Primary Data Acquisition (PDAD) Sponsored Panel Discussions / Technical Sessions

ASPRS Annual Conference Baltimore, Maryland Spring 2009

Title: 1. Airborne LIDAR Mapping Technology: Panel Discussion The purpose of this panel discussion is to have industry experts present ASPRS mapping professionals with the latest information on LIDAR sensor technology and Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data production Introduction work flow. By attending this session, an ASPRS mapping professional will learn about this state of the art elevation mapping technology and be able to better understand the critical factors in digital elevation data acquisition and production for various mapping applications. Organized By Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD). Robert Eadie, IntraSearch, Inc. [email protected], (303) 759-5050 Moderator x 195 1. Glenn Farrington, Optech, Inc. - confirmed 2. Ron Roth, Leica GeoSystems GIS & Mapping 3. Mike Watry, QCohrent Software, LLC - confirmed Panelists 4. Rebecca Holman, Overwatch Geospatial – confirmed 5. Rick Vincent, Virtual Geomatics – confirmed 6. Bernard Catalinotto, Data Enhancement Services, LLC – confirmed Date & Time 90 minutes

2. Digital Camera Technologies and Applications: Panel Title: Discussion Introduction Aerial Imaging is in a period of rapid growth and change with new technologies, new customers, and new missions. This is a select panel of digital camera owners and operators from across North America who will talk about the highlights and some pitfalls of new airborne digital mapping cameras.

Digital airborne sensors have matured over the last few years and have gaining acceptance by the mapping community. This is evidenced by the increase in sales of new sensors, the purchase of multiple sensors by data providers, the introduction of enhanced models by the initial manufacturers of sensors, and the new manufacturers introducing new sensors into the marketplace. However, the use of these new sensors has been for traditional photogrammetric work and the traditional photogrammetric products produced from imagery. Just as there have been many applications that use analog aerial photography, there are as many applications for digital imagery. There are clearly advantages to digital imagery captured directly with today’s digital technology, but all the advantages of digital imagery have not been fully exploited. In particular, the traditional remote sensing applications such as spectral analysis, feature extraction, and classification techniques from over four decades of satellite and remote sensing technology have not been widely applied to airborne digital sensors.

The outstanding questions to be answered are how well do existing airborne sensors perform for multi-spectral applications and how well do classic classification algorithms and processing techniques work for digital airborne data. Are the techniques used for traditional satellite data immediately applicable to airborne systems? What has been tried and what research remains to be done before the advantage of digital airborne imagery is fully realized. The panel includes representatives from sensor manufacturers, data providers, academia, and end-users who offer their insight in this aspect of digital sensors applications today and in the future. Organized By Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD). Dr. George Lee, USGS, [email protected], (650) 329-4255 or Dr. Qassim Moderator Abdullah, Fugro EarthData Inc., [email protected], (301) 948- 8550 x139 1. John Welter, NWG 2. Layton Hobbs, Woolpert, Inc Panelists / 3. Michael Ritchie, Photo Science, Inc. Speakers 4. Anne Miglarese, Fugro EarthData, Inc. 5. Craig Molander, Surdex Corporation Date & Time 90 minutes

3. Airborne Digital Mapping Camera Systems: Manufacturer’s Title: Perspective: Panel Discussion This is the 6th annual panel session hosting a selection of digital mapping camera manufacturers from around the world. Each representative will give a short presentation followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The goal is to provide a dynamic forum to address current Introduction systems and future developments in this important and rapidly evolving mapping technology. System vendors will highlight their specific technologies in order to meet the demand for aerial digital mapping images for specific markets. Organized By Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD). Brian Huberty, US Fish and Wildlife Service, [email protected], Moderator 612-713-5332 Panelists 1. Ruediger ("Ruedi") Wagner, Leica Geosystems 2. Gerald Albe, Jenoptik 3. Klaus Neumann, Intergraph 4. Eric Liberty, Applanix 5. Dave Fuhr, Airborne Data Systems 6. Julien Losseau, DiMAC Date & Time 90 minutes

4. Overview of Remote Sensing Systems Technology: Technical Title: Session Introduction Organized By Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD) Moderator Jon Christopherson 1. LiDAR - Jason or Karl 2. IVOS – Speakers 3. SAR – 4. Hyperspectral - Date & Time 90 minutes

5. Quality Assurance of Remote Sensing Data: Technical Title: Session Introduction Organized By Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD) Moderator Greg Stensaas, USGS 1. CEOS WGCV QA4EO "Operational Guidelines, A Quality Assurance Framework for Earth Observation - Greg Speakers 2. USGS QA Plan for Digital Aerial Imagery - Jon 3. Catalog of Worldwide Test Sites - Chander 4. JACIE Date & Time 90 minutes

6. Government Needs for Commercial Satellite Panchromatic Title: and Multispectral Imagery This session will focus on the current and future US government requirements for commercial panchromatic and multispectral satellite remote sensing data. The platform characterization of a variety of Introduction commercial US satellite platforms, such as QuickBird, WorldView, Ikonos, GeoEye, as well as the Landsat “Data Gap” platforms will be discussed. Organized By Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD) Moderator Robert Eadie, IntraSearch, Inc. 1. Mr. Mike Lawless, Digital Globe – confirmed Speakers 2. Mr. Erol Morey, GeoEye – confirmed 3. Ms. Jennifer Sabers Willems – USGS, EROS – confirmed Date & Time 90 minutes