Table of contents

• Introduction
• Theme
• Conference Opening
• Registrations
• Conference Centre
• Conference Agenda
• 2011 Conference Topics

Introduction

Since the first Pacific GIS&RS Conference in 1999, this annual event has attracted a lot of participants from as far as the Americas to the sunny islands most of us call home. Each year the range of GIS&RS technologies presented cover an array of applications including the management of resources of the small island Pacific nations. Shallow water bathymetry derived from satellite imagery, forest function maps to identify areas for to be protected, areas identified for developments in flood zones are some of the applications where the development of GIS&RS in the region have been applied in various sectors. As with previous conferences, there are no fees levied for those wishing to attend. Donations however are graciously accepted. This years theme is Data Sharing, Better Mapping!.

Theme

Data Sharing, Better Mapping

Conference Opening

The 2011 Conference will be opened on the evening of Monday 28th November, 2011. This will be followed by an ice-breaking cocktail

Registrations

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Conference Centre

Pasifika Conference Room, 2nd Floor, SPC Lotus Building, Ratu Mara Road, Nabua,. Suva

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Conference Agenda

Monday, November 28th, 2011
TIME	TYPE SLOT	TITLE	PRESENTERS	ABSTRACT
		OPENING
15:30-16:00		++++++++++ Registration ++++++++++
16:00-16:30	Opening	Opening Speech by SOPAC Director, Dr Russell Howorth
16:30-16:45	Opening	Opening Speech by Pene Baleinabuli
16:45-17:00	Opening	History & Impact of the GIS&RS User Conference	Conway/Wolf
17:00-20:00	Social	++++++++++ Cocktail at Lotus Building ++++++++++
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
08:00-09:00		++++++++++ Registration ++++++++++
		RS DATA
09:00-09:05		Conference Overview	Wolf
09:05-09:25	Tech Pres	Pacific Island Countries Demand for Remote Sensing Data and Availability	W.Forstreuter	Abstract
09:25-09:45	Tech Pres	Satellite Data Products and Services	F.Raghina	Abstract
09:45-10:05	Tech Pres	Image Data Pre-Processing? for Pacific Island Countries	L.Gaunavou	Abstract
10:05-10:25	Tech Pres	TerraSAR-X2	R.Duering
10:25-10:45	Tech Pres	Crisis Response Services	L.Ward **	Abstract
10:45-11:05		++++++++++Coffee Break ++++++++++
11:05-11:20		++++++++++ Group Photo ++++++++++
11:20-11:40	Tech Pres	LiDAR, what is it, why is it so good and what can you use the data for	D.Napier	Abstract
11:40-12:00	Tech Pres	LiDAR Data for Forest Application	J.Heinzel	Abstract
12:00-12:20	Tech Pres	Demand for Spatial Information at SPC EDD	M.Streeter
12:20-12:40	Tech Pres	Frequenz Enhancement for Radar Satellites	R.Duering
12:40-13:00	Tech Pres	Atmospheric Correction in Pacific Volcanic Islands	L.Gaunavou	Abstract
13:00-14:00		++++++++++ Lunch ++++++++++
14:00-14:20	Tech Pres	Large Format digital cameras, why are they so much better than their film predecessors?	D.Napier	Abstract
14:20-14:40	Tech Pres	Wicked Problems - Geospatial Solutions	P.Kinne
14:40-15:00	Tech Pres	Multi-sensor Data Source for Resources Management and Disaster Mitigation	V.Wu
		DISASTER APPLICATIONS
15:20-15:40	Tech Pres	ESCAP Activities of RS/GIS for Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia and the Pacific	S.Matsubara	Abstract
15:40-16:00		++++++++++ Coffee Break ++++++++++
16:00-16:20	Tech Pres	GIS support for Disaster Recovery & Response: Christchurch Lessons learned	K.Kelly
16:20-16:40	Tech Pres	Pacific Risk Information System	L.Biukoto	Abstract
16:40-17:00	Tech Pres	Development of A Position Retrieving Program	S.Okumura	Abstract
18:00-20:00	Social	++++++++++ Sun Downer at Fringing Reef ++++++++++
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
		MARINE APPLICATIONS
09:00-09:20	Tech Pres	Fiji Islands Maritime Boundaries Project	A.Lal
09:20-09:40	Tech Pres	Muri Lagoon Habitat Mapping	A.Sharma
09:40-10:00	Tech Pres	High Resolution DTM Creation for Sea Level Rise Modelling for Majuro Airport, Marshal lslands	E.Whippy	Abstract
		GIS in EDUCATION
10:00-10:20	Tech Pres	Report on USP's Earthcaching Project 2011	J.Lowry
10:20-10:40	Tech Pres	Teaching GIS with a Learner Centred Approach	T.Fischer
10:40-11:00		++++++++++ Coffee Break++++++++++
11:00-11:20	Tech Pres	USP Arboretum Collection Mapping Project	S.Takeda	Abstract
11:20-11:40	Tech Pres	DTM Establishment Around Nausori Airport	S.Pouvalu
		FORESTRY & VEGETATION
11:40-12:00	Tech Pres	Demand for Remote Sensing Data of the Forestry Department Fiji	A.Lewai	Abstract
12:00-12:20	Tech Pres	Visual Interpretation for Forest Change Detection in Fiji	V.Tokalauvere	Abstract
12:20-12:40	Tech Pres	Forest Change Detection in Fiji, Results and Lessons Learned	W.Forstreuter	Abstract
12:40-13:00	Tech Pres	Vegetation Mapping of Pacific Low Lying Islands	K.Bataua	Abstract
13:00-14:00		++++++++++ Lunch++++++++++
14:20-14:40	Tech Pres	Using Space-Based? Technology for Delineating and Classification of Mangrove Species at Fanga'uta Lagoon	L.Matoto
		ENVIRONMENT & AGRICULTURE
14:40-15:00	Tech Pres	Examples of LiDAR Visualisations for Forest Canopy	J.Heinzel
15:00-15:20	Tech Pres	Climate Change Adaptation Options for the Rewa River Catchment in the Fiji Islands	E.Whippy	Abstract
15:20-15:40		++++++++++ Coffee Break ++++++++++
15:40-16:00	Tech Pres	Pearl Farm GIS for Manihiki, Cook Islands	E.Liava'a
16:00-16:20	Tech Pres	Land Bank GIS	M.Vakautawale
		MIXED SESSION
16:20-16:40	Tech Pres	Data Sharing with Fiji Lands Department	R.Rita
18:00-20:00	Social	++++++++++ Yagona Night ++++++++++
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
		GPS
09:00-09:20	Tech Pres	RTK GPS Topographical Survey in Tongatapu	A.Raj
09:20-09:40	Tech Pres	Using GPS with Background Imagery, Resolution vs Precision	W.Eade
09:40-10:00	Tech Pres	GISTDA and THEOS Images	Chirakanya/Khamdi**
10:00-10:20	Tech Pres	Using GNSS Around Vegetation and Urban Canyons- Best Practice Guide	W.Eade
10:20-10:40	Tech Pres	Light, Functional and Easy, Mapping Base Station Option	W.Eade
10:40-11:00		++++++++ ++ Coffee Break ++++++++++
		DISCUSSION
11:00-11.15	Discussion	What USP should teach regarding GIS&RS and Data sharing	J.Lowry
11:15-11:30	Discussion	Vegetation Mapping Pacific Island Countries	W.Forstreuter
11:30-11:45	Discussion	Disaster application of GIS and RS	L.Buikoto
11:45-12:00	Discussion	Utility GIS Application	E.Liava'a
12:00-12:15	Discussion	Open Source GIS, RS and Database Software and GIS Web Applications	S.Singh
12:15-12:30	Discussion	DTM Creation and Editing	W.Forstreuter
12:30-12:45	Discussion	What GIS can do for climate change debate	E.Whippy
12:45-13:00	Discussion	Discussion Summary	Discussion Team	Discussion Papers
13:00-14:30		++++++++++ Lunch++++++++++
		UTILITIES
14:30-14:50	Tech Pres	General Updates on Pacific Islands Utilities GIS/RS	E.Liava'a	Abstract
14:50-15:10	Tech Pres	Aerodromes Reference Points GIS	O.Lewanituva	Abstract
15:10-15:30	Tech Pres	TFL GIS	N.Senibaravi	Abstract
15:30-15:50	Tech Pres	Mapping of Voter Registration Centres	V.Vuiyanuca	Abstract
15:50-16:00		++++++++++ Coffee Break ++++++++++
16:00-16:20	Tech Pres	EPC GIS	N.Saili**
16:20-16:40	Tech Pres	Seconds to Anywhere - Emergency Response	A.Jain
16:40-17:00	Tech Pres	Mapping the Fiji Agriculture Census	J.Ratuvuki
17:00-17:20	Tech Pres	Perspective of GIS in Physical Planning Division Dept. of Lands and Physical Planning	S.Thomas
20:00-0:00	Social	++++++++++ Guidance through in Suva Bars ++++++++++
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
		OPEN SOURCE
09:00-09:20	Tech Pres	Geonode, SOPAC/SPC	D.Winslow
09:20-09:40	Tech Pres	Geonetwork - Open Source for Ocean & Islands Programme	K.Raqisia
09:40-10:00	Tech Pres	Utilising Quantum GIS for Mapping Display	N.Jackson	Abstract
10:00-10:20	Tech Pres	Open Source GIS Architecture, EPC, Samoa	N.Saili**
10:20-10:40	Tech Pres	Spatial Data Infrastructure in New Caledonia	Frederique
10:20-10:40	Tech Pres	Safer Schools Against Disasters	I.Volau
10:40-11:00		++++++++ ++ Coffee Break ++++++++++
18:00-20:00	Social	++++++++++ Beers at the Royal Suva Yacht Club +++++++++++

Last updated 12.12.2011 ** presented on their behalf

2011 Conference Topics

Provisional Topics
THEME	TITLE	PRESENTER	ORGANISATION	ABSTRACT
Disaster	Safer schools against disasters	I.Volau	FJ, MoE	.
Disaster	Flood Model Accuracy Improvement Using Remotely Sensed Data	S.Kamontum	GISTDA	Abstract
Disaster	Pacific Risk Information System	L.Biukoto	SOPAC	.
Disaster	GIS support for Disaster Recovery & Response: Christchurch Lessons learned	K.Kelly	EAGLE	.
Disaster	Development of A Position Retrieving Program	S.Okumura	FJ, NDMO	Abstract
Disaster	ESCAP Activities of RS/GIS for Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia and the Pacific	S.Matsubara	UNESCAP	Abstract
Disaster	Strengthening disaster information management systems	.	FJ, NDMO	.
Agriculture	Pearl Farm GIS for Manihiki, Cook Islands	E.Liava'a	SOPAC	.
Agriculture	Mapping the Fiji Agriculture Census	T.Natisiwai	FJ, Dept of Ag	.
Environment	Climate Change Adaptation Options for the Rewa River Catchment,Fiji	E.Whippy	SOPAC	Abstract
Vegetation	Vegetation Change Detection Using VHR Image Data in Tuvalu	K.O'brien	TV, Environment	.
Vegetation	Visual Interpretation for Forest Change Detection in Fiji	V.Tokalauvere	SOPAC	Abstract
Vegetation	Vegetation Mapping of Pacific Low Lying Islands	K.Bataua	KI,Lands	.
Education	Teaching GIS with a Learner Centred Approach	T.Fischer	USP	.
Education	USP Arboretum Collection Mapping Project	S.Takeda	USP	Abstract
Education	Report on USP's Earthcaching Project 2011	J.Lowry	USP	.
GPS	Using GPS with Background Imagery, Resolution vs Precision	W.Eade	GeoSystems	.
GPS	Light, Functional and Easy, Mapping Base Station Option	W.Eade	GeoSystems	.
GPS	Using GNSS around Vegetation and Urban Canyons- Best Practice Guide	W.Eade	GeoSystems	.
GPS	How to use a Mapping receiver to do a Topo Survey	W.Eade	GeoSystems	.
Marine	Fiji Islands Maritime Boundaries Project	A.Lal	SOPAC	.
Marine	Settling the Maritime Boundaries for the Pacific countries - progress so far	E.Artack	SOPAC	.
OS	Open Source GIS Architecture, EPC, Samoa	N.Saili	EPC	.
OS	Vehicle Tracking and Mobile Dispatch, EPC, Samoa	N.Saili	EPC	.
OS	Spatial Data Infrastructure, SOPAC/SPC	S.Singh & D.Winslow	SOPAC/OpenGoe	.
OS	Geonode Web Mapping Platform	S.Singh	SOPAC	.
RS Data	Evolution of Satellite Data Products and Services	F.Raghina	PACGEO	Abstract
RS Data	Large Format digital cameras, why are they so much better than their film predecessors?	D.Napier	NZAML	Abstract
RS Data	LiDAR, what is it, why is it so good and what can you use the data for	D.Napier	NZAML	Abstract
RS Data	Crisis Response and eyeQ Services brought to you by GeoEye	F.Raghina	GeoEye	Abstract
RS Data	THEOS Satellite Image Data	C.Khamdi	GISTDA	.
RS Data	THEOS Image Processing, An Alternative Source for Mapping	T.Chuentragun	GISTDA	Abstract
RS Data	TerraSAR-X2	S.Kuntz	Infoterra	.
RS Data	Atmospheric Correction for high volcanic islands in the Pacific	L.Gaunavou	SOPAC	Abstract
RS Data	Seconds to Anywhere (Emergency Response)	A.Jain	DigitalGlobe	Abstract
RS Data	Frequent enhancement for radar satellites	S.Kuntz	Infoterra	.
RS Data	High resolution DTM creation for sea level rise modelling for Majuro Aiport, Marshalls	E.Whippy	SOPAC	.
RS Data	Space Borne Image Data for Pacific Island Countries	W.Forstreuter	SOPAC	.
RS Data	LiDAR Data for Forest Application	J.Heinzel	UNIFR	.
RS Data	Multi-sensor Data Source for Resources Management and Disaster Mitigation	V.Wu	MDA	.
Utility	TCC GIS	T.Koloamatangi	TCC	.
Utility	Aerodromes Reference Points GIS	O.Lewanituva	AFL	Abstract
Utility	General Updates on Pacific Islands Utilities GIS/RS	E.Liava'a	SOPAC	Abstract
Utility	GIS at SIEA	R.Wood	SIEA	.
Utility	TFL GIS	N.Senibaravi	TFL	Abstract
Utility	FEA GIS	E.Naitini	FEA	.
Utility	PNG Power GIS	D.Afuyave	PNG Power	.
Utility	Water Authority of Fiji GIS	Qutonilaba et al	WAF	.
Utility	Mapping of Voter registration Centres	V.Vuiyanuca	Elections Office	Abstract

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