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Begin forwarded message:
> From: "John A. Glennon" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: September 20, 2005 4:37:24 PM CDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: AAG2006: Virtual Globes Session
> Reply-To: "John A. Glennon" <[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> Hope to see many of you there!
> Alan
>
> J. Alan Glennon, Ph.D. Student
> UCSB Geography
>
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>
> Call for Abstracts:
> “Geography v2.0: Internet-based Virtual Globes”
> Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting, March 7-11,
> 2006, Chicago, Illinois.
>
> Sponsor: AAG Geographic Information Science and Systems Specialty
> Group
>
> Organizers: Alan Glennon ([log in to unmask]), University of
> California, Santa Barbara
> Josh Bader ([log in to unmask]), University of California, Santa
> Barbara
>
>
> Internet-based geographic visualization gained momentum in 2005 when
> Google and Microsoft each introduced free, online virtual globe
> software. These programs serve satellite and aerial imagery draped
> over
> interactive, three-dimensional software representations of earth.
> Moving to and viewing locations-of-interest are facilitated through
> search queries and user interface controls. Additional data, like
> roads
> and political boundaries, as well as, basic image overlays, can be
> added to the map. The software offers search tools, driving
> directions,
> and information on local businesses. Through Application Program
> Interfaces (API) and eXtensible Markup Language (XML)-based data
> specifications, developers and advanced users can create new functions
> and data. These internet-based globes have proven widely popular. For
> instance, in its first two weeks, the Google Earth website had 5.2
> million unique visitors. Such public interest poses a variety of
> opportunities, challenges, and questions for geographers. This session
> invites speakers to discuss their work exploring the potential of
> these
> and associated internet-based geographic tools. Topics may include:
> What are the connections between virtual globes and GIS? How will such
> internet-based spatial software affect the disciplines of geography
> and
> GIScience? How will issues such as data quality and uncertainty be
> dealt with in virtual globes? Are Google Earth and Microsoft Virtual
> Earth likely to affect geographic awareness, education, and decision
> making? Will the software affect contemporary GIS software and
> manufacturers? Can sustainable business models be developed for such
> software? What is the future of such software?
>
> Related keywords: virtual globes, GIS, location based services,
> internet mapping, Google Earth
>
> Participation and Deadlines:
> If you wish to participate in this paper session, please send an
> expression of interest to Alan Glennon ([log in to unmask]) as soon as
> possible. Abstracts and Presenter Identification Numbers (PINs) are
> due
> October 9, 2005. We will submit the session and speakers to the AAG on
> October 10, 2005.
>
> For information on abstract submission guidelines, see the AAG Annual
> Meeting website at: http://www.aag.org/annualmeetings/
>
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