James Farrell
Sessions auxquelles James Farrell assiste
Mercredi 22 Juillet, 2020
Opening Remarks by GeoIgnite founder Jonathan MurphyKeynote address: Geospatial Opportunities in COVID TimesGeospatial capacity has been helpful in providing answers to Canadians during a time where nothing seems normal anymore. At the forefront of tracking, reporting and managing the response to the COVID crisis are geospatial tools, data and leadership. Natural Resources Canada’s Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation supported the Government of Canada’s response b...
The U.S. reference system modernization effort will replace the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83) with a new North American Terrestrial Reference Frame (NATRF2022), creating 1.3 to 1.5 m horizontal coordinate differences at the Canada–U.S. border with respect to Canada’s NAD83(CSRS). Never before have such significant differences existed between our two countries’ reference frames.There are compelling reasons for Canada to follow suit and adopt the NATRF2022 frame as our ...
Space-Based Earth Observation in Canada - A Vision for the Future Today, Canada’s landscape, coasts, waters, and cities are changing rapidly, in a large part due to unstable geopolitical currents and the acceleration of global climate change. Our future economic and environmental security, as well as the safety and well-being of its citizens, depend on our ability to understand, plan, and respond quickly to change. Space-Based Earth Observation (SBEO) technologies ...
Geospatial and location technologies is present and continues to expand its reach in many sectors. Much of the current digital transformation taking place globally is built upon geospatial foundations. In this open panel discussion, our experts will discuss the latest developments and challenges facing the Canadian and global geospatial sector and what the future holds. Key components to be addressed include how has the global pandemic affected our sector and how may we be impacted in the...
