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Kjell Kolstad

VP
Norkjell Communications

Sessions in which Kjell Kolstad attends

Tuesday 26 March, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:45 AM
8:45 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT | 15 minutes
9:00 AM
9:00 AM EDT - 9:30 AM EDT | 30 minutes

Airborne Topo-Bathymetric Lidar Combined with Thermal Imaging for Fish Habitat Studies in RiversResearchers at Nova Scotia Community College’s Applied Geomatics Research Group have been using the airborne Leica Chiroptera 4X topo-bathymetric lidar sensor for nearly a decade and have surveyed coastal, riverine and lake environments. They have concentrated on mapping submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV).  Topo-bathy lidar data of rivers provides an opportunity for improved flood hazard h...

11:15 AM
11:15 AM EDT - 11:45 AM EDT | 30 minutes

Canada has just experienced a record wildfire season with devastating impacts. Public safety and damage mitigation is a priority for all impacted by these disasters. From mapping vegetation, analyzing slope stability, planning fire breaks, qualitfiying wood debris and fuel loads, how does LiDAR play a role in meeting post wildfire needs?

12:00 PM
12:00 PM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT | 30 minutes

Come sit down with us as we outline our ambitious initiative, how you might help, and how you will benefit regardless. Oh, how the world is changing. Technology is progressing faster than ever before; robotics and geomatics have become fused together in revolutionary technology that is sweeping industry for all the right reasons. Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) isn't just knocking on the geomatics industry door, it kicked it in! Machine Learning and computer vision ar...

12:45 PM
12:45 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT | 45 minutes

Canada’s LiDAR Panel: Future Trends in Service and Tech, is a deep dive into the evolving landscape of LiDAR technology in Canada. Our panel of experts will explore cutting-edge developments in LiDAR, focusing on new trends in service delivery and technological advancements. Expect insights into the integration of AI, enhancements in data processing, and future applications in sectors like urban development and environmental management. This session promises to equip attendees with a forward-...