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GIS-1 GIS: SCIENCE, APPLICATIONS, COHERENCE .................................................................................... ............................. 2GIS-2 USGS NATIONAL MAPPING DIV: PREPARING FOR THE 21st CENTURY ................................................................ ...... 2GIS-3 GIS SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................. .................................. 2GIS-4 ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING ................................................................................................... ........................................ 2GIS-5 INDUSTRIAL AND REAL ESTATE MODELING...................................................................................... ............................. 3GIS-7 LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES .............................................................................................. .................................. 4GIS-9 NATURAL RESOURCES: VEGETATION APPLICATIONS ............................................................................... .................. 4GIS-10 INTRODUCTION TO GIS: A WORKSHOP ......................................................................................... ................................ 4GIS-11 WHERE IS THE TECHNOLOGY LEADING US? ..................................................................................... .......................... 5GIS-12 OLD GROWTH .................................................................................................................................................................... 5GIS-14 LEGAL ISSUES AND GIS.................................................................................................... ............................................... 5GIS-15 DRAFT OBITUARY: FOR A USER DROWNED IN DATA .............................................................................. .................... 6GIS-16 CLIENT-SERVER TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................ ...................................... 6GIS-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 2: CLIMATE CHANGE .................................................................................. ........................ 6GIS-19 TECHNIQUES: REMOTE SENSING AND VIDEO .................................................................................... ......................... 6GIS-20 IMPLEMENTATION AND IMPEDIMENTS .......................................................................................... ................................ 6GIS-23 FOR FIRE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION ...................................................................................... ......................... 7GIS-24 IN INFORMATION ANALYSIS ................................................................................................. ........................................... 7GIS-25 SCANNING AND CONVERSION ................................................................................................. ....................................... 8GIS-26 GIS AS RESPONSE ............................................................................................................................................................ 8GIS-27 IN TRANSPORTATION AND ROUTING ........................................................................................... .................................. 9GIS-28 DESKTOP MAPPING ......................................................................................................... ................................................. 9GIS-32 TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR RESOURCE MANAGERS .............................................................. 9GIS-36 REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS IN RESOURCE INVENTORIES (SPONSORED BY IUFRO) .............................. 10GIS-37 APPLICATIONS OF INTEGRATED GIS/IMAGE ANALYSIS SYSTEMS ................................................................... .......11GIS-38 REMOTE SENSING AND CARTOGRAPHIC DATA INTEGRATION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ISSUES ........11GIS-40 KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING, APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS ......................................................................... .........11GIS-51 DR. ROGER TOMLINSON-The Father of GIS ................................................................................... .............................. 12GIS-49 INTRODUCTION TO GIS: A Workshop with Kevin Price ........................................................................ ...................... 12GIS-59 GEOMATICS CANADA: Solutions for World Markets ........................................................................... ....................... 12GIS-31 GPS APPLICATIONS TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ......................................................................... ...... 13GIS-39 THE IMPACT OF GPS ON SURVEYING AND MAPPING .............................................................................. ................. 13GIS-46 PHOTOGRAMMETRY– GPS ............................................................................................................................................ 13GIS-54 INTRODUCTION TO GPS................................................................................................................................................. 14GIS-41 SENSORS AND PLATFORMS FOR REMOTE DATA ACQUISITION....................................................................... ....... 14GIS-42 SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR MICROWAVE DATA PROCESSING .......................................................... 15GIS-43 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING APPLICATIONS ................................................................................... ..................... 15GIS-48 CORONA: The First US Imaging Reconnaissance Satellite ................................................................... ..................... 15GIS-50 THE CASE OF THE MISSING RICE................................................................................................................................. 16GIS-53 APPLICATIONS OF RADAR TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................ .......................... 16BASEMENT TECTONICS & THEIR SURFACE EXPRESSION .................................................................................. ................. 16SPECTRAL GEOLOGY ............................................................................................................... .................................................. 16APPLICATIONS FOR HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION I ..................................................................................... .................... 17ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 17RADAR AND FUTURE SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................... ......................................... 17GEOBOTANICAL REMOTE SENSING .................................................................................................... ..................................... 18APPLICATIONS FOR HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION II .................................................................................... .................... 18APPLICATIONS FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION I ......................................................................................... ............................. 18APPLICATIONS FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION II ........................................................................................ ............................. 19GIS-29 SOFT COPY PHOTOGRAMMETRY I ............................................................................................................................... 19GIS-30 DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY................................................................................................ ................................... 19GIS-34 PROGRESS IN MAP REVISION PROCESSES ............................................................................................................... 20GIS-35 AIRBORNE VIDEO APPLICATIONS TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT...................................................................... .... 20GIS-44 PHOTOGRAMMETRY STANDARDS AND INSTRUMENTATION ............................................................................ ....... 21GIS-45 SOFT COPY PHOTOGRAMMETRY II .............................................................................................................................. 21GIS-47 PHOTOGRAMMETRY-TRIANGULATION AND ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY .................................................................... 22GIS-52 MAPPING AND CARTOGRAPHY ................................................................................................. ................................... 22GIS-55 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION................................................................................................. ..................................... 22GIS-56 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................... .................... 23GIS-57 INTERNET AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................... ...................... 23GIS-58 EDUCATORS USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................. ................. 23

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GIS-1 GIS: SCIENCE,APPLICATIONS AND COHERENCE

REF.NO: GIS-1-1 Duration: 1:55:03

A Historical Keynote AddressOverview of GIS as the understanding of the evolving

geographical structure of human settlement, throughdescription and classification, organizing and analyzingdata, addressing problems of heterogeneity and diversity,to arrive at decisions affecting specific locations.

Defining a digital equivalent for the language ofmaps. Spatial data modeling: how to model thegeographic reality that historically has been portrayedusing the map model.

AM/FM International: System-oriented association,formed to address specific technological applications.

Errors associated with GIS: Scale, indirect data layers,data variation, processing. Decision Support Systems(DSS); Geo-factors and public policy.

John R. Borchert, Regents Professor of Geography, Universityof Minnesota

with responses from:

Stephen C. Guptill, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA

James L. Clapp, Director, Center of Geographic Analysis,University of Wisconsin-Madison

F. Larry Stover, Vice President, Land and FacilitiesManagement Division, SE Technologies Inc.

R.G. Congalton, Director, GIS Division, University ofCalifornia

Barry S. Wellar, Professor of Geography, University ofOttawa

Related videos: GIS-11, GIS-20-4, GIS-51, GIS-52

GIS-2 USGS NATIONAL MAPPINGDIVISION: PREPARING FOR THE21ST CENTURY


An overview of the changing role of national mappingagencies: to create, manage, coordinate and distributedigital spatial data; standard setting and enforcement;expansion of research activities in digital cartography,geographic information systems, remote sensing andimage processing; the development and enhancement ofthe National Digital Cartographic Data Base; establishinga Geographic Information infrastructure.Lowell E Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia

with response from:

Bernard J. Niemann Jr., Chairperson,

Wisconsin Land Information Board

Related videos: GIS-52-2

GIS-3 GIS SELECTION ANDMANAGEMENT

REF. NO: GIS-3-1 Duration: 0:24:47

Functional Requirements, What and Howto Manage

Components of Functional or User Requirements:goals and objectives, user groups, functions, products,data elements, data attributes, interfaces, basic andcomplex applications.Henry A. Emery, President, Emery DataGraphic, Englewood,

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The Other Costs of GISHardware and Software, data acquisition; site

preparation, training, pilot projects; secondary costs,benefits; changes in Administrative structure; doublework; new work methods.Margaret Chock, Ph.D., M.I.B., Chock, Santa Monica, CA



Selecting a GIS ConsultantDiscussion of evaluating consultants, the single most

limiting factor to the success of a project. Consultantsneed to assess the impact of implementing a systembefore start-up as well as sell management on thebenefits of GIS. An excellent guide to assist the selectionprocess, including cost.Allen J. Armstrong, Intergraph Corporation

Related Videos: GIS-7-1


Technical Start-Up Problems in GIS ProjectManagement

Outlining project objectives; minimum requirements;time and financial constraints; potential hardware,software and data problems.Kathleen Durako, Physical Scientist, Defense Mapping Agency

(DMA) Systems Center, Fairfax, VA

Related Videos : GIS-7-1


Avoiding Pilot Studies Through a StructuredLife-Cycle Test and Evaluation Program

The history and evolution of pilot studies and theirshortcomings. Provides a structured, proven systemsapproach for better yield in the program, includingimproved terms. A description of functions and resultsof pilot studies, assessing measures of success.Timothy Foresman, GIS Management Office, Clark County, NV


Integrating GIS with Other EnterpriseSystems Can Be Strategic

A description of integrating GIS Systems (includingorganizational integration, functional integration and,in detail, data integration) as well as renderinginformation systems strategic.Earl Ellisor, IBM, GIS Solution Center, Houston, TX

GIS-4 ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING


Using Vector-Based GIS Technology toFacilitate NONPOINT SEDIMENT DELIVERYMODELING

Describes an automated process for identifyingsurfacewater flow linkages between individual farmfields in a watershed using a TIN-based digital elevationmodel. Research is part of an effort to automate datacollection procedures for the Wisconsin NonpointModel (WIN), an agricultural water quality model usedby the State Department of Natural Resources. Presentsan alternative to traditional raster (grid-cell) approachesto agriculture nonpoint modeling. Peter G. Thum, Land Information and Computer Graphics

Facility, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Related Videos: GIS-4-6, GIS-6-1, GIS-21-1,GIS-24-4


Land Use Policy Analysis with GIS – SanFrancisco Bay Estuary

Combining existing Land Use Maps and a Digitalversion of General/Area Plans with Census-BasedPopulation Growth, Topographic Position, Parcelizationand Urbanization Trends to produce a Growth ScenarioMap.Kenneth D. Gardels, Spatial Information Systems Laboratory,

Center for Environmental Design Research, University ofCalifornia

Related Videos : GIS-4-5, GIS-17-1, GIS-17-3


Integrating GIS with Predictive ModelsAnalysis of USAF Project to Assess Aircraft Noise

Impact through a Raster-Based GIS, a RelationalDatabase, a Collection of Environmental Models and anInterface oriented to the needs of Air Force Personnel.Nicolaas H. Reddingius, Acentech Inc., Canoga Park, CA


Utilization of GIS in Selection of aHazardous Waste Disposal Site in NewJersey Piedmont Province

Using ERDAS/AT, a Raster-Based GIS and ImageProcessing System, to study the interrelationship ofComplex Surface Data Parameters.Sima Bagheri, Civil and Environmental Engineering

Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Related Videos: GIS-7

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Simulating Future Land Use Patterns inthe Sierran Foothills Using GIS

Two main objectives of study: (1) to project settlementpatterns and land use change patterns in the centralSierras and (2) estimate impacts of settlement on avariety of natural resources. In the study, incrementalismwill be addressed, as well as the cumulative impact ofdevelopment over a period of time for all resources,using a multi-county approach.Robin Marose, GIS Manager and Analyst, (FRRAP) Forest and

Rangeland Resources Assessment Program



The Integration of Soil and Water ResourceModels with the GRASS GIS for ResourceAnalysis and Planning

USDA-ASCS, the current national leader in digitizingsoil surveys, has decided at the national level thatGRASS (UNIX-based) would be the GIS of choicethroughout the country. Description of models andlimitations of DOS-based systems.Paul Fukuhara, Computer Systems Analyst, National

Cartographic Center USDA Soil Conservation Service, Ft.Worth, TX


Sampling The Countryside: GIS forDetection & Prediction of Rural Change

In 1990, the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology completeda survey of the land use and vegetation of Great Britain,repeating and extending earlier surveys of 1978, 1984.

The surveys, which were structured using the ITELand Classification, were funded by governmentdepartments and the information collected is being usedto assist in central decision making.

GIS is being used at several different levels: checkinginformation recorded in the field; incorporating remotelysensed imagery; comparing individual survey sites;linking other census/surveyed information; presentingthe result s.The scale selected has proven successful foruse at both regional and national levels.David C. Howard,

Natural Environment Research Council, Institute ofTerrestrial Ecology, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria,England

Related Videos: GIS-4-5, GIS-22-2


Oil and Gas Well Drill Site Location Analysisin the Targhee National Forest, Idaho

A vector-based GIS is being used to develop anddemonstrate the use of GIS techniques in the selection ofoil and gas well drilling sites. The analysis capabilitiesof the GIS model created here allows the user to ask acomplex environmental question, such as "Locate allareas that are within 500 feet of the normal high waterlineof any and all streams, lakes, ponds and reservoirs."Such a GIS is central to the development of environmentalpolicies concerning oil and gas drilling. Applicable tosites for power plants, landfills and sub-divisions.Thomas Tracey, Department of Geography, University of Idaho,

Moscow, Idaho


The Application of a GIS System forOptimizing Multiple Land Use: TheProblems of Forestry in an Urban Region

At the University of Agriculture in Vienna, a GISapplication is being developed using ARC/INFOsoftware, which uses different layers of environmentalinformation in order to optimize land use according to auser-defined system of preferences. By applying aranking system of preferences, each part of the evaluatedareas can be assigned those types of land use which arewithout negative impacts on higher-ranked types.Andreas Ottisch, University of Agriculture, Vienna, Austria


GIS-5 INDUSTRIAL AND REALESTATE MODELING


Industrial Location Modeling, Using GIS:The First Step in Developing an ExpertSystem for Industrial Site Selection

Overview of a model for determining the location ofmanufacturing plants that use large amounts of water inrelation to the supply source. The project will provide amechanism for evaluating the comparative benefits ofspecific highway projects and assist with industrial siteselection. Evidence of the use of GIS as an effectiveplanning tool for economic development.Wayne Meyer, University of South Carolina


Requirements of GIS Used for Supply/Demand Analysis of Real Estate Markets

Description of specific data required to support realestate analysis in a GIS environment, focusing oncharacterizing the supply/demand relationship withinmarkets. Types of real estate analysis include: Appraisal,Cost Benefit, Feasibility, highest and best use, LandUtilization, Market Study, Marketability Study and Re-Use Appraisal.Fraser B. Gurd, Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison


Requirements of GIS Used for Supply/Demand Analysis of Real Estate Markets

Initial results of a study using GIS spatial analysistechniques to identify and elucidate the relationshipsbetween farm management activities and nitrate levelsfound in farm groundwater wells. Influences of terrainand subsurface conditions are also evaluated using mapoverlay.Peter G. Thum, Land Information Computer Graphics Facility,

University of Wisconsin-Madison


Digital Forest Management: CANFOR'sExperience

Canfor’s Englewood Division acquired a GIS twoyears ago, developing the framework necessary todigitally manage a 200,000 hectare Tree Farm License.This video focuses mainly on the role GIS played in theManagement and Working Plan. It addresses issues ofcurrent and long-term wood supply; the 200-year horizon,silviculture regimes, and habitat requirements. GIS wasused in conjunction with a forest estate model to testnumerous management scenarios. Important issuesincluded the decision to load ‘dirty’ data, the acquisitionof contour data, networking data, raster/vectorprocessing, restructuring for feature codes, and becominga ‘beta’ test site for GIS software.Philip Winkle, Timber Appraiser, Canadian Forest

Products Ltd., Woss, BC

RELATED VIDEOS: GIS-21-1


GIS in Forestry Taxation: FinlandVENLA, the Finnish forest taxation GIS system,

controls forestry taxation data, supplies the data to thedatabases for taxation calculations, demonstratingremarkable improvements in forest classification andupdating. The economic estimates show it to be profitable.Esko Korpi-Hyovalti, National Board of Taxation, Helsinki,

Finland


GIS and Sustainable Development in ForestManagement

Sustainable development is that which meets theneeds of the present without compromising the ability offuture generations to meet their own needs. Support forsustainable development is something on which bothimpassioned environmentalists and hard-nosed businessleaders can agree. This presentation explores thedifferences between sustained yield and sustainabledevelopment as well as recommendations to integrateeconomic and ecological considerations in decision-making.Allan G. Levinsohn, A.G. Levinsohn Consulting, Edmonton.


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GIS-7 LOCAL GOVERNMENTSTRATEGIES


Planning a GIS Installation in a LocalGovernment

Topics covered include: educating the end-user toselecting the "right" system; fitting the right hardware tothe application; perils and pitfalls of evaluating systemdemonstrations.Robert C. Maggio, Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory, Texas

Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A & M University



Smart Management of GIS/LIS InitiativesHow to ensure that the client understands what the

"geography" is before entering into a GIS, when theplayers (government, professional staff, the public,etc.) don't share the same meaning.Barry S. Wellar, Professor of Geography, University Ottawa

Related Videos: GIS-1, GIS-3

GIS-9 NATURAL RESOURCES:VEGETATION APPLICATIONS

REF.NO: GIS-9 -1 Duration: 0:29:22

Global Vegetation Change in ComplexTopography: A Prototype Study

Description of a multivariate statistical model thatrelates spatially complicated patterns of vegetation andtopography for the state of Colorado, with emphasis onthe scale dependence of the phenomena and theirrelationships. Items studied (1) spatial structure of thephenomena using multi-fractal models; (2) multivariaterelationships among measures of spatial structures and,(3) the implications of the results for such global changeresearch problems as spatial sampling, land modelingand quantitative process measurement, description andintegration.Lee de Cola, U.S.G.S, Reston, VA



Utilizing GIS Technology for CombiningRegional Vegetation Maps

Demonstration of the use of potential vegetationmaps to add floristic detail to satellite-derived maps ofvegetation structure for improved modeling of ecologicaland biophysical processes.Brean W. Duncan, Department of Geography, University of

California


Integration of Laser Disk Videographywith GIS for Conservation ProgramManagement

Describes the procedures, costs and benefits of usinganalog videodisk technology to store and access USDA-ASCS 35mm aerial slides for rural conservation programmanagement. Techniques for integrating GIS databasequery and graphic display functions with videodiskoperation are also presented.Peter Thum, Land Information & Computer Graphics Facility,

University of Wisconsin-Madison

GIS-10 INTRODUCTION TO GIS: AWORKSHOP


This 6.5 hour workshop is intended to provideapplication specialists and managers with an exposureto the complex world of GIS technology and terminology.It is an introductory seminar that emphasizes identifyingand clearly illustrating primitive concepts in GISapplications. The concepts and technical issues that arereviewed are supplemented with realistic forestmanagement applications. These include theidentification of resource capabilities, forest inventoryupdating forest merchantability and Digital ElevationModel (DEM) modeling, as well as determining landuse suitability and potential conflict.

David J. Buckley is a principal of GeoMark AnalysisLtd., a firm dedicated to the assessment, implementationand responsible application of GIS technology to a widerange of land related disciplines. He has conductednumerous workshops and seminars on GIS for bothpublic and private sector audiences. He has recentlypublished an introductory GIS book entitled The GISPrimer. Mr. Buckley is a regular presence at GISconferences and symposia throughout North America.His familiarity with application fields include naturalresource and forest management, retailing andgeographic market analysis, and most recently, politicalelectoral analysis.


A GIS Application for the Field ResourceManager

The Phase II EPPL Shell is a PC-based GIS tool thatthe field natural resource manager can use to access andspatially analyze forest inventory data. The shell is amenu driven interface To EPPL7, a raster-based GIS.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,Division of Forestry, is presently implementing the shellin field offices. It is being used to supplement traditionalforest stand level decision-making, to plan and do fieldwork more efficiently, and to overcome limitations ofthe present forest inventory design. The tool is enablingfield managers to better resolve forest land managementconflicts caused by increasing demands on the forestresource.Dave Martodam, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,

St. Paul, MN

REF.NO: GIS-6-6 Duration: 022:29

Resource Management Using Statisticaland Spatial Modeling

This presentation examines the directions of rasterprocessing with an emphasis on statistical and spatialmodeling. Key components are the use of statistical andspatial operators for GIS analysis and Boolean logic forimage processing for feature extraction and land coverclassification. The use of 32-bit real numbers instead ofjust 8 and 16-bit integers and the integration of ancillarydata are all important in predictive models and as toolsfor expert systems capabilities. The result of theintegration is a raster modeling language that not onlyreplicates vector GIS capabilities, but also offers thetools for statistical modeling that are essential for thepredictive models of the 1990s.

Andrew Bury, Erdas Inc., Atlanta, Georgia


REF.NO: GIS-7-3 Duration: 0:22:28A Survey of Local Government Applicationof GIS and AM/FM Systems

The assessment of the level of very small government(less than 20,000 population) use and knowledge ofautomated information systems in the State of Missouri.How to identify areas of research to assist in the selection,justification of cost/benefits, and the successfulimplementation of a GIS.Steven W. McCrary, Department of Civil Engineering, University

of Missouri-Rolla

Up to 14 data layers include slope, aspect, elevationlocation of research plots, hydrology, flight line map,species, stand structure, tree size, old growth, andvegetation type polygons. Methods and results arediscussed. Emphasis is placed on the transferringtechnologies from research to production.Kass Green, Pacific Meridian Resources, Emeryville, CA


Integration of GIS and Remote Sensing forMonitoring the Rate and Direction ofSpread of Oakwilt

Oakwilt symptoms leave distinct signatures on colorinfra-red aerial photographs. Use of sequential aerialsurveys can provide data on oakwilt disease trends. AGIS system was used to compare the rates of spread inurban and rural settings and to assess the potential for thesystem to determine the influence of environmentalfactors, e.g. site or stand characteristics, on pathogenspread.Charles Ware, Remote Sensing/GIS Laboratory, Texas

Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A & M University



From Research To Production: Using GISand Image Processing To Map Vegetationon 30 Million Acres

In 1988, the Pacific Northwest Region of the ForestService initiated a program to build a GIS database forall National Forests in the Region. Development of thedata base has been contracted to Pacific MeridianResources.Related Videos: GIS-6-2, GIS-8-2, GIS-12-1,

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GIS-11 WHERE IS THETECHNOLOGY LEADING US?

REF.NO: GIS-11 Duration: 0:38:11

"With GIS technology now about 25 years old, it isappropriate to consider where GIS may be leading us,with special reference to natural resource managementuses and considering forest management in particular."

After beginning with a consideration of where GIStechnology is going, and with mention of severalimportant related technologies, the presentation considersthe range of problems and of possible immediate futuresfor natural resource management generally, and forforest management in particular. The role of GIS innatural resource management is taken up next. Somecomments on who determines where GIS technologywill go in the future are offered.

This Keynote Address concludes with a considerationof where GIS technology may lead natural resourcemanagement in the next decade and just after the turn ofthe century.Jack Dangermond, Founder /President of ESRI, Redlands, CA

Related Videos: GIS-3, GIS-16, GIS-20, GIS-28

GIS-12 OLD GROWTH


From Research To Production: Using GISand Image Processing To Map Vegetationon 30 Million Acres

Old growth is a hot topic these days, one of the hottestin the resource management arena. How do we usenatural resources in a way which sustains naturalproductivity while meeting the needs of mankind todayand in the future?

Although most of British Columbia is forested andmuch of the province’s forest cover is still in an oldgrowth or mature condition, old growth forests areconsiderably reduced from their original extent andcannot be reproduced under currently prevailing forestrypractices.

Old growth is fundamentally an ecological concept,and British Columbia’s old growth forests generallyconform to conceptual and ecological definitions, butthey do not necessarily satisfy existing mensurationaland structural criteria, especially in interior zones and athigher elevations. Three representatives of business,government and an environmental group discuss thefundamental issues in this videotaped debate.

Should characterization of old growth be done withinthe context of an ecological classification, and by usingmultiple criteria, including age, size, disturbance, standcomposition, structure, function , minimum area, etc.?Development of working definitions for the various oldgrowth forest types is the first requirement for acomprehensive research and management strategy forold growth.

Vicky Husband, Sierra Club, Victoria, BCDon McMullen, Fletcher Challenge Canada, Vancouver, BCJim Pojar, Ministry of Forests, Smithers, BC



Mapping Potential Old Growth Forests andOther Resources on National Forest andPark Lands

The project is divided into several phases, including:production of a GIS database, detailed GIS data layers,based on slope, aspect, elevation, hydrology, flight linemap, location of research and inventory plots, trainingsite location, crown closure, species, size/class structure,vegetation type, and plant association groups. Methodsdeveloped to complete this project are: imageclassification, polygon creation and accuracy assessment.Kass Green, Pacific Meridian Resources, Emeryville, CA

Relayed Videos: GIS-9-5, GIS-12-1

GIS-14 LEGAL ISSUES AND GIS


A Corporate Perspective for Treating Dataas an Asset

The Washington Department of Natural Resources(DNR) uses a GIS to manage 3,000,000 acres of stateuplands held in trust for forest, agriculture, urban andrecreation use An analysis of DNR data policies.Larry J. Sugarbaker, Department of Natural Resources, State of

Washington, Olympia, WA

Related Videos: GIS-7, GIS-14-4, GIS-14-3


Some Major Legal Issues Affecting theCanadian GIS Model and its Participants

An analysis of ownership of information, protectionunder the Copyright Act and the Patent Act. Discussionof trade secrets and breach of confidence, contracts withthird parties, and a description of the legislativeframework for GIS.

Two major issues: (1) who owns the info that theproducer is assembling, or who owns the info beingcompiled or produced; and (2) where does theresponsibility lie for use of the information. The problemswith "license agreements". Can information be describedas "property"?



Survey of Legal Issues Affecting the Useand Dissemination of GIS Products andServices

Laws, particularly those associated with public recordsand copyright, have not kept abreast of technology. Theimplications on the developers and consumers of productsand services for geographic information managementsystems are diverse. Furthermore, they are important tothe financial security of the GIS and the custodianorganization, and recreation use. This presentationsketches some of the key concerns that managers anddevelopers of GIS will need to address and providesguidance to the more comprehensive discussions of theemerging issues.

John C. Antenucci,President, PlanGraphics, Inc., Frankfort, KY


The agenda for the workshop includes areview of:

THE NATURE OF GISGeographic FeaturesMaps and Spatial InformationData Accuracy and Quality

FUNDAMENTAL GIS CONCEPTSComponents of a GISSpatial Data ModelsAttribute Data ModelsSpatial Data Relationships

DATA INPUTSources of DataData Input TechniquesData EditingData Organization

DATA MANIPULATION & ANALYSISManipulation Transformation ofSpatial DataGeometric TransformationsMap Projection TransformationsConflationEdge MatchingIntegrating Analytical Functions in a GISRetrieval, Reclassification & GeneralizationTopological Overlay

SAMPLE FORESTRY APPLICATIONSResource CapabilitiesForest Inventory UpdatingMerchantability & DEM ModelingOptimized Land Use SuitabilityData Output & Display

ASSESSMENT, ACQUISITION ANDIMPLEMENTATION

Current Options and software Assessment

Justification and Expectations

Implementation Issues

System Configurations

Future Developments and GIS Trends


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GIS-19 TECHNIQUES: REMOTESENSING AND VIDEO


The Use of Satellite Imagery Combinedwith GIS to Manage Forests with SpruceBeetle Damage

In the last five to eight years, large areas of central andsouthwestern Alaska have experienced the loss ofthousands of acres of White Spruce due to infestationsof the Spruce Bau; Beetle. This problem has createdboth a major fire hazard and a potential economicopportunity. Alaskan native corporations with landsaffected by the Spruce Beetle are actively investigatingthe feasibility of harvesting and processing this standingdead timber.

Part of the investigation is an inventory of the affectedareas. Because of the vast areas involved and theirgeneral inaccessibility, the use of satellite imagery waschosen as the most efficient means to conduct theinventory. The raster data was converted into polygondata in the ARC/INFO format and combined with anownership layer of the same area. This makes possiblea variety of analytical exercises useful in planning themost efficient and acceptable means of harvesting thistimber.David Ward, Geonex Northwest, Seattle, WA

Related Videos: GIS-9-4, GIS-23-1, GIS-35-5,GIS-35-8, GIS-36-1, GIS-36-2, GIS-36-4


Forest Landscape ManagementOpportunities Using a 3-D ImageAnalysis System

The combined use of 3-D imagery, of both pseudo-natural images and classified images derived fromsatellite imagery, in a 3-D perspective form, provides astrong information base for forestry management. Usinghistorical data and filtering techniques, time series canbe produced showing projected changes in the currentscene and allowing inferences on future forest cuttingprograms. This joint project of the Ministry of Forestsand EarthProbe Systems Ltd. demonstrates a dynamicapproach to the visual impact assessment of forestharvesting.Ken Fairhurst, Ministry of Forests, Province of British Columbia

David Vincent-Jones, Earthprobe Systems, Richmond, BritishColumbia


Video and Direct Digitizing of AerialPhotography for Forest Inventory

This presentation describes techniques currentlyemployed by McElhanney Geosurveys Ltd. andNorthland Associates in the conversion of four hundred1:12,500 scale digital map sheets.Ian K. Isaacs, McElhanny Geosurveys Ltd., Ottawa, Ontario



Multi-Resource Inventories with Air andSpaceborne Digital Remote Sensing, GISand Video Imaging

As the public demand for reliable information aboutboth timber and non-timber resources becomes a majorconcern, the traditional inventory techniques may haveserious constraints in delivering the required information.Frank Hegyi, Penny Walker, Ferihill Technologies Ltd., Victoria,

British Columbia

Related Videos: GIS-15, GIS-36-1, GIS-36-2,GIS-38, GIS-41

GIS-20 IMPLEMENTATION andIMPEDIMENTS


GIS Two Years After PurchaseThis presentation will cover the steps of GIS

development that CANFOR found necessary to completein order to get their GIS up and running. It will also coversome of the applications that the utilization of GIStechnology has presented to CANFOR that would nothave been possible without the installation of a GIS.Craig Sharun, Canadian Forest Products, Grande Prairie, AB


Distributing GIS Data in a ComputerNetwork

Increasingly large volumes of geographic data arebeing accumulated and the use of computercommunications networks is escalating. This results inan increased need to distribute and manage the availableresources. Configuration of the computer network, thepartitioning, replication and update of datasets, and theplacement of both data and programs within the networkare issues which must be addressed when designing adistributed Geographic Information System (GIS). Theobjective is to effectively utilize processing and storageresources and provide users with reliable systems thatsatisfy access and performance requirements. Initialdesign as well as ongoing management are factors to beconsidered. The problem is finding a solution withoutmaking too many restrictive assumptions.Bert Veenedaal, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western

Australia

GIS-18 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 2:CLIMATE CHANGE


Modeling the Impacts of Climatic Changeon Terrestrial Ecosystems

Climatic change over the next century could have aprofound effect on the distribution and character ofterrestrial ecosystems. Such changes would directlyaffect renewable resources such as forests, wildlife andwater, which are inextricably linked to their environment.The research consisted of three parts: (1) manipulating,analyzing and mapping selected climate data; (2)formulation of a classification model used to link theclimate data to the ecological data and, (3) displayingand analyzing the results.Brian Rizzo, State of Environment Reporting, Environment

Canada

GIS- 16 CLIENT-SERVERTECHNOLOGY:


Where Are We Going?The trend towards client computing is well entrenched

for the '90s but the concept of the client-server is notnew. The world was introduced to client-servercomputing in the early 1960's with DIGITAL'sintroduction of the first computer with direct user access.

The concept was expanded with DIGITAL'sintroduction of the distributed timesharing style ofcomputing. The basic concept is the same: connect theusers to the resource they need to get their jobs done. Thedifference lies in the location of the resources and thecommunication between users. Today, client-servertechnology is evidenced by recent movements in designand office automation.Bill Harris, Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd., Toronto, ON

Related Videos: GIS-20-2, GIS-20-3, GIS-20-5

GIS-15 DRAFT OBITUARY:FOR A USER DROWNED IN DATA


Users are Ancient Mariners lost and drowned indata. Suggests an alternative to the emphasis on tools;approaches GIS from the point of view of the data andthe user.

As data is increasing by terrabytes per day, our abilityto find it and process it is limited. Applications andinterfaces, management and protection of existingdatabases and data investments are the key issues. Thispresentation examines user needs, data strategies andrequirements to arrive at an application environmentthat is dynamic, that uses off-the-shelf products and thatintegrates all major current GIS technologies in a waythat minimizes systems integration costs.John Keene, Genasys Pty. Ltd., North Sydney, Australia


Potential Use of GIS in Local ClimateWarming Forest Research

The real potential for climate change during the next10 to 100 years mandates a need to predict changes inforests associated with predicted climate warming. Thispresentation discusses the changes forest managersshould expect at the local scale and the advantages of aGIS approach.David L. Verbyla, Forest Resources, University of Idaho

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MIS and GIS – CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?The roots and evolution of management information

systems (MIS) and geographic information systems(GIS) are quite diverse and seemingly unrelated. MISprocesses trace their roots to traditional accountingpractices. They frequently begin with a detailed study ofsystem requirements from which are developed bullet-proof tabular database maintenance routines and efficientreporting of repetitive business functions. MIS and GISdevelopment efforts can definitely benefit from acommon focus on end-user systems and a blending ofapproaches. The Division of Forestry is currentlydeveloping and implementing plans to merge MIS andGIS staffs and approaches.Bruce Abbott, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, St.

Paul, MN


TRENDS IN GIS: What are the Impediments?This paper, while touching on actual trends, will

focus on impediments to the future of GIS technology.Key issues such as data sharing, the lack of trainedprofessionals, fear of change, and competition will beaddressed.John Lee, Genasys II, Inc., Fort Collins, CO


A Corporate Database Approach to GISTo integrate GIS technology into corporate data

environments (characterized by large numbers of userswith diverse backgrounds and distributed heterogeneousdatabase stores and applications), GIS applicationsmust integrate with one another and with other dataapplications and databases, such as word processors,presentation graphics, spread sheets, and statisticalanalysis packages. Data must be shared between softwaresuites. As difficult as these goals may seem, many of thetools needed to achieve them are here today.Dr. John R. Herring, Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL


GIS-23 FOR FIRE MANAGEMENTAND PROTECTION


GIS Management of Felled and Bucked LogInventories Susceptible to AmbrosiaBeetle Attacks

A particularly serious pest, the Ambrosia Beetleattacks felled logs by the thousands. This results inmillions of dollars of loss for forest companies everyyear. The objectives of this project were to create a GISwhich would: (1) establish risk; (2) estimate thepotential value losses; (3) display the results graphicallyand, (4) incorporate monthly updates.Rick Hawe, Phero Tech Inc., Delta BC



Evaluating Spatial Strategies of Wild firePrevention

Effective management of wildland fires relies moreon prevention than on suppression because preventivetreatments costs much less than suppression measures.While suppression efforts demand quick-responseactions, decisions on preventive treatments are harder tomake unless their cost-effectiveness can be accuratelyevaluated.

This presentation illustrates the use of GIS to evaluatealternative spatial strategies of prescribed burning, basedon two criteria: the fire danger of the entire district andthe spatial pattern of fire occurrence probability. Eightspatial strategies were evaluated and the most cost-effective strategy identified.Yue Hong Chou, University of California, Riverside, CA



Integrating GIS Technology for Forest FireManagement Planning

To date, few decision-support systems for planningand real time decision-making have been successfullyimplemented in an effective and cost-efficient manner.The Intelligent Fire Management Information System(IFMIS), developed by Forestry Canada, is one exception.A prototype was developed to evaluate the feasibilityand issues related to implementing a fully operationalGIS forest fire preparedness planning tool. Specificmodels were developed using typical GIS toolkitfunctions and application programming interfaces (API)to address basic fire management concerns.Bryan S. Lee, Forestry Canada, Edmonton, AB

Related videos: GIS-6, GIS-21-2

GIS-24 IN INFORMATIONANALYSIS


Fast Access to Fisheries Info With LowCost Desktop Software

Our agency's most urgent problem is the inability torapidly locate existing information, some digital, butmost still hard copy in files, map cabinets, etc. Thispresentation illustrates the system that was developedto enter, store, map, query and retrieve geo-referencedinformation on the fisheries resources of B.C. Designand development were carried out by existing staff(biologists and technicians) using QUIKMap, a locallydeveloped desktop mapping package that retails forless than $1,000.C. Peter Lewis, BC Ministry of Environment, Victoria, BC

Related Videos: GIS-20, GIS-28-1


Carrying Capacity Analysis Using GISThis presentation discusses the successful use and

role of GIS-ILWIS software in determining conceptuallythe carrying capacity of the Upper Komering SubWatershed for rice and coffee cultivation. The carryingcapacity was viewed and determined by the attractivenessof the land for cultivation, identified as the function ofthe supply of land and it was obtained by combining thephysical suitability and socio-economic aspects, i.e. theavailability of physical infrastructure of the area andprojected into different scenarios.Nanna Suryana, The Wageningen Agricultural University,

Wageningen, The Netherlands


Global and Regional Priorities For RainForest Conservation

Information on the global or regional status oftemperate rain forests is sparse. This presentationdescribes the development of a prototype GIS databasefor the north Pacific coast of North America, with thepurpose of establishing regional priorities for temperaterain forest conservation. The methodology used inidentifying priority watersheds, issues involved in thedevelopment of a regional database which encompassesnumerous jurisdictions, as well as future application ofthis prototype to other coastal temperate rain forestregions, are discussed.Andrew Mitchell, Conservation International, Wash. DC


Evaluating Agricultural ForestManagement and Environmental Quality

This presentation discusses the results of a studydesigned to evaluate the contribution of conservationtreatment and agricultural forests in maintainingenvironmental quality. The study explored the usefulnessof a creating a multipurpose LIS and linking it to a waterquality assessment model for evaluating existing andpending land management policies.Lucy Buchan, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI



Stream Draining Patterns and GISThe delineation of geologic faults and fractures is

critical for a number of environmental and naturalresource management applications. WSU, in conjunctionwith Pacific Northwest Laboratory, is generating a three-dimensional (3D) GIS tool, Geologic Spatial Analysis(GSA), designed to automatically identify geologicfractures using a wide variety of data bases, includingbut not limited to digital elevation models (DEMs),remote sensing images, gravity and magnetic data,subsurface geologic information, and earthquake foci.Surface traces of fracture systems as well as 3D modelsare produced. The result is a computer automated 3Ddelineation of the location and orientation of majorgeologic faults and fracture systems in a study area.These can be directly utilized in resource managementand environmental applications.Richard Thiessen, Washington State University, Pullman, WA


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Neutral Nets and Genetic Algorithms forState Park Management

As the sophistication in the decision-making processincreases, what is required is the inclusion of intelligenceinto the sophisticated modeling structure that allows formultiple decision-making and concurrent adaptation toevolving conditions. In addition, methods must bedeveloped to effectively include the public as a resourceand subsequently public values into the park managementprocess. This presentation describes a prototype decision-support system for multi-objective state parkmanagement using neural network and genetic algorithmtechnology. This paper examines and contrasts how theresources of Mounds State Park in Indiana are currentlybeing managed, how the park according to State policyis supposed to be managed and, more importantly, howthe public perceives the resource management of thepark. Differences between traditional GIS and neuralnetwork/GA approaches are presented.Randy Gimblett, Ball State University, Muncie, IN


Application Program Interfaces for GIS: ACase Study

Vendors have been largely unable to offer genericproblem solving tools and users are unable to adaptcurrent packages to their specific applications. In amove to enable users to develop their own analyticalmodules, some vendors will soon be offering applicationprogram interfaces (API). An API for GIS consists of alibrary of routines for managing and displaying spatialdata and associated attributes. These routines are calledthrough and incorporated into programs written instandard programming languages, such as C or Fortran.James Strapp, University of Victoria, BC



Inefax Spatial Reasoning in GISThis presentation describes research in GIS spatial

analysis subject to the presence of uncertainty. Twosources of uncertainty are considered: the uncertaintywhich exists within the spatial data; and the uncertaintyin the constraints imposed on an analysis operation. Thespatial analysis operations under consideration are theclass of spatial relationships related to proximity. GISqueries which contain elastic constraints can be evaluatedfor an area and a new database layer created whichrepresents the degree of conformity of the area to thequery.David Altman, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, W.

Australia

GIS-25 SCANNING ANDCONVERSION


Automated Map Data ConversionIt is generally agreed within the GIS community, that

the cost of converting hard-copy source maps intointelligent attribute-coded vector data constitutes 60 to80% of the total GIS expenditure. Incorrectly convertedand misrepresented data is worthless. For this reason theevaluation and procurement of automated conversionsystems t–ould be as well planned and as thorough as theprocurement of the GIS systems itself.Wayne C. Coleman, LaserScan, Sterling, VA


Impacts of Scanning Resolution on GISData Conversion

Map scale, data accuracy, line work quality, and dataintensity influence choosing a scanning resolution.Resolution, in turn, impacts machine sizing, processing,and storage requirements. These cause-and-effectrelationships have been evaluated using Line Trace Plus(LTPlus) data capture software at Infotec Development'sGIS/LIS facility in Portland, OR.Lisa Klapwyk, Infotec Development, Inc., Portland, OR


Preparation of Scanner-Ready ManuscriptsWith the increased availability of scanning

technology, more organizations are recognizing it to bea "quick and easy" means of GIS data capture. However,the speed and accuracy of this approach is strongly tiedto the quality of the source manuscripts. This presentationdiscusses criteria for evaluating the suitability of existingmanuscripts for this type of capture.Daniel Haskell, Infotec Development Inc., Portland, OR


Scanning in Conjunction with AutomatedRaster to Vector Technology

Perhaps even more significant than the scanningcomponent of the process are the developments in rasterto vector conversion technology. This technology utilizesthe end product of a scanner (raster or bit map data) andproduces an intelligent vector-based file. It can then becleaned and built to produce a fully-functional, accurateGIS product. Proper utilization of the automaticcapabilities found in both raster to vector and GISsoftware can result in the conversion of source maps tofully structured GIS files with very little operator timerequired. To ensure the most cost-effective execution ofsuch a project, it is imperative that several critical stepsbe followed to maintain conversion efficiencies.Jeff Marceil, Scan Conversion Services Inc., Burnaby, BC

GIS-26 GIS AS RESPONSE


Minimizing Adverse Effects ofTransmission Corridors

During this period of environmental reawakening,Ontario Hydro is striving to be recognized as a leader inenvironmental protection by planning and managing itsfacilities with greater respect for and sensitivity toenvironmental issues. It incorporates a GIS basedmethodology for evaluating the relative conservationvalue of forest patches (woodlots) for supportingpopulations of species considered to be at risk to forestedge and fragmentation effects.Andrew Robertson, Ontario Hydro, Toronto, ON



Supervisory Control and Data AcquisitionSystems

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)systems are used to control many types of plants, oilfield and pipeline operations, telecommunications andutility networks, and many other industrial operations.Most SCADA applications cover a significantgeographical area in which man-made and naturalgeographic features can be relevant to normal operationand emergency response. Hence, a potential next step inthe evolution of SCADA is integration with a geographicinformation system (GIS).

In prototyping the integration of existing SCADAand GIS packages at Hughes Aircraft of Canada Limited,we have identified several key issues. One of the firstdecisions was to determine whether the real-time, fault-critical SCADA component or compute-intensive GIScomponent should have overall control. Daily operationsand emergency response requirements should be used toconsider which GIS analysis and data retrieval functionsare useful and can reasonably be performed on-line. Insupport of these functions, the data must be split betweenthe SCADA and GIS components and a parallelismdeveloped between these two halves. And finally, it wasnecessary to determine the means of data and commandexchange between the two components. This paperdocuments the decisions we made and potential uses wefound in the integration of existing SCADA and GISpackages.Doug Skye, Hughes Aircraft of Canada, Calgary, AB

Tracy McEarchren, Hewlett Packard Canada, Edmonton, AB

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GIS-27 IN TRANSPORTATION ANDROUTING


Adapting a GIS for TransportationTransportation agencies generally store data in a

form different from the methods by which data hastraditionally been referenced in a GIS. Using theknowledge of several experts in the field oftransportation, the methods by which a Department ofTransportation would store highway data weredetermined. After reviewing this information a modelwas developed, based on what was determined to be theoptimum method. This presentation discusses themethodology used in the preparation and operation ofthe model as well as potential implementation and GIS-T applications.

The evaluations and testing of this model wereconducted using CARIS software at Universal SystemsLtd., in Fredericton, New Brunswick.Diane Garey, Universal Systems Ltd., Fredericton, NB


GIS to Create, Maintain and OptimizeDelivery Routes

Many of today's newspapers are using methods tocreate and maintain carrier routes that were developedbefore computers became widely used. These methodsrely, in many instances, on local knowledge coupledwith physical inspection of the routes. The result ofusing these methods is a system dependent onirreplaceable people within the organization, time-consuming maintenance and the increased cost of notbeing able to minimize the number of carriers needed todeliver the papers. This presentation outlines how a GISwill solve the above problems and discusses the costsand benefits involved in converting from a manualsystem to an automated one.Rolf Broch, Reid, Collins and Associates, Vancouver, BC


Development of a GIS Plan for VancouverPort Corporation

This presentation outlines the process that wasfollowed by Crippen Consultants and the VancouverPort Corporation (VPC) to perform a GIS-userrequirements study and to develop an implementationplan. It describes the project tasks, the project team usedto perform the study, and the user applications anddatabases that were identified. The participatingdepartments included: Corporate Communications,Engineering and Maintenance, Finance, the HarbourMaster, Marketing, Port Development (includingEnvironmental Services), and Property Administration.Lorne McLachlan, Vancouver Pt Corporation, Vancouver, BC


GIS-28 DESKTOP MAPPING


Desktop Mapping Solution for SmallCommunities - A QUIKMap Example

Key features defining a typical "Desktop MappingSystem" are discussed. Included are user-friendliness,minimal training, low cost/performance ratio andsimplified accurate exchange of information with otherGIS systems. A Canadian-built product called QUIKMapwas developed to aid in the collection, organization,display, and generation of municipal information in aclear and concise manner that could be quickly accessedin the event of a crisis. As a result, the Sidney FireDepartment can now easily access the locations ofcommercial and institutional buildings within their regionof responsibility in the form of both a computer mapdisplay or a hard copy report. Each of these buildinglocations is associated with a data file containinginformation on building construction, available fireequipment, site and building access, exposures, hazardsof the building, and so on.John McDonald, Axys Software Ltd., Sidney, BC



Spans Map: A New Approach to DesktopMapping

The decision to acquire a desktop system instead of aGIS may reflect uncertainty over benefits to be gained;fear of expensive systems operation costs and dataconversion; and a cautious approach to introduction ofnew technology to the corporation. But there can be littledoubt that a useful desktop mapping installation willlead to a need for a GIS if it is to become part of thecorporate decision making process. SPANS MAP isdesigned to fulfill the need for a desktop visualisationand query tool which is fully integrated with a GIS butwhich can also operate as a stand-alone system. It is fullyintegrated with the full SPANS GIS and it can directlyaccess large data bases on mainframe computers. Thepresentation will provides more detail of the functions'design and implementation strategies for SPANS MAPand SPANS GIS; the integrated link between desktopmapping and GIS.Michael Simmons, Intera Tydac Technologies Inc., Nepean,

ON


GIS-32 TECHNOLOGY TRAININGAND EDUCATION FOR RESOURCEMANAGERS


GIS Resource Training Needs in the RealWorld

This presentation discusses some of the conceptslearned to try to implement large GIS data-sets throughoutthe forest service in western U.S.Kass Green, Pacific Meridian Resources



GIS: Mapping, Management, Modeling andMore

The presentation opens with a discussion ofinstructional alternatives and approach. Several skilllevels in GIS are identified, with emphasis on the nichesfor traditional and the “avant-garde” natural resourceprofessional. Finally, the formats, facilities and settingsfor GIS instruction are outlined.Joseph K. Berry, Berry and Associates



Multimedia Moves Mountains, Molehills,even Managers

From complex issues like global change to everydayissues like campsite selection, the presentation discusseshypermedia, effectiveness of multimedia training,reducing training costs as well as potential applicationsin natural resources.Bruce W. Fogarty, IBM Academic Information Systems



Mastering Technological Change: Blazingthe Migration Trail

This presentation explores the change problem andprocess, and presents a detailed HOW-TO approach forchange management, addressing organizational change,knowledge transfer, and technology assimilation. Randy M. Weldon, Andersen Consulting


Bringing Technology to the ResourceManager... and not the Reverse

This presentation discusses how to deliver technologyto managers in a manner that integrates the technologyalmost seamlessly with managers’ ways of thinking andperforming their work, as opposed to asking thatmanagers conform to the technology.Daniel L. Schmoldt, USDA Forest Service



Educating Resource Managers for the GISDecision Support Environment of the Late‘90s

After describing what the new decision supportenvironments will likely be for global environmentalproblem solving in the late ‘90s, the implications fortraining resource managers are examined.Jack Dangermond, President, ESRI


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Natural Resources Management Trainingin the U.S. National Park Service

A description of the Natural Resources ManagementTrainee Program, begun in 1983, with objectives ofincreasing the number of skilled natural resourcesmanagers in parks.William H. Walker, Jr., U.S. National Park Service



Education and Training Issues forExtending Resource Planning DSS intoLarge Technical Assistance Organizations

This presentation explores the authors’ experience insuccessfully demonstrating the transfer of DSStechnology to user organizations.Jerry W. Stuth, W.T. Hamilton, J.R. Conner, Texas A & M U.,

D.P. Sheehy, Oregon State U., S.L. Ekblad, USDA



The CAMAS Project: Building a Managementand Analysis System for Natural ResourceManagers

The Computer-Assisted Management and AnalysisSystem (CAMAS) supplies the conceptual frameworkfor integrating GIS, database management system(DBMS), natural resource modeling, and master databasemaintenance software into one coherent package. Aprototype CAMAS was developed for the LubrechtExperimental Forest by linking PAMAP GIS, FoxProDBMS, the Stand Inventory System (515) whichincorporates several forestry models, and an attributemanagement module, which provides input, editing andreporting facilities for the master databases.John K. Riekena, GIS Laboratory,

School of Forestry, University of Montana

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GIS-36 REMOTE SENSINGAPPLICATIONS IN RESOURCEINVENTORIES (SPONSORED BY IUFRO)


Replacing Arial Photo Interpretation inResource Inventories with IntegratedAirborne Digital Data & GIS

We are moving towards integrated GIS, wheredatabase photographs represent only one layer ofinformation. Geometrically registered photographs(orthophotos) combined with multispectral imagery, 3-D visualization of clearcuts or regeneration of forest, arecurrently being used operationally.Frank Hegyi, Ferihill Technologies Ltd. Victoria, Canada

Related Videos: GIS-19, GIS-37-2, GIS-37-3,GIS-43


Integration of Vegetation InformationDerived From Landsat Thematic MapperData into a National Forest GIS

A local example of using satellite imagery integratedwith GIS to yield useful information on managing forestresources.Dr. David L. Evans, USDA Forest Service, Remote Sensing

Research Team

Related Videos: GIS-9, GIS-19, GIS-33-1, GIS-38-4


Airborne Linear Array Imagers for ForestryApplication

Concensus results of The International Forum onAirborne Multispectral Scanning for Forestry andTopographic and Cartographic Mapping. Discussed areSystems Requirements and Specifications for airborneimagery for forest applications – number of bands,spatial resolution, swath width, hardware, software, etc.Applicable for forest inventory updating, forest mappingand forest damage assessment. Specifications are givenfor the various types of applications. Costs are comparedto traditional techniques.Dr. Donald G. Leckie, Forestry Canada

Related Videos: GIS-6, GIS-19, GIS-31, GIS-33, GIS-38, GIS-43


Influence of Forest Stand Parameters onVegetation Indices Used for ConiferousForest Damage Assessment

The aim of this critical approach project is toquantify the influence from forest stand parameters on 6vegetation indices, relative to stand parameters, used inassessment of forest decline. The study area was 1300HA in Sweden, using a combination of thematic mapperand field work.Jonas Ardî, University of Sweden

Related Videos: GIS-19-1, GIS-23-1, GIS-29,GIS-33-1, GIS-37-3


Effect of Polarization on Radar BackscatterUsing Sar Aircraft and Sir-B Data

The presentation examines four different polarizationtechniques on slash pine plantations. Radar backscatterand forest stand parameters are examined in terms ofcorrelation. The study area was NE Baker County,Florida, using TM and SIR-B data. The purpose of theexperiment was to estimate biomass from radarbackscatter. The model was developed from 35 standsand verified from another 35 stands.Dr. Youssif A. Hussin, Associate Professor of Remote Sensing,

ITC, The Netherlands

Related Videos: GIS-41-1, GIS-41-2, GIS-41-3,GIS-42-2, GIS-42-3, GIS-42-4, GIS-42-5, GIS-42-6


Feature Extraction from Landsat TM PixelsIt has been established that the basic spectral

characteristics of shrub-dominated rangelands arecomplex and not well-known. This presentation describesattempts to measure certain kinds of desert vegetationattributes using remote sensing technology. The work isbeing done with thematic mapper data to see ifinformation from individual pixels can be extracted tohelp understand inherent spectral characteristics of theground, vegetation and soil. The procedure used waspixel modeling – whereby the spectral mixture inherentin an individual pixel is separated into various knowncomponents. The presentation describes how pixelcomponent modeling is used to “estimate” the importantrange variables.Dr. Paul T. Tueller, Nevada

Related Videos: GIS-23, GIS-36-2, GIS-43


Background Effects on Reflectance andDerivation Using Airborne Imaging Data

Measuring crown closure may not be a simple task,particularly in sparse canopies. The reflectancebackground component is of sufficient importance thatit must be taken into account in data analysis. Thispresentation summarizes the results of a study ofbackground components’ effects on reflectance andderivatives spectra, as it relates to crown closure.Yoshio Awaya, Forest Products Research Institute, Japan

Tree Stand Mapping with Remotely-SensedData: From Aerial Photos to Digital DataProcessing

Stand delineation using photographs. Objective: tocreate finished products using a multi-layered digitaldata base with three basic components: constructionmaterials (data layers); tools (GIS software & off theshelf hardware); blueprint (assembly instructions onhow-to).Frank C. Croft, ERDAS Inc.

Related Videos: GIS-35-4, GIS-35-7, GIS-36

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GIS-37 APPLICATIONS OFINTEGRATED GIS/IMAGE ANALYSISSYSTEMS


Integrated Image Processing/GISTechniques for Monitoring AquaticResources

The objective of this study was to emphasize thedatabase development, image processing and GISanalysis capabilities of small computers that permitresource managers and research scientists to utilizethese technologies on-site.

Shown here are three examples of wetland studiesinvolving the integration of remote sensing and GIStechniques for assessing aquatic resources: (1) Aquaticplant distributions and water quality in large reservoirs,based on interpretations of CIR (Color InfraRed) aerialphotographs; (2) Non-point source pollution as input toaquatic systems using satellite image data, aerialphotographs, maps and field studies; (3) Changes incoastal mainland vegetation related to uplandmanagement activities (e.g. logging and controlledburning) using GPS, photogrammetric and GIStechniques.Marguerite Remillard, Research Scientist, Centre for Remote

Sensing and Mapping Science, University of Georgia, USA



Remote Sensing and GIS Contribution foran Environmental Planning Proposal

A model has been successfully developed to determinetrends in ground water susceptibility to pollution andwater supply, given continued urban/industrialdevelopment.

Mr. Jemma presents schematics of a model showingrelations between Resources, Uses and Management.Data was collected at several levels of detail: land use/land cover, actual pollution, population, etc. Thedeveloped model was based on monitoring of land usechanges with SPOT or Landsat TM which predictspotential pollution, etc.Fabrizio Jemma, Italian Research Council


Ecological Inventory and ClassificationUsing Remote Sensing/GIS Analysis

Native conservancy in Jamaica is concerned withpreservation of biodiversity and ecologically significantareas. Presently, the development of a rapid ecologicalassessment program is underway to study the diverseecophysical variables in order to plan for and implementprotection.

The presentation describes methods used to combinevegetation, topography, soils and geology in Jamaica toaid in site selection and characterization of potentialparks.Robb Wright, USA


GIS-38, REMOTE SENSING ANDCARTOGRAPHIC DATAINTEGRATION: THEORETICAL ANDPRACTICAL ISSUES

REF.NO GIS-38-1 Duration: 0:21:01

The Development of Multisource Databasesfor GIS Analysis

While GIS has been effective in local applications,global change studies pose a most serious challenge forGIS technology: the scale, scope and complexity ofanalysis is significantly greater. This presentationdiscusses the particular problems associated with creatingmultisource databases, including: scale, resolution,reference, projection & integration into a commondatabase.R. Eric Anderson, USA



Use of Images Within IGN France, ImageMaps Derived from Geographic Databases

The presentation is an overview of the use of SPOTImages at IGN FRANCE, namely: (1) Standard use,such as land use acquisition for IGN Medium Scale DataBase, line maps, digital terrain models, image maps; and(2) Use of Image Maps from IGN Databases. Advantagesand disadvantages are compared.Anne Ruas, IGN, France



Integration of GIS, Remote Sensing,Photogrammetry and Cartography: TheGeoinformatics Approach

The presentation is an educator’s conceptual approachto the phenomenon of integration he defines asGeoinformatics, describing the parallel developmentand overlapping of the separate technologies and themeteoric growth of interdisciplinary techniques forspatial data handling.Prof. Manfred Ehlers, Germany


Integrating Classified Remote Sensing Datain a Landscape Model

With the approaching political and monetary changesin Europe, a corresponding integration/standardizationof data and classification is also imminent. Thepresentation discusses the features of CORINE(Coordinated Information on the Environment), a jointEuropean initiative.Alfred Mehlbreuer, ITC, Netherlands

GIS-40 KNOWLEDGE ENGINEERING,APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS


Knowledge Engineering in Remote Sensingand Knowledge Based Systems in GIS

The presentation describes how model-basedreasoning can be applied to the analysis of remotesensed images. The essential part of the work was aconnection to a 3-D GIS. The method was based onsolving the inverse problem for which hypotheses aboutbuildings are derived from the 3-D GIS database. Thesehypotheses are then accepted or rejected on the basis ofimage analysis.

Two error measures were proposed: run-length andarbitrary order moments comparison. The followingproblems were discussed: Search techniques, numericparameter estimation and convergence properties. Theconnections to the object-oriented programmingparadigm were emphasized.Nanno J. Muldar, ITC, Enschede, Klamer Schutte, SION,

University of Twente, TheNetherlands

Related Videos: GIS-40-2, GIS-40-4, GIS-52-1,RS-07-3


Recognition of Road and River Patterns ByRelational Matching

The paper describes the matching of relationaldescriptions of images and maps. The work wasmotivated by the task of automatic exterior orientationof images.. Results show that search time is enhanced bynumber of image and landmark priorities, number ofsimilar objects or object parts and segmentational error.Norbert Haala, Institute of Photogrammetry, Germany



Knowledge Based Image Classification inGIS

The presentation discussed the inclusion of GIS-based nonspectral information into the image analysisprocess viewed as knowledge-based image classification.Such a prior knowledge is proposed to be best utilized ina hybrid GIS. The integration of knowledge-based imageanalysis methods were discussed in the context of theCanadian CARIS (Computer Aided ResourceInformation System) GIS software. An example ofagricultural map classification and map area estimationwas also discussed.Prof. Eugene Derenyi, David Fraser, Richard Pollock, M.

Holland, University of New Brunswick, Canada


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GIS-51 Dr. Roger Tomlinson-TheFather of GIS

REF.NO: GIS 51-1 Duration: 0:49:08

Lecture and InterviewRoger Tomlinson, the "father of GIS", was

instrumental in developing the first "real" GISduring the 1960's. For his significant contributionsto the advancement of GIS technology, during adistinguished career spanning nearly four decades!

He was presented with the GIS WORLDLifetime Achievement Award at GIS '96, held inVancouver, Canada. This video is the liverecording of Dr. Tomlinson's Keynote Address,followed by an interview with Michael Rende.


This video is designed for a general audience that includes engineers, administrators,planners, cartographers, resource managers, GIS technicians and teachers. Issues ofdatabase development and utilization are discussed to help users avoid costly pitfallsassociated with GIS implementation.

Dr. Kevin P. Price is a faculty member in the Department of Geography at theUniversity of Kansas and the Associate Director of the Kansas Applied RemoteSensing (KARS) Program. He has over 13 years of experience in GIS and remotesensing and has taught numerous workshops on these subjects to national andinternational audiences.

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a multi-billion dollar technology cuttingacross many disciplines and revolutionizing the way geographic information ismapped, monitored, manipulated, and used to model the human and naturalenvironments. Thousands of organizations are adopting GIS, yet many users lackknowledge about basic principles required to fully capitalize on the utility of thistechnology. In the workshop, the following GIS topics are discussed:

Concepts and Components What is a GIS? What are geographic data and how arethey used to make important management decisions? Is GIS different from computeraided design (CAD) and automated mapping/facilities management (AM/FM), andcan data from CAD and AM/FM systems be used in a GIS? What kinds of questionscan a GIS address and what are the capabilities of a state-of-the-art system?

Data and Database Formats What are the conceptual components, database formats(models) and structures of GIS? What are the differences between raster and vectordata formats and can these formats be integrated? What is topology, and how is it usedto provide valuable information about the position of an object relative to othergeographic features? How are geographic attributes linked to graphic elements andoutput in map formats? What is a relational database and how are boolean logic andother analytical operations used in a GIS to simulate the "real" world?

Capabilities and Functions How are query, proximity, overlay, neighborhood, andnetwork operations used to extract useful information from a GIS database? How isGIS used to derive new information and model natural and urban environments?

Applications Real world examples will be used to demonstrate the effectiveapplication of a GIS to important issues relative to natural and urban environments.Examples of natural resource applications include GIS use for natural resourceinventorying

and mapping, selection of optimal site locations, and environmental changedetection. The integration of remotely sensed satellite imagery and GIS will bedemonstrated throughout the natural resource examples. Applications for localgovernment and utilities include mapping, assessment, infrastructure management,land development, site selection and design. Urban, regional, and state applicationsinclude planning and transportation.

Existing Data Sources GIS database development is expensive and much time andmoney may be saved by using existing data sources. During this section of theworkshop, you will learn about data that already exists, and considerations associatedwith using these types of data.

Technological Trends Where is this technology heading and what are some futureapplications and business opportunities? How are the software and hardware evolving?How are multimedia and GIS technologies being integrated? What are the future datasources that will accelerate the use of GIS and create commercial and researchopportunities.

Lecturer: Kevin Price, Department of Geography, University of Kansas; Associate Director of theKansas Applied Remote Sensing (KARS) Program

REF. No: GIS 49-1 Duration: 5:00:00GIS-49: Introduction To GIS. A Workshop With Kevin Price

GIS

GIS-59 Geomatics Canada: Solutionsfor world Markets


As we approach the year 2000, it is becomingincreasingly clear that one of the greatestchallenges facing our governments and industrieswill be the management of global resources in anenvironmentally responsible way. By necessity,Canada has long been one of the world leaders indeveloping the most cost efficient Geomatics toolsas well as implementing the Information Systemsto make such all-important decisions as:

• enabling Municipalities to become moreeffective in their day-to-day operations andplanning;

• assisting the Forestry Industry in harvesting,yield predictions, recreation and wildlifeplanning;

• aiding the Ocean Shipping Industry in safernavigation.

here are success stories drawn from every cornerof the globe, affirming Canada's multi-dimensionalrole as a leading supplier of critical products andservices. The Geomatics Industry Association ofCanada (GIAC), a national business organizationof leading Canadian firms, fosters productivecooperative effort between companies, federaland provincial governments, the academic sector,and the activities of the network of CanadianTrade Commissioners around the world.

Did you know? Canadian companies exportover $150 million worth of geomatics productsevery year including: Land, Airborne andHydrographic Surveys; Mapping; RemoteSensing; and GIS Canada produces 90% of theradar mapping in the world and has developed theworld's most advanced, high-resolution airborneradar used for information gathering. Canadaproduces 50% of the electronics for satellite dataground-gathering stations and 25% of all imageprocessing systems.

In this video, 14 of Canada's leading companiesdemonstrate their solutions to effectively managenatural resources, man-made infrastructures, landuse and the environment. The projects examined


GIS Vi d e o L i b r a r yGIS-39 THE IMPACT OF GPS ONSURVEYING AND MAPPING


The Impact of the International GPSGeodynamics Service (IGS) on theSurveying and Mapping Community

Under the auspices of the IUGG, the InternationalGPS Geodynamics Service has been established to be“an independent source of information for satellite orbits,earth rotation parameters, satellite clocks and theatmosphere”. Results of preliminary tests are given.Gerhard Beutler, IUGG


Future Impacts of Satellite SurveyTechniques in The FIG Community

The results of two of FIG’s working groups’ studies,investigating the technology, economics andpracticalities of GPS for geodesy, surveying and remotesensing.Larry Hotham, USGS, on behalf of Prof. J. Oswald, University

of Alaska, Prof. M.F. Cannon,University of Calgary



The Role of GPS Technology in CartographicProducts

The presentation discusses the GPS technique toproduce image maps from satellite imagery, at IGN,France, and the role of GPS in determining groundcontour points.Bertrand Garlier, IGN, France



GPS Application in PhotogrammetryAside from terrestrial GPS – which can be used

economically for ground control determination – twomajor applications are discussed, namely, FlightNavigation and High Precision Sensor or CameraPositioning.Dr. Fritz Ackerman, Germany

Related Videos: GIS-39-5, GIS-39-7, GIS-46


GPS Use for Aircraft PositioningThe presentation is focused on “Online Positioning,

using Pseudo-ranges”, including filter characteristics,as well as differential predictions.Prof. Kurt Kubik, Director, Space Center for Satellite Navigation,

Queens University, Brisbon, Australia


GIS-46 PHOTOGRAMMETRY – GPS


VISAT: A Real Time Highway SpatialInformation Acquisition

Automation of GIS data acquisition is a very importantissue in terms of time, budget and feasibility in caseswhere field surveys have to be performed. This paperdescribes a real-time system for highway informationacquisition – VISAT, which integrates GPS/INStechniques with digital photogrammetry. Withnavigational data provided by the GPS/INS, two-dimensional GIS databases elements are extracted fromthese images using a soft-copy photogrammetry system.Applications of this technique can be found in real timemapping, highway spatial information systems, the realestate sector and others.R. Li, Dept. of Geomatics Engineering, University of Calgary,

CANADA

Related Videos: GIS-27, GIS-31, GIS-39, GIS-46-4

GIS-31 GPS APPLICATIONS TONATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

REF.NO: GIS-31-1 Duration: 0: 25:55

An Introduction to Global PositioningSystems (GPS)

This presentation introduces the fundamentalprinciples of GPS – how the technique of satelliteranging is used to determine the distance to 3 or moresatellites, allowing the computation of a position by theGPS receiver. GPS, when fully deployed, will use 24NAVSTAR satellites in a constellation arranged toprovide 24-hour coverage, with 3-dimension positionfixes accurate to better than 25 meters. In differentialmode, the accuracy will be better than 5 meters, and forsurveying applications, the errors will be in the millimeterrange.Steve Briggs, Trimble Navigation Ltd.



Datums – Their Use and AbuseBuilding a GIS typically involves obtaining

coordinates from a variety of sources, performing spatialcalculations, the results of which may not be meaningfulif the coordinates are not referenced to the same system.To understand how coordinates from different sourcesrelate to each other, it is important to know the datum onwhich they were collected and how different datumsrelate to each other.Tim Petersen, Trimble Navigation Ltd.


Applications of GPSThe NAVSTAR GPS provides accurate position data

which can be used to aid the users of satellite imageryand other remote sensed data in a number of ways. Theseinclude geo-referencing satellite imagery and then usingthe GPS receiver to navigate to a site for ground truthingthe satellite image, field data collection by directlydigitizing the coordinates at the point of interest, includingroads and trails at normal driving speeds. A case studyis presented, showing how this was done in the SierraNevada mountains.Arthur F. Lange, Trimble Navigation Ltd

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GPSREF.NO: GIS-39-6 Duration: 0:17:05

Experiences in Combined Block Adjustmentwith Kinematic GPS Data

A detailed evaluation of current methods to reducethe number of control points in photogrammetry. Atleast 2 crossing strips are recommended.Karsten Jacobson, Germany



An Integrated GPS Flight ManagementSystem

The integrated GPS Flight Management Systemprovides a complete solution to: mission planning, aircraftguidance and camera control during the photo flightmission and record keeping, data management anddocumentation after the mission.Peter M. Connors, Mission Commander, NOAA, USA



Reduction of Systematic Errors in GPSBased Photogrammetry Using FastAmbiguity Resolution Techniques

Results of the tests conducted to determine errorsources, size and correction in GPS-basedphotogrammetry, focusing on determining Cycle Slipsand Incorrect Cycle Ambiguities.Holgar Schade, Stuttgart University, Germany


GPS


GIS V i d e o L i b r a r yGIS-41 SENSORS AND PLATFORMSFOR REMOTE DATA ACQUISITION


Recent Development in the Use of SARRemote Sensing

This presentation focuses on advanced techniques tomeasure surface topography, primarily two new uses ofSAR, Interferometry and Polarimetry, which haveextended the use of SAR to a variety of scientific andmapping applications.Dr. John C. Curlander, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California

Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA

Related Videos: GIS-36-5, GIS-42


X-Sar, A Spacebourne Sar InstrumentA detailed overview of the X-SAR cooperative space

project between Germany and Italy for Earth Observationfrom Space. X-SAR will fly together with SIR-Cdeveloped by NASA/JPL on Space Shuttle missions asan integrated system and X-SAR will be the firstmultifrequency, multipolarization, multiple-incidenceSynthetic Aperture Radar System to be flown in space.Dr. E. Vetten, Germany



Optoelectronic Imaging Spectrometers:German Concepts for Remote Sensing

A detailed overview of 2 optical sensors being studied,ROSIS (Reflective Optics System ImagingSpectrometer) and MOS (Modular OptoelectronicsSpectrometer), including their marine, terrestrial andatmosphere applications, characteristics and performancedata. E. Bach, DARA, Remote Sensing Program Office, GermanSpace Agency, A. Vander Piepen, G. Zimmermann, DLRResearch Centre, A. Schmtz-Pfiffer, MBB Aerospace Company,M. Schroeder, DLR Research Centre


Radiometric Calibration of SAR Image DataRadiometric calibration of SAR data is now becoming

a routine part of operational data generation. Thispresentation gives a very clear overview of techniquesto calibrate synthetic aperture radars. Equations andresults are given as well as calibrated images.Dr. Anthony Freeman, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California

Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA



Calibration Results for the Field PortableThermal Infrared Spectrometer (THIRSPEC)

The portable infrared spectrometer has been developedto perform measurements of rock samples. Key points ofthe presentation include: design and field use of theinstrument for geology studies; specs and features, whichinclude a built-in calibration mode that does not requireliquid nitrogen; a unique correction technique; andretrieval of emissivity results.Benoit Rivard, Institute of Space and Terrestrial Science, York

University, Toronto, Canada

GIS-54: Introduction to GPS

REF. No: GIS 54-1 Duration: 0:40:23

A brief but thorough explanation of what GPS is,how it works, and the processes involved for GIS datacollection. GPS, the super-accurate satellite-basedpositioning system, is explained in a synopsis of 5 EasySteps. Knowing where the satellites are is key forbeginners - the importance of using the ephemeris. Adescription of the error types and use of differentialcorrection to remove some of the errors in the GPSinformation. What is real-time differential GPS and howdoes it differ from postprocessed differential GPS: adetailed explanation of data features and attributes.Also, using GPS for mapping, converting into GIS/CAD formats, navigating, and taking existing data intothe field. The presentation is followed by an 8-minuteTrimble Navigation video "Geo-Explorer".Lecturer: Catherine Mansfield, Business Development,

Surveying and Mapping Services, TRIMBLE NAVIGATION

Related Videos: GIS-31, GIS-39, GIS-46

GIS-37 APPLICATIONS OFINTEGRATED GIS/IMAGE ANALYSISSYSTEMS

GIS-36 REMOTE SENSINGAPPLICATIONS IN RESOURCEINVENTORIES (SPONSORED BYIUFRO)

For Description, Please See Page 10.

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REMOTE SENSING

GIS-19 TECHNIQUES: REMOTESENSING AND VIDEO



Exploration of and Procedure Developmentfor Fast Static GPS Techniques

The project was undertaken to determine the utility offast static techniques in field control procedures. Thefast static GPS technique uses an enhanced set ofprocessing algorithms to provide for carrier phaseambiguity resolution with reasonable short data sets.The presentation discusses results of testing the techniquein terms of its position accuracy as related to baselinelengths, period of occupation, number of satellites andsatellite geometry.Timothy W. Saultz, U.S. G.S.


Mapping Application of the GlobalPositioning System on Airborne Platforms

An essential status report on USGS investigation ofairborne GPS technology; including goals, accuracyrequirements of products, specifications for acquisitionof GPS positions on camera exposure stations, ongoingprojects, operational issues facing USGS, and plans forthe future.

Kari Craun & Larry Hodum, U.S.G.S



Airborne GPS Photogrammetry forTransportation Systems

Application of airborne-GPS photogrammetricmethods to control surveys for transportation systems isdiscussed. Typical transportation photography is flownin strips rather than blocks; as a consequence, controlprovided by airborne-GPS tends to reside on a commonspatial line. This in turn generates an ill-conditioned ifnot singular system of normal equations for bundleblock adjustment computation. Solutions to this problemare proposed and demonstrated. Accuracies of betterthan one part in 20,000 of the flight height are reportedwhen only one ground control point is used.Dean C. Merchant, Topo Photo, Inc., Columbus, OH

Related Videos: GIS-39, GIS-46-1, GIS-46-


GPS Controlled Aerial Triangulation ofSingle Flights Lines

This paper investigates GPS-controlled striptriangulation, using known, linear features on the groundthat are approximately parallel to the flight line. It isdemonstrated that this new technique is useful formapping railroads.Ayman Habib, Dept. of Geodetic Science & Surveying, Ohio

State University, Columbus, OH


GPS/REMOTE SENSING


GIS-38, REMOTE SENSING ANDCARTOGRAPHIC DATAINTEGRATION: THEORETICAL ANDPRACTICAL ISSUES




GIS-42 SYSTEMS ANDINSTRUMENTATION FORMICROWAVE DATA PROCESSING


Progress and Problems in MicrowaveRadiometric Remote Sensing of SoilMoisture (Instruments and Applications)

This presentation enumerates the main parametersthat affect microwave radiation from soil and vegetation;describes the instrumentation used; and shows results ofmeasurements of radiation from different types ofvegetation.Prof. A. Shutko, Institution for Radio Engineering and

Electronics, Russia


DLR’s Operational and Planned SARProcessing Systems

The author presents the operational ERS-1 SARprocessor and the processing of and archiving facility ofDLR as well as the detailed system aspects of the ERS-1 and X-SAR processors.Wolfgang Noack, DLR, German Aerospace Research Facility



SIR-C Ground Data System and ProcessingAlgorithm Design

The author presents the primary data flow of the SIR-C ground data system, describes the unique characteristicsof the processor, and shows a flowchart of the algorithmsused for survey and precision products.C.Y. Chang, JPL, United States



The SAR Processing System of the NationalSpace Development Agency of Japan, EarthObservation Center (NASDA EOC)

The author presents the features of the parallelprocessing system in use for processing of SAR andoptical data. Projected capabilities include: 1GB massstorage memory, which will play back HDDT in realtime; high-speed SAR processing by data flow processorNEDIPS; and parallel processing of OPS (Optical Sensor)and SAR data.H. Wakabayashi, M. Shimada, NASDA, T. Kikuchi, H. Alba, M.

Sato, H. Nohmi, NEC, Japan


A Processor Based SAR Image GeocodingSystem

The presentation is a most detailed analysis ofgeocoding, defined as the removing of the topographicimpact of a SAR image. The image geocoding system isbased on the processing parameters, digital elevationmodels and satellite state vectors as input; the authorintroduced the satellite propagator used, its performance,and the target location calculation procedure.Einar-Arne Herland, Technical Research Center, Finland



Multisensor Mapping Using SAR inConjunction with Optical Data

The author presents a unique application of SARdata. With multisensor data available, the objective wasto merge/combine this data: specifically, to “combine aSPOT and SAR image for the purpose of stereo mapping”.As software is the essential tool, the presentation outlinesthe software development and the application example.Johannes Raggam, Institute for Image Processing and Computer

Graphics, Graz, Austria

Related Videos; GIS-41-1


A Flexible Digital Wide-AngleOptoelectronic Stereo Scanner

The presentation discusses restrictions and demandsof the system; the camera concept; tests and imagegeneration with an airborne camera; first algorithmdevelopment and future outlook. The system has beentested over sites in Germany and is performing well.Dr. Rolf Reulke, DLR, Institute for Space Centre Technology,

Germany


REMOTE SENSING

GIS-43 ENVIRONMENTALMONITORING APPLICATIONS


Technology Transfer and Remote Sensingin Environmental Monitoring

Technology transfer is divided into three key phases:The first is the Enabling Phase in which policy support,mandate and management is set out. The second is theEnpowerment Phase during which information isobtained, education on training is undertaken andinfrastructure established. The Implementation Phase isbased on demonstration, applications, integration andresearch and development. The remainder of the paperdiscusses three sources of risk: acceptability, feasibilityand availability.Dr. Bob Ryerson, Canada Center for Remote Sensing, Canada



Remote Sensing of Environmental Effectsof the Gulf War

There has been a great deal of environmental damageas a result of the Gulf War – including surface damage,oil spills and fires. The presentation reviews impacts ofoil spills on coastal resources, land surface disturbance,and atmospheric disturbances.Prof. Farouk El-Baz,Center for Remote Sensing, Boston

University, Boston, MA



Collection and Interpretation of ColorInfrared and Thermal Infrared Imagery ofLandfill Covers

The presentation describes using Thermal IR imageryto monitor (1) drainage from land fills, (2) impact onvegetation of leachates and depressions on the surfaceand (3) to monitor the whole site at one time, leading toidentification of minor problems before they becomemajor problems.Christopher Stohr, Illinois State Geological Survey Ross B.

Lunetta, US Environmental Protection AgencyThomas D. Frank, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne


GIS-48 Corona: The First USImaging Reconnaissance Satellite-Historical and Technical Context

REF.No: GIS 48-1 (Historical)Duration: 1:26:01

REF.NO: GIS 48-2 (Technical) Duration: 1:27:59

Corona's history from birth through the COLD WARthe role of the invisible ASPRS partners and the SovietZenit program Corona's spacecraft, Agena –Corona'soptics – the role of Corona's prime contractor.Moderator : Robert A. McDonald, Professor, National Security

Policy & Psychology DCI Representative, National WarCollege

With: R. Cargill Hall, Historian, Air Force History OfficeRonald J. Ondrejka, Corona Program PhotogrammetristRoland S. Inlow, Former Deputy Director of StrategicResearch, CIA, Former Chairman, DCI COMIREX Peter A.Gorin, National Air and Space Museum Robert M. Powell,Division Vice President, LMSC F. Dow Smith, Chairman,Boston University PhysicsDepartment Sam Araki, President,Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space


GIS V i d e o L i b r a r yRelation to Facies Trends, Structure, SaltDiapirism and Oil-Field Productionpatterns in the Zagros Fold Belt of South-West Iran

This presentation clearly shows large North Americanaeromagnetic maps to be characterized as elongatedlinear trends such as aeromagnetic lineaments. Overextensive areas of these trends lineaments fall intospecific strike sets of particular significance. Thediscovery of lineaments coinciding with faults in thebasement can date back to 1.7 billion years.H. McQuillan from New-Zealand. PhD from Nottingham,

England. Worked with the Royal Dutch Shell Co. in Borneo,and 20 years as Explorational Adviser to the National IranianOil Co. during the Islamic Revolution.

The Contribution of an Integrated Analysisof Satellite Imagery, Gravity, and MagneticData to the Recognition of StructuralStratigraphic Traps in the Alberta Basin,Canada

This project's major objective is to determine howmuch control we can see on the sedimentation anddistribution of reservoirs from structural and basementfeatures. LANDSAT Imagery is also compared withseismic, gravity, and magnetic anomalies.Z. Berger has been a long time researcher with EXXON in

Texas. Presently with ESSO in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

SPECTRAL GEOLOGY

REF.NO: RS-02 LENGTH: 120 minutes

A Down Under View of the Rationale forHigh Spectral Resolution Remote Sensing

What does the geological community want withRemote Sensing? An outlook on High SpectralResolution. Strategies that take an existing knowledgebase of RS and building this technique to improve thistechnology. A future perspective on ImagingSpectrometry, a growing trend.J.F. Huntington, CSIRO, Australia.

Lithologic Mapping Using AViris Data NearMountain Pass, California

The objective of this discussion focuses on hownarrow band imaging data can be used to quickly andaccurately map surface geology. In a region of moderatelyto dense vegetation cover, AVIRIS is a powerful imagingspectrometer employing a floor scanning optic connectedby optical fibres to four other spectrometers. The fourspectrometers send statistics and information that can beutilized in deciphering surface geology.M.J. Kingston, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA, USA.

Mineralogy Mapping with ImagingSpectroscopy for Precious MetalsExploration

How one would go about exploring a particular typeof deposit using Spectral Remote Sensing. Linkingphysical properties with geological characteristics andapplying them to Remote Sensing. A total SpectralRemote Sensing strategy that one can use operationally.K.A. Kruse, PhD, Colorado School of Mines, Research

Associate, The Study Of Earth and Space in the University ofColorado, Boulder, Colorado.

GIS-53: APPLICATIONS OF RADARTECHNOLOGY

REF.No: GIS 53-1 Duration: 0:23:45

Automated Road and Trail Detection fromTropical Region SAR Imagery

Stephen Moresoli, CCRSSAR imagery providesvaluable information about cloud covered tropical forestareas where optical sensors fail to observe. Amongmany features, roads and trails are a very useful indicatorto monitor human activities in these areas. In thisexperiment, feasibility of detecting roads and trails froma single-look RADARSAT image has been studied.Various image information such as intensity, shape,size, fractal measures, radar direction and spatialassociation were integrated in the analysis. Lecturer: Stephen Moresoli, CCRS


REF.No:GIS 53-2 Duration: 0:18:52

The Integration of Radar Remote Sensingand Spatial Analysis for Rice CropMonitoring

The future supply of rice is being threatened byglobal warming, affecting weather patterns, soil-related stresses and deficiencies, pests, etc. The abilityto monitor rice production, therefore, is becomingincreasingly important. A demonstration of SAR'sadvantage, and the integration of Radar and GIS.


Remote Sensing forExploration Geology:Methods, Integration,Solution

Seventh ThematicConferenceCalgary, Alberta

The Thematic Conferences organized in 1982 weredesigned to focus on specific applications of remotesensing technology. Their emphasis is on practicalmethods and solutions to real-world problems. Theincreasing popularity of the series reflects the maturingstate of the technology and the dramatic growth of theremote sensing users’ community.

Other technical conferences administered by ERIMinclude the NASA/NOAA conference on “EarthObservations and Global Change Decision Making: ANational Partnership,” the International Symposia onRemote Sensing of Environment, the National InfraredInformation Symposia and their associated specialitygroup meetings, and the annual, Tri-Service RadarSymposia.

BASEMENT TECTONICS & THEIRSURFACE EXPRESSION


Remote Sensing and Field Mapping ofTertiary Faults, South-Eastern EllesmereIsland, Arctic Archipelago: Basement Slipand Cover Response

This photogeological interpretation of southeastEllesmere Island describes the partial stratigraphiccolumn and Tectonism with response to other mainstructural features of the area. Air Photogeology is alsoimplemented in demonstrating helicopter supportedtechniques and operations.U. Mayr, Arctic Section, Geological Survey of Canada, Calgary,

Alberta

Mapping of Basement and Other TectonicFeatures Using SEASAT and ThematicMapper in Hydrocarbon-Producing Areasof Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada

Preferential accumulation of hydrocarbons alongfaults and other structural related features indicate thatRemotely Sensed data can be successfully used as an aidto other exploration activities. A descriptive analysis ofsome geological features which have a direct bearing onhydrocarbon exploration.K.S. Misra, Geological Survey of India. PhD from the University

of Manitoba. The last two years with the Canadian Centre forRemote Sensing.

Satellite Imagery Lineaments and Their

REMOTE SENSINGGIS-50: The Case Of The MissingRice

REF. NO: GIS 50-1 Duration: 0:23:07

An Introduction To RADARSAT Canada, under the leadership of the Canadian Space

Agency, along with NASA and a partnership that includesthe provinces and private industry, launches an EarthObservation Satellite called RADARSAT...Using ahighly advanced remote sensing microwave energytechnology,

RADARSAT offers the world access to a reliable anda cost-effective source of environmental and resourcedata... any place on the earth's surface, under a variety ofatmospheric conditions... and for a multitude ofapplications, including Ice Reconnaissance, CoastalSurveillance, Oceanography, Cartography, Geology,Environmental monitoring, Hydrology, Agriculture &Forestry.

In this entertaining training video, RADARSAT helpsPrivate Eye Miki Law solve"The Case of the Missing Rice".

Related Videos: GIS-41, GIS-42, GIS-53-1,GIS-53-2



Use of Multispectral Thermal InfraredRemote Sensing in Exploration Geology

From a geological standpoint we have not had thenecessary tools to do the research and exploration toadvance to the point where we are in the visible andinfrared spectrums. The introduction of Spectral ThermalRemote Sensing is an intricate part of the spectrum thatis rich in mineralogical features and information whichis not found in the visible infrared spectrum.Understanding and applying Spectral Thermal RemoteSensing can make some valuable contributions ingeological mapping and exploration.M. Abrams, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena

The Spectral Reflectance of MineralMixtures in the Mid-Infrared

Research indicates that the study of the mid-infraredwork is lacking compared to work in the Near andVisible spectrums. Earlier studies state there is somevery good information available on differentcompositions of rock, variations between minerals andvariations within minerals. But there hasn't been a lot ofquantitative work done on mineral combinations andcombinations of mixtures. This detailed project takesthe imaging aspect away from the research and focuseson the laboratory aspects of research done in the mid-infrared spectrum.J.L. Gardiner, PhD, Dartmouth College, NH, USA.

APPLICATIONS FORHYDROCARBON EXPLORATION I

REF.NO: RS-3 LENGTH:105 minutes

Photogeology as a Remote SensingExploration Tool in the Calgary/Banff Areaof Alberta, Canada

The steroscopic interpretation of Vertical AerialPhotography is one of the older and yet still highlyeffective forms of Remote Sensing. Air photographs areused extensively to interpret surface geology in oil, gasand mineral exploration. An excellent example of whatcan be achieved so well and so economically in PhotoInterpretation. Case samples have been selected in theCalgary-Banff area to illustrate the application ofPhotogeological techniques.C. Wright-Broughton from Galveston, Texas. 35 years

experience in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Explorations, 15 years asa district geologist, chief geologist and exploration managerfor Canada’s largest independent exploration company. Spent20 years interpreting Air Photography and Imagery.

Petroleum Exploration and Potash MineDevelopment Studies Using IntegratedPhotolineament, Geologic, Geochemicaland Geophysical Data Analysis

Studies indicate Surface Lineaments can in somecases reflect subsurface structures. This discussionfocuses on the mapping of photolineament patterns andthe interpretation of these patterns using correlationwith multiple types of data, in order to try and identifysubsurface structures and features that are reflected inthe surface lineament patterns.L.A. Penner, J.D. Mollard and Associates, Regina, SASK,

Canada.

Spectral Variation Indicative of KerogenType and Catagenetic Biomarkers in SourceRock Reflectance Spectra

Porphyrin organic compounds are considered to bebiomarkers of depositional environment and thermalmaturity. These elements can be detected using VisibleReflectance Spectroscopy without the extraction oforganic matter. Prescribing this field oriented techniqueto examine core or outcrop samples of oil shales andsource rock is presented.P.N. Holden is a PhD candidate from Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute, Troy, NY, USA.

The Contribution of SatelliteInvestigations to Exploration in WestGermany and Switzerland

This study bases its research in Germany andSwitzerland where conventional research studies wereunsuccessful in the Lower Saxony and Swiss MollaseBasin areas. Both of these regions have provenhydrocarbon sites and well defined structural tracks. Butin both cases the lack of success in exploration is relatedto tight reservoirs and the lack of permiabilities in thearea. Studies conducted were primarily aimed to seewhere fracture reservoirs are most likely to occur inbasement blocks.Z. Berger has been a long time researcher with EXXON in

Texas. Presently with ESSO in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENT


Remote Sensing Application toNeotectonic Studies in Southern Ontario,Canada

The Ontario Geological Survey is conducting detailedinvestigations of the Bedrock structural features in PrinceEdward County. In addition to providing support to theproject, the Ontario Center for Remote Sensing is usingthe area to test the suitability of a variety of remotesensing applications. This study provides currentinformation on recent deformation, regional stressesand seizmicity. Also, the prospecting of Remote Sensingas an aid to Neotectonic research which integratesengineering, environmental aspects and structuralgeology.G.M. McFall is an Engineering Geologist with the Ontario

Geological Survey, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Worked 10years in a Nuclear Fuel Waste Program for GSC, the AtomicEnergy Canada Ltd.

Ground Penetrating Radar for SubsurfaceEnvironmental Applications

Detection of hydrocarbon contamination, mappingof Brine spills and delineation of boulder fields requiresubsurface probing. This subsurface information can beobtained with the use of (GPR) Ground Probing Radar.M. Galbraith, president of Seismic Image Algorithms and

Computer Applications and Interpretations of Seismic DataManagement, Calgary

REMOTE SENSINGRADAR AND FUTURE SYSTEMS


Hyrocarbon Exploration Through RemoteSensing and Fieldwork in the OnshoreEastern Papua Flodbelt, Gulf Province,Papua, New Guinea

A detailed overview of Remote Sensing images whichreveal greater structural complexity than shown onpublished geological maps. A comparison is madebetween Aerial Photographs, Landsat MSS and SARimages. A comprehensive study on identification andinterpretation of structural features.A.G.C. Dekker, Associate Professor at the Netherlands Of Pure

Research and the Department of Netherlands Organization.Also worked for Petro-Canada in the Research Dept. Mostrecently Exploration Manager in the International ExplorationDepartment.

Application of Synthetic Aperture Radar(SAR) to Gold Exploration in TropicalRegions

A detailed study of Gold exploration in tropicalregions using Synthetic Aperture Radar Data.Outlinedhere are the advantages of using SAR images in heavilyforested areas that restrict access to target areas ofmineralization. A case study is presented that illustratesboth the technical and financial benefits of using airborneSAR techniques.W.C. Jefferies worked with Radar Research in Indonesia,

Malaysia and New Guinea. Currently Group Manager of theAirborne Geophysical Survey for INTERA/ Kenting, Ottawa,Ontario, Canada.

A Multi-Frequency Polarmetric SAR forRemote Sensing and its Applications

An application of multi-frequency polarimetric SARtechnology developed by ERIM with X-, and L-band iswell documented. This system has several advancedmotion error compensation sub-systems. How to obtainvaluable geomorphic and foliage discriminationinformation obtained from different frequencies andpolarizations is explained with specific examples.

T.A. Auch from ERlM, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.Involved in design of simulation, fabrication, and testing ofcustom digital electronics for SAR. Works for ERIM inElectronic Systems Development. Currently working inmission planning, imaging interpretation, analysis and flightsupport for ERlM XLC P3 SAR system.

Canadian Radar Programs - An OverviewAn overview of the Canadian Radar Program, goals

and its achievements. How Canada has establishedground receiving segments and the development ofRadar programs primarily focusing on radar applicationsin Geology. Furthermore, a comprehensive summary onthe "Radarsat Project" which is the development of thefirst Earth observation satellite for Canada.S. Parashar, MSc in Electric Engineering, University of Kansas.

Since 1985 with the Canadian Space Agency, Ottawa, Ontario,Canada. At present, responsible for Mission Management.



APPLICATIONS FOR MINERALEXPLORATION I


Correlation of Imaging Spectrometer andGround Data for Alteration Mapping atYerington, Nevada

Imaging Spectrometry and Detailed Ground Mapping.This presentation analyzes the interaction betweenground based Spectral Mapping and Airborne SpectralMapping with an Imaging spectrometer. Once verifiedspectrometer results are researched and assessed thespectral variability of mapping geological units andsubpixel sampling can be analyzed.T. Rubin, Stanford University, Stanford CA, USA.

Thematic Mapper (TM) Processing forRoutine Use in Mineral Exploration

This discussion analyzes the development of somestandard methods of displaying Thematic Mapper, whichallow it to be spread educationally to people who do nothave a great deal of experience with Image Processingproducts.P. KowaIczyk, Placer Dome Inc., Vancouver, B.C.

Utilization of Landsat TM to ImproveMapping of the Niger Delta, Nigeria

Looking at the southern area of Nigeria, thispresentation focuses on how and why Chevron Overseasis using Remote Sensing techniques to update currentmaps. Also, the integration of SAT Images with basemaps is outlined.J.M. Ellis has a PhD from the University of New York. Head of

the Remote Sensing Dept. for Chevron Overseas, San Ramon.USA.

Lineament and Geomorphic Analysis ofRemote Sensing Data as Aid to HydrocarbonExploration, Sirt Basin, Libya

This study focuses on north central Libya, describingLineament analysis of Landsat– TM and SIR- A Images,Basement Faults and geomorphic interpretations.Research indicates Remotely Sensed data can be usedto detect lineaments and geomorphic anomalies. An in-depth look at lineaments, geomorphic anomalies andtheir relationship to sub-surface structure.P.M. Van Dijk , PhD from the James Cook University, Australia.

Currently educational consultant of SHELL, Enschede, TheNetherlands.

Mapping Thermal Maturity Variations inthe Chainman Shale Near Eureka, Nevada,Using Landsat Thematic Mapper Images

The discussion presented here proposes to map thermalmaturation in a given stratigraphic unit using ThematicMapper data or broad band data. Technically, visibleand near infrared reflectance can be used to measurethermal maturity. Now for the first time TM data can beused to map thermal maturity variations especially thosepertaining to the supermature areas.L.C. Rowan, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver CO

Putting Spectral Values In Their Place: APrivate Consultant’s Experience with DataIntegration Methodologies

A general overview of the current Remote Sensingissues, looked at from a consultants perspective to seewhat their implications are for day to day activities ofGeotechnical Remote Sensing. Intricate componentssuch as Geobotany, Geotechnical Education,Workstations, Geomatics all contribute to an importantreview of the current Remote Sensing issues.L.A. Rivard , 32 years interpreting Air Photos/Imageries, 15

teaching years, Remote Sensing. Carried out studies in 17countries.

The Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill in AlaskaThe uses of SAT Imagery in respect to an oil spill; the

detecting, monitoring, and an impact analysis of themassive oil spill in Alaska. This presentation clearlydemonstrates the timeliness and the ability of RemotelySensed data to respond to problems of an environmentalnature that is happening on a day to day basis.K. Dean, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska.

Remote Sensing Techniques Used for SandGravel Exploration

The valuable resource of sand (gravel) is becoming alimited resource in many regions. The Alberta GeologicalSurvey provides a background exploration on searchingwith the aid of RS techniques.W.A.D. Edwards, Alberta Geological Survey,Edmonton,

Alberta, Canada.

GEOBOTANICAL REMOTE SENSING


Using Remotely Sensed BotanicalInformation in Geological Exploration:Anticipate the Unexpected

New botanical information can be utilized as areconnaissance exploration tool but also as a part of amulti-disciplinary approach on all levels of GeologicalExploration programs in areas covered with thick soilsand heavy vegetation.R. Bell, NASA, Goddard Space Centre, Greenbelts, MD, USA.

Geobotanist with the Laboratory of Terrestrial Physics, part ofthe Guided Space Flight Centre.

Spectral Reflectance Responses fromLichens Subjected to Metal Induced Stress

Remote sensing using Spectral Reflectance fromvegetation is becoming increasingly popular in analyzingstress on vegetation. In Northern Canada, lichen carpetsform an important component of the ground vegetationwhich may respond to metal stress and, in turn, may bean aid to mineral prospecting.P.J. Beckett from Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario,

Canada.

Spectral Response of Vegetation to MetallicElements in N.E Minnesota Using High-Resolution Airborne Scanner Data

A case study is presented using a high resolutionairborne scanner over a heavily vegetated region inSoutheastern Minnesota. A classic description of how

Boreal forest regions concentrate heavy metals and theirstress on vegetation stunting, reducing Biomass andspecies distribution. A good example of how vegetationresponds to the presence of high concentrations of heavymetals.C.M. Ager is a Botanist from the Geobotanical Group of the

U.S. Geological Survey, Renton, VA, USA.

Reflectance Anomalies of Hardwood ForestCover Above Lead-Zinc Contamination

The development of high-resolution narrow bandairborne sensors permits signatures of stressed vegetationto become a potentially valuable tool for mineralexploration. Analyzing the contamination of base metalsand hydrocarbons causing stress on vegetation and howthat stress is reflected in narrow band remote sensingimages is also outlined.V.H. Singhrov from the Ontario Geological Survey, Sudbury,

Ontario, Canada.

A Ground-Based Spectral Study ofVegetation in the Spruce-Fir Forest, MT.Moosilauke, NH, USA

The results presented in this discussion look at ground-based spectral data of foliar samples collected from treesgrowing within the Northern spruce-fir forest. Theevaluation of striking relationships among the sensorband widths, compiled with spectral reflectance andGeobotanical factors, are presented.R. W. Birnie, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA.

APPLICATIONS FOR HYDROCARBONEXPLORATION II


Application of Landsat Data in ProspectDelination and Rock Discrimination forHydrocarbon Exploration in the NorthwestTerritories, District of Mackenzie, Canada

Petro-Canada Resource Company has devised aregional geological mapping project which uses Landsatdata to give a geological interpretation between Seismicand Gravity surveys. The utilization of RockDiscrimination can be an effective mapping tool inoutcrop areas as well as finding isolated outcrops in thecovered areas adjacent to it. P. Fuenning, Fuenning and Associates Ltd., Calgary, Alberta,

Canada.

Remote Sensing Detection of Hydrocarbonsand Hydrocarbons Seeps

Spectroscopy– a laboratory study of SpectralProperties of Tar Sands. A common technique whendoing any type of remote sensing detection of geologicalsignificant hydrocarbons. Project site, Fort McMurray(Athabasca region).E.A. Cloutis, PhD from the University of Alberta in Edmonton,

Canada.

REMOTE SENSING



Relating Ground Mineralogy Via SpectralSignatures To 18-Channel AirborneImagery Obtained with the Geoscan MKIIAdvanced Scanner: A 1989 Case Historyfrom Leonora, Western Australia GoldDistrict

The GeoScan MK I scanner has flown in Australiaapproximately 450,000 sq. kms in the preceding fouryears. The GeoScan MK II has recently beencommissioned into service extending this considerableamount of field experience. The "October" imagery wasunfortunately without the thermal band. This particulardiscussion will bear on trying to interpret the "October"imagery.R.J.P. Lyon, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Comparison of Landsat Thematic MapperImages and Geophysical and EnvironmentalResearch Imaging Spectrometer Data forAlteration Mapping, Cuprite, Nevada

This discussion focuses on the ongoing research atthe Center for the Study of Earth and Space, concerningimaging spectrometer data analysis and techniques.Comparing the utilization of the TM and the geophysicalenvironmental research imaging spectrometer foralteration mapping. Descriptive techniques, of the zonealteration in the Cuprite District.K.S. Kierein-Young University of Colorado, CO

APPLICATIONS FOR MINERALEXPLORATION II


Geological Mapping and MineralExploration in the Coppin Gap GreenstoneBelt, Australia

This joint expedition by NASA, CSIRO and a largenumber of Australian mineral and petroleum companieslooks at part of a large data set that was collected usingaircraft remote sensing data. The purpose of this study isto look at the three different types of data sets that wereavailable, and try to determine how useful these types ofdatas were for gold exploration.M. Abrams from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,

CA, USA.

Mapping Hydrothermal Alteration in theGoldfield Mining District, Nevada, withthe Airborne Visible and Infrared ImagingSpectrometer (Aviris)

This discussion presents some preliminary resultsarising from the analysis of AVIRIS data which wasacquired from the Goldfield Mining District. Theobjective of this study is to evaluate the efficiency ofAVIRIS high spectral/spatial resolution data forHydrothermal Alteration Mapping.V. Carrere, Ph D from the University of Pierre et Marie Currie,

Paris, France

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C a t e g o r y

PHOTOGRAMMETRY

GIS-29 SOFT COPYPHOTOGRAMMETRY I


Intermap 6487 Image Station Intergraph’sDigital Photogrammetric Workstation

The presentation outlines the aim and potentialapplications, as well as the hardware/softwareconfigurations of Intergraph’s IMD. The user-friendliness, the modular structure of the software, andthe appropriate input/output devices are important aspectsof this system. Integration of digital photogrammetryand GIS is also discussed.Richard J. Kaiser, Mostafa Madani, Ph.D., Intergraph

Corporation

Related Videos: GIS-25, GIS-30-1, GIS-44,GIS-45


Softcopy Photogrammetry for ResourceMapping and Map Revision

Since most resource inventories and base maps arenow stored in GIS’s, it is advantageous to update thedatabase from digital images directly in this environment.A hybrid GIS Computer Aided Resource InformationSystem with Raster Image Extension (CARIS/RIX) wasdeveloped at the University of New Brunswick, whichincorporates analytical photogrammetric and digitalimage processing tools to facilitate softcopy mapping.The presentation discusses CARIS as a tool for theexploitation of digital images as a data source.Eugene E. Derenyi, Department of Surveying Engineering,

University of New Brunswick


Lithological Information in EnhancedLandsat Thematic Mapper Images in AridRegions

Using map and image data enhances TM images inarid regions, which may be utilized for lithologicaldiscrimination over the extensive development of varnishcoatings. This discussion intends to show thatconsiderable amounts of lithological information can beacquired from Enhanced Thematic Mapper Data.A. Pontual currently working for the Open University Milton

Keynes, England

Application of Geoscan AMSS MKI Data, toLitholgic Mapping in Queensland, Australia

We can create colour images using sophisticated andmathematically complex Image Processing techniques.However, these colours are difficult to interpretgeologicaly. The goal of this study is to propose ImageProcessing techniques which can provide not onlycolourful but geological meaningful results. Also, thediscussion of technical research that correlates digitalnumbers to ground reflectance data.Y. Yamaguchi, PhD from the Tahuka University in Japan.

Researcher in Geothermal Energy Explorations and GeologicRemote Sensing for the Geological Survey of Japan.

REF.NO: 29-3 Duration: 0:26:45

State of the Art in Digital PhotogrammetricWorkstations

A detailed overview of the most important technicalachievements of recent years, as well as an examinationof the developments in which the author has beenpersonally involved. Out of a 45-year-career inphotogrammetry, U.V. Haleva has spent over 35 yearsin developing photogrammetric instruments–the lastten, trying to cast them into the form of digitalworkstations. Reasons are also given for the expectationthat “the photogrammetric workstation will disappear asa specially designed entity”.Uki V. Helava, West Palm Beach, FL



Evaluation of Digital PhotogrammetricSystems

The main issue in the evolution of softcopyphotogrammetry is the use of digital imagery on acomputer platform, resulting in a transition from theconventional analog-analytical stereo plotting machinesinto digital photogrammetric workstations. Thispresentation discusses the status of the digitalphotogrammetric systems industry, reviewing dataacquisition mechanisms, matching techniques, hardwareconfiguration and software capabilities, visualizationand user interfaces. Current issues and future needs forresearch and development.Raad A. Saleh, University of Wisconsin –Madison


GIS-30 DIGITALORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY


A Digital Orthophoto System FromIntergraph

An orthophoto is a photograph from which the effectsof tilt, relief and other systematic errors of perspectiveprojection have been removed. Digital orthophotos canbe produced in less time and at lower costs. They can beused as an inexpensive substitution and/or addition toregular line maps. This presentation outlines Intergraph’sdigital orthophoto workflow. Emphasis is placed onphotogrammetric workflow, flexibility, ease of use,accuracy and its integration into a GIS.Richard J. Kaiser, Intergraph Corporation



GIS-35 AIRBORNE VIDEOAPPLICATIONS TO RESOURCEMANAGEMENT


Real Time Differential GPS: An AerialSurvey and Remote Sensing Application

This presentation outlines the technique, equipmentused, and accuracy results of the recent testing of a real-time differential GPS application for aerial surveys andremote sensing projects.Tom Bobbe, Paul Ishikawa, USDA



Application of Airborne Videography forAgricultural and Range Management

This presentation is an overview of the developmentand application of 4 video systems: (1) camcorder colorvideo system; (2) multispectral false color video imagingsystem; (3) high resolution multispectral video system;and (4) mid infrared video system.Jim Everitt, D.E. Escobar, USDA Agricultural Research Service,

Remote Sensing Research Centre



Airborne Videography Evaluation in NewZealand

Results of an evaluation exercise to assess the potentialof airborne video technology for natural resourceevaluation and monitoring, including the applications of

forest health surveillance, vegetation mapping,wetland inventory, weed surveys, erosion and stormdamage, and insect and disease monitoring.Gordon P. Hosking, John J. Firth, Rod K. Brownlie, Forest

Research Institute, Rotura, New Zealand


Color Airborne Videography in the U.SForest Service

The presentation offers an overview of the airbornevideo image acquisition system, a discussion of imageprocessing methods, and the advantages of videographyover more traditional methods. Potential applications:post-fire evaluation, range management, recreation,storm damage assessment, wetland mapping, and wildlifesurveys.Richard Myhre, USDA Forest Service, Forest Pest Management,

Methods Applications Group



Accuracy of SuperimpositionA study analyzing the precision of image

superimposition in analytical plotters using monosystems.Dr. A. Van Voorden, University of Delvids, The Netherlands



Automatic Revision of the EuropeanCommunity’s Corine Land Cover DatabaseUsing Satellite Images

The CORINE Land-Cover Project, dating the land-code database for the whole of Europe, is producing anumber of data layers covering the whole of the EuropeanCommunity. The idea is to create a map of the wholeEuropean Community at 1:100,000 scale, which meanscovering an area of 2.25 million HA. Digitized parcelsplus class attributes constitute the database.Graeme Wilkinson, Institute for Remote Sensing Applications,

Italy

Related Videos: GIS-34-3, GIS-38, GIS-41


Semi-Automatic Revision of TopographicMaps from Satellite Image

The main aim of the project was to develop a prototypecomputer system to perform semi-automatic revision of1:50,000 topographic map data in digital form by patternrecognition of satellite imagery of 10 and 20m resolution.Oysten B. Dick, Agricultural University of Norway



Evaluation of Spot Data for TopographicMap Revision

In 1990 the first map sheets of the new topographicalmap were published and produced by the National LandSurvey of Sweden. The new map has an increasedamount of feature types compared to earlier maps,including clearings. Introducing clearings in the newmap required frequent revisions. The planned revisioncycle is every 5 years for a few sets of objects, and every10 years with a larger set of objects. After 20 years a newmap is made with fieldwork. The question here is whattype of image material (SPOT vs high-altitude aerialphotographs) to use for the different revision types.Agneta Engberg, Swedish Space Corp.


PHOTOGRAMMETRY


Digital Orthophotography Generated fromAerial Photography Controlled with GPS

The presentation describes a project producingorthophotography controlled with GPS carrier phaseobservations in continuous kinematic mode andsmoothed pseudo ranges (C/A) code.

The accuracy of digital orthophotography is evaluatedas well as the effect of different levels of resolutionsuitable to forest applications. Cost is compared to otherforms of orthophotography.Sen Wang, Hammon, Jensen, Wallen, & Associates Inc., Kent

Whittaker, USDA Forest Service

Related Videos: GIS-30-1, GIS-31


Using Iterative Orthophoto Refinementsto Correct Digital Elevation Models (DEM’s)

To minimize the tedious and time-consuming processof editing data, the Topographic Engineering Center hasdeveloped a new DEM editing/generation technique-the Iterative Orthophoto Refinements (IOR) method.This presentation offers a detailed description of theIOR method, test results, and conclusions.F. Raye Norvelle, U.S. Army Topographic Engineering Center


Multispectral Matching Techniques for DTMGeneration

As computing technology has become more powerful, faster, cheaper, and more accessible, especially on thePC and workstation levels, the development ofmultispectral matching techniques–that work–has alsobecome attainable. This presentation introduces matchingtechniques developed for multispectral images, toimprove the matching certainty, thereby producing higherelevation accuracy.Raad A. Saleh, Frank L. Scarpace, Environmental Engineering,

University of Wisconsin Madison


GIS-34 PROGRESS IN MAPREVISION PROCESSES


It is widely recognized that the revision of digitaltopographic databases is the main task of map makersfor the future; superimposition of new imagery and bothold and new map data is an important, effective but notentirely perfect tool; and there is wide interest and somepractical success in recording change for small-scalemapping using satellite imagery.

Devising Automated Technology for Large-Scale Mapping in Bulgaria

A brief (8-minute) overview of an automatedtechnology for compilation and revision of large-scalemaps by photogrammetric measurements which wasdevised at the Photogrammetry and Remote SensingSection of the Geodesy And Photogrammetric Companyfor Research and Technology, in Sofia, Bulgaria.Ivan Katzarsky, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Co., Bulgaria




GIS-44 PHOTOGRAMMETRYSTANDARDS ANDINSTRUMENTATION


Calibration of a Photogrammetric ImageScanner

Conversion of hardcopy photographs to digital formwill be a requirement for the coming years, particularlyfor large scale applications. The growing acceptance ofdigital orthophotos has underscored this need. Methodsare presented for analyzing and adjusting the geometricand radiometric characteristics of a photogrammetricscanner. Some results for a particular instrument areshown.James Bethel, Purdue University, School of Civil Engineering,

WestLafayette, IN


Standard & Quality Control Procedures forVolume Inventories

This paper addresses the standardization of volumeanalysis, by photogrammetric methods. It summarizesthe evolving proposed ASTM Standard in its currentform. It covers the required duties of the plant personneland the photogrammetric personnel, in-depth equipmentrequirements, their calibration and operation, step-by-step procedures covering all phases of control,photography, stereo compilation, reporting processes,base map and perimeter uses and second-party checking.Bernard W. Solomon, Aerial Design Data, N. Huntingdon, PA


Comparisons of Accuracies Obtained fromVarious Leica PhotogrammetricWorkstations

The tests include interior and exterior orientation ofindividual stereomodels followed by measurements ofcheckpoints. The internal results of the orientations, theexternal comparisons between the photogrammetricmeasurements and the known ground coordinates of thecheckpoints are reviewed. The second stage involvesthe comparison of automated digital terrain modelsfrom digital workstations with manual measurementson analog or analytical equipment. Thirdly, comparisonsare made of the results of a small block of triangulationmeasured on both analytical and digital workstations.To investigate the digital systems in more detail, imagesare scanned at more than one pixel size. A. Stewart Walker, Leica AG, Switzerland



DEM Generation with JERS-1 Stereo DataAdvanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and

Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) has a long track stereocapability for the generation of Digital Terrain Modelwith 0.6 Base-to-Height Ratio (B/H). JERS-1 data hasa similar stereo mapping capability, and its stereo datawas used to estimate the accuracy of the extracted terraindata with Outer Orientation Method and Satellite OrbitParameter Method.Yoshinori Miyazaki, Geological Survey of Japan, MITI

Related Videos; GIS-42-4


Comparison of Techniques for MappingMoth Defoliation

Results of a study comparing the currently usedmethod for mapping gypsy moth defoliation (aerialsketch mapping) and two newly developed methodsusing aerial videography (video office sketch mappingand computer screen sketch mapping). Analysis of thedata involved visual inspection, acreage comparison, anerror matrix of classification accuracy, and a costcomparison of each method tested.

Kristi D. Buffington, Roger M. Hoffer, Colorado State U.,Richard J. Myhre, USDA Forest Service

RELATED VIDEOS: GIS-36-1, GIS-36-3


Airborne Videography in Support of Bureauof Reclamation Projects

During the past two years, the Bureau's 19 highly-skilled staff scientists have become proficient in usingimage processing technology on personal computers tocalibrate and analyze airborne video collected fromhelicopters. This presentation identifies a variety ofvideo-based case studies, including endangered fishhabitat monitoring, and canal mapping for nuisanceweeds. The study methods, results, practicality and costeffectiveness are discussed.Michael J. Purchereli, Edmund W. Holroyd lll, Kathleen H.

Fenton, William P. Goetlicher, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation,Remote Sensing and GIS Section


Deriving Detailed Forest Inventory Datafrom Aerial Video

This presentation discusses the development of imageprocessing techniques to extract detailed natural resourcedata from inexpensive data sources, including aerialvideo.Brian Orland, Kevin Warren, University of Illinois at Urbana



Application of Aerial Videography in theSouth with Emphasis on Southern PineBeetle

This presentation shows the many benefits andapplications of aerial video to day-to-day forestry,including clear advantages over other systems. Recentchanges in video technology have made video into apractical remote sensor with decreased turn-around timeand increased timeliness.Russell McKinney, Forest Pest Management Service

Bruce T. Silvey, USDA Forest Service


PHOTOGRAMMETRYGIS-45 SOFT COPYPHOTOGRAMMETRY II


Relative Orientation Using FeaturesTo perform photogrammetric relative orientation, a

mathematical technique has been developed that requireslines or features digitized on different photos withoutthe need to digitize the same image points. A test ispresented for this method and its accuracy is evaluated.This method is also very useful in monoscopic digitizingand 3D robot vision.Riadh Munjy, California State University, Fresno, CA



Digital Matching Under the Presence ofExtreme Scale Variations

This paper presents a digital photogrammetric strategyto identify and subsequently precisely match featureswhose images in a stereopair display significant scaledifferences. Experiments with both synthetic and realdata are reported to demonstrate the performance of thepresented strategy.Toni Schenk, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH



A Hierarchical Approach for Digital ImageCompression

One of the important components of digitalphotogrammetric systems is image compression. Imagecompression is concerned with minimizing the numberof bytes required to represent a digital image. In thispaper a new hierarchical approach for image compressionis presented. The radiometric and geometric qualities ofthe reconstructed images after compression by thishierarchical approach are investigated and comparedwith those of the JPEG (Joint Photographic ExpertGroup) algorithm. The JPEG algorithm achieves morecompression than the hierarchical approach for thesame reconstructed image quality; however, thehierarchical approach is about three times faster than theJPEG algorithm.Fayez Shanin, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH


Experience with Automatic Image PatchMatching

Softcopy systems effectively support multi-imageoperations because of their flexible multi-window baseddisplaying capabilities and the relatively quick access toimages they provide. Multi-image matching is a criticaland therefore very important task in aerotriangulation.This presentation describes experiences on multi-imagematching, in particular with determining approximations.After theoretical investigations, several solutions wereimplemented and their performance checked. All theexperiments have been carried out in Intergraph’s ImageStation environment.Toni Schenk, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH




GIS-55: ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION

REF. No: GIS 55-1 Duration: 0:20:00

Session Chair: Ken M. Morgan, TexasChristian University

The Walt Disney World Resort EnvironmentalInitiatives Presentation

"Environmentality" is an attitude, a model ofbehaviour. Communicating environmental responsibilitythrough modeling; modeling behaviour, modelingattitudes related to a development property, i.e. WaltDisney World. Some of the initiatives discussed hereinclude habitat conservation; beautification; resourceconservation, including water recycling and a computer-driven irrigation system; energy conservation. Lecturer: Katie Moss-Warner, Walt Disney World Co.


REF. No: GIS 55-2 Duration: 0:32:00Global Environment from an UnearthlyPerspective

A space flight/walk through a slide presentation as away to understand the world in which we live. How localmetereological conditions can affect other areas of theplanet; the global warming effect on the African GreenLine; how local irrigation methods affecting the long-term lowering of water tables; meteor craters viewedfrom space; 16 sunrises/sunsets a day; the lessons to belearned from photographs taken from space.Lecturer: M. Runco, NASA



Bridging the Gap Between Science,Education Reform and Space Life SciencesResearch: The BioBlast Project

Studies regarding Controlled Ecological Life SupportSystems (CELSS) for potential colonization of spacesuggest alternative solutions to Earth-based ecologicalproblems. CELSS research also provides a futuristic,rich framework for showing dynamic applications ofkey biological concepts that can enhance high schoolscience education.

GIS-25 SCANNING ANDCONVERSION


GIS-28 DESKTOP MAPPING


GIS-34 PROGRESS IN MAPREVISION PROCESSES

For Description, Please See Page 20

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MAPPING

GIS-52: MAPPING ANDCARTOGRAPHY


Using Images Within a GIS for SpatialAnalysis

The advantage of using remotely-sensed imagery toovercome some of the deficiencies associated with map-based spatial analysis is demonstrated, with an exampleof performing image-based spatial analysis within anintegrated GIS environment.Lecturer: Eugene Derenyi, University of New Brunswick



The Need for Cartographic Skills in MapPresentation

As more and more companies are beginning to explorethe use of GIS and desktop mapping it is advantageousto receive "proper" training in map-making.

Lecturer: Karl Kliparchuk, Terratech Mapping Service Inc.

C a t e g o r yGIS AND THE INTERNET

GIS-46 PHOTOGRAMMETRY – GPS

For Description, Please See Page 14


Implementation of Automatic Strip andBlock Formation

Forming a strip from consecutive images is animportant subtask in aerotriangulation. In this paper, amethod is described to solve this task automatically.Charles Toth, Centre for Mapping, Ohio State University

Related Videos: GIS-29, GIS-30, GIS-44, GIS-45


Digital Orthophoto Production at theEgyptian Survey Authority

Since late 1992, the Egyptian Survey Authority (ESA)has been producing digital orthophotos using Leicadigital photogrammetric systems by Helava. Theprincipal application is the production of 1800orthophotos at a scale of 1:10,000 for rapid mapping ofthe region irrigated by the controlled waters of the Nile,to obtain a soil and crop inventory. This paper describesthe procurement and installation of the system. Training,applications and productivity are examined to try todraw lessons from the experience which can be appliedin other projects. A. Stewart Walker, Leica AG, Switzerland



Modernizing Topographic Map Productionat the USGS

This paper includes a case history in the USGS’efforts to modernize map productions, its revisionmethods and product generation experiences, as well aslessons learned in the process. James R. Jancaitis, U.S. Geological Survey


PHOTOGRAMMETRY

GIS-47 PHOTOGRAMMETRY-TRIANGULATION ANDORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY


Automatic Digital Aerial TriangulationThe great progress in aerial triangulation during the

past decades has been achieved mainly by thecomputational methods of block adjustment. Digitalpoint transfer and point measurement by image matchingprocedures has opened new possibilities for almostcomplete automation of aerial triangulation, includingpoint selection, point transfer, point measurement, andblock-adjustment. First empirical results demonstratethe accuracy of the method and its economic potential.F. Ackerman, Institute for Photogrammetry, University of

Stuttgart, Germany

Related Videos: GIS-29-4, GIS-30-4, GIS-44,GIS-45

GIS-39 THE IMPACT OF GPS ONSURVEYING AND MAPPING


GIS-49: INTRODUCTION TO GIS. AWorkshop with Kevin Price



Recent Advances in Mobile MappingTechnology for GIS

Given the task of "creating a functional urban GIS" inorder to collect all information from a moving vanwithin an accuracy of 0.3 meters or better, aVISAT vanis used, equipped with 5 CCD digital cameras, a GPSreceiver, a strapdown inertial platform, and a computerfor data recording. Lecturer: David Fraser, University of New Brunswick

Related Videos: GIS-35, GIS-40-1, GIS-40-2,GIS-40-3, GIS-52-1



The BioBLAST project provides a case studyframework for examining: (1) how useful the CELSS isas a teaching model for improving student learning and(2) how effective multimedia simulations and softwaretools based on the CELSS research problem are aseducational media for carrying out the national guidelinesfor curricular reform. Lecturer: L.F. Ruberg, Wheeling Jesuit College


REF. NO: GIS 55-4 Duration: 0:21:00

Earth Education Site The Design and Prototype of a WWW-based

education system, called the Earth Education Site, torespond to educators' information needs. Focuses oneducation related information in four interrelated contentareas: Earth System Science; Global EnvironmentalChange; Education for Sustainability; and EnvironmentalTechnology.T.Schverin, Institute for, Global environmental Strategies

Related Videos: GIS56, GIS-57, GIS-58

GIS-56: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTALCOMMUNICATIONS

REF. No: GIS-56-1 Duration: 0:18:00

Session Chair: Ken M. Morgan, Texas ChristianUniversity Bridging the Gap Between GIS, GlobalEnvironmental Databanks, and Users.

Examples of how technological innovations,specifically GIS and Remote Sensing applications, canhelp solve some of the world's ecological problems;also, the advantages of the Internet providing a practicalway to publish and access GIS data.Lecturer: Jeanne Murday, ESRI


REF. No: GIS 56-2 Duration: 0:24:00NOAA Theme Pages Link Widely DistributedEnvironmental Data and Web Information

The concept of a theme page for the World Wide Webwas pioneered by the TAO project at the Pacific MarineEnvironmental Laboratory (PMEL) with the creation ofWeb theme pages focused on the El Nino phenomenon.The El Nino theme page (http:/ www. pnel.noaa.gov/toga-tao/el-nino/) links widely distributed informationand graphical products describing the status and impactof El Nino events by utilizing the World Wide Webtechnology.

A theme page is a set of Web pages focused on aspecific topic, such as EL Nino, including links towidely distributed information relevant to the topic, andprovided on the Web by a variety of scientific,government academic, or commercial institutionsthroughout the world. The theme page includesbackground information which explains the topic,including what it is, why it is important, what impact ithas on human lives, why we study it, and how we studyit, all in terms that can be clearly understood at the highschool student level. It links to in-depth information andanalyses, including relevant, often real-time, data andforecasts, as well as to historical data and perspectives.Lecturer: N.N. Soreide, NOAA/PMEL/OCRD


GIS AND THE INTERNET

GIS-57: INTERNET ANDINFORMATION MANAGEMENT


The World Wide Web has enormous potential as asource of information and services, an interactive meansof communication, and teaching tool for environmentalmanagement. We can use Internet to make informationand tools more accessible to citizens, decision makers,and others active and interested in their environment.Linking our Internet resources helps us strengthen ourpartnerships to manage, protect, and restore our naturalresources by sharing information on approaches andsuccesses. Speakers on this panel examine theopportunities and impacts of Internet on theirenvironmental programs at the federal, state, and locallevel.


Mapping the Footsteps of the Green Anole:A Template for Publishing Ecological Dataon the World Wide Web.

It is proposed that sites which are repositories oftechnical data would benefit from standardization. Thispresentation proffers a methodology for publishingecological research on the Web. The template describeduses capabilities of HTML (the HyperText MarkupLanguage), hypertext and multimedia to enhance thevalue of the traditional scientific paper and engage thereader.

As technology expands rapidly, the dissemination ofeco-information must keep pace. The necessity of keepingabreast with the technology cannot be overstated, forinformation that is outdated prior to publication isineffective in influencing policy decisions.Lecturer: E.T. Carnes, University of Tennessee


DAIN - Meta Database of InternetResources for Environmental Chemicals

The Internet provides access to a vast variety ofchemistry and environment-related information. Thequantity and quality of these information resourcescontinues to improve. However, there is an urgent needto help users of the Internet to find the relevant informationfor a specific subject. An approach for a metadatabasecalled DAIN Metadatabase of Internet Resources wasestablished in late 1995. This presentation is an evaluationof the metadatabase which contains approximately 100entries. The evaluation criteria were: "search possibilitiesin Internet resources", "quality of resources", "numberof chemicals", "identification parameters for chemicalsubstances" and "information parameters". Lecturer: K. Voigt, GSF-Research Center for Environment

and Health

GIS-58: EDUCATORS USINGINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


Florida Science InstituteTeaching environmental science in the classroom is

a fast-growing field of education. Many studies havebeen made in recent years to determine what is alreadybeing taught and what can be done to make teachingEnvironmental Education more effective and moreprevalent in the school systems.

Environmental Educators throughout Florida are usingthe Environmental Problem-Solving through WaterQuality Monitoring curriculum, as a vehicle to integrateBiology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computers, SocialPolitics, the Internet, Geographical Positioning Systems(GPS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)into the science curriculum of K-12 students. Thecurriculum uses water monitoring as the basis for datacollection, generation, interpretation and managementof environmental factors such as; dissolved oxygen, pH,nitrate, nitrate, phosphate, temperature, salinity, turbidity,site characteristics and monitoring of adopted sites orwater bodies within their communities. Through he useof information technology, 40,000 students aredeveloping research projects to support localenvironmental issues.Lecturer: Melinda Bier, McDonnell Foundation Brenda M.

Maxwell, Florida Science Institute



Secondary Science Students UsingInformation Technology in the PublicSchool System

How to get students involved in real-world science:initiate activities that have relevance to their world;enable students to contribute to the community, to adultsand to scientific endeavor. The Turkey Creek Bay HabitatRestoration Project is examined as an example ofenvironmental education; including geographicalfeatures, GPS/GIS mapping of the site, water and treemonitoring, soil tests, as well as community partnerships,i.e., sources of funding for the project. Lecturer: G. Shupe, Stone Junior High School


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A federal agency servicing historical and real timestream flow data on the WWW.

A non profit center providing natural resourceinformation over the Internet to watershed groups andfarmers

A state agency working with many to shareinformation and data over Internet for ecologicalprotection in South Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, andNational Estuary Programs

A federal agency working with partners to providepublic access to environmental information and mappingfor your place of concern Lecturer: Ken Lanfear, U.S. Geological Survey Karol Keppy,

Conservation Technology InfoCenter Chris Friel, FloridaDepartment of Environmental Protection Paul Garvey, U.S.Environmental Protection Agency Perspective


contentsamproductions.com/pdfs/giscatalogue.pdfr.g. congalton, director, gis division, university of...

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