Optech Announces Keynote Speakers for ILSC 2011
Toronto, Canada, March 9, 2011
Optech Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced lidar and
camera survey instruments, is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its Innovative Lidar Solutions Conference,
ILSC 2011. At the conference, to be held May 31– June 3 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Toronto, the keynote speakers will
bring their unique perspectives to illuminate critical issues affecting today’s end-user of lidar technology.
Dr. Gerald Bawden: As a research geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Dr. Bawden views Terrestrial Laser
Scanning (TLS) as a rapidly evolving technology that allows researchers from multiple disciplines to address questions
unanswerable only 5 years ago. He will discuss geodetic science applications of TLS spanning the broad range of earth
science.
Mr. Paul DiGiacobbe: Advanced 3D design techniques used in design-build have uncovered the need for complete
immersive as-built data. By demonstrating the results from a few real-world projects, Mr. DiGiacobbe, Associate Vice
President and National Data Acquisition Manager at HNTB, will show how mobile lidar is answering that need.
Dr. Raymond Hoff: A Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland, and Director of the Joint Center for Earth
Systems Technology and the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center, Dr. Hoff will present his thoughts on how
to match the needs of science with the new capacities found in today’s laser sensors.
Professor Teng-To Yu: A teacher of Resources Engineering at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan,
Professor Yu has an extensive background in geo-resources, geoinformatics and geophysics. His presentation will include
a discussion of the state of airborne lidar and photogrammetric image collection in the Taiwanese and Chinese markets.
His perspectives on data collection methodology, data deliverables and overall challenges provide an interesting
comparison to North American and European practices.
Mr. Karl Heidemann: Having studied Geography at UNC-Greensboro and the University of South Carolina, Mr.
Heidemann is a Physical Scientist at USGS EROS, where he manages IT infrastructure and software and leads the
development of lidar standards and specifications. He will talk about developing lidar standards and guidelines.
About Optech Incorporated
Optech is the world leader in the development, manufacture and support of advanced lidar and imaging-based survey
instruments. With operations and staff worldwide, Optech offers both standalone and fully integrated lidar and camera
solutions in airborne terrestrial mapping, airborne laser bathymetry, mobile mapping, mine cavity monitoring, and
industrial process control, as well as space-proven sensors.
For further information please contact:
Wayne Szameitat
International Sales Manager
inquiries@optech.ca
www.optech.ca
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