Pre Conference Workshop Details Available

The Pre-Conference Workshop Programme (for Saturday the 29th and Sunday 30 October) is filling up with some interesting events. Full Workshop Details and Registration Forms can be viewed here. Below is a brief glimpse of what is on offer at the various Workshops:

The User and the GEOSS Architecture II

The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) is a complex system where sensors, communications and other devices are used together to observe the Earth. In addition, GEOSS includes models and processes to create information from the observations.

GEOSS is designed to support users in applying earth observation data to achieve benefits for society within the context of a sustainable environment. The focus of the system is to provide uniformity and ease of use despite the scale and complexity of this endeavor. Working closely with Users to understand their needs and to establish requirements for the system is one of the first steps for a successful GEOSS implementation.

The User and the GEOSS Architecture Workshop provides an opportunity for users at all levels to understand the architecture approach for the global observation system. It is also a forum for giving feedback to developers so that the system will support what is needed to achieve significant benefits to our society at local, national and global levels. This day and a half event, on October 29 and 30, is an opportunity to interact with your colleagues and to make a contribution to GEOSS.

Details

Infrastructure to Service and Application (ISPRS)

The tutorial will explain in a simple, yet thorough way, the essential components that make SDI acting, such as datasets, clearing house, standards, sharing policy, institutional structure and application, etc. Detailed discussions will focus on how to improve the usability of the SDI, including data integration/harmonization and approaches for multi-scale vector data, construction of GIS portal, development of geo-information systems for e-government and public services, etc. Some examples of SDI application in China will be introduced. The contribution of GeoTerraImage towards venue costs associated with the tutorial is greatly appreciated.

Acquisition of SDI data from high resolution satellite images (ISPRS)

The tutorial will explain in a simple, yet thorough way, what kind of important geospatial data, especially those related to Spatial Data Infrastructure, can be derived from high resolution satellite images. We will treat both current and forthcoming satellite data. Topics dealt with include themes such as image quality and sensor modeling, with focus on generation of digital surface models and orthoimages, and extraction of important topographic objects, like roads and buildings. Results using extensive datasets and different cases of terrain relief and land cover will be presented. Furthermore, we will present a software system for processing of high resolution satellite imagery. We acknowledge and appreciate the contribution of GeoTerraImage towards venue costs associated with the tutorial.