The International LiDAR
Mapping Forum (ILMF), taking place Feb. 11-13, 2013 in Denver, launched the
conference program for this year’s event. With experts presenting the
latest advances in LiDAR, the conference will share knowledge of
up-to-the-minute research and commercial developments.
Over 70 abstracts were
submitted by major international contributors, which were all reviewed by the
ILMF’s technical committee to produce a program that touches on new
developments in all sectors of the industry. A particular highlight of the
program will be new developments in laser scanning sensors for airborne,
bathymetric and terrestrial data capture, which have led to new applications. Another
notable theme of the program is that technology is becoming smaller, faster,
better and cheaper. Speakers will talk about the positive effects of this
on the whole LiDAR community, and introduce new work opportunities and even
more applications. There will also be a dedicated session on recent
projects, with service providers describing real world examples of laser
scanning in practice and crucial lessons learned.
One of the major benefits of
ILMF is having the opportunity to discuss the state of the industry with peers
to learn best practices and share ideas across the industry’s diverse business
sectors.
ILMF’s Conference Chairman, Alastair
MacDonald, explains: “The ILMF is a unique event and continues to grow at an
amazing rate each year. We subscribe this to the fact that the conference is
focused on technology and how to maximize its performance for the benefit of
the end user. The technical papers are being presented by world class
speakers and businesses. Each paper is topical, wide-ranging and highly
informative to delegates. Any professional, at any level, who is working
in the geospatial community, will find answers to their operational and
management problems at ILMF. Whether you are involved in areas as diverse,
for example, as urban and rural asset management, utilities maintenance,
coastal and land mapping, railways, environmental impact assessment, 3D data
capture and flood prevention, attending ILMF2013 with your industry colleagues
and peers will prove a most informative and rewarding professional
experience.”
The ILMF13 exhibition will
have 70 leading technology, software and service providers from 17 different
countries, adding extra benefits and value to the conference for all
delegates. Exhibitors include the LiDAR and complementary sensor
manufacturers, survey service companies, data processing, GIS and management
specialists and the latest mobile mapping vehicles. In addition, there
will be a series of basic LiDAR workshops and live mobile mapping
demonstrations where delegates can witness data capture methods in real time,
and learn about the latest advances in mobile and 3D capture applications,
including integration with LiDAR and photogrammetry.
As in previous years, the
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) will be
presenting ‘hot topics’ sessions. In one session, ASPRS will reveal for the
first time plans for their new LAS validation software. As LAS is the
standard data delivery format throughout the world, this software will be
crucial in ensuring LAS file compliance. Other ASPRS sessions include
best practice and accuracy assessment methodologies for mobile laser scanning,
and the first public update on a major project funded by U.S. Geological
Survey, which is investigating new approaches of calibrating and geometrically
adjusting airborne LiDAR projects.
Versha Carter, director of
ILMF, commented, “We are extremely excited about this year’s ILMF, not only
will it be the biggest event yet, but it will be fast-paced and informative with
plenty of opportunities for networking with social events planned
throughout. This year’s ILMF has something valuable for every delegate at
any stage in their professional career.”
Early Bird rates are
available for delegates if they register by Dec. 3. To take advantage of
this, visit:www.lidarmap.org/conference/register.aspx.
International LiDAR Mapping Forum Launches 2013 Conference Program
November 12, 2012
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