Central New York Region of the American
Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
GIS/SIG
Cosponsored by
State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry
The Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology at Cayuga Community College
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Preliminary Program and
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Exhibitors
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Presentation Abstracts
This year's NYS Remote Sensing Symposium will be part of a joint conference
with the Rochester area GIS/SIG. The annual GIS/SIG Conference will take
place on April 16, and will include such topics as emergency preparedness
and response; web-based mapping; local and regional government; public
works; and special applications.
The theme for the 2nd Annual New York State Remote Sensing Symposium is "Developing Partnerships in GIS and Remote Sensing." Morning contributed presentations will take place concurrently with remote sensing workshops sponsored by The Institute for the Application of Geospatial Technology at Cayuga Community College (IAGT). Afternoon presentations will be in one general session.
Preliminary Program Information
April 16, 2003
8 am - 5 pm GIS/SIG Conference
(for info: www.gissig.org)
Evening: CNY ASPRS Dinner and Annual Meeting
5 pm Reception with cash bar
6 pm CNY ASPRS Annual Dinner (additional fee)
8 pm CNY ASPRS Annual Meeting &
Student of the Year Award Presentation
Speaker: ASPRS Vice President Russell Congalton
April 17, 2003
Remote Sensing Symposium Workshops
These workshops require advance registration. Space is limited.
8:30-10 am Workshop 1: Introduction to Remote Sensing
This workshop will be an introduction to current satellite remote sensing systems and activities. Topics include an overview of remote sensing concepts, examples of current generation sensors (including both government and commercial satellites), data types, imagery examples, software and use of imagery in various applications. Demonstrations will include obtaining data from current sensors, processing data in ArcView 3.2 Image Analyst, and using data in conjunction with other GIS data for various applications. Presenter: Karen Kwasnowski, IAGT.
10:30-Noon Workshop 2: Advanced Remote Sensing
This workshop will be devoted to the use of NASA remote sensing data. The workshop is designed for those who have some experience using satellite image data and are seeking to better understand how NASA imagery can be incorporated into workflows and practices. (New users of remote sensing are also welcome to this workshop, but it is suggested you first attend Workshop 1.) Topics include an overview of advanced remote sensing concepts, methods for acquiring data, NASA data formats, image processing software, and potential data applications. Demonstrations will focus on Landsat data as a basis for working with other NASA data types such as ASTER and MODIS, including data acquisition, georectification techniques, and feature extraction. Demonstrations will use software such as ArcGIS, ENVI and ERDAS for image processing purposes. Presenter: Emily Constantine, IAGT.
Morning Presentations
8:30 am Remote Sensing Process (Steve DeGloria, Moderator)
Using a Geospatial Library to Organize Your Imagery and GIS Data,
Joan Zelinski, PAR Government Systems Corporation
Land Cover Classification Using Support Vector Machines: Effect of
Kernel Functions,
Pakorn Watanachaturaporn, Manoj K. Arora, and Pramod
K. Varshney, Syracuse University.
Differences in Accuracy Assessments Resulting from Variability in Ground
Reference Protocols,
Jason Cole, William Stiteler, Russel Aicher, and
Paul Hopkins, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry,
(SUNY-ESF)
10:30 am Data Integration and Visualization (Paul Hopkins, Moderator)
Implementing Data Sharing between Utilities and Municipalities: The
NSTAR Cape Cod , Massachusetts Model,
Ralf Platte, James W. Sewall Co.
Overlay of Imagery with Ground-water Model Visualization Using USGS-modelviewer
and VRML,
Paul Misut, US Geological Survey.
Creation and Demonstration of an Aerial Flight Visualization Over
the Torne Valley in the Town of Ramapo,
Wayne Richter, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
(NYS DEC)
Noon Lunch with speaker
Land Use and Land Cover Summary Report and Recommendations, Ed Freeborn, Visual Geographics
1:15 pm Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Russell Congalton "Students, Teachers, and Scientists_Partnerships in Remote Sensing and GIS," paying special attention to the GLOBE program partnership in Dutchess County.
Dr. Congalton is Professor of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, University of New Hampshire, and Vice-President of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). He specializes in the mapping and validation of terrestrial land cover types using various sources of remotely sensed data and image processing techniques; development of spatial databases in support of cultural feature inventories; and environmental science and education projects as part of the GLOBE Program.
2:00 pm Community Partnerships (Kerry VanSiclen, Moderator)
Mapping Macrophyte Vegetation in Onondaga Lake Using Remotely Sensed Imagery of Differing Spatial and Spectral Resolutions, Trevis Gigliotti, Paul Hopkins, Joseph Mastriano, Elizabeth Moran, and Lindi Quackenbush, SUNY-ESF, Onondaga County Dept. Water Env. Prot., and EcoLogic, LLC.
Mapping and Monitoring of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in the Hudson River, New York, Eugenia Barnaba, S. Findlay, S. Hoskins, and C. Nieder, Cornell Univ., Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and NYSDEC/National Estuarine Research Reserve Program
Effective Partnerships in Land Cover: The Lake George Watershed Land Cover Map, Emily Constantine, IAGT
3:30 pm State and Local Partnerships (Tom Henderson, Moderator)
Origin and Status of the NY Statewide Digital Orthoimagery Program, Tim Ruhren, NYS Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination (NYS CSCIC)
Quality Assurance for the Statewide Digital Orthoimagery Program,
Ron Frederiks, NYS Department of Transportation
A Customer-Oriented View of the NYSDOP, Tim Ruhren, NYS CSCIC