IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium — IGARSS 2008 in Boston
Table of Contents Boston Area Map...... 2 Sheraton Floor Plans...... 3 Hynes Floor Plans...... 4 Hynes Exhibit Hall A Poster Session Map and Exhibits Floor Plan...... 6 Sponsors...... 17 Greetings from GRSS President...... 18 General Chairs’ Welcome...... 18 Technical Program Overview...... 19 Local Organizing Committee...... 20 Senior Advisory Committee...... 21 Technical Program Committee...... 21 Reviewers...... 21 Welcome to Boston...... 28 Visitor Information...... 28 Weather Tips...... 28 Airport Information...... 29 Currency...... 29 Taxation...... 29 Getting Around...... 29 Helpful Phone Numbers...... 30 Internet Access...... 30 Registration...... 30 Tutorials...... 30 GEOSS Workshop...... 31 Technical Meetings...... 31 Oral Presentation Instructions...... 33 Poster Presentation Instructions...... 33 Exhibition...... 33 K-12 Outreach Activities...... 34 Outreach Exhibit Area...... 35 Social Events...... 35 Technical Tour...... 36 Student Activities...... 37 Student Paper Prize Competition...... 38 Awards...... 39 IEEE GRSS Membership...... 39 IEEE GRSS Chapters...... 41 Future IGARSS Symposia...... 42 Opening and Plenary Agenda...... 43 Technical Program...... 45 Topical Session Index...... 238 Author Index...... 247
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