[gis_info] GeoBytes (ASPRS\CaGIS\AAGS\Geo4All) 2017 May and June Schedule

[David Alvarez]

​​*Fri, May 26, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT*

*The Importance of Geospatial Information for Smart Cities*

Registration

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8596628799176454913
Webinar ID: 246-192-691

*Abstract:*

Today, urban population accounts for 54 percent of the total global
population (World Health Organization 2014) with a trend to more
urbanization.  Effective integration of human, physical, and digital
systems operating in the built environment holds the promise of improving
the quality of life of urban residents, improving the governance of cities
and making cities prosperous, inclusive, sustainable and resilient.
Location is a primary method for organizing Smart City services.
Communicating anything about location requires standards. This talk will
address the need for an open information technology framework that is
critical to achieving the benefits of spatial communication for Smart
Cities.  A recent study of Big Data initiatives in cities identified that
found that more than 70% of responding cities are used GIS in their data
analytics initiatives.

*Fri, Jun 9, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT*

*Coastal and Marine Surveillance with UAS*

Registration

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9180720161997415427
Webinar ID: 328-037-427

*Abstract:*

Much research has been devoted to development of techniques to improve
airborne imaging of underwater features using traditional aircraft equipped
with metric-grade cameras. Small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) provide a
paradigm shift in efficiency and low cost aerial surveying of marine and
coastal zones compared to traditional methods. This presentation will show
emergent applications of UAS-based remote sensing and photogrammetry to
coastal and marine environments. Topics covered will include the following:
(1) structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry and optical inversion for
mapping littoral zones; (2) airborne fluid lensing for monitoring of
aquatic resources; (3) debris mapping and plastics identification. Time
permitting, additional examples on the emergent use of UAS for coastal and
marine surveillance will be presented.

*Fri, Jun 23, 2017 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT*

*Mapping the Great Lakes Coastal and Nearshore Realm: NOAA’s Lake Level
Viewer*

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4961449843523329795
Webinar ID: 424-676-331

*Abstract:*

Mapping one of the most dynamic environments in the world, the Great Lakes
coastal and nearshore realm presents several challenges even with today’s
advancements in remote sensing technologies. This presentation will
highlight the work that is involved with data collection, processing, and
analysis to help in visualizing coastal and nearshore bathymetry and
topography of the Great Lakes and its use in understanding impacts from
lake level fluctuations. Additional discussion will focus on NOAA’s Lake
Level Viewer as a tool for users to visualize impacts, with a brief
demonstration, and how to access the data used behind the tool for use in
other mapping applications.

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David Alvarez

“THE FURTHER BACKWARDS YOU LOOK, THE FURTHER FORWARD YOU CAN SEE"

Winston Churchill
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