Speaker Program Abstracts

Golf Day Presentations - Abstract details

Note: The order of speaking is subject to change once the Day's Events Agenda has been finalized.

1) Speaker: Scott Paterson, Terrapoint Canada Inc.
Topic: introduction to LIDAR technology and integrated sensors, accuracy, field operations, data processing and products.

Abstract:

LIDAR or Light Detection and Ranging is typically defined as the integration of three technologies into a single system capable of acquiring data to produce accurate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). These technologies are; Lasers, the Global Positioning System (GPS), and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). Combined, they allow the positioning of the footprint of a laser beam as it hits an object, to a high degree of accuracy. Unlike other remote sensing technologies, airborne LIDAR can penetrate tree canopies and therefore produce highly precise DEMs and contours in forested conditions useful for engineering and planning purposes.

Similar to the introduction of GPS surveys in the 80’s, LIDAR surveys are now having a dramatic impact on applications within the field of surveying, mapping and GIS. LIDAR systems are capable of sending out up to 100,000 points per second and thus can produce a very dense survey of the ground - 2 million X, Y, Z survey points in a square kilometre is common. Another major advantage of LIDAR is that it is more versatile than other methods of data collection such as aerial photography. LIDAR can be flown under cloud cover and at any time of the day (as long as GPS satellite coverage is good), and because less fieldwork and post processing is required than traditional surveying methods, including aerial photography, final product turn-around time is much faster.

This presentation will include an introduction to LIDAR technology and integrated sensors, accuracy, field operations, data processing and products. A review of recent LIDAR land development and transportation projects will be briefly reviewed.

2. Speaker: Sasha Nikodijevic, Global CADD Systems Corp.
Abstract: An examination of the benefits of an open, centralized, geospatial solution

GIS success is measured in the quality of data, the easy access to it, and the amount of people who use it to make decisions. This presentation will show how having graphic and attribute data in one central source, ensures data quality and availability for all stakeholders.

The Implementation of an open and centralized solution will provide the following benefits and more:
• Support for multiple applications
• Increased productivity
• Increased data accessibility
• Improve departmental communication
• Increased data security

Mr. Sasha Nikodijevic,
President & CEO, Global CADD Systems Corp.
Sasha has spent the last 18 years in engineering and GIS, assisting organizations to meet their corporate business objectives in regards to data creation, management and distribution.

3) Speaker: Rick Powers, Neomatix Corporation

Abstract: Web Services: Mature and Enterprise Ready for Municipal GIS Interoperability

A high level introduction to Web Map Services (WMS) and Web Feature
Services (WFS) including their evolution, what they are, and their
benefits for municipal government. Benefits for enterprise GIS data
management and interoperability will be demonstrated by showing the same service accessed by browsers, applications, and several desktop GIS tools.

Rick Powers is a Senior Consultant, Prior and Prior Associates Ltd, Markham.

4. Speaker: Fatjon Ujkani, Intergraph Canada
Topic: Automated Field Asset Data Collection for Public Works
Abstract: Pending

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