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Ron Snowden

Senior Survey Technologist
ATCO

Sessions in which Ron Snowden attends

Tuesday 7 November, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
12:30
12:30 - 12:55 | 25 minutes
speaker
Expo BIM/GIS Program

SUMMARYWith the increasing focus on damage prevention, public safety concerns, and environmental damage due to underground utility strikes, it has become more critical to accurately locate, store, and be able to visualize subsurface utilities. We show several key technical and business details when implementing a subsurface mapping system from data collection to the use of machine learning for 3D modelling and visualization and give real-world examples and use cases of the different le...

16:15
16:15 - 17:00 | 45 minutes
speaker
Expo BIM/GIS Program

Join Canadian GNSS manufacturer Eos Positioning Systems for an in-depth look at using the high-accuracy Arrow Gold+ GNSS Receiver with RTK corrections and Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps.In this live and interactive presentation, you will learn how to do the following:1. Add GNSS metadata fields to ArcGIS Field Maps 2. Easily connect to the local RTK network to achieve real-time <2cm accuracy in the field 3. Collect high-accuracy data in the field according to best...

16:45
16:45 - 17:10 | 25 minutes
Geomatics for the Public Good

Creating, managing and sharing geospatial information has never been easier, but how do we ensure the information we are using to make key business decisions is current, correct, accurate and the best fit for purpose?  This session will explore the different types of geospatial information assets being used at The City and the different tools, methods and standards that are being used capture, manage and share authoritative City data across the organization and to the Citizens of Calgary.

18:00
18:00 - 18:25 | 25 minutes
speaker
Geomatics for the Public Good

Harnessing the power of regular collection of imagery and Lidar, the City of Calgary provides valuable information for municipal service delivery. The City publicly shares various datasets in different formats, including Orthophotos, Lidar, and 3D buildings, oh-my! Beginning in 1990, the Aerial Imagery Program supported planning, development, and operations.Regularly collecting spatial data allows for more accurate assessments of changes over time. Annual Orthophoto collection aids in ...

Wednesday 8 November, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:30
13:30 - 14:15 | 45 minutes
Expo BIM/GIS Program

This panel will delve into some Geoff Zeiss's favorite topics:Example - Colorado DOT, PennDOT. Not an explicit requirement but required for permitting in their RoW’s – effectively a regulatory standard. Metrolink Regulation1: Business Case for SUE DataASCE – Not a regulatory requirement but a recommendation.Regulate on Backend – Permitting Process requirement for ASCE Benefits of Accurate Data2: Standards