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  GIS Day 2008 Conference Agenda



Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

High School Group Track

        

Professional / Public Track

  7:30 -   8:30   Pre-Events Setup    7:30 -   8:30   Pre-Events Setup
    
  8:30 -   9:15   Student Arrivals and Refreshments    8:30 -   9:15   NH Arc User Group Arrivals
          
  8:30 -   9:30   Map and Poster Gallery   8:30 -   9:30   Map and Poster Gallery
  8:30 -   9:30   Vendor Hall Exhibits   8:30 -   9:30   Vendor Hall Exhibits
  8:30 -   2:00   Geo-Science College Fair   8:30 -   2:00   Geo-Science College Fair
  9:00 -   2:00   GIS Day Store   9:00 -   2:00   GIS Day Store
      
  9:15 -   9:30   Welcoming Remarks    9:15 -   9:30   Welcoming Remarks
  9:30 -   9:55   First Geo-Session    9:30 -   9:55   NH Arc User Group Meeting
10:00 - 10:25   Second Geo-Session  10:00 - 10:25   NH Arc User Group Meeting
10:30 - 10:55   Third Geo-Session  10:30 - 10:55   NH Arc User Group Meeting
11:00 - 11:25   LUNCH  11:00 - 11:25   LUNCH
11:30 - 11:55   Fourth Geo-Session  11:30 - 11:55   NH Arc User Group Meeting
12:00 - 12:25   Fifth Geo-Session  12:00 - 12:25   NH Arc User Group Meeting
12:30 -   1:00   Keynote Address 12:30 -   1:00   Keynote Address
  1:00 -   1:30   Keynote Q/A    1:00 -   1:30   Keynote Q/A
   
  1:30 -   2:00   Student Departures    1:30 -   5:00    ESRI ArcGIS 9.3 Roll Out
    2:00 -   5:00    Car 54 Driving Simulator
  Student groups are welcomed to   2:00 -   5:00    Ice Worlds Planetarium Show
  stay through afternoon sessions   2:00 -   5:00    Map and Poster Gallery
  as seen to the right.    2:00 -   5:00    Vendor Hall Exhibits
    2:00 -   5:00    GIS Day Store
   
  5:00 -   6:00    Post-Events Breakdown   5:00 -   6:00   Post-Events Breakdown



Morning Student Geo-Sessions

All morning Geo-Session presentations run concurrently throughout the morning.

  1. Cartographic Tour of the GIS Day Tenth Anniversary Map Collection:  
    (Speakers: Dr. Alex Prusevich and Julian Jenkins)
    This guided tour of the spectacular GIS Day Tenth Anniversary Map Exhibition on display at this year's GIS Day events will take the audience around the world on the wings of cartography while viewing spectacular satellite imagery and maps of our world from the depths of the oceans, to the heights of the mountains, to views from space. This featured tour will include commentary about Geography, data sources, map content, and remote sensing and GIS technologies.

  2. Hands on Digital Mapping and GIS:   (Speaker: Fay Rubin)
    This presentation will emphasize the definitions of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing. Students will get a hands on facilities tour of Complex Systems Research Center's well equiped GIS and remote sensing laboratory where students will be given the opportunity to try their hand at digital mapping and GIS.
  3. Careers and Education in GIS:   (Speaker: ESRI Staff)
    Presenters will show students the many opportunities available to them in the Geo-Spatial Sciences. They will see the diverse uses of the technologies and skills used by today's GIS, GPS Remote Sensing professionals and learn what career and educational opportunities exist for them in this field.

  4. New England Regional Geo-Science College Fair:  
    (Moderators: Dr. Steve Hale and Michael Gagnon)
    A regional Geo-Science College Fair featuring representatives and curricula from several Geo-Science departments from colleges and universites from all over New England.
  5. Student Adventures:
    Students will be able to choose between going to see the new information packed National Science Foundation (NSF) ICE WORLDS planetarium show or the CATLAB Projedct 54 full sized automobile driving simulator:

      National Science Foundation ICE WORLDS Planetarium Show:  (Moderator: Andrew Dolph)
      A Planetarium show that takes the audience on a tour of the icy landscapes of our solar system - especially our home planet Earth. In Ice Worlds audiences explore the critical relationship between ice and life - a tale of friend and foe, enabling, challenging, supporting and adapting - that has developed over millions of years! (Located in Room 131)
      CAT LAB Project 54 Automobile Driving Simulator:  Moderator: Alex Shyrokov)
      Come see the Project 54 full size driving simulator and see how researchers use this tool to simulate real driving environ- ments within a virtually mapped world to study human interactions with law enforcement equipment and vehicles under a series of circumstances. (On display in room 231 from 9:30 to 11:00 pm, 11:30 to 12:30 and from 1:30 to 5:00 pm)


Morning NH Arc User Group Presentations

  1. 3D modeling with SketchUp and how it fits in our GIS world  (Speaker: Sam Lingeman)
    The University of New Hampshire's Energy and Campus Development GIS Group has taken on an ambitious project to model its Campus Buildings in 3D. This presentation will explore the various methods for producing 3D models using SketchUp as well as other interesting applications. Topics will include the difference between the free and Pro versions of SketchUp, AutoCAD drawing importation and adding a time element to 3D models for dynamic presentations.

  2. GIS for Humanitrian Assistance and Disaster Relief  (Speaker: Dr. Mark Jadkowski)
    Global Relief Technologies assists emergency responders, the humanitarian and reconstruction communities, and global organizations operating in austere and extreme environments, to collect critical data via a secure, integrated solution that provides for a more effective evaluation of, and response to, crisis situations. http://www.globalrelieftech.com/

  3. Integrating Google Earth Pro Essentials with ArcGIS Desktop  (Speaker: Shawn Herrick)
    Leveraging Google Earth/Google Earth Pro with ArcGIS allows you to publish GIS content to a larger set of users. Integrating Google Earth and ArcGIS allows you to add, view, and analyze your data, along with other GIS data formats from a variety of sources, including background data hosted on the Google Earth server. http://www.microdesk.com/

  4. Open Forum / Organization Update  (Speaker: Jennifer Lingemen)
    Jen will moderate a discussion of current topics in GIS in NH, including new directions and layers at GRANIT. Come ready to discuss GIS projects, ideas and concerns from your organization. Attendees will have the opportunity to report/discuss news and projects on behalf of their own organization.

Afternoon Keynote Address

  • Climate Change in New England: Past, Present, and Future
    (Speaker: Dr. Cameron Wake)   Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space
    Institute for the Study of Earth Oceans and Space research associate professor, Dr. Cameron Wake will discuss past, present, and future climate change in New England showing mapped climate datasets and other findings to support his research.


Afternoon Professional Software Roll Out

  1. ESRI ArcGIS 9.3 Software Roll Out  (Instructor: ESRI)   1:30 to 5:00 in Room 401
    Get a jump-start on what's new in ArcGIS. Learn firsthand from ESRI staff how ArcGIS 9.3 improves your entire GIS workflow. GIS professionals and GIS managers from any type of organization or industry are encouraged to attend this free seminar. Bring your colleagues and explore the latest in GIS.


Professional Vendor and Data Provider Hall Exhibitors


  1. Environmental Systems Research Institute
    ESRI is a world leader in GIS software, training and services. For more than 30 years ESRI has been helping people manage and analyze geographic information. ESRI offers a framework for implementing GIS in any organization with a seamless link from personal GIS on the desktop to enterprisewide GIS. ESRI solutions are flexible and can be customized to meet the needs of our users. ESRI is a full-service GIS company, ready to help you begin, grow and build success with GIS. http://www.esri.com

  2. IVS 3D, Inc.
    IVS 3D’s Fledermaus software suite provides users with powerful interactive 3D visualization tools for data processing efficiency, quality control accuracy, data analysis completeness, and project integration, promoting clear communication and insight. Fledermaus has a comprehensive Area Based Editing capability, real-time vessel tracking module, and a pipeline and route planning tool. http://www.ivs3d.com

  3. Laser Technology, Inc.
    Laser Technology, Inc. a leading manufacturer of Laser Range Finders introduces the TruPulse 360 with "TruVector" technology that will enable you to "MAP MORE - MOVE LESS" by offering exceptional survey like mapping capabilities in a small, light weight, and simple to use package.

  4. Microdesk
    At Microdesk, CAD and GIS software products are at the core of our integrated solutions. We focus on understanding the flow of information through an organization and then tailoring the solution to fit into that process and the formats currently in use. http://www.microdesk.com/

  5. GeoVantage
    GeoVantage applies today's advanced technology to a revolutionary airborne imaging approach. This approach provides on-demand land asset information more quickly and cost-effectively than ever before. State-of-the-art sensors composed of integrated GPS, inertial measurement units and 4-band digital cameras, enable rapid response and worldwide geographic coverage. We measure turn-around times in days, not months.

    Dozens of major corporations, government agencies and municipalities, including J.D. Irving, Domtar, NOAA and Ocean Spray, already choose the imagery systems of GeoVantage for their diverse forestry, environmental management, agriculture, and urban planning applications. Projects have been completed in the U.S., Canada, Bahamas, South Africa, the UK, France, Indonesia and Peru. http://www.geovantage.com/

  6. NH GRANIT
    The New Hampshire Geographically Referenced Analysis and Information Transfer System (NH GRANIT) is a cooperative project to create, maintain, and make available a statewide geographic database serving the information needs of state, regional, and local decision makers. In addition to database development and maintenance, GRANIT offers a range of application development, training, and technical services to GIS users in the state and the region. http://www.granit.sr.unh.edu

  7. PASCO Scientific
    PASCO scientific has been a leader in educational technology for over 40 years. We recently expanded our Earth/Environmental science line to include GIS and GPS products. Our MyWorld GIS software can be used as a stand alone product or it can be enhanced with PASCO's digital probeware including GPS, weather, water quality, and much more... http://www.pasco.com/

  8. Pictometry International
    Pictometry International is a rapidly growing software company that provides visual information systems. The company's patented imaging process captures georeferenced, high-resolution oblique (at an angle - natural view) and orthogonal (straight down) digital images of counties and states. Pictometry's industry leading software enables users to quickly and easily access up to 12 different high-resolution views of any property, building, highway, landmark, or other land feature. The software also enables end users to obtain measurements directly from the imagery as well as insert GIS content and other data. The end result is an easy-to-use system that lets users see everywhere, measure anything, and plan everything. http://www.pictometry.com

  9. Spillers
    Spiller's is a distributor of Large Format Printing equipment and supplies for Xerox, H.P. and Canon. Spiller's is also a distributor for Topcon Surveying/GPS/GIS equipment and supplies. http://www.spillersusa.com/

  10. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
    Since 1935, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (originally called the Soil Conservation Service) has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources. NRCS employees provide technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs... http://www.nrcs.usda.gov//

  11. USDA Farm Service Agency
    The United States Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency uses imagery acquired through their National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP)to: update farm makeup changes and land use; provide GIS based crop reporting and compliance applications; identify and track disaster events; and to provide conservation planning and tracking. NAIP is acquired in natural color, during the agricultural growing seasons in the continental U.S. NAIP imagery products may be 1-meter or 2-meter resolution and are available either as quarter quad tiles or as compressed county mosaics (CCM). http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA

  12. United States Geological Survey (USGS)
    As an unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water, the USGS is dedicated to the timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten us. At this year's GIS Day conference the USGS will present posters of various USGS products and special products created for emergency response.

  13. VUEWorks
    VUEWorks Inc. (www.vueworks.com) develops, markets, and supports affordable, web-enabled integrated GIS Asset and Work Management solutions that help local governments, utilities, corporations, schools, theme parks, and other organizations track the condition, minimize failure risk, optimize expenditures and service delivery of their physical assets. VUEWorks is a privately-held corporation founded in 2004 and headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire. http://www.vueworks.com/

  14. And more to come. Check back soon...


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