Mohamed Babiker
Sessions in which Mohamed Babiker attends
Monday 28 October, 2024
We are excited to announce that the next Canada Forum will be held during the GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, from October 28th to 30th. This event will bring together key stakeholders from across Canada’s geospatial sector, including industry leaders, academics, indigenous communities, government representatives, and technologists, to continue vital discussions on advancing geospatial standards, interoperability, and spatial data infrastructure (SDI) in Canada.
Tuesday 29 October, 2024
Space, the final frontier. Or is it? Although many people are fascinated by space, most are relatively unaware of how space technologies pervade their everyday life. From global positioning systems (GPS) and satellite communications to weather forecasting and monitoring the health of crops or the extent of sea ice, the standard of living we currently enjoy is fundamentally dependent on satellites and space technology. Space is becoming even more important in monitoring the changing climate, p...
How exactly does artificial intelligence work and what can you use it for in the geomatics domain? Using real-life examples from our projects, they demonstrate how you can use AI to gain new insights and increase efficiency by automating your data processing workflows.We explore how GeoAI is fusing spatial data science and Geomatics technology to help automate the extraction, classification, and analysis of all types of spatial or non-spatial data. Learn how GeoAI can detect clusters, ...
Sessions: Human footprint datasets for Canada: mapping and monitoring in support of land and resource managementDisturbance is a key component of boreal-forest ecosystems, impacting their structure and functions. In Alberta, disturbances are both natural and anthropogenic, including > 30,000 sqkm of harvest areas. The recovery of all types of forest disturbance influences not only local landscapes, but also carbon dynamics and biodiversity. In the face of a changing climate, the imp...
Water is one of our most vital resources, and its management is becoming increasingly complex in the face of climate change, population growth, and competing demands from agriculture, industry, and municipalities. This panel will delve into how geospatial technologies are revolutionizing water policy by providing the data-driven insights needed for smarter decision-making.Join leading experts from academia, provincial and federal gov...
For the last five years I have been providing reality capture services to documentary film producers. These series have included NatGeo's Buried Secrets of WWII, NatGeo's Drain the Oceans, Discovery's Expedition Unknown and Expedition Bigfoot. LiDAR, photogrammetry, thermography, magnetometry, and multi spectral imagine all provide context that professional storytellers (TV producers) crave. Join me as I share stories, successes, and failures of these unique service offerings.
The three building blocks of digital building delivery are BIM, VDC and Digital Twins. There are various definitions for these three things, but based on my experience I define them as follows:- Building Information Modelling: a model with or without 3D geometry that hosts the information about building material, dimensions, connections, forces, power, flow rates, and all other elements required in each element that forms the building. - A key subset of understanding BIM is under...
The integration of AI in infrastructure modeling has the potential to revolutionize decision-making processes by providing accurate predictions, identifying vulnerabilities, and optimizing resource utilization.The increasing complexity of modern infrastructure systems, coupled with growing demands on utilities, has necessitated the adoption of advanced analytical techniques. This panel discussion brings together ideas from acad...
The integration of reality capture technologies—such as LiDAR, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning—into infrastructure asset management is revolutionizing how municipalities and organizations manage and maintain, their assets and deliver services. This presentation will explore the transformative impact of reality capture on the accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of infrastructure management practices. By enabling effective data collection and visualization, reality capture provides ...
Despite the rhetoric surrounding the use of building information modelling (BIM) to enhance collaboration by connecting people and data, the status quo is to work with proprietary solutions and closed file formats, limiting accessibility and interoperability. Additionally, the increasing complexity of projects in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry requires technology that integrates data at a range of scales, from asset to city, and beyond. To address ...
In December 2023 a unique gathering of technology and talent gathered on Alcatraz to capture the entire island, inside and out, from the ground and from the air to assist the National Park Service understand the risks seal level rise and climate change present to the island. Join me and, perhaps, other members of the extended team as we share the technology, the experience, and the adventure of this unique experience.
Please register and attend in person at the GoGeomatics Expo or virtually for UESI AB BC Who should attend? Engineering consultants, contractors, technologists, municipal employees, infrastructu...
Wednesday 30 October, 2024
This presentation details the results of a field study conducted in July in Santa Cruz, California, where thirteen participants employed terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) to assess concrete tolerance on a construction site. The study aimed to establish the precision of TLS as a test method for verifying concrete tolerance in accordance with ASTM E-691-23. Additionally, it sought to quantify the bias of the TLS method by compar...
RPAS platforms and sensors have come a long way since their commerical adoption almost a decade ago and have quickly become a main stay of many professional's tool kits. This show's the industry's appetite for adopting new technologies and matching them up with the right application. With a pannel of very experienced professionals from various sectors of Canada's Geospatial RPAS scene, we explore what has driven sensor development and how sensors might further develop along the lines of use c...
Photogrammetry is not just limited to aerial platforms. Modern mobile devices contain high-quality cameras and increasingly have LiDAR and depth sensors built in. When combined with high-accuracy GNSS systems, these mobile devices can quickly collect accurate data for utilities, infrastructure, inspection, as-builts, construction, and more. Utilizing these readily available devices can reduce project delays, capture better documentation of utilities, and lay the foundations for digital infras...
This presentation delves into two key initiatives underway by buildingSMART Canada: The Digital Transformation for Bridges and a Digital Construction Platform at the National Research Council of Canada. A "Digital Transformation for Bridges Workshop," organized by buildingSMART Canada to unify bridge asset owners across federal, provincial, and municipal levels. The need to overcome the challenges in integrating dive...
In this year's reality capture track, we have shown you the unprecedented value of reality capture systems when adopted into high-cost, high liability and fast pace environments, some of the problems these systems are solving today, and tools to help the effectiveness and quality of those solutions. However, our presenters will also have demonstrated how critical digital lifecycle planning can be to any asset, from pre-design through construction and lifetime operation right up to demolition,...
The time has come for the presentation of this year's mobile mapping system and SLAM system participants.Are you looking to collect more data, faster and accurately? Looking to buy a mobile mobile mapping or SLAM system and incorporate it into your workflows? If you are, you're considering tens of thousands to millions of dollars of investment. Do you know what's available to you? Are you sure that's all of them? Do the options available suit your needs? Is there candid data you can lo...
How do hydrographic surveys, aerial Remote Sensing and GIS help with environmental efforts? Terra explores 2 projects that use a combination of different sensors and visualizations to achieve these goals. The projects include a rapid marine data collection supported by Aerial LiDAR to aid in rescue efforts of a trapped Orca cafe, and using LiDAR with GIS to support change detection efforts of a major land slide.
A presentation on the latest advancements in construction technology. The session will begin with an introduction to key concepts such as Visual Intelligence and Reality Capture, and a quick look at how construction tech has evolved. The presentation will also include discussions on the use of Visual Intelligence and Reality Capture in construction, with real-world examples from platforms like Timescapes, Cupix, Buildots, and DroneDeploy. Attendees will learn about the challenges and solution...
For the built environment, digitalization is a key sustainability enabler. It helps stakeholders across the construction sector increase productivity and transparency while reducing emissions, resource consumption and costs, and adding digital tools that can help companies establish and optimize their sustainability performance.
Wednesday 29 January, 2025
This keynote presentation will revisit some of the fundamentals behind lidar that influence the precision and detail the systems produce. The laser ranging systems that are used strongly influence how the lidar system works and factors including: wavelength, beam divergence, pulse width and pulse repetition frequency will be reviewed and discussed. Most airborne topographic lidars use a 1064 nm Near-Infrared laser, while topo-bathymetric lidar systems deploy both a NIR laser and a green laser...
Flooding is the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Although flood hazard maps are essential for understanding a community’s risk to flooding, in Canada, many flood maps are not always available or up to date. High quality flood mapping that is current and accessible will help governments, communities, and individuals understand flood hazards and to implement effective mitigation strategies to reduce their impacts.Since 2021, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has been leading the Fl...
AI-driven mapping revolutionizes the use of LiDAR and photo datasets, addressing challenges like underutilized data and the complexity of heavy datasets. By transforming big data into lightweight, accessible information, XEOS offers practical solutions for municipalities and private companies. Through a step-by-step breakdown of the AI mapping process and product demonstrations, attendees will discover how this innovation enables smarter decision-making and brings more value to LiDAR data.
As we navigate the peak of Solar Cycle 25, the geomagnetic storms it brings are more than just cosmic phenomena—they're operational challenges that demand our attention. In this talk, Gavin explores how solar storms disrupt GNSS, a foundational technology underpinning nearly all reality capture workflows, including LiDAR-based field operations. Drawing insights from recent solar events like the Gannon Geomagnetic Storm of 2024, Gavin unpacks the impacts of ionosphe...
We believe that the selection of the aircraft for any aerial collection must be carefully considered. Considerations for type of sensor equipment installed relating to weight and power requirements along with environmental challenges should be taken into account to ensure the safest conditions in all areas.In addition to the aircraft selection, preparing for the challenges for the collection itself will help mitigate the inherent risks that we face regarding airborne operat...
Join us at LiDARCanEX 2025 for an insightful panel discussion moderated by Dr. Tim Webster. This session will bring together experts to explore the current state of LiDAR projects in Canada and discuss what the future holds. Topics include:Wide-Area Topographic LiDAR Mapping: Applications in forestry, flood risk assessment, powerlines, infrastructure, and urban development.Topo-Bathymet...
Thursday 30 January, 2025
This workshop explores the capabilities of RIEGL’s multi-model terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) systems, including the VZ-400i, VZ-600i, VZ-2000i, VZ-4000, VZ-4000i25, and VZ-6000i. Highlighting applications in civil engineering, forestry, urban planning, public safety, mining, and cultural heritage, as well as emerging markets such as renewable energy and autonomous technologies, the session demonstrates how these advanced sensors address complex challenges with precision and versatility. Re...
