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Hilton Washington Dulles HotelHerndon, Virginia

18th William T. Pecora Memorial Remote Sensing Symposium

Preliminary ProgramLead SponsorsU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Co-OrganizerAmerican Society for Photogrammetry and

Remote Sensing (ASPRS)

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As Steering Committee Chair of the 18th William T. Pecora Memorial Remote Sensing Sym-

posium, I am delighted to have this opportunity to invite you to Herndon, Virginia, November

14-17, 2011 for this exciting technical program. This 18th edition of the Pecora Symposium

will be a two and half day conference starting Tuesday morning, November 15 and ending

Thursday mid-day, November 17, 2011. Two 90-minute plenary sessions will be held on

Tuesday and Wednesday, with the fifth and final plenary session following the Thursday morn-

ing technical sessions and serving as the closing session of the Symposium. The five plenary

themes collectively span the conference theme – Forty Years of Earth Observation. Prior to

the opening of the conference, ASPRS will hold workshops on Sunday and Monday and NGA

will hold a full day Classified Session on Monday, November 14th.

The conference will open with Achieving William Pecora’s Vision. This plenary session

reflects on William Pecora’s vision for Earth Observation and includes the status of efforts to

continue the vision with presentations by Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar (invited),

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (invited), and Senator John Thune, South Dakota (invit-

ed). The Tuesday afternoon plenary will be Highlights from the Past Four Decades. This ses-

sion involves speakers and panelists who will reflect on the science highlights, surprises, key

achievements, and challenges associated with 40 years of Earth Observation. Wednesday’s

plenary sessions will be Science and Applications in an Era of Free Landsat Data and Map-

ping and Monitoring the Globe. The first session will introduce the science and applications

revolution resulting from the changes in the Landsat Data Policy and will include evidence of

the global impact of the decision. The second session will cover the 40-year Landsat legacy;

focusing on free access to at least 2.5 million Landsat scenes which span the globe since 1972

and which are creating new opportunities for understanding global change and the condition

of the planet. The closing session on Thursday will focus on The Next Forty Years, drawing

attention to the possibilities ahead in Earth Observation.

Through the leadership and commitment of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Nation-

al Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and all the Symposium sponsors, especially

the Technical Program Committee Chairs – Tom Loveland and Mike Wulder, we have com-

piled an outstanding program for your benefit. The Symposium clearly continues the Pecora

tradition of focusing on the applications of satellite and other remotely-sensed data to study,

monitor, and manage the Earth’s land surface, as well as technologies to improve satellite data

analyses, quality, access, and preservation.

Accompanying the plenary sessions are 30 technical sessions with accepted and invited pa-

pers, a poster session, exhibit hall, and social and networking events to keep you busy for the

duration of the Symposium. This combination of activities at Pecora 18 comprises a unique

opportunity for you to share experiences, successes, and ideas. Please join us and your friends

in Herndon November 14-17, 2011 for this very special Symposium.

Thomas M. HolmSteering Committee Chair Pecora 18 Symposium


Lead Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

Media SponsorsAsian Surveying & Mapping

DirectionsGEO Informatics

GIS Café Imaging Notes

Table of Contents

Platinum Medallion

Welcome Letter 3

Conference-at-a-Glance 5

Student and Young Professional Events 6

ASPRS Committee Meetings 7

MAPPS Fall Policy Conference Activities 7

Classified Session 8

Workshops 9-13

Technical Program

Tuesday, November 15th

Opening General Session 1 14

Technical Sessions 1-6 15-16

General Session 2 17


Poster Sessions 21-23

Wednesday, November 16th





Thursday, November 17th


Closing General Session 5 33

Social Event — Exhibitors’ Reception 20

Hotel and Travel Information 34

Frequently Asked Questions 35-36

Registration Form 37-38

Sponsors

Pecora 18 Steering CommitteeBruce Quirk, U.S. Geological Survey

Tom Holm, Chair, U.S. Geological SurveyLeslie Armstrong, U.S. Geological Survey

Larry Pettinger, U.S. Geological Survey (retired)Tom Loveland, U.S. Geological SurveyJennifer Rover, U.S. Geological SurveyMike Wulder, Canadian Forest Service

Brad Doorn, NASAJim Irons, NASA

Kevin Gallo, NOAA

Nina Jackson, NOAARick Mueller, U.S. Department of AgricultureGlenn Bethel, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Everett Hinckley, U. S. Forest ServiceMike Story, National Park ServiceLen Hirsch, Smithsonian Institute

Amy Budge, University of New Mexico/EDACWilliam Stoney, Mitretek

Darrel Williams, Global Science and Tech.John Lyon, Enviromental Protection Agency (retired)


Conference-at-a-Glance6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM Noon 1 PM 2 PM 3PM 4 PM 5 PM 6 PM 7 PM

Sunday, November 13th

Registration Hours

ASPRS Committee Meetings

Workshops

Monday, November 14th

Registration Hours

ASPRS Committee Meetings

Workshops

Classified Session

Tuesday, November 15th

Registration Hours

Exhibit Hall Hours

Opening General Session 1

General Session 2

Technical Sessions

Exhibitors’ Reception

Poster Sessions*

Wednesday, November 16th

Registration Hours

Exhibit Hall Hours

General Session 3

General Session 4

Technical Sessions


Registration Hours

Closing General Session 5

* Posters will be on display Tuesday, November 15th to Thursday, November 17th. Poster Presenters will be available for discussion Tuesday, November 15th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

ASPRS Meeting Schedule Save the dates!!!

ASPRS 2012 Annual ConferenceSacramento Convention Center

March 19–23, 2012Sacramento Convention Center

Sacramento, California

ASPRS/MAPPS Fall Specialty Conference

October 29 – November 1, 2012Marriott Tampa Waterside Hotel

Tampa, Florida

ASPRS 2013 Annual Conference

March 24–28, 2013Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel

Baltimore, Maryland


March 23–27, 2014Galt House Hotel

Louisville, Kentucky


May 4–8, 2015Tampa Bay Marriott Waterside Hotel

Tampa, Florida

Check www.asprs.org for updates and important program

information.


Student and Employer “Meet and Greet”Monday, November 14, 5:45 PM to 6:15 PM

Get together with the other Students and Associ-ate members of ASPRS attending this years’ Sym-posium and learn what the SAC has been working on. Stay for the meet and greet and make some connections with potential Employers attending this year.

The SAC members would love to meet all stu-dents attending the Symposium and hear any ideas you may have to make your sympo-sium experi-ence enjoyable.

The meet and greet is designed to connect members looking to apply for jobs in the digital mapping industry with employers looking to hire. Bring your resume, a business card, or just a smile and a handshake, and expand your job network at the symposium.

Please join the Student Advisory Council (SAC) for some activities designed just for YOU!

Students &Young Professionals

Student Advisory Council MeetingMonday, November 14, 6:15 PM to 6:45 PM

All Students attend-ing the conference are welcome to come and participate in the Student Advisory Council Meet-ing. Meet the members of the Council and hear about the activities they have planned for this meeting and throughout the year.

Other Social ActivitiesYour SAC Networking Councilor will arrange relaxed social gatherings after each of the day’s symposium activities. These events will allow you to get to know more of the students and young professional members of ASPRS. All student attend-ees are welcom to join in on the fun as well.

We guarantee that your participation in these activities will make your conference experience more enjoyable!


ASPRSSunday, November 13th

Division Directors9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Committee Chairs9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Journal Policy & Publications (Joint Meeting)10:00 AM to 12 Noon

Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD)10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Geographic Information Systems Division (GISD)10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Data Preservation & Archives11:00 AM to 12 Noon

Evaluation for Certification1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Convention Policy & Planning 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD)1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Electronic Communications2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Lidar Division2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Awards Committee3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Remote Sensing Applications Division (RSAD)3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Membership Committee3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

By-Laws Committee4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Professional Practice Division (PPD)4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Education & Professional Development Committee4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Standards Committee5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Sustaining Members Council5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Division Directors5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Monday, November 14th

ASPRS Board Meeting8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Student Advisory Council5:45 PM to 6:45 PM

MAPPSWednesday, November 16th

MAPPS Awards Reception5:00 PM to 7:00 PM


Fall Policy ConferenceGeneral Session1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Federal Agency Liaison Meetings2:15 PM to 3:45 PM

Wrap Up & Reception3:45 PM to 6:00 PM


NGA will sponsor an all-day classified session in conjunction with the 2011 ASPRS PECORA Symposium. The purpose of the classified ses-sion is to engage the attendees in exploring views, ideas, approaches, and research results for Analyzing the Human Dimension of Activity-Based GEOINT.

Activity-Based GEOINT focuses on capturing activities as they occur and, based on understanding of patterns of life, analyzing those activities to determine normal from abnormal, to determine relationships, to discover networks, and to project and forecast in support of Anticipatory Intel-ligence Analysis. This would include activities associated with culture, re-ligion, economic, societal, etc.

Morning Session: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm — Presentations addressing cutting edge research on Activity-Based GEOINT for Anticipatory Intel-ligence Analysis.

Afternoon Session: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm — In-depth round table discussions on Activity-Based GEOINT in Support of Anticipatory Intel-ligence Analysis.

Classification Level: This session will be held at the SECRET//Rel FVEY level.

Location: Classified Conference Facility, Herndon, Virginia

Transportation: Transportation will be provided. Buses will depart at 6:30 am from the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel and will return to the Hil-ton Washington Dulles Hotel at the conclusion of the session.

Details: Lite breakfast, coffee, lunch and breaks will be provided at the session facility for all registrants.

Activity-Based GEOINT in Support of Anticipatory Intelligence Analysis


Sunday, November 13thRegistration Hours — 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

WS 1Lidar Waveform: The Potential and Benefits for Topographic MappingCharles K. Toth, PhD, The Ohio State UniversityNora Csanyi May, PhD, Fugro EarthData, Inc.12:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., 0.4 CEU

Registration Fee: $85 Student*, $165 Member, $265 Non-member

INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP

Intended audience: In general, people involved in all aspects of lidar. The proposed workshop is primarily beneficial to lidar data providers, both who have already started to look into full waveform applications or those who are just about to explore this emerging technology. In addition, government program managers and decision-makers should also find this workshop valuable.

This workshop will provide an introduction to lidar wave-form data concepts and processing. Participants are ex-pected to have basic understanding of lidar technology. The structure of this workshop will be the following:

I. Introduction to Lidar Waveform Data A. What is lidar waveform data? B. Short history on the evolution of waveform data C. The characterization of waveform data II. Acquiring Lidar Waveform Data A. Large footprint systems B. Small footprint pulsed lidar systems III. Real-time Processing of Lidar Waveform Data A. Return and intensity signal detection (advantage/disadvantage of waveform vs. discrete returns) B. Compression of lidar waveform data C. Storing lidar waveform data IV. Post-processing of Lidar Waveform Data A. General analysis of waveform data; typical waveforms B. Already existing applications using lidar wave form data C. Emerging applications, including land-cover (object) classification, better error characterization, etc. V. Summary and Future Trends A. Existing systems B. Outlook on market developments

WS 2Remote Sensing of WetlandsJohn Lyon, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRoss Lunetta, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRic Lopez, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency12:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., .4 CEU


INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

Identifying and characterizing wetlands can be greatly enhanced by the use of remote sensor and geospatial technologies. Basic image interpretation supplies a great deal of information, as does computer-enhancement of remote sensor data. The utility of these approaches comes from their application over time and space, and leads one to an understanding of the influences of hydrology, soils, plants, and topography that occasion the presence of wetlands, and allows their remote detection.

These presentations show how technologies and field work can greatly add to the identification of wetlands in a variety of ecosystems. Topics to be addressed include: Wet-land characteristics and indicators; Imagery of wetlands; Field work and wetland features; Interpretation of imagery; Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging; Detailed mod-erate and fine spatial and spectral resolution sensing and analyses; Thematic mapping of wetlands; use of geographic information systems and modeling; and other topics of in-terest. Ample question and answer periods allow the attend-ees insight on their own issues and applications.


Monday, November 14thRegistration Hours — 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM

WS 3Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) ConceptsKevin Gambold, Unmanned Experts LLCStephen Rolfe, Unmanned Experts LLC7:45 A.M. to 5:15 P.M., CEU 0.8



The civilian aviation sector of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and systems (UAS) is rapidly expanding, and is predicted to match the successful military application of UAVs. Recent studies have drawn up over 53 different mis-sion types for civilian UAS, grouped into 5 mission sets of Survey, Law Enforcement, Border Patrol, Communications and Disaster Relief.

Companies are looking to this area to solve specific op-erational problems, using the traditional strengths of UAS over manned platforms, epitomized by the phrase ‘the 3 Ds: Dull, Dirty and Dangerous’.

This UAS Concepts Workshop was designed to provide experienced airborne photogrammetry and remote sensing operators, technologists, and scientists with an understand-ing of UAVs/UAS that goes beyond an introductory level, and allows them to speak knowledgeably of this area to their management, customers, and peers.

This day-long instructional program includes: I. Overview; UAS Terminology and Classification; UAS Roles and Mission Sets II. Control Systems; Data Links; Hardware III. Payloads: EO/IR/LLTV/SAR/GMTI/Hyperspectral IV. Concept of Operations; Launch Recovery Systems; Communications V. Deployment Considerations; Future Employment of UAS

Our instructors have extensive operational UAS experi-ence and have delivered leading-edge UAS training materi-als to a wide spectrum of audiences.

This course assumes that attendees have an intermediate to advanced understanding of airborne operations, and a ba-sic understanding of photogrammetric and remote sensing principles that have their equivalents in military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) fundamentals.

WS 4Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Data Processing: Background and ApproachesWilliam Farrand, Farr View Consulting7:45 A.M. to 12:15 P.M., CEU 0.4



Imaging spectrometry, commonly referred to as hyperspec-tral remote sensing, provides high-resolution spectral in-formation for environmental, natural resources, and urban characterization projects. In this workshop, students will be provided with an introduction to hyperspectral data, a review of the phenomenology of reflectance and emission spectroscopy, and a discussion of hyperspectral sensors and data types. The main emphasis will be on providing back-ground on the processing approaches that can be applied to hyperspectral data. This review of processing approaches will include a discussion of pre-processing and atmospheric correction approaches. In terms of data analysis, methods that will be described include endmember determination approaches, spectral mixture analysis, spectral matching approaches, and covariance-based processors. In address-ing the topic of hyperspectral data processing, a key factor is its basis in reflectance spectrometry. This basis will be discussed in the context of why some materials are more amenable to mapping than others. Commercially available data processing packages that are available for processing hyperspectral and multispectral data will be discussed as well as a discussion of the processing approaches within those packages. Certain processing techniques are better suited to certain applications and the reasons for this are addressed.

I will provide a package of materials to the students that will include hard copies of the material presented and an extensive list of references on the topics addressed. An in-class exercise will be given if time allows.

Topics to be addressed I. Define Imaging Spectrometry (hyperspectral remote sensing) II. Background of Reflectance and Emission Spec- troscopy III. Atmospheric Correction Approaches IV. Endmember Determination Approaches


V. Dealing with the Mixed Pixel Problem VI. Spectral Matching Approaches VII. Covariance-based Processing Approaches VIII. Commercially Available Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) Software Packages IX. HSI Processing Techniques and Approaches Avail- able within those Packages X. Descriptions of Available and Soon-to-be available Hyperspectral Systems XI. Summary and Final Discussion

Who Should ParticipateThis half day workshop is intended for users of remote sensing data. This includes analysts who may have used multispectral data or some other form of remote sensing data and are now interested in using hyperspectral data in their work. This workshop is also appropriate for managers who must make decisions about what kind of remote sensing data to purchase for their projects and/or what kind of multi- or hyperspectral image processing software that they should purchase. This workshop will provide an introduction to the power of hyperspectral data in remote sensing projects.

WS 5Advanced Thematic Accuracy AssessmentRussell G. Congalton, University of New HampshireKass Green, Kass Green and Associates7:45 A.M. to 12:15 P.M., CEU 0.4


ADVANCED WORKSHOP

This workshop is for those that have already performed one or more thematic accuracy assessments and/or have taken the Introductory Workshop on Assessing the Accuracy of GIS Information Created from Remotely Sensed Data. This workshop focuses on going beyond the basic principles and practices of thematic accuracy assessment. The workshop will begin with a brief review and then quickly switch focus to a discussion of the issues related to sample design considerations including sample unit, sample size, and sampling scheme and reference data collection issues. Analysis of the error matrix will be demonstrated by use of the software to compute both Margfit and Kappa. Each participant will leave with a copy of this software. Finally, development and use of the fuzzy error matrix will be presented and discussed. Example case studies will be used to demonstrate the appropriate considerations and issues throughout the workshop. Each participant should come prepared with questions and issues from their own work to share with the group and explore together.

I. Introduction II. A Review of the Basics A. Positional accuracy B. Thematic accuracy 1. the error matrix III. Advanced Sample Design Considerations A. Common issues B. Creative solutions C. Must document IV. Issues in Reference Data Collection A. Trade-offs with sources B. Collection methods C. Efficiencies D. Objectivity and bias V. Demonstrating Analysis Techniques A. Kappa B. Margfit VI. Fuzzy Accuracy Assessment A. Motivation B. Methodology VI. Conclusions

Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s)ASPRS is pleased to announce that Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are awarded for the ASPRS workshops. This program is being offered in conjunction with George Mason University.

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized unit of measurement for participation in non-credit continuing education programs.

Adults who successfully complete George Mason University’s approved programs will be awarded continuing education units. A permanent record of CEUs awarded will be maintained in the university database and will be easily accessible for certification and verification purposes.

The objective of the CEU is to:

Provide a nationally established record of professional development learning activity

Encourage adult students to utilize educational resources to meet their personal and educational needs

Recognize individuals who continue their education and keep themselves current in their chosen professions

Enable individuals to have an accurate source of their current CEU activity

Provide a system to document continuing education experiences in meeting certification requirements.

George Mason University, Office of Continuing Professional Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.


Monday, November 14thRegistration Hours — 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM

WS 6Analysis and Application of Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) DataYong Wang, East Carolina University7:45 A.M. to 12:15 P.M., CEU 0.4



Since the successful launch of SeaSat SAR of USA into space in 1978, a new era of acquiring and analyzing spaceborne imaging SAR data began. Then there were/are other successfully launched spaceborne USA and non-US SARs that have collected data globally. Today, there are many successful studies in which SAR data are used as the primary data sources. The studies include the global/national landuse and land cover, national land survey, agriculture, forestry, fishery, resource exploitation, environmental protection and monitoring, disaster prevention and mitigation, and national security. Therefore, the objectives of the workshop are:

I. To Introduce Active Microwave Remote Sensing – Why SAR, and What are the Characteristics of SAR Imagery, II. To Study Polarimetry – In-depth Discussion on Superposition of Radar Waves, Linear, Circular, Elliptic Polarizations, and Polarimetric Radar and Analysis of Polarimetric Data, III. To Decompose Polarimetric SAR Data – an Alternative to Study and use Radar Datasets from the Point of View of the Scattering Properties of Targets, and IV. To Showcase the Analysis and Application of Pola - rimetric SAR Data using Software Publically Available and Downloadable.

This is a shortened and revised version of a previously developed workshop given at the ASPRS 2010 meeting in San Diego, California with a focus on the analysis and application of polarimetric SAR data. Also, since the San Diego workshop, revision and updating to the workshop materials have been made to address the issues raised by the attendees. Recent research activities related to the analysis of NASA/JPL/UAVSAR polarimetric data will be added through the demonstration using public domain software. Finally, public-domain free SAR data analysis software (s/w) will be provided to the attendees and demonstration to use the s/w will be given.

WS 7Advanced Hyperspectral Sensing of the Terrestrial EnvironmentPrasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological SurveyDean Riley, Aerospace CorporationJohn Lyon, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency12:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., 0.4 CEURegistration Fee: $85 Student*, $165 Member, $265 Non-member

ADVANCED WORKSHOP

Hyperspectral sensing has created a wealth of opportunity to understand our changing world. It is now incumbent to focus on applications and best methods to derive true productivity. The instructors will share their deep knowledge on important economic themes of the terrestrial environment domestically and internationally. The issues of vegetation, croplands, geological and mineral exploration, and coastal/wetland applications hold great import in our growing and increasingly commodity driven world. These applications derive needed information and power decision-making through current paradigms of sustainability, Food and Water Security, nation building through resource management, coastal and marine spatial planning, and so forth. Attendees should have some knowledge and bring their own applications questions for attention during and at the end of the Workshop.

I. Overview of Advanced Hyperspectral Remote Sensing II. Hyperspectral Sensing of Vegetation and Croplands III. Hyperspectral Sensing of Geology and Mineral Deposits IV. Hyperspectral Sensing of Wetlands and Coastal Regions V. The Big Picture: Driving Decision-making for Societal Benefit VI. Applications-driven Question and Answer Period


WS 8Object Oriented Image Classification: From Feature Extraction to Land Cover MappingKass Green, Kass Green and AssociatesRussell G. Congalton, University of New Hampshire12:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., .4 CEU



This workshop introduces attendees to object oriented image classification. Unlike per pixel classifiers which rely only on the spectral characteristics of a feature, object oriented classifiers are capable of utilizing all feature characteristics including color, tone, texture, shape, height, and context. While powerful in the classification of moderate resolution data (e.g. Landsat), object oriented classification is pivotal for using high resolution (e.g. NAIP and commercial satellite imagery), because of the imagery’s mixture of shadow and illuminated features, and the need to group pixels together to map land use land classes (e.g. a suburb or a forest) instead of individual features such as single trees. With the recent explosion in availability of high resolution imagery, knowledge of object oriented image classification is critical to map users and producers alike.

Topics covered by the course include: I. A Brief Summary of the Basic Concepts of Image Classification – Common Constructs of Photo Interpretation, Per Pixel Classification and Object Oriented Classification II. Objects Verses Per Pixel Classification – When to use What III. Principles of Object (segment) Creation – What’s Inside the Black Box IV. Approaches to Labeling Objects Including Hierar- chical, Expert Rule, and Classification and Re- gression Tree (CART) Methods V. Special Considerations for the Accuracy Assess- ment of Maps Created from Object Oriented Clas- sifications VI. Overview and Comparison of Object Oriented COTS Software and Tools

Real life case studies will be interspersed throughout the workshop and will include using object oriented classifica-tion to map I. General Land Cover and Land Use for Urban Water Run-Off Management II. Detailed Vegetation Associations of Grand Canyon National Park, and III. Benthic Habitat and Propeller Scars in the Gulf of Mexico.

Workshop participants currently using object ori-ented classification are encouraged to discuss their projects and be prepared for a lively discussion on the pros and cons of different approaches.

WS 9Thermal Remote SensingCharles E. Olson, Jr., Professor Emeritus, University of

Michigan12:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M., .4 CEU



An examination of factors affecting thermal signals upwelling from terrain features. Effects of these factors on applications of thermal data in agriculture, forestry, geology, water/wetland management, and wildlife management.

Who should attend: Anyone involved in or considering use of thermal sensors for crop, forest or land-use monitoring, geo-botanical prospecting and/or modeling of thermal energy upwelling from terrestrial features.

Topical Outline I. The Energy Flow Profile for Thermal Remote Wensors A. Energy sources 1. target as source 2. role of solar energy B. Emissivity and Exitance C. Atmospheric transmission effects D. Sensor response (spectral bands) 1. detectors and spectral bands 2. Instantaneous-Field-of-View (IFOV) a. spatial resolution vs. thermal sensitivity b. mixed-pixel responses E. Multi-spectral thermal data II. Emittance of Terrain Materials by Day and at Night A. Plants B. Soil and rocks C. Water D. Man-made materials III. Applications A. Agriculture B. Forestry C. Geology D. Wildlife management E. Water/wetland management IV. Considerations in Data Acquisition A. Thermal data in multi-spectral systems B. Flight planning


Achieving William Pecora’s VisionModerator: Tom Holm, U.S. Geological Survey

DOI History — The Past and Future of LandsatKen Salazar (invited), Secretary of the Interior

NASA History — The Past and Future of LandsatCharles Bolden (invited), National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Importance of Landsat to the Nation and WorldSenator John Thune (invited), R-South Dakota

Dr. Pecora was a motivating force behind the launch of Earth Resources Technology Satellite-1 (renamed Landsat 1) and the establishment of a program for civil remote sensing of the Earth from space that we know today as the Landsat satellite program. Pecora 18 celebrates Pecora’s vision with the theme “Forty Years of Earth Observations: Understanding a Changing World.” The symposium focuses on how 40 years of Landsat and other Earth observation missions have influenced our understanding of the changing Earth and contributed to improving information needed for managing our natural resources. Special emphasis will be given to the current state of the Landsat program such as the free data revolution and the upcoming launch of the Landsat Data Continuity Mission. Lessons from the past and present serve as the foundation for looking toward the next generation of operational land remote sensing. William Pecora called for ongoing civilian remote sensing capabilities focused on improving natural resources management. His vision requires continued growth and innovation in Earth observation programs and capabilities.

2011 Pecora Award PresentationsThe William T. Pecora Award is presented annually to individuals or groups that make outstanding contributions toward understanding the Earth by means of remote sensing. The award is sponsored jointly by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Tuesday, November 15thRegistration Hours — 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Refreshment Break10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Opens10:00 AM to 7:00 PM


TS 1Data Democracy - Making Data Available to Under-served CommunitiesModerator: Eric Wood, U.S. Geological Survey

The Role of USGS in the CEOS Effort to Promote Data DemocracyEric Wood, U.S. Geological Survey

The ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model: Case Study for the Group on Earth Observations Data Sharing Task ForceDave Meyer, U.S. Geological Survey

Famine Early Warning — Data Delivery and Data Analyses ToolsJim Rowland, U.S. Geological Survey

LandsatLook Imagery for Conservation, Education and an Open SocietyGene Fosnight, U.S. Geological Survey

TS 2Remote Sensing Applications to AgricultureModerator: Prasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey

Using Disaster Meteorological Constellation to Improve Agricultural Landcover Classification in Cropland Data Audra Zakzeski, U.S. Department of Agriculture —

National Agricultural Statistics Service

Using Deimos-1 & UK-DMC2 to Monitor US Crop Condition During the 2011 Crop SeasonDrew Hopwood, Astrium GEO-Information Services

Mapping Cropland Irrigation in KansasDana Peterson, Kansas Applied Remote Sensing/Kansas

Biological Survey

Stephen Egbert, Chris Brown, and Kevin Dobbs

Satellite Irrigation Management Support with the Terrestrial Observation and Prediction SystemLee Johnson, Ames Research Center

TS 3Water Resources Applications of Remote SensingModerator: Marvin Bauer, University of Minnesota

Remote Sensing for Monitoring Water QualityMaruthi Sridhar, Bowling Green State University

Balaji Bhaskar, Robert K. Vincent, and Jerry Wicks

Comparison and Evaluation of Medium to Low Resolution Satellite Imagery for Regional Lake Water Quality Marvin E. Bauer, University of Minnesota

Leif Olmanson and Patrick L. Brezonik

Monitoring the Effects of Seasonal and Inter-annual Climatic Variations on the Expansion and Contraction of Yaere Russell F. Schimmer, University of Connecticut

Sara Vassolo and Roland A. Geerken

Investigating the Potential of Operational Land Imager (OLI) for Monitoring Case II Waters Using a Look-Up-Table Nima Pahlevan, Rochester Institute of Technology

Aaron Gerace and John R. Schott

10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon


Tuesday, November 15th Registration Hours — 6:30 AM to 5:45 PMTS 5Land Cover ChangeModerator: Randy Wynne, Virginia Tech

War and Agriculture: Three Decades of Cropland Land Cover Change in IraqGlen Gibson, Virginia Tech

James Campbell, Randy Wynne, Ken Stiles, and Carl Zipper

Time-Series-Based Change Detection Using Free Landsat: The National Urban Change Indicator (NUCI) Jon Dykstra, MDA Information Systems, Inc.

Michael Finn and Roger Mitchell

Landsat Time Series Application: The Columbia Glacier, Canada - 1985 to 2010 Paul Baumann, State University of New York, Oneonta

Identifying Surface Coal Mines and Assessing Woody Canopy Recovery using Interannual Landsat DataSusmita Sen, Virginia Tech

Randolph H. Wynne and Carl E. Zipper

Special SessionTS 6NGA’s Academic ResearchModerator: James L. Kindig, NGA Academic

Research Office Video Analysis

The widespread availability of hand-held motion imagery (such as cell phone videos, laptop videos, FMV and others) has greatly expanded the volume of information that requires labor intensive analyst review, where timeliness is essential e.g. urban or wilderness rescue, or when seeking alternative avenues for discovery and confirmation. This session focuses on research that explores the value of using alternative open source motion imagery to discover location or patterns of human behavior and applies that knowledge to advance analysis. The “human dimension” includes organization, culture, knowledge, relationships, employment, social structure (e.g. clan/tribe), vulnerabilities, capabilities, motivation, intent, and activities. The research could include other data and knowledge types to include but not limited to biometrics, financial, cyber, social, anthropological, etc.

Special SessionTS 4Applications of Earth Observing Data for Environmental and Human Health Moderator: Amy Budge, University of New Mexico,

Earth Data Analysis Center

Environmental conditions on the Earth’s surface and in its atmosphere have a tremendous effect on human health and well-being. To better understand these effects health providers and researchers are exploring resources and data provided by Earth observing satellites and sensors to develop tools for monitoring diseases. Though the field of geospatial health remains in its infancy, there is a need for collaboration between multi-disciplinary research groups to provide research results to the health communities of practice. Satellite remote sensing of the environment offers a unique vantage point that can help fill in gaps left by more traditional methods of tracking diseases. The session aims to educate and stimulate the audience’s thinking about applications of Earth observations for monitoring environmental conditions that affect human health. Discussions will include descriptions of NASA sensors in use and those in the future that could apply to human and environmental health issues. Other topics will include the state of knowledge for emerging, re-emerging, and under-reported diseases, as well as pandemic threats and applications of Earth observing data for coping with these diseases. Implications for health within the Global Change Science Strategy will be discussed.

Monitoring and Mapping Conditions Associated with Rift Valley Fever Outbreaks in Southern Africa: 1998-2011Assaf Anyamba, NASA

Kenneth J. Linthicum, Jennifer L. Small, Kathrine M. Collins, Compton J. Tucker, Edwin W. Pak, and Seth C. Britch

NASA Satellite Observations for Climate Research and Applications for Public HealthJ. A. Haynes, NASA

Sue M. Estes

Environmental Information Use and Tools for Health Information Systems: Infectious, Emerging and Re-emerging DiseasesPietro Ceccato, IRI Columbia University

Health Research and the USGS Science StrategyJoseph Bunnell, U.S. Geological Survey


Highlights from the Past Four DecadesModerator: Stanley Morain, University of New Mexico

There have been many remarkable achievements in land remote sensing over the past four decades. Speakers/panelists will reflect on the science highlights, surprises, key achievements, and challenges associated with 40 years of Earth Observation. This session consists of 10-minute presentations and then questions and dialog with the audience.

Reflections on Forty Years of Earth ObservationAlan Strahler, Boston University

Perspectives on Scientific Achievements and Trends as Viewed Through his Experiences as Remote Sensing of Environment EditorMarvin Bauer, University of Minnesota

Emergence of Landsat as an Essential Global Change ObservationCompton Tucker, NASA

The Technological Advances in Earth Imaging of the Middle-Landsat EraVince Salomonson, NASA retired, University of Utah

Building the Landsat Mission in the 1970sJohn Denoyer, U.S. Geological Survey retired

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Refreshment Break3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.


TS 7New Insights into Disturbance and Recovery Processes Gleaned from Dense Time-series Landsat DataModerator: Robert Kennedy, Oregon State University

Mapping Cause of Disturbance in Boreal Forests using the Spectral-temporal Properties of LandsatTodd Schroeder, U.S. Department of Agriculture — Forest

Service

Michael Wulder, Sean Healey, and Gretchen Moisen

TimeSync: A Visualization Tool for Interpreting Landsat Time-seriesWarren B. Cohen, U.S. Department of Agriculture —

Forest Service

Zhiqiang Yang, Kevin Briggs, Susmita Sen, Stephen Stehman, Peder Nelson, Justin Braaten, and Robert E. Kennedy

Using Landsat-derived Disturbance History to Predict Forest StructureDirk Pflugmacher, Oregon State University

Warren, Cohen, Robert, Kennedy, and Zhiqiang, Yang

Life and Death on the Land: New Analytical Approaches Capture Landsat’s Unique View of Evolving LandscapesRobert Kennedy, Oregon State University

Zhiqiang Yang, Warren Cohen, Justin Braaten, Dirk Pflugmacher, Peder Nelson, Garrett Meigs, and Eric Pfaff

Tuesday, November 15th Registration Hours — 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Special SessionTS 8Indicators of Human Settlements(Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Divisions)

Co-Moderators: Karen Owen, George Mason UniversityDevin White, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Urban Growth in Campinas, Brazil, Estimated Using Landsat ImageryM. Gregory Hammann, GeoEye Inc. / George Mason

University

Settlement Quality Indicators of Well-being and Economic StatusKaren Owen, George Mason University

Massively Parallelized Pathfinding to Reconstruct Ancient Transportation NetworksDevin White, Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Sarah Barber

Using Image Fusion and Classification to Understand Human Demographics: A Study in the Rural Region of Eastern IndiaRoberto Canavosio-Zuzelski, George Mason

University

Population Distribution Using a Nested, Multi-resolution Imagery Methodology in a Range of Developing World EnvironmentsDerek Azar, U.S. Census Bureau


TS 10Landsat’s Legacy and HistoryModerator: Darrel Williams, GST, Inc

Landsat’s Long History: Captured StoriesLaura Rocchio, Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

Terry Arvidson, Darrel Williams, Sam Goward, and Jim Irons

Post World War II Technology Harvest: The Landsat Observatory (1950-1972)Samuel Goward, Department Geography, University

of Maryland

Taking Flight, Bouncing Around: Landsat Earth Observation (1972-1992)Laura Rocchio, Science Systems and Applications, Inc.

Making a Public Good Publicly Accessible: Landsat Earth Observation (1992-2009)Terry Arvidson, Lockheed Martin/NASA Goddard

Landsat: Building a Strong FutureTom Loveland, U.S. Geological Survey

John Dwyer

Special SessionsTS 9The National Land Cover Database: Two Decades of Developing Land Cover Data for the NationModerator: Collin Homer, U.S. Geological Survey

National Land Cover DatabaseCollin Homer, U.S. Geological Survey

Joyce Fry, William Acevedo, and L. Yang

Land Cover Change Analysis Results between 2001 and 2006 for the Conterminous United StatesJoyce Fry, U.S. Geological Survey

NLCD 2011: A New Generation of Land Cover Characterization and MonitoringLimin Yang, SGT Technologies, contractor to the U.S.

Geological Survey

Suming Jin, Collin Homer, Patrick Danielson, Joyce Fry, and George Xian

Developing a Shrub Canopy Cover Product for NLCD Across the Conterminous United States: Prototype Design and ImplementationGeorge Xian, ARTS contractor to the U.S. Geological

Survey

Collin, Homer, Debbie Meyer, Brain Granneman, and Jon Dewitz

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TS 11Landsat Investigations and ComparisonsModerator: Kevin Gallo, NOAA

Landsat Data Continuity Mission and Sentinel-2 Multi-Spectral Instrument Image Product Simulations for Sensor Mary Pagnutti, Innovative Imaging and Research

Robert Ryan and Kara Holekamp

Landsat 5 Partnership in Alaska — Low-cost Academic-Government Joint ProgramTom Heinrichs, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Larry Ledlow and Grant Mah

Direct Acquisition of Landsat Data and its Application for Big-scale Monitoring Projects in RussiaOlga Gershenzon, R&D Center ScanEx, Russia

Vitaly Ippolitov and Oganes Targulyan

Comparison of Landsat Surface Reflectance-based NDVI with in situ Data for Potential Validation of the GOES-R NDVI Kevin Gallo, NOAA/NESDIS

Tilden Meyers

Special SessionTS 12NGA’s Academic ResearchModerator: Joan R. Vallancewhitacre, NGA Academic

Research Office Projection Analysis

This session will focus on computational modeling of large datasets and their organizations for projection analysis including but not limited to models of integrating human intelligence and decision-making into geospatial analysis and building the scientific basis for projection analysis, integration into time-space analysis, multi-level data, uncertainty analysis and human-computer interaction.

Exhibitors’ Reception5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Take this wonderful opportunity to visit with the national and international suppliers exhibiting at the Pecora 18 Symposium. An ASPRS Conference tradition, the Exhibi-tors’ Reception is a perfect time to mingle with fellow attendees and thank the Conference Exhibitors, our hosts for the evening. The evening is sure to provide a relaxed environment with light hors d’oeuvres and beverages and a time to come together with old and new friends.

Admission to this event is included with most registrations.

Poster Presentations5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Take this time to view the various posters on display and speak with the presenter. Poster Presenters are asked to be near their work at this time and available to answer questions and expand on their research. Posters will be on display throughout the conference and open for viewing.


Managing Data and Automating Analysis for the USGS Land Cover Trends ProjectJeanne Jones, U.S. Geological Survey

High Resolution Mapping of Coastal Land Cover and ChangeChris Robinson, NOAA Coastal Services Center

Nate Herold, John McCombs, and Jamie Carter

Comparing Deimos-1 and Landsat-5 TM for Cropland ClassificationMichael Craig, MEC GeoStat Inc

Comparing the Phenological Curves of the Similarly Named Informational Classes in Different ClassificationsIoannis Kokkinidis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and

State University (Virginia Tech)

Evan Brooks

Making Use of the Landsat Archive in Undergraduate Geography EducationMatthew Ramspott, Department of Geography, Frostburg

State University

Peter Lostritto, Matthew Bowling, Orren Whiddon, and Ethan Leonard

Multi-temporal Snow Cover Mapping in Mountainous Terrain using Landsat Remote SensingChristopher Crawford, NASA’s Earth and Space Science

Program/Department of Geography

Steve Manson and Marvin Bauer

IEEE “Water for the World” Project: Contribution to GEO WaterPrasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey

Thomas Freud Wiener and Jay Pearlman

Developing Wetlands Correction Factors for a Lidar-derived “Bare Earth” Digital Elevation ModelSandra Fox, St. Johns River Water Management District

Palmer Kinser, Lawrence Keenan, William Wise, Clay Montague, and Debra Hydorn

Assessment of Geological Phenomena Occurrence in Mexicali Valley, Mexico, after the Cucapah Earthquake (April 4, 2010) using Envisat/Asar Interferometric Pairs and Spot Multispectral Jorge Lira, Instituto de Geofisica - Universidad Nacional

Autónoma de México, México

Ramiro Rodriguez

Historical Trends and Processes of Change in Forest Environments Revealed with Time Series of Landsat ImagesCristina Gomez, Sustainable Forest Management

Research Institute

Michael Wulder, Joanne White, Fernando Montes, and Jose Delgado

Assessing Bridge Condition Using Remote SensingColin Brooks, Michigan Technological University

Tess Ahlborn, Devin Harris, Larry Sutter, Bob Shuchman, Joe Burns, Arthur Endsley, Khatereh Vaghefi, Chris Roussi, Rick Dobson, and Ryan Hoensheid

Arctic Remote Sensing with Unmanned Aerial Systems — A NASA Project for IPYSusan Schoenung, NASA Ames Research Center/Bay Area

Environmental Research

Randal Albertson

Radiative Forcing Over the Conterminous United States Due to Contemporary Land Cover Land Use Change, and Sensitivity to Snow and Inter-Annual Albedo VariabilityChristopher Barnes, SGT, Inc., contractor to the U.S.

Geological Survey

David Roy

Vegetation Regeneration Assessment after Landslides Caused by a Seismic Event using Free Landsat DataAlvaro Burgos, Lecturer in Remote Sensing and GIS


Spectroscopic Remote Sensing for Material Identification and MappingRaymond Kokaly, U.S. Geological Survey

New Developments in River Valley Mapping Using DEMs: A Survey of FLPDLN Model ApplicationsJude Kastens, University of Kansas

Kevin Dobbs

Surface Water Trends Derived from Landsat MSS, TM, and ETM+Jennifer Rover, U.S. Geological Survey

Lei Ji, Bruce K. Wylie, Larry L. Tieszen, and Jessica L. Rodriguez

Trends in Land Use and Land Cover Change for the Conterminous United States: 1973-2000Kristi Sayler, U.S. Geological Survey

Determining the Utility and Adaptability of Remote Sensing in Assessing Midwestern Reservoir Eutrophication and TurbidityMark Jakubauskas, Kansas Biological Survey

Donald Huggins, Debra Baker, Paul Liechti, and Jerry deNoyelles

ATLAS and OASIS - Data Portals for Satellite Imagery of New ZealandMike Tuohy, Massey University, New Zealand

Matt Irwin, Sam Gillingham, and Stefanie von Buren

Urban Growth and Occupation of the Surrounding Lagoon of a Semi-Arid Environment: Considerations on 10 Years of ObservationsAlarcon Oliveira, Universidade Federal da Bahia/Escola

Politecnica/Programa de Mestrado em Engenharia Ambiental Urbana, Brazil

Rosangela Santos and Vivian Fernandes

Acoustic Remote Sensing of Total Phosphorus in Reservoir Bottom SedimentsMark Jakubauskas, Kansas Biological Survey

Donald Huggins, Jerry deNoyelles, Edward Martinko, and Ryan Callihan

Change Detection of Land Use: From Traditional Agriculture to Irrigated Fruitculture Center on Municipality of Juazeiro (Bahia / Brazil) from 1973 to 2009Alarcon Matos, Universidade Federal da Bahia/Escola


Ramon Dias, Jobabe Souza, and Rosangela Santos

Platform Trajectory Solutions in DGPS Challenged EnvironmentsJN (Nikki) Markiel, NGA

James Earwood

Global Ecosystem Anomalies during the 2010-2011 ENSO Cold EventAssaf Anyamba, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Kathrine Collins

Modeling Spatial Distribution of Mangrove from Spatial ImageryDumitru Salajanu, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest

Service, SRS, Forest Inventory and Analysis

Dennis Jacobs and Joe McCollum

Quality Control Procedures for Digital OrthophotographsYaron Felus, Survey of Israel, Israel

Moshe Benhamu and Eran Keinan

Coastal Wetland Mapping and Monitoring Using Time Series SAR Imagery and LiDAR: Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina Thomas Allen, East Carolina University

Yong Wang, John Swords, Doug Newcomb, and Brent Gore

Meteosat Second Generation Vegetation Index Data for Environmental MonitoringRasmus Fensholt, Department of Geography, University of

Copenhagen, Denmark

Assaf Anyamba and Simon Pround

War and Agriculture: Three Decades of Cropland Land Cover Change in IraqGlen Gibson, Department of Geography; Virginia Tech

James Campbell, Randy Wynne, Ken Stiles, and Carl Zipper


William Pecora’s Vision: A Historical Review of Past Pecora SymposiumsJohn Faundeen, U.S. Geological Survey

Thomas Holm

Atmospheric Profiling Using Lidar On A Nano Satellite PlatformTanmay Sinha, Manipal University, India

Aneesh Bhardwaj

Unsupervised Change Detection of Satellite Imagery using Natural Grouping Based Markov Random FieldsSurender Varma Gadhiraju, Centre of Studies in Resources

Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Interim Results of the National Enhanced Elevation Requirements & Benefits AssessmentGreg Snyder, U.S. Geological Survey Land Remote

Sensing Program

Larry Sugarbaker

Quantifying Historical Declines and Mapping Existing Grasslands in IndiaChaitanya Krishna, Centre for Ecological Sciences, India

Kavita Isvaran

Remotely Sensed Ground Control PointsPhilipp Hummel, Compass Data Inc.

Economic Losses in Mississippi Caused by Disruptions in Transportation System: An Enhanced Simulation Combining Geospatial, Freight and Census Data AnalysisRodrigo Nobrega, Geosystems Research Institute,

Mississippi State University

Bethany Stich

Lidar Applications for Catastrophic ModelingKathleen Crawford, Sanborn Map Company

James K. Laffey

Lessons from Extraterrestrial Mapping in Defining Requirements for Future Earth Observing MissionsBrent Archinal, U.S. Geological Survey

Design Topographic Project Conducted for the Texas Department of Transportation along Interstate Highway 30 from Arlington to DallasBrad Adams, Woolpert

Eric Andelin, Daina Morgan, and Michael Cuddy

Application of the ArcGIS Landsat ServicesPeter Becker, ESRI

Definition of an Alarm System to Assess the Obsolescence of African Spatial Data InfrastructuresThierry Rousselin, Géo212, France

Karine Guérin and Nicolas Saporiti

Multi-temporal Analysis of Urban Growth in Cities of Medium Size of Northeast Brazil: A Methodological Evaluation of the ResultsRosangela Santos, Universidade Federal da Bahia/Escola


Alarcon Matos, Sandra Santo, and Vivian Fernandes

Reduction of Stripes and Noise in High-resolution Hyperspectral Image Using Adaptive Wavelet Filtering and Maximum Noise Fraction Transform Amr Abd-Elrahman, University of Florida

Roshan Pande-chhetri


Wednesday, November 16th Registration Hours — 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Science and Applications in an Era of Free Landsat DataModerator: Tom Loveland, U.S. Geological Survey

The 2008 decision to provide all data in the USGS Landsat archive available over the web at no cost created a revolution in using those data. This session will focus on the science and applications revolution resulting from the changes in the Landsat Data Policy. Speakers will showcase the advances in analytical approaches, especially time series and broad area assessments, new scientific and operational applications made possible by eliminating cost barriers for accessing data, and by advancements in computing and data processing technologies.

Keynote Speaker

Implementing the Free Data PolicyBryant Cramer (U.S. Geological Survey retired, GST, Inc.)

PanelistsOpportunities in Commercial ForestryRandy Wynne, Virginia Technical University

Monitoring the Agricultural LandscapeRick Mueller, USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service

Impacts on Water UseTony Willardson, Western States Water Council

ChangeMatters – Allowing Anyone in the World to Freely Access Landsat Epoch Data and Monitor Change WorldwideKass Green, Kass Green & Associates

Refreshment Break10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Opens10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Poster Session10:00 AM to 5:00 PM


Special SessionTS 14Advanced High Resolution Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Systems(Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division and

Remote Sensing Data Applications Division)

Moderator: Bruce Davis, Department of Homeland Security

Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems such as COSMO-SkyMed, RADARSAT-2, TerraSAR-X and Tandem-X are revolutionizing remote sensing applications. Applications of these systems include topographic mapping; 2D and 3D, infrastructure stability, change detection, land cover and land use mapping, defense and security applications, rapid emergency response, and environmental monitoring. As more radar systems are brought on line and new tools created to extract useful information from the signal resulting from these sensors new and innovative applications will be developed to solve critical problems facing land use planners, environmental managers, and emergency response agencies. This session will feature presentations from these areas to highlight the current uses as well as future potential for this class of remote sensing technology.

TS 13Landsat CalibrationModerator: John Schott, Rochester Institute of Technology

Radiometric Calibration of the Landsat Reflective Bands — Lessons Learned with an Eye for the FutureDennis Helder, South Dakota State University

Brian Markham and Kurt Thome

Continued Radiometric Characterization of the Landsat Thematic MappersEsad Micijevic, SGT Inc., contractor to the U.S.

Geological Survey EROS Center

Julia Barsi and Obaidul Haque

Re-discovering the Landsat Multispectral ScannerDaniel Steinwand, U.S. Geological Survey

Rajagopalan Rengarajan, Joshua Mann, Michael J. Choate, Lowell D. Johnson, Esad Micijevic, Obaidul Haque, Sadhana Karki, and Eugene A. Fosnight

Landsat Thermal Calibration: History and StatusJohn R. Schott, Rochester Institute of Technology

Simon J. Hook, Julia A. Barsi, Brian L. Markham, Jonathan Miller, Francis P. Padula, and Nina G. Raqueno

10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon



TS 15Methods and Data FusionModerator: Bruce Cook, NASA Goddard

A Knowledge-based Automated Cropland Classification Algorithm (ACCA) Using Fusion of Landsat, MODIS, Secondary, and in situ DataPrasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey

Zhouting Wu

A Data Fusion Approach for Estimating Forest Properties from Landsat and Sparse Lidar Data Bruce Cook, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Jim Tilton and Paul Montesano

Evaluation of Multiple-domain Imagery Matching based on Different Feature SpacesHui Ju, Center for Mapping at the Ohio State University

Charles K. Toth and Dorota A.Grejner-Brzezinska

Geostatistical Inverse Modeling for Multiscale Remote Sensing Data Fusion: Integrating AVHRR and MODIS Global Jun Wang, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

TS 16Vision for a National Landscape Change Monitoring SystemModerator: Ken Brewer, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

National Landscape Change Monitoring: A Coordinated, Remote Sensing-based System for Mapping and Monitoring Land Cover and Land Use Change in the United States Brian Schwind, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest

Service

C. Kenneth Brewer, Jeff Eidenshink, and Matthew Rollins

A Project for Monitoring Trends in Burn Severity Jeff Eidenshink, U.S. Geological Survey

Analysis and Trends in Coastal Land Cover Change from the Coastal Change Analysis ProgramJohn McCombs, NOAA Coastal Services Center

Nate Herold

Landscape Change Monitoring with the National Land Cover Database Collin Homer, U.S. Geological Survey

TS 17Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) OverviewModerator: Jim Irons, NASA

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission and its Satellite ObservatoryJames Irons, NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterWilliam Anselm

LDCM Ground System OverviewJames Nelson, U.S. Geological Survey

Jason Williams and Chris Engebretson

LDCM Data Processing and Archive System (DPAS) OverviewChris Engebretson, U.S. Geological Survey

Science Data Products from the Landsat Data Continuity Mission and the Historical Landsat ArchiveJohn Dwyer, U.S. Geological Survey

Tom Loveland


Special SessionTS 18Quality of Earth Observation Satellite Data(Sponsored by the ASPRS Primary Data Acquisition Division)

Moderator: Mike Benson, U.S. Geological Survey

The synergistic use of remote sensing data will provide the baseline for addressing change and how the changes impact our society. Data may be derived from a variety of sources (satellite, airborne and in situ) at all scales — global, regional and local — through the coordinated resources and efforts of many systems. In order to use data to addresses earth observation change parameters, users and processors of data and derived products must be able to assess the data suitability for their particular application and the “fitness for purpose” of the data. This session discusses some of the current programs and processes being implemented to address data quality. The processes include geometric, spatial, and radiometric assessment and examples of work performed in the field, and discussion of data and information quality needs.

CEOS Quality Assurance Processes Greg Stensaas, U.S. Geological Survey

The Importance of Spatial QualityMary Pagnutti, I2R Corp.

2010 CEOS Field Reflectance IntercomparisonsKurt Thome, NASA

Data and Information QualityGreg Leptoukh, NASA

Fall Policy Conference

Thursday, November 17, 2011 Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel

1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Interact among leaders of top geospatial firms as well as key personnel from major Federal agencies. Listen to presentations by decision makers from Federal agencies about policy issues affecting private geospatial firms. Participate in roundtable discussions between agency officials and geospatial professionals.

Invited agencies include: NGA, USDA, USGS, DHS, FEMA, NOAA, DoD and USACE.

Registration Fee $165 Separate from ASPRS fees

The MAPPS Fall Policy Conference is for MAPPS members only and is being held during the ASPRS/Pecora Symposium and requires a sepa-rate registration fee.

Attention MAPPS Members: 5th Annual MAPPS Geospatial Products

and Services Excellence Awards Reception

Tuesday, November 15 7:00 p.m.

Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel Deadline for Entry: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Entry Information: www.mapps.org Invitations will be sent to all MAPPS members and special guests.

Register at www.mapps.org



Mapping and Monitoring the GlobeModerator: Tom Loveland, U.S. Geological Survey

The 40-year Landsat legacy consisting of data covering the globe since 1972 created unique opportunities for understanding global change and the condition of the planet. This session will explore progress, current successes, and policy and technical challenges required to improve science and applications for mapping and monitoring our planet.

Global Land Cover MappingMatthew Hansen, South Dakota State University

Benefits for International Global StudiesAdam Gerrard, FAO

Global Monitoring - Opportunities and ChallengesCurtis Woodcock, Boston University

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Refreshment Break3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

ASPRS ANNUAL CONFERENCEMarch 19–23, 2012

Sacramento Convention CenterSacramento, California

www.asprs.org/Annual-Conferences/Sacramento-2012

Save the Date!!!


TS 19Mapping Water and Soil QualityModerator: Robert Vincent, Bowling Green State

University

Use of LANDSAT TM Pycocyanin Algorithm to Show Possibility of Similar World View 2 AlgorithmLouis Sanderson, Blue Water Satellite, Inc.

Robert K. Vincent and B.B.M. Sridhar

LANDSAT TM Monitoring of Total Phosphorous in Lakes as Related to Cyanobacterial BloomsRobert K. Vincent, Bowling Green State University,

Department of Geology

Louis Sanderson and B.B. Maruthi Sridhar

Remote Sensing of Cyanobacteria in the Biotic Crust of Arizona’s Sonoran DesertJerry W. Wicks, Bowling Green State University

Robert K. Vincent

Application of Remote Sensing to Map the Soil Chemical CharacteristicsMaruthi Sridhar Balaji Bhaskar, Bowling Green State

University

Robert K. Vincent

TS 20Vegetation Change and MonitoringModerator: Jennifer Rover, U.S. Geological Survey

Monitoring Gradual Ecosystem Change Using Landsat Time Series DataJim Vogelmann, U.S. Geological Survey

Status and Distribution of Mangrove Forest of the World Using Earth Observation Chandra Giri, U.S. Geological Survey

Climate Variability using MODIS Data in Tropical RegionsRoberto Bonifaz, Instituto de Geofisica, Universidad

Nacional Autónoma de México, México

Combining Wintertime Greenness Measurements with Conservation Land Use Management Data to Promote Adaptive Management of Farm Resources in the Chesapeake Bay WatershedW. Dean Hively, U.S. Geological Survey, Eastern

Geographic Science Center

Greg McCarty and Jason Keppler

TS 21Emerging TechnologiesModerator: Robert Ryan, Innovative Imaging and

Research

An Ensemble-based Reanalysis Approach for Estimating River Bathymetry from Upcoming SWOT MissionYeosang Yoon, The Ohio State University

Michael Durand and Carolyn J. Merry

Extending the Operational Envelope of Aerial Electro-optical Imaging from Pre-sunrise to Post-sunset for Improved Emergency ResponseRobert Ryan, Innovative Imaging and Research

Mary Pagnutti, Kara Holekamp, and Bruce Davis

Multi-Wavelength Airborne Laser ScanningJames Van Rens, Riegl USA

Airborne Infrared Thermography for Environmental and Facility Management of the Army National Guard Training Qassim Abdullah, Fugro EarthData

Robert Reeder, Richard McClellan, and Ted Stanton

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM


TS 22Global Land Survey – LandsatModerator: Rachel Headley, U.S. Geological Survey

Global Scene Selection for Landsat DataShannon Franks, SGT, Inc./NASA GSFC

Terry Arvidson, Jeffrey Masek, Rachel Headley, and John Gasch

Global Land Surveys Science: First ResultsGarik Gutman, NASA Headquarters

Chris Justice

Landsat Global Archive ConsolidationRachel Headley, U.S. Geological Survey

Steven, Labahn, Brian, Sauer, Cory Van Batavia, Jayson Holter, Jerad Shaw, Steve Marthaler, Daniel Etrheim, Jon Beck, and Alan Engelbrecht

Landsat’s Long-Term Acquisition PlanEugene Fosnight, U.S. Geological Survey

John Gasch and Terry Arvidson

TS 23LDCM Operational Land Imager (OLI)Moderator: Jim Irons, NASA

The Operational Land Imager: Overview, Design, and PerformanceEdward Knight, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.

Operational Land Imager Radiometric CalibrationBrian Markham, NASA/GSFC

Ron Morfitt, Brent Canova, and Geir Kvaran

Operational Land Imager Geometric CalibrationJames Storey, Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, contractor

to U.S. Geological Survey

Kenton Lee and Michael Choate

Special SessionTS 24Special Session: Remote Sensing Data, Modeling Frameworks and ApplicationsModerator: June Thormodsgard, U.S. Geological Survey

The USGS has the largest archive of land remote sensing data in the world. This includes an archive of Landsat imagery acquired since 1972, AVHRR data acquired since the early 1980’s and MODIS from 2000 to the present; these data sources are both medium resolution (30m) and course resolution (250m to 1km) and are a valuable resource to regional, continental and global models. This session would introduce the attendees to current modeling frameworks and applications which use remote sensing data and provide a forum for discussion on how USGS, NASA and others can effectively bring these assets to the scientific modeling community.

The NASA Earth Exchange (NEX): An Innovative Collaboration Platform for the Earth Science CommunityCindy Schmidt, Bay Area Environmental Resource

Institute/NASA

Ramakrishna Nemani, Andrew Michaelis, Forrest Melton, Petr Votava, and Cristina Milesi

NASA’s Terrestrial Observation Platform System (TOPS)Rama Nemani, NASA

Forrest Melton

Application of TOPS to Appalachian TrailGlenn Holcomb, U.S. Geological Survey

NASA’s Land Information System (LIS)Christa Peters-Lidard, NASA

Application of LIS to Drought MonitoringJim Verdin, U.S. Geological Survey

Chris Funk

USGS General Ensemble Biogeochemical Modeling System (GEMS)Shuguang Liu, U.S. Geological Survey



TS 25NASA DEVELOP National Program Moderator: Cindy Schmidt, NASA Ames

North Carolina Coastal Management: Satellite Monitoring of Coastal Wetland and Shoreline Changes in Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds, North Carolina Lauren Childs, NASA DEVELOP National Program

Peter Johnson, Brendan McAndrew, and Bryan Glover

Measuring Reservoir Heights via Satellite Altimetry Products for Global Flood ModelingRonald Albright, NASA DEVELOP National Program

Lauren Kaiser, Sean Madsen, Frederick Policelli, and Dr. Michael Jasinksi

Satellites Assist in Analysis of Biofilms in San Francisco BayAlex Remar, NASA Ames Research Center DEVELOP

National

Amber Kuss, Tyler Ketron, Wei-Chen Hsu, Andrew Nguyen, Michelle Newcomer, and Dr. Joseph Skiles

Spaceborne Sensors Track Marine Debris Circulation in the Gulf of MexicoJason Jones, NASA DEVELOP National Program

Lucas Lee, Ross Reahard, Blaise Pezold, Brandie Mitchell, and Joe Spruce

TS 26Drought MonitoringModerator: Jess Brown, U.S. Geological Survey

Pastoralists: Cultural Responses to Climate Variations Potentially Contributing to Drought Conditions on the Horn of AfricaRussell F. Schimmer, University of Connecticut

Roland A. Geerken and Yancey A. Orr

8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Tracking Recent Drought Effects Across the Upper Colorado River Basin using the Vegetation Drought Response IndexJesslyn Brown, U.S. Geological Survey

Danny Howard, Brad Stricherz, Brian Wardlow, Karin Callahan, and Chris Paulsen

Agricultural Drought Monitoring From Space Using Freely Available MODIS Data Ali Levent Yagci, Center for Spatial Information Science

and Systems

Liping Di, Meixia Deng, Weiguo Han, and Chunming Peng

Advanced Multispectral Sensor Requirements for Agricultural and Environmental MonitoringGuy Serbin, InuTeq, LLC

E. Raymond Hunt Jr., Craig Daughtry, and Martha Anderson

TS 27Lidar and Land CharacterizationModerator: Dean Gesch, U.S. Geological Survey

A National-scale Assessment of Lidar and Landsat TM Fusion for Improved Vegetation CharacterizationJason Stoker, U.S. Geological Survey

Object Based Image Analysis (OBIA) for Decadal Landscape Change in the Kisumu, Kenya RegionL. Monika Moskal, University of Washington

M. D. Dunbar and M. Halabisky

Classification Based on Combining Discrete Return Lidar Data with Full-waveform AnalysisBence Molnar, The Center for Mapping, The Ohio State

University

Sandor Laky and Charles Toth

The Importance of Landsat Data in High Resolution Image ClassificationKass Green, Kass Green & Associates

Mark Tukman

Thursday, November 17th Registration Hours — 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM


Thursday, November 17th Registration Hours — 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Special SessionTS 28Special Session — New Satellites and Technologies (Sponsored by the ASPRS Remote Sensing Applications and

Primary Data Acquisition Divisions)

Moderator: John Iiames, Enviromental Protection Agency

In the world of Earth observation satellites, this decade will provide the highest number of systems on orbit. This session is designed to cover recent satellite technologies and their capabilities from moderate to high resolution systems in the large through small satellite classes. This session will focus on visible and infrared technology but will also cover some other new technology areas being used.

Panelists:Brad Doorn, NASA — NASA SatellitesPaul Stephens, DMC — Small Satellites Gregory L. Stensaas, U.S. Geological Survey —

International Satellites Todd Johanesen, NGA — High Resolution SatellitesDon Light, Rochester Institute of Technology —

ETopoSat

TS 29LDCM’s Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS)Moderator: Dennis Reuter, NASA

The Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) on the Landsat Data Continuity MissionDennis Reuter, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

James Irons, Murzy Jhabvala, Fernando Pellerano, Cathleen Richardson, Kurtis Thome

The Preflight Calibration of the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) on the Landsat Data Continuity MissionRamsey Smith, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Dennis Reuter, James Irons, Allen Lunsford, Matthew Montanero, Zelalem Tesfaye, Brian Wenny, and Kurtis Thome

In-flight Calibration of the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) on the Landsat Data Continuity MissionKurtis Thome, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Dennis Reuter, Matthew Montanaro, Simon Hook, and Brian Markham

Image Quality Predictions through the Use of Data-Driven Simulations for the Landsat Data Continuity MissionMatthew Montanaro, Sigma Space Corp./ NASA Goddard

Space Flight

Aaron Gerace, Dennis Reuter, and John Schott

TS 30Mapping Vegetation AnomaliesModerator: E. Raymond Hunt, U.S. Department of

Agriculture-ARS

Dynamics of Invasive Leafy Spurge in Northeastern Wyoming Using the Landsat Data RecordE. Raymond Hunt, U.S. Department of Agriculture-ARS

Detection of Early Season Invasive Plant Species on the Colorado PlateauRaymond Kokaly, U.S. Geological Survey

Mark Miller, Jered Hansen, and Terence Arundel

Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Vegetation: Knowledge Gain and Knowledge Gap after 40 Years of ResearchPrasad Thenkabail, U.S. Geological Survey

John G. Lyon and Alfredo Huete

Remote Sensing of Environmental DisturbanceTerrence Slonecker, U.S. Geological Survey

Gary Fisher, Lesley Milheim, Coral Roig-Silva, and Cindy Thatcher

Refreshment Break10:00 am to 10:30 am


The Next Forty YearsModerator: Mike Wulder, Canadian Forest Service

The future of land remote sensing and the continuation of Pecora’s vision are the focus of the final session. Speakers will explore the needs for improved education and training, advancing policies and investments, scientific research, and other Earth observation infrastructure. Special emphasis will be given to the next generation of land remote sensing with prominent young remote sensing scientists and applications specialists giving their vision for the future.

Panelists

Mike Wulder, Canadian Forest Service

Robert Kennedy, Oregon State University

Jeff Masek, NASA

Lola Fatoyinbo, NASA

10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon

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Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel13869 Park Center Road

Herndon, VA 20171(703) 478-2900

The Pecora 18 Symposium will take place at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel located in Herndon, Virginia, just minutes outside of Washington, D.C. The hotel features complimentary local and airport shuttle (from the Washington Dulles International Airport), complimentary in-room internet access, business center, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and a variety of restaurants onsite.

Each room is also equipped with the Hilton Serenity Collection, including plush mattresses, duvets, pillows and MP3 alarm clocks. Ergonomic desk chairs, oversized work spaces and complimentary USA TODAY newspapers round out the comfort and business exchange Hilton aims to meet.

ASPRS Pecora 18 Symposium Rates are $169 single/double occupancy (plus tax)

A limited number of government rate rooms have been reserved at the prevailing rate. Proof of eligibility may be required at check-in to receive these rates.

Reservations may be made through the following web site: www.asprs.org/pecora18/conference_hotel.php

Reservations are also available by calling 1 800 445-8667 or 703 478-2900

To obtain Pecora 18 Symposium rates, please identify yourself as attending the ASPRS Fall 2011 event.

Early reservations are strongly advised since we have a very limited number of rooms available at the symposium rate. Reservations must be made by October 12, 2011 to take advantage of the specially negotiated room rate.

Thank you!

By staying at the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, ASPRS is able to contain our registration fees, making this symposium affordable to everyone. Thank you for choosing the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel.

ASPRS regrets that children 13 years of age and younger are not permitted at any time in the Exhibit Hall or any sessions due to safety and insurance regulations.

For more details on the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel and travel information, please visit the symposium web site at www.asprs.org/pecora18.

Hotel & Travel Information


Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I register for the conference?Please register on-line or by using the registration form in this Program on page 37. The form may be duplicated as needed. Complete the form (type, print clearly, or attach a business card). Your name badge will re-flect this information. Payment in U.S. Dollars will be accepted by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, checks made payable to ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference, and signed government purchase orders or training orders. Registrations received without payment will not be pro-cessed. Please do not mail your registration form after you have regis-tered by fax or online.

Online: www.asprs.org/Pecora18

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express)

Mail To: ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference Registration

5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 301-493-0290 x109All Forms of Payment

Fax To: ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference Registration

301-493-0208 (fax)(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express/purchase orders only)

Will I receive confirmation of my registration?Your registration will be confirmed by e-mail. A registration is not con-sidered complete until all registration fees are received by the Meeting Registrar. Please notify the Meeting Registrar at 301-493-0290 x109 if you have not received your confirmation within two weeks of submitting your registration, or if you have any questions. Your registration packet will be available at the ASPRS Pecora 18 Registration Desk, in the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, during the registration hours.

What is the cancellation/refund policy?To qualify for a full refund, a written cancellation must be received by the ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference Meeting Registrar by October 14, 2011. For cancellations received by October 28, 2011, a 50 percent refund will apply. No refunds will be made after October 28, 2011. This policy applies to all fees paid for the conference. All refunds are subject to a $50.00 processing fee and will be issued one month after the confer-ence concludes.

Cancellations for medical emergencies after October 28, 2011 will be considered on an individual basis and will require a physician’s signed letter.

When must Technical Paper and Poster Pre-senters register?For a paper/poster presenter’s name and paper title to appear in the final conference program, their registration must be received within 60 days of their receiving notification of the paper/poster acceptance.

As a student, presenting either a Technical Pa-per or Poster, what registration fee do I pay?All students attending the conference, whether they are presenting a paper or poster or not, are eligible for the student registration fee.

I am a part-time student at an accredited in-stitution. Do I qualify for student registration fee?Anyone who is currently enrolled as a full or part-time student at an accredited college or university may register at the student registration rates if they have not previously held an ASPRS membership in another category, e.g. someone who previously held full membership then re-turned to college cannot now register as a student. As a non-member student, you must submit your registration by fax to the number on the form. ALL students’ are required to fax a copy of your student identifica-tion to qualify for the student registration fee.

Must I pre-register for the conference?No. On-site Registration will be located in the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel. However, a deep discount is available to everyone registering at least 30 days prior to the conference start date.

Are Daily Registrations permitted for all cat-egories?Yes. Daily registrations may be done in advance or on-site. However, a deep discount is available to those who register at least 30 days prior to the conference start date.

May I bring a Guest to the conference? Yes, we welcome adult guests. This is a professional conference and chil-dren under age 13 are not permitted to attend any sessions or visit the Exhibit Hall. A separate registration fee has been set for all guests. (Please see Registration Form on page 37 of this program). This fee includes the admission to the Exhibit Hall, and the Exhibitors’ Reception. Admission to the general and technical sessions is not included with this registra-tion. If guests wish to attend any of these sessions, they must register at the appropriate rate.

I am not a US citizen and am coming from out-side the United States, how do I get a Letter of Invitation to obtain a visa?You must first register for the conference following the procedures out-lined above and pay the appropriate registration fee. Within the online registration form you will have an option to request a Letter of Invita-tion. If you prefer, you may submit a written request for a Letter of Invitation to:

Sokhan HingMembership Manager

ASPRS5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 USA

[email protected]

How do I get into the Exhibit Hall if I am not registered for the conference?Daily Exhibit Hall badges may be purchased at the ASPRS Pecora 18 Reg-istration Desk in the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel. Everyone entering the Exhibit Hall must have a name badge, including children 13 years of age and older. Children under 13 years of age are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall at any time due to insurance and safety regulations.

Are Workshops included with the registration fees?No. Workshops require individual registration and a separate fee in ad-dition to the general conference registration fees. Availability is based on space. We do not reserve spaces without full payment in advance and there is no waiting list.. ASPRS reserves the right to cancel any work-shop if the minimum number of registrations is not received by October


14, 2011. On-site registration will be available for confirmed workshops with available space. Register early as many workshops will sell out prior to October 14, 2011.

As a Technical Paper or Poster Presenter, whose presentation has been accepted, when do I submit my work to be included in the proceedings?You will need to register for the conference using the methods described above and submit your complete paper or poster as directed in the e-mail instructions you received previously – not an abstract – no later than September 12, 2011.

Does ASPRS provide laptops during Technical Sessions?No, ASPRS does not provide laptops or desktop computers for Pre-senters during Technical Sessions. All Presenters’ must provide their own laptop computer.

What does ASPRS provide in each Technical Session room?Each technical session room will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen. A microphone will be provided when necessary. ASPRS does NOT provide internet access, laser pointers, or laptop computers for the technical sessions.

Do Presenters have a Preparation Room?Yes. A room will be available on a first come basis from 8 am to 5 pm November 14-16 and 8 am to 10:30 am November 17. This room will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen. All presenters must bring their own laptops for their own presentations. The location of this room will be announced in the Final Program that will be included with the on-site registration materials available at check-in at the ASPRS Registra-tion Desk. We encourage all presenters to review their materials prior to their presentation.

What are Technical Paper Presenters expect-ed to do when they arrive at the hotel?All Technical Paper Presenters should check in at the ASPRS Registration Desk to pick-up their registration packets and initial the Master Final Program next to their name including either a hotel room number or cell phone number. A Master Final Program will be posted at the ASPRS Registration Desk so the session modera-tors can check if each presenter has arrived and can contact them if necessary.

What are Poster Presenters expected to do?ASPRS provides to each Poster Presenter one side of a fabric covered poster board that measures eight feet wide by four feet high, and push pins. All Poster Presenters should plan to arrive between 7:30 am and 10 am on Tuesday, November 15 to affix their work to any available board. All posters must be removed by 12 noon on Thursday, November 17. All poster packaging must be removed from the poster area once posters are hung. ASPRS is not responsible for posters that are not removed. Poster Presenters must also check in at the ASPRS Registration Desk to pick-up their registration packets and initial the Master Final Program next to their name including either a hotel room number or cell phone number.

May I volunteer to assist with the Conference activities?If you are a student at an accredited college or university, you are wel-come to apply for service as a conference volunteer. Please see full de-tails at the Conference web page www.asprs.org/Pecora18.

Is Disability Assistance Available?If you have special needs, please contact ASPRS Headquarters at 301-493-0290 ext. 106. A written statement will be required outlining your particular needs. Please submit all requests for assistance by October 14, 2011 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Why do I need a badge? Your badge is verification of your paid registration and must be visible for admission to all sessions and the Exhibit Hall.

What if I forget or lose my badge?A charge of $5 will be made for replacement of lost badges.

Why do I need tickets for certain events?Your tickets are proof of payment for certain events and must be pre-sented at the collection point. Lost tickets will not be replaced.

Will it be possible to post resumes and job openings?Yes, posting boards will be provided for resumes and job openings. Please bring multiple copies of all postings to allow interested parties to take one and check the board frequently for new materials.

How do I get a copy of the CD-ROM Proceed-ings?All registrants, except for those registered as Spouse/Guest or Exhibit Booth staff, will receive a CD-ROM of the proceedings on-site with their registration materials. Additional copies can be ordered with the Con-ference Registration Form or purchased on-site for $20 at the ASPRS Booth in the Exhibit area.

What are the Conference Registration Desk Hours?

Sunday, November 13 5:00 pm to 8:00 pmMonday, November 14 6:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 15 6:30 am to 5:45 pmWednesday, November 16 7:00 am to 5:00 pmThursday, November 17 7:00 am to 11:00 am

Conference Registration materials are available only during the above hours.

What are the Exhibit Hall Hours?Tuesday, November 15 10:00 am to 7:00 pmExhibitors’ Reception 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, November 16 10:00 am to 5:00 pm(Please note: The Exhibit Hall will NOT be open on Thursday, November 17)


Forty Years of Earth Observations: Understanding a Changing WorldHerndon, Virginia, USA November 14-17, 2011

Register on-line at www.asprs.org/Pecora18 or complete this form (type, print clearly, or attach a business card) and return to ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference Registration, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: 301-493-0290, ext. 109 (all forms of payment accepted by mail) or fax: 301-493-0208 (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express or purchase orders only).

Personal Information Preferred first name on badge: _______________________________ Registrant’s Birth Country: ______________________________

Name (please print): ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Organization Name (if applicable): _________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________________________ State/Province: _______________________________________

Zip Code/Postal Code: _____________________________________ Country: ___________________________________________

Business Phone: __________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________________________

Business Fax: ____________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________

Emergency Contact Name: __________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone:________________________

Spouse/Guest Name: ______________________________________

ASPRS Member (# ____________ ) Non-member

Are you Currently certified by ASPRS? Photogrammetrist (# ___________________ ) Technologist (# ____________________ )

Mapping Scientist — GIS/LIS (# ____________________ ) Mapping Scientist — Remote Sensing (# ___________________ )

Provisional Certification (# _______________________ )

First Name M.I. Last Name/Family Name Suffix

Optional

please check the appropriate boxes

Subtotal$ _______________

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Member Registration Fees Non-Member Registration Fees

Full* $420 $550 Daily Tuesday 11/15* $250 $310 Wednesday 11/16 $250 $310 Thursday 11/17 $250 $310 Technical Paper/Poster Presenter/Moderator, Full* $420 $550 Technical Paper/Poster Presenter/Moderator, Daily Tuesday 11/15* $250 $310 Wednesday 11/16 $250 $310 Thursday 11/17 $250 $30 Student, Full* $90 $115 Student, Daily Tuesday 11/15* $50 $65 Wednesday 11/16 $50 $65 Thursday 11/17 $50 $65 Student Technical Paper/ Poster Presenter, Full* $90 $115 Student Technical Paper/Poster Presenter, Daily Tuesday 11/15* $50 $65 Wednesday 11/16 $50 $65 Thursday 11/17 $50 $65 Spouse/Guest* $70 $70

*includes Exhibitors’ Reception

Through October 14, 2011

After October 14, 2011

Through October 14, 2011

After October 14, 2011

Full* $550 $655 Daily Tuesday 11/15* $310 $380 Wednesday 11/16 $310 $380 Thursday 11/17 $310 $380 Technical Paper/Poster Presenter/Moderator, Full* $550 $655 Technical Paper/Poster Presenter/Moderator, Daily Tuesday 11/15* $310 $380 Wednesday 11/16 $310 $380 Thursday 11/17 $310 $380 Student, Full* $115 $120 Student, Daily Tuesday 11/15* $65 $70 Wednesday 11/16 $65 $70 Thursday 11/17 $65 $70 Student Technical Paper/ Poster Presenter, Full* $115 $120 Student Technical Paper/Poster Presenter, Daily 70 Tuesday 11/15* $65 $70 Wednesday 11/16 $65 $70 Thursday 11/17 $65 $70 Spouse/Guest* $70 $70

*includes Exhibitors’ Reception

General & Technical Sessions * * * *Exhibit Hall * * * * *Exhibitors’ Reception * * * * *Conference Proceedings * * * *

FullMember-Non-member

Presenter FullMember-Non-member

StudentMember-Non-member

Spouse/Guest Daily, all registration categories


Workshops (not included in registration fee) Student** Member Non-Member

Workshop 1 — Lidar Waveform: The Potential and Benefits for Topographic Mapping, 11/13, afternoon* $85 $165 $265 Workshop 2 — Remote Sensing of Wetlands, 11/13, afternoon* $85 $165 $265 Workshop 3 — Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Concepts, 11/14 $120 $215 $315 Workshop 4 — Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Data Processing: Background and Approaches, 11/14, morning* $85 $165 $265 Workshop 5 — Advanced Thematic Accuracy Assessment, 11/14, morning* $85 $165 $265 Workshop 6 — Analysis and Application of Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Data, 11/14, morning* $85 $165 $265 Workshop 7 — Advanced Hyperspectral Sensing of the Terrestrial Environment, 11/14, afternoon* $85 $165 $265 Workshop 8 — Object Oriented Image Classification: $85 $165 $265 From Feature Extraction to Land Cover Mapping, 11/14, afternoon* Workshop 9 — Thermal Remote Sensing, 11/14, afternoon* $85 $165 $265

*denotes a half-day workshop.

**Students must provide a valid student ID when they register. Students will be allowed to attend workshops at the reduced price on a space available basis. All student registrations for workshops that are received before October 14, 2011, will be held until that date. If there are spaces available at that time the student will be notified that their registration has been accepted. If a student workshop registration is not accepted, their workshop fee will be refunded in full.

NOTE: Individual workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of required registrations are not received by October 14, 2011. Workshops are limited to a maximum of 40 attendees per workshop. Popular workshops sell out early and we do NOT keep a waiting list.

ASPRS is offering a special New Member Promotion to non-member attendees at the Pecora 18 Symposium. Your Conference registration at the Non-Member rate entitles you to a complimentary 1-year ASPRS membership. This offer applies only to those who have never been members of ASPRS.

We are also offering a New Student Member Promotion to student non-members. Your Pecora 18 Symposium registration at the Student Non-Member rate entitles you to a complimentary 1-year ASPRS Student membership. This offer applies only to those who have never been members of ASPRS.

Once your paid conference registration has been confirmed, we will provide you with a membership application and instructions for completing and returning it, if you choose to accept the complimentary membership. Students must provide proof of current status with their application.

To qualify for a full conference registration refund, a written cancellation must be received by the ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference Meeting Registrar by close of business on October 14, 2011. For cancellations received by close of business October 28 2011, a 50 percent refund will apply. No refunds will be made after October 28, 2011. This policy applies to all fees paid for the conference. All refunds are subject to a $50.00 processing fee and will be issued one month after the conference concludes.

Cancellations for medical emergencies after the above deadline will be considered on an individual basis and will require a physician’s signed letter.

In the unlikely event ASPRS finds it necessary to cancel this entire conference, 100 percent of the registration fees paid will be refunded. ASPRS assumes no liability for any penalty fees on transportation tickets, deposits for hotel accommodations or any other fees, charges, penalties, or other incidental costs that a registrant might incur as a consequence of this conference being canceled.

Method of Payment (Full payment must accompany this form.)

Check (make payable to ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference, print attendee name on check)

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Contact phone and email address for Credit Card Holder if other than registrant.

Credit Card Account Number Expires (Month/Year)

Cardholder Signature Date

Purchase Order #____________ (government and university only)

Payments must be made in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank or appropriate credit card. Make checks payable to ASPRS 2011 Specialty Conference and print attendee name on check.

$_____________________ $ ________________ Subtotal from front of form Total amount enclosed

Classified Session

Monday, November 14, 2011 quantity _____ @ $100 each

Attendees for this session must be U.S. citizens and possess a minimum SECRET clearance to attend.

Additional Proceedings

CD-ROM Proceedings quantity _____ @ $20 each

Each Full, Student, and Daily registrant will receive one copy of the conference proceedings as part of their registration. Extra copies of the proceedings may be purchased on site.

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