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Geomatics covers the science and technology of gathering different sources of geospatial data, which after storing, interpreting, analyzing, modelling and distributing, can be turned into useful geographic information. Geomatics involves the tools and techniques used in surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, remote sensing, satellite navigation systems, geographical information systems and other earth-related disciplines.
November 02, 2010
Call for Abstracts: International Symposium on Geo-information for Disaster Management (Gi4DM 2011)
http://www.gi4dm2011.org/?page=conference
USGS Research Fellowship
Understanding User Dimensions of the Geospatial Web
The Geospatial Web (Scharl and Tochterman, 2007), or the merging of location with content information on the Internet, has resulted from both technical and social changes. Civilian access to GPS signals, the availability of application programming interfaces (API) that enable the mashup of geospatial data from disparate sources onto a map-based platform, the increasing maturity of open-source geospatial software, and the rapid spread of geo-enabled mobile devices have made it easier for people to access and use geospatial data online. At the same time, a culture of collaborative online mapping by users who are not GIS professionals has emerged. Non-professional users of geospatial information, rather than being passive recipients of maps and data from official sources, have become a major source of creativity and innovation in the Geospatial Web.
For example, OpenStreetMap (OSM) (http://www.openstreetmap.org/
The U.S> Geological Survey (USGS) has a vital interest in understanding these non-professional and non-traditional users. The recent USGS science strategy laid out six aspirational future science directions for the agency: ecosystems; climate variability; a water census of the United States; hazards, risk, and resilience; human health; and energy and minerals (U.S. Geological Survey, 2007). User-generated data and new Internet mapping technologies could supplement data collection in these theme areas as well as facilitate communities of interest among the general public. Citizen mapping projects are worthy of study, as both social and technical phenomena, as little is understood about the motivations of participants, the accuracy and completeness of the data that are produced, or the best methods to structure collaborations between professionals and citizen scientists.
This Research Opportunity focuses on the impact the Geospatial Web will have on future users of The National Map (www.nationalmap.gov), which provides a geospatial platform for integrated data exploration, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and information visualization in a geospatial context and is an important vehicle for realizing the vision of the USGS science strategy. In addition to planning for the changing nature of data users and their technologies, the concept of usability must extend beyond traditional motions of the interface to consider the context of the whole system of data, standards, and people that constitute The National Map and its delivery system—the Internet, and the devices with which it is accessed. The potential research topics can be quite wide ranging and can be attacked by both quantitative and qualitative methodologies or by a combination. How will The National Map of the future support interactive visualizations of scientific data? How can the interface be improved? What are the emergent trends in crowdsourcing and social networking, and what are their implications for geospatial data and the USGS? How should data be delivered to mobile devices, and how can mobile devices be used for updating databases? What motivates citizen scientists? How do communities, whether groups of scientists, decisionmakers, or citizens, collaborate using high performance computing? The ideal candidate will have experience using quantitative and qualitative methods to study emerging trends in human-computer interface (CHI) research and user-centered design as they relate to the Geospatial Web, an emerging area of research for GIScience at the USGS according to the National Research Council (2007). Project topics can be drawn from the six USGS science themes discussed above. We have a particular interest in proposals that deal with the hazards, risk, and resilience theme. Proposals should demonstrate creative thinking and have strong theoretical and empirical components.
Geographic information science research for The National Map is conducted by the Center for Excellence in Geographical Information Science (CEGIS) (http://www.cegis.gov), a distributed team of researchers with affiliates at Colorado University, The Pennsylvania State University, and the University of California at Santa Barbara. Candidates will have broad opportunity to interact with these researchers, who have ongoing projects on such topics as user-centered design, ontology, generalization, and cyberinfrastruture. The candidate can also draw on an established network of Federal, State, and local government agencies that contribute data to The National Map. There will be opportunities for the candidate to mentor several Ph.D. students.
References
Haklay, M., 2010, How good is OpenStreetMap information? A comparative study of OpenStreetMap and Ordnance Survey datasets: Environment and Planning B, v. 37, p. 682–703.
National Research Council, 2007, A research agenda for geographic information science at the United States Geological Survey: Washington, DC, National Academy Press [http://books.nap.edu/catalog.
Scharl, A., and K. Tochterman, eds., 2007, The Geospatial Web: London: Springer.
U.S. Geological Survey, 2007, Facing tomorrow's challenges: U.S. Geological Survey Science in the decade 2007-2017: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1039 [http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/
Proposed Duty Station: Saint Petersburg, FL; Denver, CO
Areas of Ph.D.: GIScience, geography, human-computer interface (CHI) or graphic design (candidates holding a Ph.D. in other disciplines but with knowledge and skills relevant to the Research Opportunity may be considered).
Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications: Research Geographer, Research Physical Scientist
(This type of research is performed by those who have backgrounds for the occupations stated above. However, other titles may be applicable depending on the applicant's background, education, and research proposal. The final classification of the position will be made by the Human Resources specialist.)
Geosensing Systems Engineering Faculty Position - U. Houston
Geosensing Systems Engineering Faculty Position - U. Houston
October 27, 2010
Call for papers da conferência ISCRAM 2011 - The 8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
*ISCRAM2011 - 8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response Management*
8-11 May 2011, Lisbon , Portugal
The call for papers is now open.
Please see http://iscram2011.lnec.pt/index.html for more information.
3D-ARCH - 3D Virtual Reconstruction and Visualization of Complex Architectures
The 4th 3D-ARCH International Conference on "3D Virtual Reconstruction and Visualization of Complex Architectures" which will be held in Trento (Italy
It is a ISPRS / CIPA event organized by
- FBK Trento , Italy
- Univ. Carlton , Canada
- ISPRS Working Group V/4 (http://www.commission5.isprs.org/wg4/)
The event is the fourth in a row, after the successful 2005 event in Venice (http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/XXXVI/5-W17/), the 2007 in Zurich (http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/XXXVI/5-W47/) and 2009 in Trento (http://www.isprs.org/proceedings/XXXVIII/5-W1/).
The main focus of the workshop will be the steps and process of creating virtual environments from multiple data sources.
Topics include (but are not strictly limited to):
- Image- and Range-based 3D modeling of complex heritage sites and architectures
- Data registration and integration
- Automated 3D modeling techniques
- Procedural methods for architectural modeling
- Accuracy requirement and assessment for 3D reconstruction
- 3D webGIS and visualization issues for architectures and large sites
- Applications in Cultural Heritage
The event will feature 3 keynote speakers:
- Livio de Luca (MAP-Gamsau CNRS, Marseille , France
- Thomas Kersten (HafenCity University Hamburg , Germany
The event will have 3 days with technical sessions and demos while Saturday, March 5th, will be a skiing day (http://www.paganella.net/index.php?language=E)
The registration fee is 200 Eur if done before January 10th, afterwards the fee is 250 Eur.
the registration fee includes the participation at the scientific event, proceedings, lunches, coffee breaks, welcome party, excursion, guided tours, social dinner and the skiing / snowing day on Saturday 5th.
Important dates:
- abstract submission (ca 1000 words, possibly with figures): December 6th, 2010
- notification to authors: December 27th, 2010
- full paper: February 7th, 2011
All the accepted articles will be published in the International Archives of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences.
Earth Observation Information Consultant in Darmstadt, Germany
Do you want to be part of the space future?
As support to a European space organisation we are looking for an
Earth Observation Information Consultant
Activities:
Our customer is a European organisation providing weather and climate-related satellite data, images and products for its users. You will be working on-site as a member of the User Service Division Team. Tasks will include:
• Creations of a wide range of web content including static content items, feature stories, case studies and imagery/graphics;
• Maintain and update the “Online Training Library and “Topical Imagery”;
• Review and update the scientific content;
• Initiate and create regular feature stories;
• Support the Training Officers in the generation of meteorological training material;
• Support preparation/review of text for brochures, e.g. Image, Annual Report.
You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:
• University degree or equivalent in remote sensing or in a related discipline;
• Excellent writing/editing skills and experience in multimedia publishing for the Web;
• Ability to translate technical and scientific documentation into user information;
• A good knowledge of MS Office, web publishing and Internet applications;
• High-level of autonomy in working arrangements and excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to apply initiative and creativity in the execution of tasks;
• Meteorological and earth observation products and related services;
• Fluency in English is mandatory, some knowledge of French would be an asset.
Location: Darmstadt , Germany
Starting date: January 2011
An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.
You are welcome to send an English CV via Email before 5th November 2010 to:
Mrs. Kirsten Gibbs, HE Space Operations GmbH, Email: kgibbs@hespace.com, Tel. +49-421-4304230 or apply online.
Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany
PhD Summer School in Ecological modeling and Environmental Management – 3 ETCS
PhD Summer School in Ecological modeling and Environmental Management – 3 ETCS
October 21, 2010
"Geostatistical Analysis of Environmental Data" Course in Castelo Branco (Portugal)
"Geostatistical Analysis of Environmental Data" Course in Castelo Branco (Portugal
More info at: http://www.est.ipcb.pt/geoestatistica/
October 17, 2010
Post Doctoral Fellow position on satellite image processing at Environment Canada
A Post Doctoral Fellow position is available in the Climate Research Division of Environment Canada. The job location is in Toronto
Qualifications:
A successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in computer sciences completed within the last 5-years with experience in one or more of the following
fields:
• Image processing and modelling
• Computer graphics
• Computer programming (including visual C++) • Spatial data analysis • Data fusion Some knowledge about remote sensing and sea ice would be an asset, though not a requirement.
Duties:
The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists though he/she will have a unique assignment. Research duties shall include:
• Developing /or improving existing methods of sea ice parameter retrieval from satellite images; • Developing a method to trace objects in sequential images • Developing data visualization techniques to present the results • Writing reports, peer-reviewed papers, and presenting results in seminars, workshops and conferences.
Contact:
Interested applicants should send a statement of research interests and a current CV to Dr. Mohammed Shokr (). Expected start date is January 1, 2011
CfP: EMS Thematic Issue on The Future of Integrated Modelling Science and Technology
Issue Editors: Gerry Laniak and Andrea E. Rizzoli
Scope and aims
Understanding and managing environmental systems is becoming more and more critical for a planet facing increasing pressures on limited resources, and at the same time subject to climate variations and other changes. Historically the major focus has been on sectoral studies of largely disconnected aspects of environmental modeling (air pollution, hydrology, ecology, economics, and other social and human aspects). But in the interests of more holistic understanding and management scientists are now investigating how to better represent the various components of environmental systems and their interactions. This involves focusing on the appropriate simplification of complexities and characterising uncertainties in the integrated models and their predictions. It also involves engagement with interest groups to frame the focus of modelling exercises and integrate and share knowledge throughout the model development process.
Scientists are invited to prepare and deliver integrated modelling and assessment studies and associated methods that support decision and policy makers advance the sustaining of our planet and its resources. Such studies may be at various scales but must be supported by rigorous science gained by analyzing and processing environmental data and the use of quantitative and/or qualitative models along with analyses of their credibility and limitations. At the very least we require a ranking of the uncertainties involved. Integrated models that embrace both the biophysical and social sciences are encouraged.
Integration opens many challenges including: linking the models and their feedbacks, the reuse of legacy code, the upscaling and downscaling of models at different spatio-temporal resolutions, evaluation of the credibility and utility of integrated models, engagement and communication methods (including visualisation techniques), and the efficient exploitation of high performance computer facilities where necessary to run the massive calculations required to produce simulation outcomes.
The aim of this ‘Thematic Issue’ of the Environmental Modelling & Software journal is ambitious: first we wish to identify the current shortcomings of integrated modeling with respect to the requirements of a broad range of end-users of integrated modeling (scientists and researchers, policy and decision makers); then we wish to outline science/research and technology roadmaps to enable integrated modeling to fulfill the present and future challenges that they are expected to face.
To this purpose, we are interested in receiving original submissions on topics such as: integrated modeling frameworks and software environments, standards for model integration, ontologies for knowledge representation in the environmental domain, designs for the interface between science/modelers and decision making/stakeholders, and good practice of integrated modeling including the characterization of integrated model and decision making uncertainty.
Participation and timeline
The issue editors would like to extend an open opportunity to the membership of iEMSs and the wider science community to participate in the development of the Thematic Issue, through either submitting or reviewing papers. Please feel free to promote the issue with colleagues unfamiliar with iEMSs and the journal EMS , noting for them that the journal has created a strong niche and has a rising Impact Factor of 3.085.
If you are interested in participating, please email your contact details and intended contribution (title, authors, abstract) tociem2010@iemss.org by the 30th of November. After an initial selection of responses, we will ask for full papers by 30 April 2011.
We will use a three step review process:
1. Extended abstracts will be reviewed by the Guest Editors and recommendations will be made regarding the scope of the full paper; extended abstracts should be about 1,000 words plus a strong bibliography that indicates the literature that the paper will build upon;
2. Full papers will be sent out for external peer review following Environmental Modelling & Software policy that, among other things, requires at least 3 reviewers per paper plus valuable editorial comment;
3. Revised manuscripts will be examined by the Guest Editors and, where necessary, the external reviewers.
October 16, 2010
CfP: Special issue of the Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management focusing on spatial data and GIS
Papers are sought for a special issue of the Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM) focusing on spatial data and geographic information systems (GIS) as support tools for environmental assessment.
For more information, visit the journal's website. Contact agonzal@tcd.ie by 21 January 2011 with intention to submit a paper, specifying author(s), affiliation, email, draft title and two hundred word summary of the paper.
Full papers are due 31 March 2011. (Submitted by Ainhoa González, agonzal@tcd.ie)
Source: IAIA
Post doc position to work on NASA HyspIRI grant
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Vegetation
(to be based in USGS, Flagstaff , AZ
Background:
U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) and University of Arizona (UoA) is funded by NASA ROSES HYSPIRI PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES USING EXISTING IMAGERY or HyspIRI (http://hyspiri.jpl.nasa.gov/) to work on existing hyperspectral data (spectroradiometer and Hyperion data of irrigated crops) on a project entitled: “Water Use and Water Productivity of Key World Crops using Hyperion-ASTER, and a Large Collection of in-situ Field Biological and Spectral Data”. It is a 1 year project- mainly to analyze existing data and write a peer-reviewed article. The outcome of the research will lead to: 1. Determining proportion of irrigated areas in low, medium, or high water productivity (WP; kg\m3) and their drivers (management practice, soil type, salinity status, etc.); 3. Pin-pointing areas of low and high WP, 3. Establishing water use (m3\m2) of 5 irrigated crops, 4. Determining dynamics of water and nutrient stress; 5. Recommending optimal Hyperion waveband centers and widths, in 400 to 2500 nanometer range, required to best study irrigated cropland characteristics; and 6. Comparing the performances (through accuracies and errors) of narrow-band data (e.g., Hyperion) with broad-band data (e.g., IKONOS, ETM+, ALI).
Post doc (or someone soon after Master’s) responsibilities:
The overarching goal of this study is to assess water use and water productivity of key world crops using Hyperion-ASTER and a large collection of in-situ field biological and spectral data. The study will be based on existing datasets. The irrigated cropland data acquired include: (a) Hyperion narrow-band data (5 images) from Earth Observing-1 (EO-1), (b) spectroradiometer data from 400-2500 nanometers, (c) broad-band data from ASTER as well as ETM+, ALI, IKONOS, and Quickbird, and (d) field-plot biological data. The field-plot data of World’s major crops such as wheat, cotton, maize, rice and alfalfa are available. Similarly, data on spectral measurements of crops, crop variables (e.g. biomass, LAI, yield), soil type and salinity, water variables (e.g., inflow, outflow), and meteorological data (e.g., rainfall, ET) are also available.
Required\desired Education background:
A recent Ph.D. or Master’s degree in remote sensing and GIS with strong understanding of hyperspectral remote sensing, agriculture, irrigation, and water issues. Closely related fields of study with required skills and interests accepted. Salary and benefits are negotiable-good package. Health benefits possible. You should be legally eligible to work in USA
Software skills:
Excellent skills in hyperspectral remote sensing (spectroradiometer, Hyperion) and GIS software tools: ERDAS, ArcGIS, Arcview, ERMapper, and ENVI is a must. Highly knowledgeable in statistics (preferred SAS analysis skills). Graphics and spreadsheet skills. Programming skills is a plus.
Start date:
January 21, 2011 or soon after.
Location and related information:
Candidate will be based in USGS Flagstaff (Arizona University of Arizona (UoA) but will be based in USGS office in Flagstaff
( or http://www.matox.com/agisrs and click on 'Leave list' )
Call For Papers, AAG 2011: Monitoring landscape-scale disturbance and recovery with remote sensing.
We seek contributions to a paper presentation session at the 2011 Association of American Geographers meeting in Seattle , Washington , USA
Disturbances of natural ecosystems are often described as discrete 'pulse' events that enact land cover change, such as a storm event or timber harvest, or as ongoing subtle disturbances, such as infestation or drought.
Technological and methodological innovation have yielded considerable advances in detection of discrete disturbance events in the last decade. As a result of better detection of initial disturbance impacts, recovery characteristics such as rate of regrowth and successional stages are more easily monitored.
For disturbances with a less discrete signal, detection and quantification remains a challenge, with new methodologies for mapping these disturbances under constant experimentation.
We will convene a series of sessions for presentations on remote sensing methodologies for characterizing pre- and post-disturbance conditions, and quantifying disturbance impacts and recovery due to natural or anthropogenic influences. We especially welcome cross-scalar multitemporal approaches using any remote sensing platform/sensor combination and particularly those studies that involve integration of remotely sensed and field data to analyze factors that influence the disturbance/recovery signal.
For consideration of inclusion into this session(s), please submit your abstract and PIN (personal identification number) by 18 October 2010 to:
Kirsten Barrett
US Geological Survey
Zachary Christman
Department of Geography
Full conference registration and abstract submission to the AAG must be handled individually by each prospective presenter.
October 06, 2010
EUFAR-ICARE International Conference on Airborne Research of Environment
EUFAR-ICARE International Conference on Airborne Research of Environment
For the 10th anniversary of the European network of airborne facilities for research in environmental and geo-science, an international conference will be organized in Toulouse
Scientists involved in airborne research are invited to share experiences at expert workshops and contribute to a forward-look on user requirements and operator development strategy. A special focus will be on open access to airborne research infrastructures, joint development of a heavy-payload/long-endurance aircraft, availability of a stratospheric aircraft in Europe and the development of UAS for environmental research.
An exhibition of European and US research aircraft will be organised at the Toulouse
Representatives of research funding institutions and decision makers will be informed of the conclusions of the forward-look on airborne research and will witness inter-calibration flights.
With most of the world’s research aircraft based at the airport for three days, the operators will benefit, for the first time, from a unique opportunity to inter-calibrate their measurement systems.
SMEs involved in airborne equipment will be invited to advertise their know-how and their most sophisticated products, and they will be able to reach the largest possible collection of aircraft operators and academic laboratories involved in airborne measurements.
Finally, by visiting instrumented aircraft on the ground and remotely participating in real research flights, the public will better understand the rationale for the development of cutting edge research infrastructures.
ESA Job Opportunity Title: Software Engineer in the Flight Software Systems Section
Reference: ESA-AR-ESTEC(2010)005,REV.1
Issue Date: Tue, 5-Oct-2010
Directorate: Technical and Quality Management
Grade: A2/A4
Duty Station: ESTEC
Closing Date: Tue, 19-Oct-2010
Description: http://www.esa.int/hr/PDF/ESA-AR-ESTEC(2010)005,REV.1.pdf
Issue Date: Tue, 5-Oct-2010
Directorate: Technical and Quality Management
Grade: A2/A4
Duty Station: ESTEC
Closing Date: Tue, 19-Oct-2010
Description: http://www.esa.int/hr/PDF/ESA-AR-ESTEC(2010)005,REV.1.pdf
ESA Job Opportunity Title: Radiation Effects Engineer in the Component Space Evaluation and Radiation Effects Section
Reference: ESA-VN-ESTEC(2010)046,REV.1
Issue Date: Tue, 5-Oct-2010
Directorate: Technical and Quality Management
Grade: A2/A4
Duty Station: ESTEC
Closing Date: Tue, 19-Oct-2010
October 05, 2010
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October 02, 2010
PhD Researcher for Europeanisation of Spatial Planning
Vacancy number: 27.18.10
Closing date: 29 October 2010
Job description
Applications are invited for a PhD position to investigate the effects of transnational territorial cooperation on European planning systems.
Over the past decade, there has been considerable financial and political support in the EU for transnational cooperation. Macro regions are expected to facilitate planning for large-scale functional areas and to improve policy coordination in the EU’s multi-level governance system. Yet there is currently limited insight into the effects of transnational territorial cooperation on spatial planning systems in European countries and regions, and there is a need for an improved theoretical understanding of the role of macro regions in Europe .
As a PhD candidate you will become part of a research team of the Nijmegen School of Management at Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands
Requirements
You must have a relevant Master’s degree in Spatial Planning or a related discipline. You are expected to have a strong interest in academic research in the social sciences and preferably have experience in undertaking comparative spatial research in Europe . Background knowledge of European spatial planning and territorial cooperation is essential. An excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory. Knowledge of additional European languages and
experience with different planning systems in Europe are strong assets.
Organization
This position is located within the Governance and Places (GaP) research group, which is one of the three research groups within the Institute for Management Research of the Nijmegen School of Management.
Within the GaP research group, about 50 research staff from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines and nationalities work on a variety of themes including European spatial planning, territorial cooperation, borders, transport, water management, environmental policy and governance, land policy and location development and urban and regional development. The group has a lively and well-supported community of PhD students. GaP staff members participate in international networks, publish in and co-edit renowned international journals, and are engaged in policy development at all spatial levels.
Website: http://www.ru.nl/gap
Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
The gross starting salary is €2,042 per month based on full-time employment and will increase to €2,612 per month in the fourth year (PhD scale).
Duration of the contract: 4 years. You will be appointed conditionally as a PhD researcher (1.0 FTE) for a period of 18 months. Your performance will be evaluated after 12 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended for the remainder of the period.
Other Information
You should submit a detailed CV which shows relevant research experience and details of academic qualifications, a letter of motivation, and the names and e-mail addresses of two academics who may be contacted for confidential references.
Additional Information
Dr. Stefanie Dühr
Telephone: +31 24 3613051
E-mail: s.duhr@fm.ru.nl
Application
You can apply for the job (mention the vacancy number 27.18.10) before 29 October 2010 by sending your application - preferably by email- to:
P&O Department
Telephone: +31 24 3611173
E-mail: vacatures@dpo.ru.nl
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