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All are invited to attend this important meeting on the status and plans
for global environmental mapping. Please share this announcement with
interested colleagues.
From: Bradley Reed <[log in to unmask]>
To: "Lawrence R Pettinger, Reston, VA " <lpetting@igs...
Date: Wed, May 13, 1998 10:09 AM
Subject: Global Mapping Forum '98
The U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Resources Observation Systems
(EROS) Data Center and the International Steering Committee on
Global Mapping (ISCGM) invite you to participate in Global Mapping
Forum '98. The objectives of this forum are to address issues in
global mapping as defined by ISCGM. ISCGM members include
representatives from national mapping organizations and other
international organizations and individuals concerned with
forwarding the goals of global mapping.
The previous Global Mapping Forum was held in November of 1997
in Gifu, Japan. To carry forward the momentum gained from that
Forum, we are assembling a group of international experts in a
variety of topical areas that have a vested interest in global mapping.
Attached is an announcement of Global Mapping Forum '98 which
includes a Preliminary Program. Also attached is a Registration
Form to confirm your participation. Please complete and return this
form via fax or email by 22 May if you or another representative
from your institution will participate in Global Mapping Forum '98 to:
Brad Heegel
Augustana College
Tel: (605)336-5508
Fax: (605)336-4903
email: [log in to unmask]
Mr. Heegel can also answer any questions you may have concerning
matters relating to logistics.
Thank you in advance for your participation. If you have any
questions about the Forum, please contact me at the fax number
or email address below.
Bradley C. Reed
EROS Data Center
Tel: (605)594-6012
Fax: (605)594-6119
email: [log in to unmask]
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Global Mapping Forum '98
Information for the 21st Century
June 15-18, 1998
U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
The U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Resources Observation Systems
(EROS) Data Center and the International Steering Committee on
Global Mapping (ISCGM) are pleased to announce Global Mapping
Forum '98. The objectives of Global Mapping Forum '98 are to
address issues in global and regional mapping as defined by the
International Steering Committee for Global Mapping.
BACKGROUND
The ISCGM was established February, 1996 in Tsukuba, Japan. This
Committee examines measures that concerned national, regional,
and international mapping organizations can take to foster the
development of global mapping. Measures agreed upon by ISCGM
members will be taken to facilitate the implementation of global
agreements and conventions for environmental protection as well
as the mitigation of natural disasters and to encourage economic
growth within the context of sustainable development.
To address the needs of various users of regional and global data,
Global Mapping Forum '98 will host experts in the following topical
areas:
-Sustainable development
-Environmental monitoring, assessment, and management
-Data needs for regional and global modelling
-Mapping and imaging technology for the 21st century
-Integration of Physical and Socio-economic data
Please refer to the ISCGM web site for more information:
(http://www1.gsi-mc.go.jp/iscgm-sec/)
HOTEL AND TRANSPORTATION
Global Mapping Forum '98 has reserved a block of rooms at the
Sioux Falls Holiday Inn. Please contact this hotel directly or
contact Brad Heegel (see Points of Contact below) to make
arrangements. Transportation from the hotel to the EROS Data
Center will be provided.
Holiday Inn City Centre
100 W. 8th St.
Sioux Falls, SD USA 57104
Tel: (605)339-2000 or 1-800-465-4329
EROS DATA CENTER TOURS
The U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Data Center (EDC) is one of
the largest repositories for remotely sensed data and a premier
center for research on remote sensing. During the past three
years, EDC facilities have been significantly enlarged and
enhanced to house the EOS Land Processes Distributed Active
Archive Center (LPDAAC). Special tours will be offered on
Monday, 15 June for Global Mapping Forum '98.
POINTS OF CONTACT
Logistics: Brad Heegel
Augustana College
2001 S. Summit Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD USA 57197
Tel: (605)336-5508
Fax: (605)336-4903
email: [log in to unmask]
Program: Dr. Bradley C. Reed
EROS Data Center
Sioux Falls, SD USA 57198
Tel: (605)594-6012
Fax: (605)594-6529
email: [log in to unmask]
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Monday June 15
Morning (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
ISCGM Working Group1
ISCGM Working Group2
Afternoon (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Special tours of EROS Data Center
Informal meetings
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Tuesday, June 16
Morning (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Welcome to Global Mapping Forum '98
Keynote Address
Topical Sessions on:
- Sustainable development
- Environmental monitoring, assessment, and management
Lunch (12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Report on SDI meeting in Ottawa, June, 1998
Afternoon (1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Topical Sessions on:
- Data needs for regional and global modelling
- Mapping/imaging technology for the 21st century
- Integration of physical and socio-economic data
Evening (6:00 p.m.)
Social Event in Sioux Falls area
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Wednesday, June 17
Morning (9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Presentations/Panel discussion on:
1) Sustainable development
2) Environmental monitoring, assessment, and management
3) Data needs for regional and global modelling
4) Mapping/imaging technology for the 21st century
5) Integration of Physical and Socio-economic data
Afternoon (12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Panel discussion of Issues in Mapping for the 21st Century
Evening (6:00 p.m.)
Social event in Sioux Falls area
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Thursday, June 18
Fourth Meeting of the International Steering Committee on Global Mapping
(9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
REGISTRATION
Please complete and mail, fax, or email this form no later than May
22, 1998 to:
Brad Heegel
Augustana College
Tel: (605)336-5508
Fax: (605)336-4903
email: [log in to unmask]
Personal Details
Title: Prof./Dr./Ms./Mr.
Surname: _______________________________________
First Name: _____________________________________
Affiliation/Institution: _____________________________
Mailing Address: Office or Home:
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________
Facsimile: ______________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Accomodations
If you need hotel reservations, please complete the following:
Name(s): _______________________________________
Check in date: ___________________________________
Check out date: __________________________________
EDC Tour
Will you participate in the EDC tour on Monday p.m., June 15?
___Yes ___No
Social Events
Please indicate if you will be attending the following social events:
Tuesday, June 16
Sioux Falls Canaries baseball game outing (approximately $14.00)
___Yes ___No
Wednesday, June 17
Western Chuckwagon feed, covered wagon rides, and Native American
dancers
(approximately $22.00) ___Yes ___No
Thursday, June 18
Wild game feed and social (approximately $25.00) ___Yes ___No
A registration fee of $10.00 per day will cover the noon meal and
refreshments
for morning and afternoon breaks.
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Lawrence R. Pettinger
U.S. Geological Survey
590 National Center
Reston, VA 20192-0001
Phone: 703-648-4519
Fax: 703-648-5755
Email: [log in to unmask]
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