Neil Thompson
Elementy, w których Neil Thompson attends
wtorek 1 marzec, 2022
Join Jonathan Murphy, Nicholas Kellett and John Roos as they kick off the start of Winter Geo:GeoIgnite 2022.
In this talk Dan Nord will share key insights on Maxar’s position as a centerpiece in the global tech shift from 2D to 3D. Join us to hear more about how Maxar is accelerating its Earth Intelligence business with the launch of WorldView Legion in 2022, as well as building on our lead in mapping, monitoring, and new markets of the future.
"GHG Monitoring from Space: A mapping of capabilities across public, private and hybrid missions" was a collaborative effort undertaken by the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), WattTime, and the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC).This report, presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Earth Information Day at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26), was the first syst...
In Budget 2021, the government tabled a recovery plan for jobs, growth, and resilience. Within the budget were specific investments to promoting a healthy environment for a healthy economy, with $145.5 million dedicated to supporting initiatives that will increase resiliency to the natural hazards of wildfires and floods, which are becoming more frequent, severe, and devastating due to climate change and urban development. Flood hazard maps are essential to un...
Planet's constellation of satellites capture the whole of Earth's landmass every day. This unprecedented dataset provides insights to the agricultural sector, helping farmers and the companies that serve them make informed, timely decisions. But translating that data into insights isn’t always straightforward. In this session, Greg Crutsinger will go over the fundamental ways space observation is serving agricultural customers and present new applications in satellite data - everything fro...
Abstract: Organizations are increasingly relying on geospatial analysis to power their decision making and business processes. But in such a dynamically changing world, maintaining an accurate database of critical locations is no small task. Everyday worldwide, businesses open and close, change names, or update their operating hours. When these changes happen, any map, application, or model immediately becomes stale. How can organizations strategize if they are not...
NV5 Geospatial has been at the forefront of hydrospatial data acquisition and processing for decades. This presentation will provide a brief corporate introduction and overview of some of the technologies relevant to remotely sensed hydrospatial data collection and development. This will also include associated analyses and ancillary data integration to solve questions surrounding hydrology and wetland mapping, flood risk modeling, and habitat...
The landscapes in the Northwest Territories (NWT, Canada) are amongst the most rapidly changing in the world due to climate-induced permafrost thaw. This presentation provides an overview of recent remote sensing and mapping investigations of permafrost thaw landslides across different spatial and temporal scales in the NWT. A common thread of ever-expanding geospatial capabilities (remote sensing, machine learning) is juxtaposed against rapidly intensifying permafrost thaw with many growi...
środa 2 marzec, 2022
Our planet is in flux: pandemics, climate change, inequality. This talk will explore the ideas of "planetary-scale" as it pertains to the geospatial community’s work. We will be looking at how we need planetary-scale thinking to address the planetary-scale problems we are now being challenged with. We don’t have a “Planet B", so how can geospatial technology be used to ethically approach some of the most pressing issues our species have collectively faced? &...
At a time of rising climate change impacts, there is a vital and growing need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. But there is a critical communication gap between authorities and citizens.Drawing on the ongoing results of our massive multi-year climate change research and development project, and with assistance from hundreds of students, citizens, academics, NGOs, government officials, and industry p...
Dr. Marshall and Keith Masback will explore climate change and what happens at the intersection of climate and the Earth’s surface.
Maritime regions are vast, vessels of interest operate dark, and the agencies responsible for maritime enforcement need to deploy scant resources efficiently to make the greatest mission impact. Maxar has developed the Crow’s Nest Maritime Monitoring and Security (MMS) product to address this need. The product leverages space-based optical and radar imagery, AIS, advanced ma...
czwartek 3 marzec, 2022
Sanjay Kumar is the founder and CEO of Geospatial Media & Communications. He also lends his time and experience to many organizations helping them to further the cause of increasing the impact of geospatial technology and its applications at a global scale.
The increase in the availability of high-resolution lidar and other point cloud datasets has given rise to the use of this data for detecting change in the environment over time. Continual improvements in airborne technology and the miniaturization of the requisite sensors has cultivated a nimble new branch of the industry that provides cost-effective data collection services virtually on demand. This ability to employ temporal analysis of the geospatial landsca...
Climate change affects everybody. Solutions will be successful when everyone can get involved. An examination of the Diversity of viewpoints, needs, wants, and must haves is vital when approaching this topic. This panel will discuss and engage each other as well at the audience.
wtorek 14 maj, 2024
Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.
Connecting the knowledge economy to the emerging relationship economy in a geospatial context. This talk will emphasize the growing importance of social skills and human connectivity in harnessing the power of data and technology. His talk, titled "Human Interoperability: Enhancing Geospatial Effectiveness in the Relationship Economy," explores the notion of valuing existing resources and optimizing the use of data and technology, particularly in the geospatial sector. As the Executive Office...
GeoIgnite is thrilled to present its keynote session, "Canada's Geospatial Leadership Panel," a gathering of some of Canada's most influential figures in the field of geospatial technology in Canada. Panelist: Melanie Desjardins, Director of the NWT Centre for Geomatics, showcases the application of geospatial technology in public sector management and natural resource governance. Her leadership in geomatics plays a significant role in shaping policies and strategies that utilize ...
In today's rapidly advancing technological environment, the imperative for robust digital governance has never been more critical. The rapid increase of digital technologies and data has underscored an necessity for standardized governance frameworks that not only bolster security and trust but also ensure innovation and efficiency across diverse global systems. This presentation will delve into the paramount importance of establishing and adhering to consensus-based standards in ...
We will have a Government of Canada science Director speaking about careers: Andrew Davidson, a scientist with the Canadian Government, will talk about his experiences negotiating the minefield that can be the Government hiring process, and the things you need to do when applying for that Government job. Have you ever applied for a job with the Government of Canada and wondered why you weren't considered for...
Following the definition set out in the United Kingdom by Digital Built Britain, we understand a digital twin to be “...a realistic digital representation of assets, processes or systems in the built or natural environment…that adds social and economic value by augmenting the decision-making process.” Further, this digital representation has the capacity to exchange real time information with its physical twin and to use that information to learn, predict, or enact a possible response to a gi...
This presentation will explore how Sault Ste. Marie leveraged two decades of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to craft and maintain its cutting-edge Digital Twin. Exploring the innovative applications of Sault Ste. Marie’s GIS digital twin model, which offers real-time insights allowing for collaboration and more effective decision making, this presentation showcases the transformative potential of GIS enabled digital twins. We will demonstrate how this comprehensive digital r...
This presentation delves into the dynamic realm of geomatics within Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), offering a comprehensive exploration of career opportunities within a research organization. Geomatics, the science of acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting geographic information, plays a pivotal role in the mandate of the Department including environmental conservation and protection, policy & regulatory development, and climate change mitigation strategies.Through t...
Monitoring large numbers of activities and assets from space has long been an aspirational “holy grail” for satellite remote sensing. However, lack of observational cadence, collection capacity, sufficient resolution, multisource capabilities and contextual understanding of monitored sites has meant that true monitoring has been limited to a handful of key facilities and mission use cases. Will we as an industry be able to overcome current challenges and turn site monitoring into a mainstream...
Day 1 Lunch Buffet MenuIndulge in a vibrant selection at our buffet, featuring a house blend of baby spinach, kale, and mesclun greens tossed with feta cheese, a custom blend of seeds, dried cranberries, and golden raisins. Savor the exotic flavors of curried couscous with raisins, freshly made...
The global OGC community continues to accelerate innovation, based on practical real world demonstrations of the art of possible for connecting and sharing data and information related to climate resiliency for disasters, climate monitoring for terrestrial and marine environments and more. This talk will provide a brief overview of the latest work, with a focus on "what is next?".
In the upcoming Canada's National Geospatial Conference, we are delighted to host a special plenary session, "Mapping the Future: Honoring Geoff Zeiss and His Transformative Work in Geospatial Technology," on May 14th in Ottawa. This session is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of Geoff Zeiss to the fields of mapping, utilities, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Geoff Zeiss, renowned for his insightful blog...
After a description of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)'s mandate and mission, an overview of the different sectors in the Canadian Space Agency that touch on geomatics, is given. Different roles are described and the relationships with external entities as part of these roles. Examples of profiles of people at CSA are given.
The Spatial Data Services Program at DCC is an integrated, collaborative partnership with DND’s Real Property Spatial Data group (ADM(IE), DAES/DRPS). We provide innovative data support throughout the real property asset lifecycle and play a key role in helping DND adopt cutting-edge technology and processes to sustainably manage their portfolio. We are eager to develop capacity and encourage careers in this industry by recruiting practitioners with cross-functional skill sets and knowledge o...
GeoIgnite is excited to present an all star panel discussion on earth observation in Canada. This panel brings together a trifecta of esteemed experts from various Canadian government agencies, with Steven Ramage, CEO of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), serving as the moderator.Moderator: Steven Ramage, in his role as CEO of CEOS, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in satellite earth observation. His expertise in coordinating international satellite earth ...
Get ready to mix, mingle, and enjoy an evening of delightful tastes and entertainment at the GeoIgnite Conference Social.Your conference registration includes a delectable assortment of culinary offerings prepared by the head chef of the OEC. Indulge in a variety of hot canapés, including Vegetable Spring Rolls, Spanakopita, Chicken Skewer and Lamb Spiedini. Our cold selection features Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese and Shrimps, Bri...
środa 15 maj, 2024
Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.
GeoIgnite is excited to present a high-profile panel discussion, "Navigating New Frontiers: The Role of Geospatial AI in Shaping Our World." This session brings together three influential leaders in the field: Bilyana Anicic, President of Aurora Consulting, Jon Lipinski, Co-Founder and President of Ecopia Tech; Abe Tarapani, CEO of Atlas AI; and Will Cadell, CEO of Sparkgeo.Bilyana Anicic, President of Aurora Consulting and the architect of the Federal Geosp...
The Carleton University Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) was awarded a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration program grant to Imagine Canada’s Digital Twin. One aspect of the project is data governance and business models. In addition, the I Trust AI research SSHRC funded project based out of UBC, is examining the CIMS and city of Ottawa Digital Twins to assess how their creators might include preservation in their design. These research projects revealed that the Architecture, Engin...
The Department of National Defence, as steward of a real property (RP) portfolio that includes tens of thousands of buildings and supporting infrastructure, is seeking to manage its Real Property (RP) assets more effectively by modernizing and improving its digital capability. In this effort, interoperability between BIM and GIS through open data standards is crucial to enable the Integrated Digital Built Environment. BIM allows representation of detailed information regarding building elemen...
The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to the Canadian economy, accounting for 2.3 millions jobs and 7% of Canada’s gross domestic product with farmland covering 62 million hectares (6.2%) of Canada’s land area. This area is changing over annual and decadal time scales as a result of changes in annual crop production, urban expansion, sustainable land use/management and a changing climate. Monitoring such a vast area to account for how these environments respond to the pr...
The Earth observation (EO) sector has struggled to break outside its own space echo chamber to have its full potential realised for both social and economic benefit. Can better collaboration between industry and the scientific community help to unlock this potential and drive geospatial innovation? Dr. Tanya Harrison, Co-Founder and CEO of the Earth and Planetary Institute of Canada (EPIC), will highlight examples of such collaborations that have led to breakthroughs that enhanced both indust...
Day 2 Day Lunch Buffet MenuOn the final day of GeoIgnite, enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet featuring artisanal garlic focaccia and a classic Caesar salad, with croutons and bacon bits served on the side. Relish a medley of olives and marinated mushrooms. Savor lightly breaded chicken breast glazed in a tomato and basil sauce, topped with ...
Climate change presents an array of unprecedented challenges to global resilience and sustainability. As the urgency to address these challenges increases, the role of geomatics as a cornerstone technology for enabling climate resilience becomes ever more significant. This panel discussion, moderated by Tanya Harrison of the Earth & Planetary Institute of Canada, will explore the transformative potential of geomatics in bolstering climate resilience.
The presentation will be focused on the deployment of technological processes on the Centre Block Rehabilitation project and illustrate how the team is managing and manipulating different forms of asset element data for distribution and coordination among an exceptionally large subset of stakeholders, each with their own complex set of requirements and governance policies. Several technologies have been developed and employed to consolidate data from multiple sources so that current and futur...
