Center for Geospatial Science, Applications & Technology (GEOSAT): Collaboration Opportunities & Geospatial Technology Solutions

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1. Center for Geospatial Science, Applications & Technology (GEOSAT): Collaboration Opportunities & Geospatial Technology Solutions Dr. Michael P. Bishop Professor and Haynes Chair in Geosciences Department of Geography
2. 2 Introduction •  Nature of geospatial data •  Data storage issues •  Spatio-temporal data integration •  Algorithms and computational issues •  Spatio-temporal modeling •  Data-information discovery and dissemination •  Trans-disciplinary engagement •  Applied problem solving
3. 3 GEOSAT Mission •  To engage TAMU faculty and students in multidisciplinary collaborations that advance the state of geospatial knowledge and provide practical solutions towards the development and use of geospatial technology innovations in partnership with government and industry to foster economic development. http://ci.nd.edu/images/cyber.gif https://pitchenginelive.blob.core.windows.net/dev/5e49e71a-ae71-463a-a129-9f8f1672735f/76a71792-fa4a-4c33-9036-50ff4e8ba794.jpg
4. 4 GEOSAT Objectives •  Social infrastructure & learning env. •  Geospatial research activities •  Undergraduate & graduate education •  Geospatial outreach activities •  Government & industry partnerships •  Core services to faculty and students http://www.mining.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shutterstock_53261848.jpg http://www.ifullscreen.com/thumbs/3d_space_wallpaper_10-t2.jpg
5. 5 GEOSAT Activities Update •  GEOSAT BOR approved center •  ~ 100 faculty & students engaged •  Geocomputation, algorithms & tools •  AgriLife & TEES engaged •  Research proposals •  Commercialization •  Industry & government •  International partnerships •  Space & cyber-infrastructure
6. 6 Hyperspectral Imagery
7. 7 LiDAR and Geomorphometry
8. 8 3-D Geophysical Data Sets
9. 9 Climate & Landscape Evolution Modeling
10. 10 Geospatial Cyber-Infrastructure •  Geovisualization & collaborative env. •  Data storage solutions (data volume, metadata) •  Data management issues (privacy, discovery) •  Pyramid computing infrastructure •  CyberGIS (HPC) •  Application solutions http://ci.nd.edu/images/cyber.gif https://pitchenginelive.blob.core.windows.net/dev/5e49e71a-ae71-463a-a129-9f8f1672735f/76a71792-fa4a-4c33-9036-50ff4e8ba794.jpg
11. 11 Remote Sensing Activities •  Data collection issues •  Algorithms and software tools •  Biophysical Information extraction •  Ecosystem assessment •  Agricultural applications •  Urban applications •  Water resources •  Coastal and hazard http://worldview3.digitalglobe.com/interactive/worldview-3/img/rotation-wv-3/wv3_rotating_01_0000.png
12. 12 Geostatistics •  Spatio-temporal characterization of variance •  Scale and information extraction •  Mathematical characterization of data and information •  New algorithms/methods for analyzing data •  Error and uncertainty analysis http://www.mining.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shutterstock_53261848.jpg http://www.ifullscreen.com/thumbs/3d_space_wallpaper_10-t2.jpg
13. 13 Terrain Analysis http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/images/pia16567annotated.jpg http://www.defense.gov/DODCMSShare/NewsStoryPhoto/2007-09/hrs_070822-A-6849A-667.jpg http://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/sites/default/files/digitalcoast/sites/default/files/img/data_tools_training/BTM_image.jpg?redirect=301ocm •  Digital terrain modeling •  Error and uncertainty •  Geomorphometric parameters •  Geomorphometric objects •  Landscape evolution modeling
14. 14 Geospatial Education http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-0/c38.0.885.589/s720x720/1459195_660831710627604_1627463960_n.jpg •  Enhanced learning •  Geospatial workshops •  Issues in STEM Education (TUETAR) •  Technical training •  Conceptual understanding (RS example) •  Reflective learning
15. 15 Geospatial Science & Technology http://www.panasonicforbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/feature-digital.jpg http://engineeringworks.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/06-16-10-lighting-up-lasers.jpg •  Representations •  Data and information integration •  Spatial analysis and modeling •  Knowledge generation & decision making •  Software tool development
16. 16 GEOSAT Outreach http://www.accessfayetteville.org/government/planning/images/table2.JPG http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/01/09/article-2084124-0F627E7A00000578-750_634x399.jpg http://www.forestsformainesfuture.org/storage/Conference%20GIS.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1369405703766 •  Problem solving & services •  Technology development •  Technology transfer •  Capacity building
17. 17 CONCLUSIONS http://rocketdock.com/images/screenshots/magnifier.png •  Building collaborative partnerships •  Multidisciplinary collaboration •  Faulty/student interaction & mentoring •  Remote sensing program •  Government geospatial technology solutions •  Cost sharing •  Data and information production