Survey and GIS Summit 2006Bridging the Gap

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AGENDASurvey and GIS Summit EXPO

S-1 Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

S-2 URISA

S-3 Trimble Navigation Limited

S-4 Thales Navigation

S-5 Safe Software Inc.

S-6 National Association of County Surveyors

S-7 GITC America, Inc.

S-8 Leica Geosystems

S-9 McKim & Creed, P.A.

S-10 Cedra

S-11 ACSM—American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

S-11 FIG—International Federation of Surveyors

S-12 GITA

S-13 Lenocker & Associates

S-14 POB Magazine

S-15 CMedia Publications bv/GeoInformatics

S-16 NOAA—National Geodetic Survey

S-17 The American Surveyor Magazine

S-18 California Surveying and Drafting Supply, Inc.

Survey and GIS Summit EXPO Floor Plan

August 5–8San Diego Convention Center

Survey and GIS Summit Exhibitor Descriptions

ACSM—American Congress on Surveying and Mapping S-11Foundation Sponsorwww.acsm.netThe American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) is composed of four member organizations (AAGS, CaGIS, GLIS, NSPS) whose goal is to advance the sciences of surveying and mapping and related fields including GIS.

California Surveying and Drafting Supply, Inc. S-18www.csdsinc.comCalifornia Surveying and Drafting Supply is an Authorized Distribution Partner for Trimble surveying and mapping/GIS products. It offers sales, service, rental, and training throughout California and western Nevada.

Cedra S-10www.cedra.comCEDRA software provides interoperability for small, medium, and large municipalities and engineering offices that want to establish a central database that serves both the public works departments and GIS departments as well as oil and gas industries.

CMedia Publications bv/GeoInformatics S-15Gold Sponsor www.geoinformatics.comGeoInformatics is the magazine for surveying, mapping, and GIS professionals.

FIG—International Federation of Surveyors S-11Gold Sponsorwww.fig.netFounded in 1878, the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) is a federation of nation-al associations and is the only international body that represents all surveying disciplines.

GITA S-12Gold Sponsorwww.gita.orgThe Geospatial Information & Technology Association is the premier nonprofit association serving the global geospatial industry. GITA offers unbiased educational programs, forums, and publications to help GIS professionals better manage our world.

GITC America, Inc. S-7Gold Sponsorwww.gitcamerica.comGITC America, Inc., a subsidiary of Reed Business Information, is the publisher of Professional Surveyor Magazine and GIS Monitor. GITC publishes several other magazines including GIM and Hydro.

Leica Geosystems S-8Platinum Sponsorwww.leica.comWith close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.

Lenocker & Associates S-13www.civilsoft.comLenocker & Associates, a civil engineering, water resources, and GIS consulting firm, has provided its CIVILSOFT line of affordable productivity and design software since 1976.

McKim & Creed S-9www.mckimcreed.comAn award-winning, 450-person engineering/geomatics firm operating 50 survey crews. Geomatics services include electronic data collection, GIS, GPS, hydrographic surveying, SUE, aerial photogrammetry, and terrestrial laser scanning.

National Association of County Surveyors S-6Gold Sponsorwww.naco.org/nacs/index.htmThe National Association of County Surveyors is an affiliate organization of the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACS is a voice for county surveyors at the national level.

NOAA—National Geodetic Survey S-16Foundation Sponsorwww.ngs.noaa.govNOAA’s National Geodetic Survey (NGS) defines and manages the National Spatial Reference System—the consistent, high-accuracy framework for positioning, mapping, charting, and engineering activities throughout the United States. NGS is a global leader in developing new surveying methods and setting standards for precise positioning surveys.

POB Magazine S-14Gold Sponsorwww.pobonline.comPOB is the best read and most preferred publication serving the geomatics professional.

Safe Software Inc. S-5www.safe.comSafe Software Inc. is the industry leader in Spatial ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) technologies and provides both spatial data transformation solutions and professional services. For more information, visit www.safe.com.

Thales Navigation S-4www.thalesgroup.com/navigationThales Navigation is a global innovator of navigation and positioning solutions. Thales markets its GPS and GNSS professional products in the survey, GIS/mapping, and OEM markets.

The American Surveyor Magazine S-17Gold Sponsorwww.theamericansurveyor.comThe American Surveyor is the only national magazine owned and operated by surveyors for surveyors. Along with www.GISuser.com, it has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap.

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. S-1Platinum Sponsorwww.topconpositioning.comWhat surveyors have known for more than 70 years, GIS professionals are now learning: Topcon has the solutions for all positioning jobs. Topcon. It’s time.

Trimble Navigation Limited S-3Platinum Sponsorwww.trimble.comTrimble is a leading innovator of positioning technologies for surveying, mapping and GIS, agriculture, machine guidance, asset and fleet management, wireless platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure.

URISA S-2Gold Sponsorwww.urisa.orgURISA is the premier association for GIS professionals in local and regional governments.

Gold Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

ACSM—American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

NOAA—National Geodetic Survey

Leica Geosystems

ESRI would like to thank the following:

Foundation Sponsors

Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

Trimble Navigation Limited

CMedia Publications bv/GeoInformatics

FIG—International Federation of Surveyors

GITA GITC America, Inc.

National Association of County Surveyors

Point of Beginning Magazine

The American Surveyor Magazine

URISA

7:30 a.m.RegistrationGrand Lobby, San Diego Convention Center (SDCC)

7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.Continental BreakfastRoom 6-E

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.Doors OpenRoom 6-F

8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.Welcome and Opening RemarksBrent Jones, Surveying Industry Manager, ESRI

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.Keynote SpeakerWendy Lathrop, L.S.

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.BreakRoom 6-E

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. What’s New in GIS for Surveying Ray Carnes, Tim Hodson, Technical Marketing, ESRI

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Join our sponsors for lunch and presentations.

Trimble Topcon LeicaRoom 10 Room 9 Room 8

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.The Future of Surveying Clint Brown, Director of Software Products, ESRI

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.BreakRoom 6-E

2:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Industry Executive PanelTrimble, Topcon, Leica, and the National Geodetic Survey will discuss opportunities for surveying and GIS and how they are leading the way.

4:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.Plenary CloseQ&A

4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Summit EXPO and Reception Room 11

Saturday, August 5 ß Survey and GIS Summit Plenary Session ß SDCC

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A Joint ConferenceLength: 4 days, 150 sessions

Weight: 100,000 (square-foot exhibit hall)

Scheduled to be delivered March 9-12, 2008 at

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Please join us as we introduce the new geospatial event of the year

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The National Association of County Surveyors is an affiliate organization of the National Association of Counties (NACo). NACS is a voice for County Surveyors at the national level.

Find out more about NACS by visiting our website at:

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Sunday, August 6 ß Survey and GIS Summit Breakout Sessions ß SDCC

7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.Continental BreakfastRoom 6-E

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.Breakout Session IRoom 7-AGIS Is a Tool for Surveying and Mapping Business DevelopmentRobert Young, Digitial Mapping Services, L.P.

Limited Liability and Constant Cash FlowRichard Gosselin, Northeast Engineers & Consultants

Room 7-BMapping the Portage Path Using GIS and GPSLarry Shubat, University of Akron

Significant WAAS Advancements in 2006Eric Gakstatter, DMG

Room 8Application of GIS and Mathematical Models in Planning Urban ParksNasrin Sesar, City of Kermanshah

GIS and Parcel Conversions—Why Don’t They Fit?Gary Kent, The Schneider Corporation

Room 9ESRI Technical Session: Introduction to GISEric Rodenberg, ESRI

Room 10ESRI Technical Session: Survey and GIS Technical Q&ATim Hodson, ESRI

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.BreakRoom 6-E

10:30 a.m.–12:00 noonBreakout Session IIRoom 7-AAccuracy Issues Related to Implementing a GIS ProjectBishwa Acharya, Earth Mapping International, Inc.

Development of Mine Information System for Opencast Coal Mines in IndiaPremprakash Bahuguna, Indian School of Mines

Room 7-BSubmeter Mapping … Really? The Revenge of the ShiftJoel Cusick, National Park Service, GIS

A Dummies Guide for Incorporating GPS Data into a GISEric Muncy, GRW, Inc.

Room 8An On-Line Positioning User Service for Geographic Information SystemsGerald Mader, National Geodetic Survey, NOAA/NOS

The National ReadjustmentDale Pursell, National Geodetic Survey, NOAA/NOS

Room 9Low-Distortion Map Projections for Surveying and GISMichael Dennis, Geodetic Analysis, LLC

Room 10Installation Boundary Mapping and the DoD Real Property Inventory Program Robert Mesko, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District

Working Together to Collect 2,000 Manhole InvertsTim Cawood, McKim & Creed, P.A.

12:00 noon–1:30 p.m.Lunch BreakRoom 6-E

POB’s Highlights inSurveying competition isback for its third year!Enter details on a uniqueor interesting project you’veworked on in 2006 andwe’ll share it with theworld. The winner receives$2000 cash plus an articleabout the notable work in anissue of POB.

How about some cool POB gear?

Even if you don’t win you get afree hat or tee-shirt just for entering (whilesupplies last) – you can’t lose! The deadlinefor entering is February 12, 2007. Head overto www.POBonline.com/contestto fill out your entry form today!

Highlights inSurveying

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It’s time.

The Topcon GMS-2 creates a new class of positioning instrument we call a multi-talented field assistant. Whether you’re surveying or collecting GIS data you’ll call it a great little tool that makes your job easier.

Hand-held GPS+ receiver50-channel dual-constellation (GPS + GLONASS) for maximum satellites in all environments

Windows CE field controllerRuns Topcon’s TopPAD mobile GIS and full suite of Topcon survey software

Integrated digital cameraInstantly combines image and data—capture reality

Dual-use capabilityStandalone GIS mapping and navigation tool or field controller for survey and RTK systems.

It’s the perfect combination of functions that add efficiency and new abilities to your work. Make the GMS-2 your new field assistant.

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American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

ACSM was founded in June 1941 and is incorporated as a non-profit educational organization whose goal is to advance the sciences of surveying and mapping and related fields, in furtherance of the welfare of those who use and make maps. ACSM also encourages the development of educational programs and supports publications that represent the professional and technical interests of surveying and mapping. The society is comprised of four independently incorporated Member Organizations which include more than 5000 surveyors, cartographers, geodesist, and other spatial data information related professionals from private industry, government, and academia throughout the world. The Organizations include the American Association for Geodetic Surveying (AAGS), Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS), Geographic and Member Organization serves the specific interests of their respective members, while working collectively to achieve the overall goals of ACSM.

For more information visit www.acsm.net American Congress on Surveying and Mapping

6 Montgomery Village Avenue, Suite 403 Gaithersburg, MD 20879

240-632-9176 Fax-240-632-1321

Sunday, August 6 ß Survey and GIS Summit Breakout Sessions ß SDCC

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.Breakout Session IIIRoom 7-ACity of Covington Storm Water Infrastructure Mapping InitiativeIssac Standard, City of Covington

The San Diego County Real-Time RTK Correction SystemMichael Binge, County of San Diego Public Works

Room 7-BFrom Survey to GIS-Ready Information: Improved Management within GIS EnvironmentZainal A Majeed, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Hillsborough County’s Right of Way Inventory ProgramJohn Lyons, Hillsborough County, Surveying Division

Room 8High Accuracy, Survey-Grade GISRobert Jones, R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc.

Survey Accurate GIS CadastreIan Harper, Geodata

Room 9Low-Distortion Map Projections for Surveying and GISMichael Dennis, Geodetic Analysis, LLC

Room 103D Modeling of Ground SubsidenceErnest Sinohui, Tetra Tech

Creating High Precision GIS for a Large California Water AgencyGavin OLeary, Provost & Pritchard Inc.

3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.BreakRoom 6-E

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Breakout Session IVRoom 7-ABuilding an Accurate GISWilliam Linzey, National Geodetic Survey, NOAA/NOS

Room 7-BModernizing the Maintenance of the Public Land Surveying SystemCarsten Bjornsson, ESRI

Room 8Sufficiency of Geodetic Infrastructure of Turkey for GIS Rahmi Nurhan, Istanbul Technical University

Room 9Incorporating GIS Practitioners Into the Arizona Professional Land Surveyors AssociationJack Avis, APLS

Room 10Integrating Real-Time Kinematic Surveying into an Undergraduate GIS CurriculumBrian Bailey, U.S. Military Academy, Geography

4:10 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Closing SessionRoom 6-AIntersect LIVE: Two Professions, Two Perspectives, Two Points of ViewJanet Jackson, P.A., and Randy Rambeau, McKim & Creed

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Tuesday, August 8 ß ESRI International User Conference Sessions ß SDCC

Below are suggested survey-related sessions. For a full list of sessions and activities, please refer to your UC agenda.

Surveying (SUR)Surveying and GIS Technology Case Studies

8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.Room 30-CCadastral Surveyors:Go Forward Digitally and Coordinate AccuratelyMichael Elfick, GeoData

GPS Continuously Operating Reference Stations and Online Positioning User ServiceWilliam Stone, National Geodetic Survey

9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.Break

10:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m.Business of SurveyingRoom 30-CGIS Is a Tool for Surveying and Mapping Business DevelopmentRobert Young, Digitial Mapping Services, L.P.

Limited Liability and Constant Cash FlowRichard Gosselin, Northeast Engineers & Consultants

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Lunch Break

12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.Surveying–Special Interest Group MeetingRoom 30-CCreated during the inaugural Survey and GIS Summit, the group aims to extend industry focus to unite practitioners in the land surveying and GIS professions. The group is open to anyone interested in surveying and GIS. For more information or to join, please visit the S–SIG Web site at www.esri.com/industries/surveying/community/ssig.html.

1:30 p.m.–2:45 p.m.Integrating Survey Data and GISRoom 30-CCAD Mapping to GIS: Lakehaven, Washington’s Long and Winding RoadRick Lortz, Lakehaven Utility District

Using NILS to Integrate Survey and Parcel Data into GeoCommunicatorLeslie Cone, BLM

2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.Break

3:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.Integrating Survey Data and GISRoom 30-CHow Surveyors Can Use NILS Survey Management and Measurement ManagementSteven Dodds, USDA Forest Service

International Federation of Surveyors

Founded in 1878 in Paris, FIG is a federation of national associations and is the only international

body that represents all surveying disciplines.

Member associations, affiliates, correspondents, academic and corporate members from more than

100 countries representing more that 250,000 professionals are represented in FIG.

For more information visit us at: www.fig.net

International Federation of Surveyors Lindevangs Alle 4

DK-2000 Frederiksberg Denmark Tel. + 45 3886 1081 Fax + 45 3886 0252

Email: FIG@FIG.net FIG XXII Congress – October 8-13, 2006

Munich, Germany www.fig2006.de

Tuesday, August 8, 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.Surveying–Special Interest Group MeetingRoom 30-C

Created during the inaugural Survey and GIS Summit, the group aims to extend industry focus to unite practitioners in the land surveying and GIS professions. The group is open to anyone interested in surveying and GIS. For more information or to join, please visit the S–SIG Web site at www.esri.com/industries/surveying/community/ssig.html.

Conference Activities

Sunday, August 6, 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.ESRI UC Welcome SocialGrand LobbySave time Monday morning by registering Sunday night! This is a great time to connect with old friends and make new ones. Wear your favorite ESRI T-shirt, or purchase one at the Spatial Outlet.

Sunday, August 6, 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.Orientation for New AttendeesRoom 25-CIf this is your first ESRI UC, or if you have not attend in many years, join us for a look at what this year’s conference is all about. We will show you where things are, walk through the conference agenda, and give tips on how to make the most of your time.

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Plenary Session

Monday, August 7, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.GIS—Communicating Our WorldHalls F, G, and H

8:30 a.m.Welcome and GIS VisionESRI president Jack Dangermond will welcome the GIS community to the 26th Annual ESRI International User Conference and share examples of how the community uses GIS to make a difference in the world. He will share his vision for GIS, software strategies, and key development efforts at ESRI.

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.Morning Break

10:30 a.m.–12:00 noonJack Dangermond will be joined by ESRI staff to discuss and demonstrate recent GIS developments using the ESRI family of products. Product demonstrations will include ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, and a variety of product developments.

12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.LunchLunch options are available on the Plaza, outside Hall H, and from a variety of local San Diego establishments. Return early for a special National Geographic Society video presentation.

2:00 p.m.GIS in SocietyJack Dangermond

GIS has a profound effect on our society. It is now widely used to design and manage our resources and help improve our world. However, our world faces many challenges: natural disasters, poverty, declining education, environmental degradation, and much more. Building a better world for future generations requires that we understand the importance of geographic relationships. We must not only understand these relationships but also empower our world leaders with geographic principles and knowledge. Join us in the afternoon to explore GIS conservation, education, science, and leadership in action.

3:30 p.m. Plenary Session Concludes

4:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Map Gallery OpeningSails Pavilion and Ballroom 20The Map Gallery is a celebration of the work done every day by ESRI GIS users around the world. More than 800 maps will be on display beginning Monday evening and continuing through Thursday afternoon. Experience one of the most comprehensive and innovative displays of cartographic achievements shown anywhere.

ESRI ShowcaseHall C, SDCCThe ESRI Showcase is the place to find ESRI staff and resources.

• Sit down with ESRI developers and technical staff at the software islands to see new ESRI software ArcGIS 9.2 functionality and tools.

• Visit with ESRI departmental staff at the Industry, Business Partner, or Project Center islands.

• Ask specific questions on released software products at the Technical Support Island.

See the island descriptions for more information, or stop by one of the ArcGIS Product Information Center desks for clarification.

Exhibit PavilionHall B–D, SDCC Tuesday, August 8, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.ESRI business partners, including hardware vendors, application developers, software dealers, service providers, data publishers, and many other GIS-related technology companies, will display technology solutions in the Exhibit Pavilion.

Seamlessly extend the ArcGISenvironment to the field

Expand the potential of ArcGIS Desktop

and Extensions with Multiple Feature

Editing, Pending Feature Editing,

Cloning and Continuing Feature Editing,

Real-Time Image Rectification and

Updating of 2D and 3D Geodatabase

Models using GPS, TPS, Digital Levels

and Laser Rangefinders.

To learn more, visit Leica Geosystems at

Booth 501 at the 2006 ESRI

International User Conference or at

Booth S8 at the Survey Summit.

www.leica-geosystems.us

ESRI UC Message Center and Internet CafeBallroom 20-A, SDCC and Marina Foyer, South Tower, Level 3, MarriottThe Message Center and Internet Café will keep you informed of important User Conference events and schedule changes as well as give you access to the Internet.

The Message Center offers

• E-mail capabilities to other attendees and back home (if you have an e-mail account accessible via the Internet)

• Online agenda and personal planner

• Points of interest in San Diego

• Exhibit booth locator

• ESRI UC Today daily agenda updates

• Surveys and feedback

Please note: There are no modem lines in the Message Center.

Your password is your registration number. Instructions for sending messages are on the screen. Since there are a limited number of computers available, please limit your use of the system to 15 minutes at any one time. Please be professional and responsible in choosing the Web sites you visit. For those of you who have your own wireless device, you may access the Message Center via the new 802.11b wireless network within the Convention Center. Questions? Go to the Wireless Help Desk located in the Grand Lobby, SDCC.