge-based 3D Power-line Scene Classification from Airborne
Full-wave Laserscanning Data
Heungsik Brian Kim, GeoICT Lab, York University
Gunho Sohn
Simulating Full-waveform Lidar
Angela M. Kim, Naval Postgraduate School, Montery California
R. Chris Olsen and Carlos Borges
The Role of Workflow in Multisensor Applications
Ruedi Wagner, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland
Felix Zuberbuehler, Gert Ferrano and Udo Tempelmann
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction VI
Moderator: Caroline Tyra, Fugro-EarthData
Room: Golden West
Detecting the Topographic Changes of Spatial Features from SAR
Satellite Images Based on the Multilayer Level Set Approach
Yishuo Huang, Department of Construction Engineering, CYUT
Shang-Yuh Lin
Precision Processing of Hirise Stereo Orbital Images for Topograpic
Mapping on Mars
Juwon Hwangbo, The Ohio State University
Yunhang Chen and Ron Li
Advanced Feature Extraction using IFSAR
Caroline Tyra, Fugro - EarthData
A Comparison of Lidar Data with Pushbroom-based DSM
Tauno Saks, Leica Geosystems AG, Switzerland
Nicholas Boehler, Stephan Gehrke, Robert Uebbing
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Friday, April 30th
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Conference Program
TS 69
TS 71
Moderator: Greg Mauldin, Tallahassee-Leon County GIS
Moderator: Jan van Aardt, Rochester Institute of Technology
Data Processing and Analysis: GIS Modeling I
Ecosystem and Ecology Applications: Vegetation Mapping II
Developing a New ArcGIS Tool to Quantify Building-content
Vulnerability from Storm-Surge Inundation
Chandi Witharana, University of Connecticut, Center for Integrative
Geosciences
Thomas Meyer, Daniel Civco, and Jeffey Osleeb
Predicting Financial Loss Hot-spots using Monte-Carlo Simulation
Bandana Kar, University of Southern Mississippi
Processing Lidar Point Cloud Data for Mapping Surface Drainage in
Karst Landscapes
Greg Mauldin, Tallahassee-Leon County GIS
An Automated Approach for Modeling Stream Position and Type in
South Carolina from Lidar-based Data
Benjamin P. Sigrist, University of South Carolina
Michael E. Hodgson
Vegetation Classification in the Brazilian Amazon with ALOS PALSAR
L-band Data
Dengsheng Lu, Indiana University
Emilio Moran and Scott Hetrick
Comparing Discrete Return- To Waveform Lidar Data for Vegetation
Structural Assessment — A Contemporaneous, Small-footprint Study in
a Savanna Ecosystem
Jiaying Wu, Jolene Fisher, Barend Erasmus, Konrad Wessels, Renaud
Mathieu, Gregory Asner, Ty Kennedy-Bowdoin, Dave Knapp
Conifer Health Classification for Colorado, 2010
Beverly A. Friesen, Rocky Mountain Geographic Science Center, U.S.
Geological Survey
Suzanne M. Noble, Christopher J. Cole, Steven L. Blauer
TS 70
Urban and Cultural Applications: Transportation and
Development
Moderator: Rodrigo Nobrega, Mississippi State University
Sociospatial Network Analysis for Rural Economic Development
Steven Steinberg, Institute for Spatial Analysis
Sheila Steinberg, Jason Barnes, Sarah Keeble, and Erick Eschker
Road Network Entropy Based on Traffic Flow and Planar Network
Structure
Kyoungjin Park, The Ohio State University
Alper Yilmaz
A Geospatial Framework to Analyze Impacts from Disruptions to
Critical Infrastructures in Rail Network
Rodrigo Nobrega, Mississippi State University
Bethany Stich and Charles O’Hara
Using Mobile Lidar to Survey Railway Infrastructure
Daina Morgan, Optech Incorporated
Eric Andelin and Gordon Perry
Modeling ICESat/GLAS Waveforms for Characterizing Vegetation
Vertical Structures Over Complex Terrain
Sorin C. Popescu, Texas A&M University
Kaiguang Zhao
TS 72
Special Session — Getting a Clear Picture of
Environmental Impacts – Use of Aerial Photography
to Prove and Delineate Toxic Waste and other Land
Degradations
Moderator: Robert Pope, Waterstone Environmental, Inc.
Synthesizing Geospatial Historical Data
Shawna Dark, California State University, Northridge
Eric Stein, Robin Grossinger, and Travis Longcore
Zooming In – What Environmental Lawyers Really Look for in Aerial
Photography During Litigation and Project Due Diligence: War
Stories, Horror Stories, and Other Case Studies
John E. Van Vlear, Voss, Cook & Thel LLP
Just a Mouse Click Away – Data Collection, Management, and
Analysis on a Single Integrated Platform
B. Deane, Chambers Group, Inc.
S. Smith and Craig Neslage
Stepping Back in Time – Integrating Historical Aerial
Photogrammetry with other Investigative Sciences to Resolve
Environmental Issues
Robert A. Pope, Waterstone Environmental, Inc.
Eric Lang and Eric Smith
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
TS 73
Friday, April 30th
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Beverage Break
Data Processing and Analysis/Urban Mapping
Moderator: Jie Shan, Purdue University
Global Urban Expansion: Using GIS to Quantify the Undeveloped Land
Impacted in Metropolitan Areas
Jason Parent, University of Connecticut
Daniel Civco and Shlomo Angel
High-resolution Urban Land Cover Mapping using Object-based Fuzzy
Image Classification Techniques
Ejaz Hussain
Land Use/Land Cover Mapping using Remote Sensing for Urban
Development-A Case Study of Tarkwa and Its Environs
Bernard Kumi-Boateng, University of Mines and Technology
C. B. Boye and Yakubu Issaka
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall
Technical Sessions 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
TS 75
Sensor Design and Development: High-Resolution Systems III
Moderator: Alexander Wiechert, Vexcel Imaging GmbH, Austria
Practice on Integrating Multiple Non-metric Digital Cameras into Aerial
Mapping System
Fei Ma, M7 Visual Intelligence
TS 74
10 Years Large Format Digital Aerial Cameras, a Review
Michael Gruber, Microsoft
Alexander Wiechert
Moderator: Lloyd Coulter, San Diego State University
Room: Windsor East
Monolithic Stitching: One Sensor Geometry for Multiple Sensor Cameras
Richard Ladstädter, Vexcel Imaging GmbH, Austria
Gruber Michael and Alexander Wiechert
Assessment II
Using Repeat Terrestrial and Aerial Photography to Detect Vegetation
Change in Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Habitat
Erin Latham, Foothills Facility for Remote Sensing and GIScience, University of Calgary, Canada
Mike Dodd, Lacey Greene, Tom Stephenson, Mark Hebblewhite, and
Greg McDermid
GPU Acceleration for Airphoto Process Automation
David Piekny, PCI Geomatics
Teodor Hanchevici and James Lutes
Assessing Forest Fragmentation in Connecticut using Multi-temporal
Land Cover
James Hurd, University of Connecticut
Jason Parent and Daniel Civco
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction VII
Time-space Radiometric Normalization of TM/ETM Scenes for Landcover Change Detection
Lloyd Coulter, San Diego State University
Allen Hope and Douglas Stow
Estimating Life-form Fractional Cover for Monitoring Shrublands using
Remote Sensing
Yuki Hamada, San Diego State University
TS 76
Moderator: Lindi Quackenbush, SUNY-ESF
Room: California
An Intelligent Guide for Close Range Photogrammetry
Matthieu Bach, Université Laval - Sciences Géomatiques, Canada
Sylvie Daniel
A Volumetric Approach to Population Estimation using Lidar Remote
Sensing
Zhenyu Lu, ZL
Jungho Im
Comparing the Quality of Road Extraction from Lidar Data in Residential
and Commercial Areas
Lindi Quackenbush, SUNY-ESF
Yue Zuo
Line Matching in Oblique Airborne Images to Support Automatic
Verification of Building Outlines
Adam Patrick Nyaruhuma, International Institute for Geo-Information
Science and Earth Observation - ITC
Markus Gerke and George Vosselman
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Friday, April 30th
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Conference Program
TS 77
Data Processing and Analysis: Feature Extraction VIII
Moderator: Bingqing Liang, Mansfield University
Room: Golden West
Estimating Impervious Surfaces from Medium Spatial Resolution
Imagery: A Comparison between Fuzzy Classification and LSMA
Xuefei Hu, Indiana State University
Qihao Weng
Landsat ETM+ Image Classification by using Fractal-based Texture
Information
Bingqing Liang, Mansfield University
Qihao Weng
Application of Close Range Photogrammetry in San Agustin (Huila),
Colombia, World Historical Heritage
A. Campos, Department of Cartography, Agricultural Sciences,
Cundinamarca University, Colombia
W. Barragán, J.J. Martínez
TS 78
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere Applications: Air
Pollution/ Atmospheric CO2
TS 79
Assessment III
Moderator: Andrea Laliberte, New Mexico State University
Room: Windsor East
Applying Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Techniques to Measure
Pigment Concentrations for a Degraded Mangrove Forest of the
Mexican Pacific
Chunhua Zhang, East Tennessee State University
John M. Kovacs, Yali Liu, Francisco Flores-Verdugo, and Francisco
Flores De Santiago
Using Airborne Hyperspectral Imagery for Mapping Salt Cedar
Infestations in West Texas
Chenghai Yang, U.S. Department of Agriculture-ARS
James Everitt
Object-based Classification of Hyperspatial Digital Mapping Camera
(DMC) Imagery for Potential Integration into the National Resources
Inventory of Grazing Lands
Andrea Laliberte, New Mexico State University
D.M. Browning, J.E. Herrick, and P. Gronemeyer
TS 80
Data Processing and Analysis: GIS Modeling II
Moderator: Yuyu Zhou, Purdue University
Airborne Infrared Hyperspectral Mapping for Detection of Gaseous and
Solid Targets
Vincent Farley, Telops
Philippe Lagueux, Frederick Marcotte, Martin Chamberland
Comparison of Deep Blue and Land Surface Reflectance in the San
Joaquin Valley
Daniel Fisher, NASA Ames DEVELOP
Puja Agrawal, Sherry Lehmuth, Andrew Nguyen, Kristin Roberts,
Anthony Strawa, Lee Johnson, and J.W. Skiles
The Spatial Pattern of Sector-specific Fossil-fuel CO2 Emissions in USA
Yuyu Zhou, Purdue University
Kevin Gurney, Daniel Mendoza, Sarath Geethakumar
Monitoring Dust and Sand Storms Over the Middle-East Desert using
Thermal Properties of Mineral Aerosols Derived from MSG/SEVIRI
Adnan Al-Rais, Emirates Institution for Advanced Science &
Technology / American University in Dubai, Dubai
Ali Al-Suwaidi and Hosni Ghedira
Moderator: Peter Guth, U.S. Naval Academy
Integration of Lidar and Break line Data within the New ArcGIS®
Terrain Data Structure (TDS) for Building a Multi-Resolution Terrain
Model
Ruijin Ma, University of Redlands
Tarig Ali
Improving Classification Accuracy of Spectrally Similar Urban Classes
by using Object-oriented Classification Techniques: A Case Study of
New York City
Sunil Bhaskaran, Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Slope, Reflectance, and Viewsheds Algorithms for Arc-second Digital
Elevation Models
Peter Guth, U.S. Naval Academy
Proposal of 3D GIS for Spatial Data Visualization and Analysis over
Internet
Chokri Koussa, INSA Strasbourg, France
Mathieu Koehl
April 26-30, 2010
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Conference Program
Friday, April 30th
TS 81
Natural Hazards Applications: Insect and Air-borne
Pathogens
Moderator: Ola Hall, Dept. of Physical Geography and Ecosystems
Analysis
Climate Change Impact on Dengue Fever in Thailand using Spatial
Analysis
Kanchana Nakhapakorn, Mahidol University, Thailand
Nathsuda Pumijumnong and Supet Jirakajohnkool
Remote Sensing in Epidemiology-- The Emergence and Spread of Tickborne Encephalitis (TBE) in Scandinavia
Ola Hall, Lund University, Sweden
The Association Between Urban Thermal Conditions and West Nile
Virus Dissemination
Hua Liu, Old Dominion University
Qihao Weng
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11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Poster Sessions
Posters will be on display in the Exhibit Hall throughtout the conference.
A Comparison of SAR Filtering Techniques on Agricultural Area
Identification
Asli Ozdarici, Middie East Technical University, Turkey
Zuhal Akyurek
A New Method of Measuring Long Term Urban Sprawl by Multi-Source
Data: The Case Study of Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Qingxu Huang, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Jonathan Li
Spatio-temporal Variation of Green Space and its effect on Urban Heat
Island by using Fractal Analysis
Huaqiang Du, Zhejiang Forestry University, China
Demonstrating the Impacts of Surface Interpolation Methods on
Viewsheds
Marguerite Madden, University of Georgia
Douglas Lockhart
Effect of Urban Forms: Towards the Reduction of CO2 Emissions
Yasuyo Makido, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan
Yoshiki Yamagata and Shobhakar Dhakal
Spectral Mixture Analysis of Ancient Artifact Scatters
Tuna Kalayci, University of Arkansas
Application of Low-cost Digital-camera Data for Monitoring and
Recording Seasonal Changes in Crop Growth
Toshihiro Sakamoto, National Institute for Agro-Environmental
Sciences, Japan
Michio Shibayama, Brian Wardlow, Anatoly Gitelson, Shashi Verma,
Andrew Suyker, Eiji Takada, Kazuhiro Morita, Wataru Takahashi, And
Shigeno Miura
On the Fly Registration of Aerial Images in the Absence of GPS Signal
Sudhagar Nagarajan, University at Buffalo
Toni Schenk
Determination of Velocities from Repeat Aerial Imagery Based on
Matching Harris Corner Points in Object Space
Sudhagar Nagarajan, University at Buffalo
Bea Csatho
Impact of Land Use on Tree Canopy Height Distributions Determined by
Lidar in and Around Kruger National Park, South Africa
Konrad Wessels, Meraka Institute, CSIR
R. Mathieu, GP. Asner, R. Main, IPJ Smit, BFN Erasmus , JAN van
Aardt, J. Fisher, W. Marais, T. Kennedy-Bowdoin, DE Knapp, R.
Emerson, and J. Jacobson
GIS-based Web Service for Studying Earthquakes using Open Source
Tools
Asli Dogru, Bogazici University, Turkey
Gonul Toz and Haluk Ozener
Use of Radar Imagery for Investigating Urban Land Cover Changes
through Angle Method
Mohammed Raza Mehdi, University of West Georgia
Jeong Chang Seong
Utility of Combined Aerial Photography and Digital Imagery for Fault
Trace Mapping
Florante Perez, California Geological Survey
Jerry Treiman and William Bryant
Orthophoto Production of Multi-level Bridges
Ofelia Perez, Californai Department of Transportation
Using TIMESAT with AVHRR Imagery to Analyze Phenology in China
Zhihui Gu
Wei Haiyan, Heilman Phil, Qi Jiaguo, Nearing Mark, and Zhang Yongguang
Mapping Tillage Intensity and Residue Levels for Carbon Management
Over Landscapes using Multispectral Imagery
Paul Doraiswamy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS
Bakhyt Akhmedov, Craig Daughtry, Jerry Hatfield,and Alan Stern
Remote Sensing Urban Heat-island Phenomenon in Four Texas Cities
David Prado, University of Texas San Antonio
Hongjie Xie and Steve Ackley
The Effect of LAI Based MODIS in Difference Scale to Gross Primary
Productivity Estimation
Supannika Potithep, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and
Technology, Japan
Rikie Suzuki, Shin Nagai, and Nasahara Kenlo Nishida
A Study on the SFM Indicator Analysis using Forest Cover Type Map
and MORAN Index -Focusing on the Ecosystem Diversity IndicatorKyoung Min Kim, Korea Forest Research Institute, Korea
GIS Database Design for APEX Model
Ming-Chih Hung, Northwest Missouri State University
Paul Duckworth, Yi-Hwa Wu, and Jamie Patton
Application of Terrestrial Laser Scanning in Cultural Heritage
Michal Kedzierski, Military University of Technology, Poland
Anna Fryskowska, Rafal Dabrowski, and Michalina Wilinska
GIS and Remote Sensing Applications for Watershed Planning: Five
Years of Activities for the Maumee Basin, Ohio: 2005-2010
Patrick Lawrence, University of Toledo
Geo-referencing of Aerial Images using High-resolution Stereo
Satellite Images
Jaehong Oh, The Ohio State University
Charles Toth and Dorota Brzezinska
Mapping Urban Vegetation with High Spatial Resolution Satellite
Images: A Comparison between Two Different Landscapes
Jindong Wu, California State University, Fullerton
Marvin Bauer
The Effects of CO2 and Herbicide Induced Stress on the Spectral
Reflectance of Maize
Sani Yahaya, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Michael Steven and Giles Foody
Assessing Simulated Land Use/Cover Maps using Similarity and
Fragmentation Indices
Jean-Francois Mas, Centro de Investigaciones en Geografía Ambiental Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico
Azucena Pérez Vega
Validation of a Spatial-constraint Optimization Model for Hyperspectral
Underwater Terrain and Inherent Optical Property-mapping in Case 2
Coastal Waters
Anthony Filippi, Texas A&M University
Toshiro Kubota
April 26-30, 2010
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Poster Sessions
Climate Change and Tree Species Modeling in the Eastern United
States
Susan Dunham, University of South Carolina
John Kupfer
A Videogrammetry System for Real-time Tracking of Velocity
Chad Oian, Trinity University
Jack Leifer and Bryan Weems
Thresholds Optimization using Genetic Algorithms for Binary Change
Detection
Jungho Im, SUNY ESF
Zhenyu Lu, Michael Hodgson, and Luquan Huang (May be presented
by Zhenyu Lu)
Generalization of Digital Topographic Map using Hybrid Line
Simplification
Woojin Park, Seoul National University, Korea
Kiyun Yu
Simultaneous Indoor Mapping and Localization by using Stereo Image
Sequences
Young Jin Lee, The Ohio State University
Alper Yilmaz
The Same Landscape through Different Eyes: Exploring the Tradeoffs
Between Spectral and Spatial Resolution When Mapping Plant Species
and Functional Types
Keely L. Roth, University of California, Santa Barbara
Dar A Roberts and Philip E.Dennison
Verification of Multi-point Videogrammetry Measurements of Dynamic
Structures
Bryan Weems, Trinity University
Jack Leifer and Chad Oian
Remote Sensing and GIS Approach for Groundwater Exploration in the
Red Sea Coast of Egypt
Reda Amer, Saint Louis University
Timothy Kusky and Abduwasit Ghulam
Evaluating the Potential for Characterizing River Depth and Discharge
from SWOT Measurements: A Case Study for the Ohio River
Yeosang Yoon, The Ohio State University
Michael Durand and Carolyn J.Merry
Micro-Terrain Feature Extraction from Numerical Analysis of Gridded
Lidar Data
S. Bruce Blundell, U.S. Army ERDC Geospatial Research and
Engineering Division
Randy Swanson
Boom Town, USA
Amber Conrad, Texas State University
Analysis of Forest Change in Fire Damage Area using Satellite Images
Joon Mook Kang, Chungnam National University, Korea
Joon Kyu Park and Min Gyu Kim
Terrestrial Laserscanning In Engineering Survey: Calibration and
Application Examples
Attila Berényi, Budapest University of Technology and Economics,
Hungry
Tamás Lovas and Árpád Barsi
Complexity Estimation Based Work Load Balancing for a Parallel Lidar
Waveform Decomposition
Jinha Jung, Purdue University
Melba M. Crawford and Sanghoon Lee
Assessing Catastrophic Wildfire Risk in California
Brad Stricherz, South Dakota State University
Mark Cochrane
Assessing Changes at the Grassland Destabilization Experiment
(GDEX) in the Nebraska Sandhills from 2006 to 2009 using Imaging
Spectroscopy
Benjamin Helder, South Dakota State University
Geoffrey Henebry (will be presented by Ming-Chih Hung, Benjamin
can’t come due to military duties)
Extraction of Road Surface Information using Remote Sensing
Hee Cheon Yun, Chungnam National University, Korea
Joon Kyu Park, Sung Soon Lee, Min Gyu Kim
A GIS Based Decision Support System for Forest Restoration Planning
in Abandoned Coal Mines
Yosoon Choi, Seoul National University, Korea
Sungchan Oh, Hyeong-Dong Park, Hyun-Ho Kwon, Suk-Ho Yoon, and
Wa-Ra Go
Baysian Image Sharpening
Sang-Hoon Lee, Kyungwon University, Korea
Modeling Ecotoxicological Stressors using GIS
Nicolas Ramirez, Humboldt State University
Steven J. Steinberg
Mapping and Monitoring Hydrilla on Lake Tyler using Satellite
Multispectral Imagery
Arun Kulkarni, The University of Texas at Tyler
Kiran Parimi
Genetic Adaptation of Aspen Populations to Spring Risk Environments:
A Novel Remote Sensing Approach
Lee Hightower (Haitao Li), University of Alberta, Canada
Xianli Wang, Andreas Hamann
Methods of Point Cloud Registration and Modelling of Bridges
Michal Kedzierski, Military University of Technology, Poland
Michalina Wilinska and Anna Fryskowska
Combining Observations in the Reflective Solar and Thermal Domains
for Improved Carbon and Energy Flux Estimation
Rasmus Houborg, NASA GSFC
Martha Anderson, William Kustas, and Matthew Rodell
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Exhibit Hall Floor Plan
April 26-30, 2010
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Exhibitors
AGFA Materials Corporation
Booth 408
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Booth 601
Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF)
Booth 311
LizardTech
Booth 214
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Booth 101
M7 Visual Intelligence
Booth 117
Applanix, A Trimble Company
Booth 415
ASD Inc. (formerly Analytical Spectral Devices)
Booth 523
BAE Systems
Booth 501
Cardinal Systems, LLC
Booth 514
Clark Labs Booth 701
CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group
Booth 421
Booth 609
Definiens AG
Booth 221
DiMAC sprl
Booth 509
Directions
Booth 107
DMC International Imaging Ltd
Booth 525
Dudley Thompson Mapping Corporation (DTM)
Booth 524
Dynamic Aviation
Booth 316
E. Coyote Enterprises, Inc.
Booth 300
Earth Imaging Journal
Booth 107
EARTH Magazine
Booth 107
ERDAS Inc.
Booth 601
ESRI Canada
Booth 716
ESRI, Inc.
Booth 621
GEO:Connexion LTD
Booth 107
GeoCue Corporation
Booth 617
Geographic Resource Solutions
Booth 425
GeoInformatics
Booth 107
Geospatial Solutions
Booth 108
GeoTec Media
Booth 107
GeoVantage, Inc.
Booth 710
HAS Images, Inc
Booth 708
HyVista Corporation Pty Ltd.
Booth 423
Icaros Inc. Booth 308
Imaging NOTES Magazine
Booth 107
Intergraph Corporation
Booth 401
ISTS Americas Corporation
Booth 424
ITRES Research Limited
Booth 302
Booth 515
IXSEA
Booth 522
KLT ASSOCIATES, INC.
Booth 620
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MDA Information Systems, Inc. (formerly MDA Federal Inc.) Booth 217
MosaicMill Ltd.
Booth 520
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Booth 312
New Tech Services, Inc.
Booth 212
NOAA, National Geodetic Survey, Remote Sensing Division Booth 201
NovAtel Inc.
Booth 606
Optech Incorporated
Booth 409
Overwatch
Booth 206
PCI Geomatics USA
Booth 608
PhotoSat Information Ltd. Booth 707
Planar Systems, Inc. Booth 113
Point of Beginning (POB) Magazine
Booth 107
Professional Surveyor Magazine
Booth 216
QCoherent Software
Booth 322
RapidEye Booth 323
Riegl USA, Inc.
Booth 207
SCANEX
Booth 703
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Booth 109
SimActive Inc.
Booth 422
SPADAC Inc. Booth 100
Spot Infoterra
Booth 102
Telops Inc. Booth 309
TerraGo Technologies
Booth 714
TerraSim Inc.
Booth 321
Topcon Positioning System
Booth 121
Track’Air B.V.
Booth 420
Trifide Group Booth 705
Trimble Navigation Limited
Booth 315
Urban Robotics, Inc.
Booth 203
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Booth 213
Vexcel Imaging, GmbH (a Microsoft company)
Booth 301
VisionMap LTD. Booth 325
VISIT Milwaukee
Booth 223
Wehrli & Associates Inc.
Booth 624
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects
Booth 615
Wuda Geoinformatics Co., Ltd
Booth 324
Exhibitor Descriptions
AGFA Materials Corporation
100 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660
201-373-4686; Fax 201-440-6794; www.agfa.com
Booth 408
Agfa Materials Corporation provides a complete selection of aerial
film products including color and black and white data capture films,
copy films and papers, along with color and black and white processing chemistry. Agfa Materials offers :Apertune Image Enhancement
software, enabling total image control and enhancement after scanning
to improve your digital work flow. Agfa Materials provides consluting
and technical support through our experienced North American aerial
sales team.
Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF)
903 Koyukuk Drive
Geophysical Institute – UAF
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
Booth 311
907-474-6166; Fax 907-474-2665; www.asf.alaska.edu
The Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) of the Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, has over a decade of experience in satellite
remote sensing. ASF is involved in a wide range of activities – from
downlinking satellite data to developing data-analysis tools, value‑added
products, and training for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) users. ASF
distributes data to national and international scientists, government
agencies, with the primary goal of providing expertise, data, and service
to the research community.
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Booth 101
Come visit the ASPRS Bookstore to see ASPRS’ two new technical
manuals, the Manual of Geographic Information Systems and the Manual of Remote Sensing, Volume 1. These two Manuals will be available
for purchase; so take advantage of the show discount and save on shipping. ASPRS staff will be on hand to answer questions about membership, certification, and the awards and scholarship program. Ask about
our upcoming conferences in Orlando and Milwaukee. Don’t forget to
pick-up your complimentary copy of PE&RS and enter our drawing for
free copy of our two newest books.
85 Leek Crescent, Richmond Hill
Ontario L4B3B3 Canada
905-709-4600; Fax 905-709-6027; www.applanix.com
Booth 415
Applanix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble, develops, manufactures, sells and supports advanced products and scalable solutions
that maximize productivity through Mobile Mapping and Positioning.
Whether it be precise position and orientation for mapping the seafloor,
georeferencing of a LIDAR point cloud, real-time guidance of robotic
vehicles, or a complete airborne mapping solution for generating directly georeferenced orthophotos, Applanix has what you need. Established
in 1991, Applanix strives to support customers around the world with
exceptional service.
Booth 523
2555 55th Street, Suite 100
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-444-6522; Fax 303-444-6582; www.asdi.com
ASD Inc. is unsurpassed in solving some of the world’s most challenging materials measurement problems with customer-focused solutions,
service, and support of the highest quality and integrity. We collaborate
with industrial professionals, analytical researchers, and remote sensing
scientists to provide the most reliable, high-performance analytical
instrumentation for real-time materials measurement, exactly where it is
needed, on-site or at remote locations. Established in 1990 and based in
Boulder, Colorado, USA, ASD Inc. has customers world-wide.
BAE Systems
Mail Zone 62-TAL
10920 Technology Place
San Diego, California 92127-1874
703-668-4385/800 316-9643; Fax 703- 668-4381
www.baesystems.com/gxp
Booth 501
BAE Systems develops and distributes SOCET GXP® and SOCET SET® geospatial-intelligence and mapping software. SOCET
GXP incorporates the photogrammetric strengths of SOCET SET in one
comprehensive package for eXtreme Analysis™, or XA™. XA empowers organizations to consolidate analysis and mapping tasks, reducing
the dependency on multiple products. The current release, SOCET GXP
v3.1 adds the Xport™ for dynamic hyperspectral and multispectral
image analysis, terrain analysis tools, and video analysis capabilities
integrated with Google Earth™.
Cardinal Systems, LLC
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
301-493-0290; Fax 301-493-0209; www.asprs.org
Applanix, A Trimble Company
ASD Inc. (formerly Analytical Spectral Devices)
Booth 514
701 N Oceanshore Boulevard
Flagler Beach, Florida 32136-3309
386-439-2525; Fax 386/439-0259; www.cardinalsystems.net
We continue to develop and improve the Vr Mapping software. It
includes VrOne®, VrTwo, VrOrtho, VrAirTrig, VrMosaic, VrBalance,
VrAdjust, VrVolumes and VrLite. Version 5.0 supports Windows 7 with
32-bit and 64-bit versions of Vr Mapping and includes the beta release
of the VrLiDAR software featuring vector collection from point clouds
in real-time user definable eye-point stereo without imagery. Also supported is the extraction of vector data from image based stereo with LiDAR and from LiDARgrammetry. Vr Mapping supports stereo display
on 12-Hz LCD monitors using the NVIDIA 3D Vision Bundle.
Clark Labs Clark University
950 Main Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-1477
508-793-7526; Fax 508-793-8842; www.clarklabs.org
Booth 701
Clark Labs produces the IDRISI GIS and Image Processing software. Since 1987, IDRISI has been used in varying industries in more than
180 countries worldwide. Environmental managers and researchers benefit from the unsurpassed range of geospatial tools—over 300 modules
for the analysis and display of digital spatial information. The latest
version, IDRISI Taiga, introduces the integrated Earth Trends Modeler
application, specially designed for the analysis of image time series
from earth observing systems.
April 26-30, 2010
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CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group
Booth 421
6000 Broken Sound Parkway NW
Suite 300
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
561-994-0555; 800- 272-7737; Fax 561-361-6018; www.crcpress.com
CRC Press / Taylor & Francis Group, the number one publisher in GIS
and Remote Sensing, is proud to introduce the new edition of John
Bossler’s bestselling work Manual of Geospatial Science and Technology, with contributions from 60 prominent researchers and practitioners.
Visit our booth to see the latest books in Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry and take advantage of special SHOW DISCOUNTS 15-25%
off… New book ideas will be welcomed by acquisition editor, Irma
Shagla.
Booth 609
8240 Sandlewood Place, Suite 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99507
907-522-3681 / 800-770-3681; Fax 907-522-3688; www.datem.com
With over 20 years experience, DAT/EM Systems International is a
leader in the development of software for digital mapping and photogrammetric applications. DAT/EM Systems specializes in 3D stereoviewing and precise feature data collection software. The SUMMIT
Evolution softcopy system is the flagship product supported by the
time-tested CAPTURE interfaces for AutoCAD, MicroStation and
ArcGIS. DAT/EM Systems takes pride in a reputation for delivering
top-quality software systems based upon direct user input and superior
customer support.
Definiens AG
Booth 221
Trappentreustrasse 1
80339 Munich, Germany
49 89 231180-0; Fax 49 89 231180-90; http://www.ecognition.com
Definiens eCognition™ is the original object based image analysis software enabling accurate geo-information to be extracted from any kind
of remote sensing imagery. Intelligent feature extraction capabilities
accelerate mapping, change detection and object recognition–delivering
standardized and reproducible image analysis results. This assists data
collectors, service providers and end users in integrating earth observation and remote sensing data to generate accurate GIS-ready information.
DiMAC sprl
Charleroi Airport, South Terminal,
Rue des Fusillés, Building S13
6041 Gosselies, BELGIUM
32 71 57 25 30; Fax 32 71 57 25 31; www.dimac.eu
Booth 509
Booth 107
194 Green Bay Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
847-242-0412; Fax 240-250-7257; www.directionsmag.com
Directions Media, now with four internet-based publications, is the
worldwide resource for GIS news, location technology applications,
and more. Directions Media publishes information regarding products,
companies, and events in two weekly editions, plus two monthly magazines. Directions also presents the conference “Location Intelligence”
which strives to bring together many sectors of the information technology industry that leverages location technology. On the web at www.
LocationIntelligence.NET. Point your browser at Directions Magazine
everyday, www..DirectionsMag.com, and for “breaking new” go to
www.AllPointsBlog.com
DMC International Imaging Ltd
Tycho House
20 Stephenson Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YE UK
44 1483 804299; 44 1483 803804; www.dmcii.com
Booth 525
DMC International Imaging Ltd (DMCii), a subsidiary of Surrey
Satellite Technology Ltd, is a UK company specializing in provision
of remote sensing services from a coordinated constellation of Earth
Observation satellites. The company coordinates 5 satellites in sun
synchronous orbit to provide daily imaging capability anywhere in the
world with medium resolution multispectral sensors. The company
provides on-demand imaging services for precision agriculture, forestry,
environmental monitoring, flood monitoring, burnt area fire scar detection, ice monitoring, and other applications.
Dudley Thompson Mapping Corporation (DTM) Booth 524
Suite 2025 – 7445 132nd Street
Surrey, BC, Canada, V3W 1J8
604-592-6522; 866-902-2923; www.dtm-global.com
DTM Corporation was formed in September 2006, to provide aerial photography, scanning, aero-triangulation, digital mapping and
orthophoto services. The principals, Nick Dudley, CGM and Mike
Thompson, P.Eng. have a combined experience of 42 years in the mapping sciences. Their focus is on accuracy, quality and timing of products
and services using leading technologies and tools. For further information, please contact Nick Dudley ([email protected]) or Mike
Thompson ([email protected])
Dynamic Aviation
DiMAC is a leading global provider of solutions designed to acquire airborne digital imagery in the field of geographical information systems,
and specifically for photogrammetric and orthophotoplan applications.
Leveraging 20 years of expertise in aerial cartography, the company
develops, manufactures, sells and supports state-of-the art yet affordable
digital modular aerial camera systems. Particularly, the DiMAC digital
aerial cameras feature TRUE FMC and TRUE COLOR that lead to the
sharpest images on the market.
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Directions
Booth 316
1402 Airport Road
P.O. Box 7
Bridgewater, Virginia 23112
540-828-6070; Fax 540-515-9614;www.dynamicaviation.com
Dynamic Aviation specializes in providing turbine powered aircraft and
aviation infrastructure to organizations with exacting data needs, but
lacking aviation resources. We offer versatile, superior aerial platforms
into which existing and emerging technologies can be installed to
acquire data of all types. Our aerial platforms can be deployed to obtain
LiDAR and multi/hyperspectral data. They may be used for aerial photography, geophysical survey, and air sampling; as well as for aerial and
maritime surveillance.
E. Coyote Enterprises, Inc.
P. O. Box 1119
Mineral Wells, Texas 76068
940-325-0757; Fax 940-325-0941; www.coyote.net
Booth 300
ESRI Canada
Booth 716
Suite 900 – 12 Concord Place
Toronto, ON, M3C 3R8, Canada
416-441-6035 ext. 6393; Fax 416-446-1639; www.esricanada.com
ECE offers the IGI suite of instrumentation including precision flight
planning and management systems, medium format digital cameras
and thermal imaging sensors. On display in the ECE booth will be the
medium-format gyrostabilzed mount from SOMAG A.G., which also
provides the GSM 3000 gyrostabilized platform for all types of sensors. ECE, Inc. also represents the JAS 150 digital camera from Jena
Optronik.
ESRI Canada is a leader in providing world-class enterprise GIS
solutions. ESRI Canada will showcase the PurVIEW stereoscopic
viewing technology. PurVIEW allows users to quickly transform the
ArcGIS Desktop into a precise stereo-viewing environment enabling 3D
visualization. Please stop by our booth # 716 anytime to see PurVIEW
in action or learn more by visiting our website www.esricanada.com/
purview.
Earth Imaging Journal
ESRI, Inc.
1298 Main St., Unit A, PMB 4150
Windsor, Colorado 80550
970-223-6295; Fax 970-339-5517; www.eijournal.com
Booth 107
Earth Imaging Journal is devoted to exploring the world of remote
sensing. The bimonthly publication focuses on the dominant business
applications that support the international remote sensing industry. The
magazine also delivers insightful perspectives on remote sensing policy
initiatives and covers niche markets as they develop. Earth Imaging
Journal is complemented by its Web site (www.eijournal.com), which
delivers a variety of online resources: comprehensive articles, press
releases, an international industry directory, and more. Subscribe online
at www.eijournal.com.
EARTH Magazine
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
703-379-2480; Fax 703-379-7563
Booth 107
Do YOU know your EARTH? Readers of EARTH MAGAZINE do!
They get definitive coverage on topics from natural resources, energy,
natural disasters and the environment to space exploration, paleontology and much more. EARTH explores the science behind the headlines
with relevant editorial content, numerous photos, illustrations, and great
maps, with an increasingly diverse mix of topics in each issue. EARTH
is published monthly by the American Geological Institute.
ERDAS Inc.
Booth 601
5051 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite 100
Norcross, Georgia 30092
770-776-3400; Fax 770-776-3698; www.erdas.com
ERDAS – The Earth to Business Company – helps organizations
harness the information of the changing earth for greater advantage.
ERDAS solutions streamline decision-making processes and increase
productivity. We create Geospatial Business Systems that transform our
earth’s data into business information, enabling individuals, businesses
and public agencies to quickly access, manage, process and share that
information from anywhere. Welcome to ERDAS: a trusted name, with
a new energy, and a new vision. Earth to business starts here.
Booth 621
380 New York Street
Redlands, California 92373
909-793-2853; Fax 909-793-5953; www.esri.com/remotesensing
ESRI’s ArcGIS software is a complete geographic information system
that provides powerful data management, analysis, and visualization
capabilities. ArcGIS includes an Enterprise Image Management System
allowing organizations to collect, manage, produce and exploit large
collections of imagery and rasters from various sources. By integrating
imagery with other types of geospatial data, ArcGIS enables users to
make better informed decisions and maximize the value of imagery.
GEO:Connexion LTD
Booth 107
P. O. Bopx 594
Cambridge, CB1 0FY, United Kingdom
44 (0) 114 268 1133; Fax 44 (0) 7801 907 666; www.geoconnexion.com
GEO:Connexion International is the leading business-to-business
monthly magazine for users of spatial professionals across the globe.
It covers applications of GIS, GPS and remote sensing within industry
sectors, such as telecommunications, emergency services, public safety,
government, utilities and retailing. GEO:ConnexionUK is devoted to the
UK’s GI industry. Its special focus are on E-Government, Health, Public
Safety, Retail, Environmental, Utilities, Surveying, Location-Based
Services, Transport/Logistics and Telecommunications.
GeoCue Corporation
9668 Madison Blvd., Suite 101
Madison, Alabama 35758, USA
256-461-8289; Fax 256-461-8249; www.geocue.com
Booth 617
GeoCue Corporation is a software development and consulting services
company specializing in geospatial production management solutions.
We will be demonstrating our GeoCue product family of integrated
solutions in booth #617 as well as during our annual user’s group meeting on Tuesday, April 27th from 1-5:00 p.m. These products provide an
integrated end-to-end processing framework that, when combined with
industry leading production tools, significantly reduces production time
from data acquisition to finished product.
April 26-30, 2010
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Geographic Resource Solutions
1125 16th Street, Suite 213
Arcata, California 95521
707- 822-8005; www.grsgis.com
Booth 425
GRS is an industry leader in GIS and Remote Sensing services and
consulting. GRS is internationally known for our innovative techniques
that enable us to perform highly detailed and accurate classifications
of land-cover, fire-fuels, vegetation, and habitat in projects ranging
from hundreds to millions of acres. GRS has developed state-of-the-art
algorithms and processes for image classification, fire-hazard modeling, data-entry, and GIS data validation. GRS also provides customized
training, system design, and data conversion services supporting all
major GIS applications.
GeoInformatics
Booth 107
P.O. Box 231,
8300 AE Emmeloord
The Netherlands
31 (0) 527 – 619 000; Fax 31 (0) 527 – 620 989; www.geoinformatics.com
GeoInformatics Magazine provides coverage, analysis and commentary
with respect to the international surveying, mapping and GIS industry.
Recognizing the integrated nature of the geospatial information industry, GeoInformatics presents thought provoking and useful information.
Geospatial Solutions
Booth 108
201 Sandpointe Ave. Ste. 500
Santa Ana, California 92707
714-338-6700; Fax 714-338-6717; www.geospatial-solutions.com
With more than 86,000 monthly visitors, Geospatial Solutions is the
only completely objective online community to address GIS, Earth
imaging, and related geospatial markets. The Geospatial Solutions audience works with multiple technologies, and depends on a steady flow of
updates to keep up with the rapid pace of the industry. Markets Served:
Earth Imaging & Remote Sensing, Government & Military, Survey &
GPS, Transportation & Civil, Engineering, GIS & Mapping, LBS, Utilities & Communications, Natural Resources, and Business Analytics.
Geospatial Systems GeoTec Media
1030 W. Higgins Rd, Ste 230
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847-720-5600; Fax: 847-720-5601
booth108
Booth 107
GeoTec Media, publisher of GeoWorld, a BPA-audited monthly
magazine reaching 25,050 subscribers, has been serving the geospatial
community since 1987. Concentrating in government, emergency management, environmental management, utilities and public works, GeoWorld’s editorial helps professionals thrive in today’s marketplace. The
magazine also hosts GeoPlace.com and the GeoTec Event in Canada.
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GeoVantage, Inc.
3 Centennial Drive, Suite 350
Peabody, MA 01960
978-538-6400; Fax: 978-538-3064;www.geovantage.com
Booth 710
GeoVantage applies today’s advanced navigation and digital camera
technology to a revolutionary airborne imaging approach. Recently exiting from John Deere as an independent company, GeoVantage has over
80 digital sensor systems operating within the U.S. and various international locations. Our approach offers on-demand land asset management
more quickly and cost effectively than ever before. State-of-the-art sensors composed of GPS, Inertial measurement units and 4-band digital
cameras enable rapid response and worldwide geographic coverage.
HAS Images, Inc
136 North Saint Clair St.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
937-222-3856; Fax 937-222-2443; www.hasimages.com
Booth 708
HAS Images, Inc. is an aerial photo processing laboratory, producing a
range of conventional and digital products from aerial films. Our digital
services include image scanning with geometric precision using a LH
Systems DSW 700 and Vexcel VX 4000 image scanners, rectification,
mosaicing, and hard-copy output to 48” x 96” using the Cymbolic
Sciences Light Jet 5000 RS large format digital printer. We are the
exclusive Authorized Kodak Reseller of Aerial Products.
HyVista Corporation Pty Ltd.
Unit 11, 10 Gladstone Rd
Castle Hill NSW 2154 Australia
61 2 8850 0262; Fax: 61 2 9899 9366; www.hyvista.com
Booth 423
HyVista Corporation specializes in the supply of airborne hyperspectral remote sensing imagery and information products for a wide range
of application including geological mapping, mineral exploration,
environmental monitoring, agriculture and land use planning. HyVista
also provide imagery to support R&D projects in areas of future satellite
simulation, defense surveillance, soil degradation and vegetation species
mapping. The company’s mission is to provide our clients with “world
best” survey service and product delivery on a worldwide basis. Icaros Inc. 10301 Strathmore Hall St.
Bethesda, MD 20852
571-212-7721
Booth 308
Icaros delivers advanced geospatial ‘Mapping on Demand’ solutions
with unprecedented speed and affordability. The Icaros proprietary
photogrammetric processing system reduces processing time by orders
of magnitude and delivers consistently superior results. The Icaros aerial
system is designed to enable unprecedented flexibility, quality and accuracy. The system “portable” design enables installation and integration
on nearly any small aircraft that can be in the air collecting images in
less than 2 hours anywhere in the world.
Imaging NOTES Magazine
1539 Platte Street, #204
Denver, CO. 80202
303.477.5272; www.imagingnotes.com
Booth 107
Imaging Notes is a premier publication for commercial, government and academic remote sensing professionals around the world. It
demonstrates how remote sensing technologies and spatial information
illuminate the urgent interrelated issues of the environment, energy and
security.
Intergraph Corporation
170 Graphics Drive
Madison, Alabama 35758
800.345.4856; Fax 256 730 6708; www.intergraph.com
Booth 401
41716 Chadboune Dr.
Fremont, California 94539
510-676-0621; http://www.istsamericas.com/
4990 Pearl East Circle
303-786-9900; Fax 303-786-9909; www.ittvis.com
Booth 424
Booth 515
Visit the ITT Booth at ASPRS 2010 to learn more about ENVI, the image processing software trusted by image scientists for years to extract
important information from all types of digital imagery. You’re invited
to watch live in-booth presentations and learn how ENVI will streamline
your image processing and analysis workflow by delivering you seamless ArcGIS® integration and automation of essential image processing
tasks. Learn more about ENVI at www.ittvis.com/ENVI.
IXSEA
Intergraph’s photogrammetric solutions support your earth imaging
requirements, from data acquisition to exploitation and data distribution.
We provide the tools to produce maps, digital terrain models, orthophotos, and other geographic data. Our end-to-end earth imaging solutions
include RMK D Medium Format Camera System, the Digital Mapping Camera (DMC) system, flight management and post-processing
systems, and photogrammetric data exploitation software suite. Our Z/I
Imaging Solutions for photogrammetry give ease of use, data accuracy
and precision, and performance throughout your project.
ISTS Americas Corporation
55 Avenue Auguste Renoir
78160 Marly le Roi, France
33 1 30 08 98 88; Fax 33 1 30 08 88 01; www.ixsea.com
Booth 522
IXSEA, experts in IMU and FOG technology, provides turnkey INS/
GPS solutions for the airborne and land-based survey industries and
meets their growing demand for accurate position, orientation and georeferencing data. At ASPRS, IXSEA presents AIRINS, an INS for high
and low altitude missions and all types of sensors.
KLT ASSOCIATES, INC.
100 Corporate Place
Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
303 -697-5475; Fax 303-697-5483; www.kltassoc.com
Booth 620
ISTS has developed a complete turnkey digital aerial photography system, including a gyrostabilized mount, digital camera and “Radmetry”
data processing software, which is smaller, lighter and cheaper than any
on the market. Radmetry is a revolutionary set of software that, through
an internationally patented “Soft Gyro” process, has eliminated the need
for IMU data. Only digital images and GPS data are needed to produce
a full orthorectified geolocated data set, including a DEM data set.
ATLAS was written specifically to handle solutions for all aspects of
mapping 3D geographic data. ATLAS provides a fully integrated system
for collecting, editing, and retrieving geographic information, SOFTCOPY STEREO data collection, Terrain tools handling LIDAR, TINs,
DEMs. ORTHO rectification and MOSAIC of frame cameras, digital
imagery, including cameras, airborne line sensors and spaceborne
imagery. AERIAL TRIANGULATION provides solutions for even the
most difficult mapping project, in an interactive environment. Visit us to
discuss ALL your mapping needs.
ITRES Research Limited
Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Suite #110 3553 31st Street NW
Calgary, AB T2L 2K7 Canada
403-250-9944; Fax 403-250-9916; www.itres.com
Booth 302
ITRES (1979) is an airborne hyperspectral remote sensing imager
manufacturer and worldwide mapping survey provider. ITRES imagers
feature unmatched precision, focus, and resolution for hyperspectral
and thermal imaging of infrastructure and environmental applications.
Our Lidar-ready systems cover all major spectral regions: hyperspectral
VNIR CASI, SWIR SASI, MWIR MASI, hyperspectral thermal TASI
and broadband thermal TABI. Supporting products include multiple
sensor operation, remote operation capability, and (soon) in-flight geocorrection. New development: Wide-array thermal TABI-1800.
Booth 601
5051 Peachtree Corners Circle
Suite 250
Norcross, Georgia 30092
770-326-9536; Fax: 770-326-9586; www.leica-geosystems.us
Our changing world demands up-to-date geospatial information. To
remain competitive means to provide the highest quality imagery more
accurately, more reliably and faster than anyone else. Leica Geosystems
is the industry leader in airborne imaging and lidar sensor solutions.
With our range of real workflow solutions from flight planning to data
delivery, Leica Geosystems helps you to get to better results much faster
– at even lower cost. Leica Geosystems Airborne Sensors – Imagery for
a changing world.
April 26-30, 2010
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LizardTech
1008 Western Ave
Suite 200
Seattle, Washington 98104
206-652-5211; Fax 206-652-0880; www.lizardtech.com
Booth 214
LizardTech creates state-of-the-art software products and solutions that
enable governments and businesses to manage and distribute massive,
high-resolution geospatial data such as aerial and satellite imagery and
LiDAR data. LizardTech pioneered MrSID®, a powerful wavelet-based
image encoder, viewer, and file format, and sits on the Technical Committee of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).
M7 Visual Intelligence
Booth 117
MDA Information Systems, Inc. (formerly MDA Federal Inc.)
Booth 217
6011 Executive Boulevard, Suite 400
Rockville, Maryland 20852
240-833-8200; Fax 240-833-8201; www.MDAInformationSystems.com
MDA Information Systems, Inc., of Rockville, Maryland, is the leading
provider of integrated GIS and remote sensing solutions to federal, state
and local agencies, international organizations, and private companies.
Established in 1969, MDA Federal Inc. specializes in all-source satellite
image processing (orthorectification, multi-resolution merging, mosaicking, digital printing), GIS applications, feature extraction, landcover
mapping, change detection, weather forecasting, crop monitoring,
geological interpretation, hyperspectral applications, and the continuous
monitoring of the Earth’s resources.
MosaicMill Ltd.
Teknobulevardi 3-5
01530 Vantaa, Finland
358 40 5965322; www.mosaicmill.com
Booth 520
MosaicMill develops EnsoMOSAIC digital aerial imaging and image
processing system.
EnsoMOSAIC is a set of tools to carry out aerial imaging projects, from
flight planning through photogrammetric processing to stereoscopic
data extraction. EnsoMOSAIC software is suited for processing of large
image sets collected with small and medium format cameras on-board
UAVs or conventional aircraft. MosaicMill’s main products are: EnsoMOSAIC - aerial triangulation, ortho-mosaicking; EnsoMOSAIC 3D
– 3D data extraction; NavCam - aircraft navigation and camera control;
and CameraCal - camera internal orientation.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Booth 312
4600 Sangamore Road, Mail Stop: D-143
Bethesda, Maryland 20816-5003
301-227-2439; Fax 301-227-0117; www.nga.mil NGA is a major combat support agency of the Department of Defense
and an integral member of the Intelligence Community. NGA provides
timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial intelligence (a combination
of imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial information) to the
military warfighter and our nation’s civilian senior policy and decision
makers. NGA’s geospatial intelligence provides the knowledge foundation our customers need for planning, decision, and action.
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New Tech Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 16301
Sugar Land, Texas 77496-6301
281-573-8029; www.nts-info.com
Booth 212
New Tech Services, Inc. specializes in the Sales, Service and Support
of pre-owned aerial survey/mapping equipment and markets a powerful,
stand-alone 3d flight-planning tool to calculate the amount of images
needed anywhere in the world, accurately and cost efficient, streamlined
with emphasis on Quality Control. All data can be exported to most
Flight Management Systems. TFViewer can be freely distributed for
the client’s archive. Visit: www.nts-info.com and www.TopoFlight.com.
Please contact: [email protected] 1-281-573-8029. Llámenos, hablamos
español!
NOAA, National Geodetic Survey, Remote Sensing Division
Booth 201
1315 East West Highway, SSMC3, NGS3
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-713-2663; Fax 301-713-4572; www.ngs.noaa.gov
NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is responsible for defining,
managing, and providing public access to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), a consistent national coordinate system that
provides the foundation for mapping and charting; state boundaries;
transportation, communication, and land records systems; and numerous
scientific and engineering applications. NGS develops standards and
guidelines for conducting field surveys and helps to coordinate surveying methods among federal government agencies.
NovAtel Inc.
1120 - 68th Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada T2E 8S5
403-295-4900; Fax 403-295-4901; www.novatel.com
Booth 606
NovAtel Inc. is a leading provider of precision Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) components and subsystems. An ISO 9001 certified
company, NovAtel develops quality OEM products including receivers,
enclosures, antennas, software and firmware that are integrated into
high precision positioning applications worldwide. In environments
where GPS only positioning may be difficult, NovAtel has developed
SPANTM (Synchronized Position Attitude & Navigation) Technology
-a tightly integrated GPS receiver and inertial measurement unit (IMU)
providing continuous positioning and attitude.
Optech Incorporated
300 Interchange Way
Vaughan, ON Canada
L4K 5Z8
905-660-0808; Fax 905-660-0829; www.optech.ca
Booth 409
Optech’s prominence as a world leader in the development and manufacture of advanced laser-based (lidar) survey and imaging instruments
extends over the last 35 years. Optech works closely with commercial,
academic, government, and space-based organizations to meet their
specialized application requirements. We offer client-driven solutions in
airborne terrain mapping, airborne laser bathymetry, mobile surveying,
3D terrestrial laser scanning, space-based atmospheric monitoring, and
mine cavity monitoring.
Overwatch
21660 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 110
Sterling, Virginia 20166
703-437-7651; Fax 703-437-0039; www.overwatch.com
Booth 206
Point of Beginning (POB) Magazine
2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 700
Troy, MI 48084
248-244.6400; Fax 248-362.5103; www.pobonline.com
Booth 107
Overwatch, an operating unit of Textron Systems, is the leading provider of integrated intelligence software solutions and services as well
as robust satellite communications systems for today’s U.S. and international defense and intelligence communities. For the past 20 years,
Overwatch’s intelligence solutions have supported decision makers,
counter-terrorism analysts, warfighters and first responders by providing
proven tools that simplify the integration, analysis and exploitation of
intelligence to present a complete operational picture and accelerate the
time to-decision.
Since 1975, Point of Beginning, also known as POB, has been serving the surveying and mapping profession as an informative national
publication and more recently via electronic media, including eNewsletters, a comprehensive website, www.POBonline.com, and the industry’s
favorite message board, www.RPLS.com. As our mission states, we
are dedicated to helping the geomatics professional succeed through
our coverage of new applications and evolving technologies, practical
solutions to surveying and mapping problems, and business, legal and
educational issues. PCI Geomatics USA
Professional Surveyor Magazine
4848 Tramway Ridge, NE. Suite 222
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
888-343-0003; Fax 888-629-4445; www.pcigeomatics.us
Booth 608
PCI Geomatics is a world leading developer of software and systems for
geo-imaging solutions. PCI Geomatics provides products and solutions
that help organizations turn geospatial imagery into useful information,
through our high performance, automated and scalable image processing software. Since 1982, we have delivered innovative solutions for the
environmental, DSI, agricultural and satellite data processing markets
that use aerial and satellite optical imagery, as well as synthetic aperture
radar (SAR) imagery. PhotoSat Information Ltd. Suite 1710, 1050 West Pender Street,
Vancouver, BC CANADA V6E 3S7
604-681-9770; Fax: 604-681- 9790; www.photosat.ca
Booth 707
Flatdog Media, Inc.
20 West Third Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701-5331
301-682-6101; Fax 301-682-6105; www.profsurv.com
Booth 216
Professional Surveyor Magazine is the premier U.S. resource for
surveying, mapping, engineering, GPS, and GIS professionals. Features
include reviews of new technology and hands-on solutions, business
management ideas, detailed project stories and more. We also publish
Aerial Mapping and Surveyor’s Red Pages once a year. We also produce
Pangaea which is a twice monthly e-newsletter covering many aspects
of the industry.
QCoherent Software
1880 Office Club Pointe
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920
719-200-6215; www.QCoherent.com
Booth 322
PhotoSat is a team of geophysicists and associated geoscientists
specializing in the computer processing of satellite image data for the
identification, evaluation, monitoring and regulation of natural resources
and the mapping of related infrastructure. Our principal product is 1m
contours and dem from 50 cm stereo satellite photos. Elevation accuracies of approximately 25 cm have been confirmed with LiDAR survey
elevations accurate to 5 cm and gravity survey elevations accurate to 2
cm.
QCoherent is an innovative provider of high-capacity LIDAR software.
Our extensive knowledge of LIDAR and geospatial software has been
applied to LP360 (ArcGIS and Standalone) and LP Viewer desktop solutions and LIDAR Server for point cloud visualization and distribution
via the web. With unparalleled performance in point cloud processing,
classification, extraction, and operating environment options, QCoherent is the provider of choice for LIDAR software. Free evaluation and
information is available at QCoherent.com.
Planar Systems, Inc. RapidEye 1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
503-748-1100; Fax 503-748-5987; www.planar3d.com
Booth 113
Booth 323
Molkenmarkt 30, 14776
Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
49 3380 8904 100; Fax 49 3381 8904 101; www.rapideye.de
Planar Systems, Inc. (www.planar.com) is a global leader in specialty
display systems. Planar’s innovative StereoMirror technology meets
the demanding 3D viewing needs of professionals in photogrammetry,
remote sensing, geospatial intelligence and other complex visualization applications. Our stereoscopic monitors are regarded as having the
highest stereo image quality available and unmatched viewing comfort. Planar is committed to provide the best 2D and 3D display solutions to
the ASPRS community.
RapidEye serves a broad spectrum of professionals as a geospatial
information provider by developing and delivering a wide range of
Earth Observation services. RapidEye owns and operates a constellation of five satellites which allow for over 4 Million km2 of imagery
to be collected daily. This imagery is an integral part of their services,
which have been designed to deliver superior decision making solutions.
RapidEye: merging the art and science of managing geospatial business
intelligence. April 26-30, 2010
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Riegl USA, Inc.
Booth 207
7035 Grand National Drive
Suite 100
Orlando, Florida 32819
407-248-9927; 407-248-2636; www.rieglUSA.com
Riegl’s laser business is based upon the company’s 31 year heritage in
research, development and manufacturing of time-of-flight based optical
radar systems. Our products are used for terrestrial and airborne survey,
geo-spatial monitoring, industrial process control, as-built 3D documentation, altimetry and aerospace applications. Today Riegl is recognized
as the performance leader in the markets we serve. Riegl Systems are
well known for their ruggedness and reliability under demanding environmental conditions.
SCANEX
Booth 703
Science Applications International Booth 109
Corporation (SAIC)
14668 Lee Road
Chantilly, Virginia, 20151
703-676-4300; www.saic.com
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology
applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve
problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national
security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health.
For more information, visit www.saic.com. SAIC: From Science to
Solutions®
SimActive Inc.
465 rue St-Jean Bureau 510
Montreal (Quebec) Canada H2Y 2R6
514-288-2666; Fax 514-288-6665; www.simactive.com
Booth 422
SimActive is the developer of Correlator3D™, an ultra-rapid software
solution for the generation of high-quality geospatial data from imagery.
Designed for speed and ease of use, Correlator3D™ automatically
produces digital surface models (DSM), digital terrain models (DTM),
orthophotos, mosaics and 3D change maps at a fraction of the cost and
time of currently available tools. Correlator3D™ accelerates project
completion timeframe and does not require highly-trained personnel.
Spot Infoterra
14595 Avion Parkway, Suite 500
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
703-715-3105; Fax 703-715-3146; www.spotinfoterra.com
Spot Infoterra is the Earth Observation division of Astrium Services,
made up of the Infoterra companies and Spot Image. By integrating
the latest developments in information technology and Earth Observation, Spot Infoterra provides innovative solutions that span the entire
geo-information value chain. We also serve diverse sectors of industries:
environmental and land management, telecommunications, utilities,
engineering, agriculture, defense as well as oil and gas exploration.
Telops Inc. 100-2600 ave. St-Jean Baptiste,
Québec, Canada G2E 6J5
418-864-7808; Fax 418-864-7843; www.telops.com
7921 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 600
McLean, Virginia 22102
703-893-3500; Fax 703-893-8131; www.spadac.com
Booth 100
SPADAC is leading the fusion of spatial intelligence and predictive analytics. Our technology and services provide government and
commercial enterprises with actionable intelligence to minimize risk,
maximize opportunity, and ensure enterprise resiliency. Headquartered
in McLean, Virginia, SPADAC supports customer organizations within
Defense, Intelligence, Homeland security, Civilian, and commercial
markets.
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Booth 309
Telops specializes in the design and production of sophisticated
opto-electronic systems for the defence, aerospace and environmenal
industries. It has developed an impressive Hyper-Cam product family.
The Hyper-Cam Spectral Series includes infrared hyperspectral imagers which allow standoff chemical detection at a distance of up to five
kilometers in both the LWIR and MWIR. Hyper-Cam IR Series includes
the FAST-IR, the fastest infrared camera available and the HD-IR, the
highest resolution infrared camera commercially available.
TerraGo Technologies
1600 Parkwood Circle
Atlanta, GA 30339
866-453-1609; Fax 678-391-9701; www.terragotech.com
Booth 714
TerraGo software extends the access and application of maps and images for non-GIS users and customers. More than 850 organizations, including many defense and intelligence agencies, utility companies, public safety departments, and environmental engineering teams, depend
on TerraGo software. With a strong ecosystem of partners, including
Adobe, ESRI, ERDAS, Intergraph, BAE Systems and Trimble, millions
of professionals use geospatial data enabled by TerraGo in order to be
more productive, improve quality and make better decisions.
TerraSim Inc.
SPADAC Inc. Booth 102
One Gateway Center, Suite 2050
420 Fort Duquesne Blvd.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
412-232-3646; Fax 412-232-3649; www.terrasim.com
Booth 321
TerraSim, Inc. provides software solutions and services for advanced
geospatial visualization. TerraTools® 3.8 employs innovative technology to seamlessly create realistic simulations with full geospatial
accuracy. High-performance 3D visualization and interactive 3D GIS
feature query are delivered through our TSGFly™ 6.5 and TerraTours®
3.8 viewers. DEMTools and RoadMAP from TerraSim® are standalone
source data preparation solutions for automated geospatial data processing. Visit booth 321 to learn how products from TerraSim can exceed
your geospatial visualization requirements.
Topcon Positioning System
Booth 121
Urban Robotics, Inc.
Booth 203
7400 National Drive
Livermore, California 94550
925-245 8300; Fax 925-245-8591; www.topconpositioning.com
33 NW First Avenue, Ste. 200
Portland, Oregon 97209
503-224-9239; Fax 503-210-1910; www.urbanrobotics.net
Topcon Positioning Systems Inc. is headquartered in Livermore,
California, and designs and manufactures precise positioning products
and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil
engineering, mapping and GIS, asset management, and mobile control
markets. The company has worldwide employee operations and dealer
networks. Topcon is dedicated to developing the best instruments and
solutions possible to perform tasks accurately and quickly. TPS’ parent
company, Topcon Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange – 7732), was
founded in 1932. Urban Robotics Inc. provides cutting edge software and hardware solutions for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications.
Products include aerial EO and NearIR digital sensor systems, high performance aerial and ground computer clusters, and automated algorithms
for generating fast turn-around orthorectified maps. Customers include
federal agencies, military forces and private corporations. With products
deployed around the world, Urban Robotics has a proven track record of
bringing advanced technologies quickly into deployed products.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Track’Air B.V.
Zutphenstraat 55
7575 EJ Oldenzaal
THE Netherlands
31 541 229 030; Fax 31 541 229 033; www.trackair.com
Booth 420
Booth 213
USGS - Land Remote Sensing, Strategic Communications Manager
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Virginia 20192
703-648-4462; Fax: 703-648-5939; www.usgs.gov
Track’Air B.V. and Lead’Air, Inc. develop and distribute affordable,
effective tools to the worldwide aerial survey community. Aerial Flight
Management Systems (FMS) are the main products of these companies. Our FMS can be operated with a large variety of aerial survey
equipment. To date, over 750 organizations are operating our FMS
worldwide. Our latest FMS, the NanoTrack, is setting new standards for
performance and affordability.
The USGS Land Remote Sensing (LRS) Program and the Earth Research
and Observation Science Center (EROS) located in Sioux Falls, South
Dakota serves as is the Nation’s portal to the largest archive of remotely
sensed land data in the world. Working with NASA, NOAA, commercial satellite companies, State and local governments, and international
programs, the LRS Program collects, maintains, and distributes millions
of images acquired from satellite and aircraft sensors. From such images
scientists and land managers, both public and private, derive information
about natural resources, hazards, and long-term changes to the landscape.
Through advancements in data archive and processing technology and
through the operation and maintenance of satellites such as Landsats 5 and
7, the LRS Program provides continuous access to worldwide land images
that can be used in mankind’s effort to sustain the ever-changing Earth.”
Trifide Group Booth 705
Vexcel Imaging, GmbH (a Microsoft company) Booth 301
Trifide Group is an international Geomatics services organization, currently promoting a new mobile mapping technology that produces high
resolution 3D pictures/images from the ground view, georeferenced so
that any point/pixel on each image has the highest absolute accuracy
of any mobile mapping system. Developed at Belgium University, the
system is not reliant on GPS technology and eliminates the inaccuracies
of GPS in dense urban areas. See the most efficient surveying technology in the world.
Acquired by Microsoft Corporation in May 2006, Vexcel Imaging
GmbH brings 20 years of photogrammetry expertise to Microsoft’s Bing
Maps business unit. Offerings include the UltraCamXp large format
system; the UltraCamXp Wide Angle for small scale mapping; the
smaller, lighter and cost-effective UltraCamL medium format sensor for
organizations flying smaller aircraft; and UltraMap workflow software
for a complete and integrated photogrammetric workflow for UltraCam
images. Visit us and partners on the show floor in Booth #301
Lead’Air, Inc.
4009 5th St, Ste 102
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
407- 343-7571; Fax 407-343-7572
14071 Bear Creek Drive
Vancouver, DC V3W821 CANADA
604-614-5751; www.trifidegroup.com
Trimble Navigation Limited
Booth 315
10355 Westmoor Drive, STE 100
Westminster, Colorado 80021
720-587-4905; Fax 720-587-4878; www.trimble.com/geospatial
Using mobile mapping, photogrammetry, and laser scanning to complement Trimble’s Integrated Surveying, Spatial Imaging, Site Positioning, and Mapping & GIS solutions, our focus is on integrating these
technologies into end-to-end solutions that effectively tackle real-world
challenges faced by service providers as well as infrastructure managers. Our solutions streamline the collection and maintenance of high
accuracy as-built models for aerial and land mobile mapping, transportation, and utilities and energy transmission & distribution industries.
1690 38th Street
303-546-1301; Fax: 425-936-7329; www.microsoft.com/ultracam
Virtual Geomatics, Inc. Booth 106
VisionMap LTD. Booth 325
13 Mozes St. 67442
Tel Aviv, Israel
972-3-6091042; Fax 972-3-6091043; www.visionmap.com
VisionMap LTD. provides state-of-the-art digital automatic aerial survey
and mapping systems. VisionMap’s unique A3 aerial metric camera offers
image acquisition capabilities that exceed industry-standard sensors. A3’s
camera is complemented by a fully automatic data processing system that
optimizes mapping work and shortens the cycle from flight to product.
VisionMap Systems set a new standard for productivity in the geospatial
data industry and are deployed in Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East.
April 26-30, 2010
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VISIT Milwaukee
Booth 223
648 N. Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
414-287-4246; www.visitmilwaukee.org
ASPRS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Stop by Booth 223 and learn why Milwaukee was selected as the site
for the 2011 ASPRS Annual Conference. Milwaukee is known as the
jewel of the Great Lakes, located on southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and is the home of numerous sports venues and unique attractions
including the House of Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co. You can see
the latest Harley in this booth today!
Wehrli & Associates Inc.
Booth 624
7 Upland Drive
Valhalla, New York 10595
914-948-7941; www.wehrliassoc.com
ASPRS 2010 Fall Conference
Wehrli & Associates Inc. designs, develops and manufactures advanced
photogrammetric products. Our product line includes photoscanners,
digital aerial cameras, airborne stabilizing platform as well as a software suite ranging from flight management to data acquisition to data
rectification. Our family of digital, push-broom aerial cameras adapt to
a variety of applications from conventional imagery for stereo compilation and orthophoto rectification to high oblique imagery for public
safety applications to true color nadir imagery integrated to LIDAR data
collection systems. Doubletree Hotel at Entrance to Universal Orlando
Orlando, Florida
November 15-18, 2010
ASPRS 2011 Annual Conference
Midwest Airline Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 1-5, 2011
ASPRS 2011 Fall Pecora Conference
Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects
Booth 615
4900 Lang Avenue, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
800-254-5345; Fax 505-348-4055; www.wilsonco.com
Celebrating 78 years of service, Wilson & Company was founded in
1932, and is a multi-disciplinary surveying, mapping, and engineering
firm employing staff throughout 19 offices in nine states. Their staff of
over 500 professionals includes surveyors; mappers; GIS specialists;
pilots; and engineers. The firm provides services to a diverse client base
including federal and municipal governments, public transportation
agencies, railroad companies, industrial and commercial corporations,
private developers, institutional, primary and secondary education,
healthcare, and renewable energy companies.
Wuda Geoinformatics Co., Ltd
Booth 324
WHU S&T Park, East Lake High-Tech
Development Zone, Wuhan 430223, China_
86-27-87196288 ext. 8059; Fax 86-27-87196133; www.geostar.com.cn
Wuda Geoinformatics Co., Ltd (hereinafter as “WUDA GEO”) is
a global geospatial information service provider in China. WUDA
GEO possesses international advanced instruments of surveying and
mapping, such as DMC, ADS40, as well as data-processing software
“GeoOne” and GIS platform software “GeoGlobe” with IPR (Intellectual Property Right). WUDA GEO can provide spatial services including
aerial photography, vector mapping, orthophotos, Lidar data processing,
digital terrain models, 3D city models, 3D Texture and various spatial
solutions.
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Hilton Hotel at Washington Dulles Airport
Herndon, Virginia
November 14-17, 2011
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, California
March 19-23, 2012
ASPRS/MAPPS 2012 Fall Conference
Marriott Tampa Bay Waterside Hotel
Tampa, Florida
October 29-November 1, 2012
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore, Maryland
March 24-28, 2013
Marriott Tampa Bay Waterside Hotel
Tampa, Florida
March 4-8, 2015
Presenter Index
Presenter
Abdullah, Qassim A.
Abraham, Dan Adhikari, Sanchayeeta
Agata, Orych
Alameh, Nadine
Ali Khan, Syed
Allen, Jeannette
Al-Rais, Adnan
Altan, Orhan
Alvarez, David
Amer, Reda
Anaya, Jesus
Andrews, Kevin
Arefi, Hossein
Atwood, Don
Ayman, Habib
Bach, Matthieu
Benson, Mike Berényi, Attila
Beylea, Bree
Bhaskaran, Sunil
Blak, Timothy
Blonquist, Keith F
Blundell, S. Bruce
Bogle, Rian
Bouali, Marouan
Browning, Dawn
Calandra, Laura
Campos, A.
Chason, Caitlin
Chen, Hainan
Choi, Yosoon
Clark, Cindy
Colditz, Rene R.
Congalton, Russell
Conrad, Amber
Corcodel Stefan
Cothren, Jackson Coulter, Lloyd
Craig, Michael
Craun, Kari Cross, Barry
Cruz, Chris
Dark, Shawna
Daroonwan, Kamthonkiat Davis, Bruce A. Dean, B.
Detchev, Ivan
DeVisser, Mark
DiGiacobbe, Paul
Dodd, Mike
Dogru, Asli
Dolloff, John
Doraiswamy, Paul
Downey, Michael
Du, Huaqiang
Dunham, Susa
Ebrahim, Mostafa Ehlers, Manfred Elvidge, Christopher D. Emerson, Charles
Evans, Adam
Farley, Vincent
Faundeen, John
Filippi, Anthony
Fisher, Dan
Fraley, Grant Fraser, Clive S.
Freeman, Mary
Friesen, Beverly Gehrke, Stephan
Giri, Chandra Glennie, Craig
Gong, Binglei
Goulden, Tristan
Graham, Lewis
Grant, Darion
Session Presenter
16, 27
33
17
19
32
57
62
19, 78
64
18
Poster
39
33
47
40
2
76
5
Poster
44
80
16
32
Poster
1
14
59
52
77
41
29
Poster
58
50
20, 31
Poster
CS 2
63
74
22
5
27
11
72
33
10
72
66
60
33
74
Poster
45
Poster
37
Poster
Poster
55
61
61
8
27
78
58
Poster
78
23
1
51
71
37
50
33
15
2
33, 43
12
Session
Greg Stensaas
CS 4
Grohman, Gregory
55
Gronemeyer, Peg
60
Gruber, Michael 75
Gu, Zhihui
Poster
Guevara, Armando
27
Guth, Peter
80
Habib, Ayman
66, 54
Hall, Ola
81
Hamada, Yuki
74
Hamilton, Randy
51
Harendra, Teotia 8
Harvey, Wilson
56
Hatzopoulos, John
18, 40
Hawkins, Owen
CS 2
Heidemann, H. Karl
16, 54
Helder, Benjamin
Poster
Hightower, Lee (Haitao Li)
Poster
Hird, Jennifer
19
Hodgson, Michael E.
10, 49
Holm, Thomas
58
Hong, Gang
12
Hoover, Mark
7
Houborg, Rasmus
18, Poster
Hu, Xuefei
77
Huang, Qingxu
Poster
Huang, Yishuo
68
Huberty, Brian 34
Hung, Ming-Chih
Poster
Hunter, Graham
33
Hurd, James
74
Hwangbo, Juwon
68
Iavarone, Ibert
33
Im, Jungho
Poster
Jacobs, Dennis M.
41
Jama, Michal
12
Jensen, Jennifer
17
Jensen, John
20, 31
Johnson, Ann 62
Johnson, Shawana
38
Jung, Jinha
Poster
Kalayci, Tuna
Poster
Kang, Joon Mook
Poster
Kar, Bandana
69
Katzil, Yaron
48
Kedzierski, Michal
Poster
Kim, Angela M.
65
Kim, Heungsik Brian
65
Kim, KyoHyouk
47
Kim, Kyoung Min
Poster
Kim, Sooyoung
67
Kim, Taejung
48
Koussa, Chokri
80
Krahwinkler, Petra
51
Kramer, Ian
21
Kruck, Erwin J. 46
Ku, Nian-Wei 39
Kulkarni, Arun 21, Poster
Kumi-Boateng, Bernard 73
Laliberte, Andrea
23, 79
Lanier, Prather
23
Laskin, David
59
Lawrence, Patrick
Poster
Lazorchak, Butch 58
Lee, I-Chieh
15, 29
Lee, Jun Hak
30
Lee, Sang-Hoon
Poster
Lee, Taeyoon
15
Lee, Young Jin
Poster
Levin, Eugene
36
Lewis,Chris
4
Li, Ding
2
Li, Zhe
6
Liang, Bingqing
77
Li-Chee Ming, Julien
1
Lim, Kevin
30
Lippitt, Christopher
32
Presenter
Session
Liu, Hua
81
Liu, Yawen
36
Lovin, Jeff
27
Lu, Dengsheng
71
Ma, Fei
75
Ma, Ruijin
29, 80
MacLean, Meghan
7, 53
Madden , Marguerite
Poster
Majji, Manoranjan 13
Makido, Yasuyo
Poster
Marshall, John
35
Martin, Danielle
64
Mas, Jean-Francois
Poster
Mathews, Louise
33
Mauldin, Greg
69
Mehdi, Mohammed Raza
Poster
Meiron, Guy
54
Meixner, Philipp
14
Meng, Xuelian 4
Mercer, Bryan 8
Miller, Marvin 5
Mitchell, Gerry
4, 46
Moe, Donald
55
Moe, Tun Lin
3
Mohamed, Ahmed
41
Mondello, Charles
10, 27
Morgan, Daina
70
Moskal, Monica 25
Moss, Erin
2
Mostafa, Mohamed
46, 55
Mulawa, David
45
Munjy, Riadh
37, 57, 66
Myint, Soe W.
28, 61
Myrick, Kyle
39
Nagarajan, Sudhagar
Poster
Nagy, Timothy
35
Nakhapakorn, Kanchana
81
Navulur, Kumar
24, 45
Neumann, Klaus
27, CS 3
Newcomer, Michelle
52
Ni-Meister, Wenge
44
Nir, Arik
21
Niu, Xutong
36, 46
Nobrega, Rodrigo
70
Nyaruhuma, Adam Patrick 76
Olson, Charles 3
Oh, Jaehong
Poster
Oian, Chad
Poster
Ozacar, Biricik Gozde
6
Ozdarici, Asli
Poster
Padwick, Chris
45
Pai, Naresh
8
Park, Woojin
Poster
Saraswat, Dharmendra
8
Parent, Jason
73
Park, Kyoungjin
70
Perez, Florante
Poster
Perez, Ofelia
Poster
Piekny, David
75
Pope, Paul
57
Pope, Robert A.
72
Popescu, Sorin
44, 52, 71
Potithep, Supannika
Poster
Prado, David
Poster
Price, Maribeth 62
Qiu, Fang
51
Quackenbush, Lindi
76
Ram, Andrea
60
Ramirez, Nicolas
Poster
Rao, Mahesh 6
Rauhala, Urho
26
Rempel, Harold W.
16
Renaudin, Erwan
13
Richardson, Jeffrey J. 25
Roberts, Dar 44
Roth, Keely L.
Poster
Rudko, Alexis M.
60
April 26-30, 2010
Presenter
Session
Ruedi Wagner
Ryerson, Robert
Sakamoto, Toshihiro
Sampath, Aparajithan Sampson, Scott Sault, Maryellen
Schmidt, Cindy
Schott, John
Shaker, Ahmed Shan, Jie
20,
Sheridan, Ryan
Shor, Erez
Sigrist, Benjamin P.
Sivanpillai, Ramesh
Skiffington, Jon
Skopljak, Boris
Sohn, Gunho
Stahley, Tim
Steinberg, Steven
Stensaas, Greg Stojic, Mladen
Stolarz, David Stoldt, Holger
Stricherz, Brad
Student Advisory Council
Su, Yun-Ting
Swatantran, Anu
Swetnam, Tyson Tauno Saks Taylor, Charles
Teng, William
Theiss, Henry
Theiss, Henry
Thenkabail, Prasad
Thomassie, Brett Toth, Charles Tsai, James
Tullis, Jason
Tyra, Caroline
Ussyshkin, R. Valerie van Aardt, Jan
32,
Van Vlear, John E. Varlyguin, Dmitry
Wagner, Ruedi
Wahid, Ahmed
Wang, Guangxing
Wang, Sendo
Wang, Yandong
Wang, Yong
Waters, Kirk
Wedding, Lisa
20,
Weems, Bryan
Wegner, Brian
Wen, Yuming
Weng, Qihao
Wessels, Konrad
White, Davina
Wiechert, Alexander
CS 2,
Wilson, Cyril
Witharana, Chandi
Wu, Jindong
Wulamu, Abduwasit
Yahaya, Sani
Yan, Lin
Yang, Chenghai
Yang, Young S.
Yang, Zhengwei
Yoon, Yeosang
Young, James
Yun, Hee Cheon
Zaletnyik, Piroska Zhang, Bingcai Zhang, Chunhua
Zhenyu Lu
Zhou,Yuyu
Zhu, Hongwei
Zourarakis, Demetrio
65
38
Poster
36
62
29
11
49
35, 67
31, 73
30
27
69
11
CS 1
12
56
22
70
54
14
62
CS 3
9, 42
57
44
25
65
26
33
23
35
22, 59
5
26
40, 56
40
68
13, 54
64, 71
72
49
27
19
39
28
14
21
16
31, 48
Poster
27
59
61
Poster
7
27, 75
28
69
Poster
63
Poster
56
41, 79
47
22
Poster
CS 1
Poster
67
15
79
76
28, 78
4
17
83
ASPRS Officers, 2010 Conference Committee, and Staff
Board of Directors
Officers
President
Bradley D. Doorn*
President-Elect
Carolyn J. Merry*
Vice President
Gary Florence*
Past President
Kass Green*
Treasurer
Donald T. Lauer*
Board Members
Paul D. Brooks*
John T. Boland
Barry Budzowski
Chris Aldridge, CP*
Charles K. Toth
Thomas J. Young
Maribeth Price
Lucinda A. Clark
Lawrence R. Handley*
Mark Brennan
David Stolarz
Lorraine Amenda
Rebecca A. Morton
Allan Falconer
Gregory Stensaas
Douglas Lee Smith
Terry A. Curtis
John S. Iiames, Jr.
Jeffrey M. Young
A. Stewart Walker
David W. Kreighbaum*
Mark Stanton
Qihao Weng
2009 Conference
Committee
ASPRS Staff
Conference Co-Chairs
Stephen Yool
Douglas Stow
Associate Executive Director/
Communications Director
Kimberly A. Tilley
Technical Program Chair
Cynthia Wallace
Program Manager
Jesse Winch
Technical Program Committee
Stuart Marsh
Soe Myint
Susan Skirvin
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