Nov. 14th Meeting

Tue Nov 14 12:16:18 EST 2006

I've updated the event on the website to be 11/28 at Town Hall. I hope
folks can make it.

Steve

>>> >>> David William Bitner <david.bitner at GMAIL.COM> 11/14/2006 10:46:56
AM >>>
Either way works fine for me.

David

On 11/14/06, Steve Lime <Steve.Lime at dnr.state.mn.us> wrote:
> >
> > I can make it but with only 3 folks available that's not much of a
> > meeting. I would
> > vote to skip it today and reschedule for later in the month (perhaps
the
> > week after
> > thanksgiving?) - also as a social event.
> >
> > Steve
> >
>>>> > >>> Brian Huberty <Brian_Huberty at FWS.GOV> 11/14/2006 9:19:00 AM >>>
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Something that came up in the ASPRS/MAPPS board meeting last week
that
> > should be of interest to the group.  ASPRS is working on a draft
"Manual
> > of
> > GIS" slated for publication next year.  I am supposed to get a copy
to
> > review later this year.   I don't know who is writing it but there
is
> > supposed to be a  chapter on web-based geospatial systems.
> >
> > Interestingly enough, there was enough interest in getting beyond
GIS
> > (desktop) and move into supporting the next generation "Manual of
> > Web-based
> > Geospatial Systems"  (there may be a better title).  And ASPRS will
> > publish
> > it!
> >
> > However, it will take a small group of people to develop an outline
and
> > write chapters.  The bottom line is developing a stand-alone
bible/manual
> > that anyone can pick-up and find answers.
> >
> > Something to think about...
> >
> >
> > for the meeting tonight, I can make it as well but I only see Dave B
> > coming.  Anyone else or should it be cancelled for this month.
> >
> >
> > Alternatively,
> >
> > If anyone is going to the 2007 Remote Sensing Workshop planning
meeting at
> > LMIC on Friday:
> >
> >
> > I've heard back from most of you regarding a time and place for our
> > inaugural meeting.? The best suitable time seems to be:
> >
> > Friday, November 17
> > 10:30 am to noon
> > Room 304 Centennial Office Building
> >
> > With your permission, I'll tentatively book it.? We can have a
speaker
> > phone available so Gerry in Duluth can join us telephonically.
> >
> > If you can't make it, please let me know.
> >
> > The goal of our first meeting will be to begin establishing
expectations *
> > in the program content, duration, scheduling, invited speakers'
list,
> > intended participants, venue, registration options, etc.? We'll try
to
> > address all these issues broadly and assign committee members to dive
into
> > them more deeply off-line.? If you think this list might be missing
> > something, please let me know.
> >
> > I learned last week in a teleconference with the workshop sponsors
that 10
> > similar workshops are being planned in other states.? Most are only
> > slightly ahead of us in their planning, and range from elementary to
> > highly
> > specialized.? For example:
> >
> >       *        Vermont is planning a Remote Sensing 101 program to
try and
> >       bring all members of its statewide Spatial Data Partnership
> >       organization up to speed on the technology.
> >       *        New Jersey's workshop is being organized through
Rutgers
> >       University and is geared toward a general government audience
but
> >       focused specifically on LiDAR technology; with hands-on
education
> >       through the use of QT Modeler ( http://www.appliedimagery.com/
) and
> >       presentations by USGS staff representing the CLICK Project
(Center
> >       for LIDAR Information Coordination and Knowledge:
> >       http://lidar.cr.usgs.gov/).? The goal of the workshop is to
develop
> > a
> >       statewide LiDAR users group.
> >       *        Wisconsin is working through the State Cartographer's
> > Office
> >       and focusing on Geospatial Technology more broadly than just
remote
> >       sensing with a thematic eye toward applications in the area of
> >       Emergency Management.? The workshop will be coupled with the
state's
> >       Governor's Conference on Emergency Management and Homeland
Security
> >       to be held sometime in the spring of 2007.
> >
> > The key here is to let you know that we have lots of latitude.? So
be
> > prepared to bring your best ideas forward.
> >
> > I'll send a message out early next week to confirm the meeting, just
as
> > soon as I hear from the rest of the group.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > Christopher Cialek
> > MN Land Management Information Center
> > 658 Cedar Street;? St. Paul, MN 55155
> > phone: 651.201.2481
> > fax: 651.296.3698
> > email: chris.cialek at state.mn.us
> >
> > This might be another good opportunity to get Mapserver plugged into
this
> > upcoming workshop.  I will be attending this and anyone interested
in
> > helping out is welcome to attend.
> >
> > later
> >
> > Brian Huberty, Regional NWI Coordinator
> > U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, R-3 Ecological Services
> > 1 Federal Drive, Mail Stop 4056
> > Ft Snelling, MN  55111-4056
> > USA
> >
> > brian_huberty at fws.gov
> > Direct Phone (612) 713-5332
> > Toll Free (800) 247-1247 x5332
> > Cell Phone (612) 308-7306
> > Fax (612) 713-5292
> > Ecological Services (612) 713-5350
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >              Stephen Lime
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> > Hi Folks: According to the calendar we're supposed to have a social
> > meeting tomorrow. The location was Town Hall if I recall correctly.
Are
> > others going?
> >
> > Steve
> >

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