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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 <<a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>>
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: <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>
 
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: <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>
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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:  <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>
 
Program:  Dr. Bradley C. Reed
          EROS Data Center
          Sioux Falls, SD  USA  57198
          Tel:  (605)594-6012
          Fax:  (605)594-6529
          email:  <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>
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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: <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>
 
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:     <a href="/scripts/wa-UGA.exe?LOGON=A3%3D9805%26L%3DMAPS-L%26E%3D7BIT%26P%3D142957%26B%3D--%26T%3Dtext%252FplainTEXT%252FPLAIN%3B%2520charset%3DUS-ASCII%26pending%3D" target="_parent" >[log in to unmask]</a>
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