Carina Butterworth P.Eng., PhD(c)
Carina Butterworth has been an instructor at SAIT for 16 years, teaching in Geomatics Engineering Technology, GIS, and Environmental Technologies. Her technical expertise is in remote sensing, microwave imaging, and lidar, and her education expertise follows a radical constructivism philosophy. She has been the faculty advisor on the Geomatics Student Club for 16 years, a faculty representative on the SAIT Academic Faculty Association, a representative on the SAIT Academic Council, and served on many committees over the years at SAIT. She has also volunteered with the Advisory Committee for the GoGeomatics Expo for the past two years and is a cofounder of the CanSLAM Circuit (formally known as the SLAM ScanOff). She is currently working on a PhD in Biomedical Engineering where she is using laser scanning and microwave imaging for breast cancer treatment monitoring.
Sessions in which Carina Butterworth P.Eng., PhD(c) participates
Monday 6 November, 2023
Step into the exciting realm of the inaugural GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, a historic event that is set to make waves in Canada's geospatial sector. This compelling panel discussion will delve into the groundbreaking significance of this first-of-its-kind expo, exploring why it is a game-changer for both the public and private sectors, and how it charts a new course for the geospatial industry in Canada. This panel discussion takes place after the expo reception buffet. Participants must b...
Tuesday 7 November, 2023
Join us at the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary for a concise panel discussion on the present and future of geomatics education. Our panel, comprised of professors and industry experts, will address the following key topics:1. Current State of Geomatics Education:Explore the status of geomatics education in Canada.Understand how educational programs are adapting to ind...
Geomatics is growing technically and economically at a rapid pace. The need for skilled, knowledgeable workers is higher than ever. Some may argue that the technical advancements of the industry reduce the need for skilled workers and will remove the event of human errors. Others will argue that the very technology that is reducing human error can lead to increasing other errors and be a cause of delays on projects if the person operating the technology is not perceptive ...
Wednesday 8 November, 2023
Rapid, short-range data collection will only become more critical as the technological revolution continues. From planning and analytics to VDC and BIM, to Safety, Security, Project, and Facilities management, the applications for reality capture technology is only going to increase as industry calls for cost savings, awareness, accountability, and efficiency. In this climate, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) platforms are emerging as the solution that can meet the needs of ind...
The SLAM Scan-off results are in, but what does that mean, where can this technology be applied, and what technology can be applied to it?Join us for a discussion following the results of the GoGeomatics SLAM Scan-Off:- The strengths and weaknesses of adopting SLAM platforms into your workflow.- The appropriateness of SLAM platforms for specific uses.- The compatibility of SLAM platforms with downstream tools and methods.- The current and possible futures of SLAM sys...
