Participation in the Workshops is not included in the Conference Registration fee. The Workshop fees for delegates are listed below.

• Workshop 1
• Workshop 2
• Workshop 3
• Workshop 4
• Workshop 5
• Workshop 6
• Workshop 7
• Workshop 8
• Workshop 9
• Workshop 10
• Workshop 11

Workshop 1

Emerging Approaches to SDI Implementation

Spatial Data Infrastructures allow cost effective sharing of information and services in support of multiple business activities. They are however an emerging phenomenon, and considerable care is required to design and implement these to meet future needs. This course presents a framework for understanding SDI design, grounded in practical examples of implementing data services. The emphasis will be on identifying the practical issues affecting governance and implementation, and emerging best practices around the world. The course will cover principles of governance, semantic interoperability, registries, Service Orientated Architectures and OGC Web Services.

Delivering and using spatial data effectively means extensive documentation, or adherence to data standards. This course:

• Shows how Spatial Data Infrastructures must be designed, with a focus on making data easy to use and publish.
• Shows how data services can be made simpler to build, document, publish, discover and use. is designed to help SDI managers and data providers.
• Wishing to align their strategies with emerging standards.

Topics covered include:

• OGC Web Services best practice
• Data standards simplified
• Registries in action
• Interoperability basics
• Strategies for convergence
• Information Architectures
• Metadata Profiles
• Service Profiles
• Business benefits
• Current best practice
• Emerging issues

Intended Audience:

• Anybody concerned with the future of dissemination of spatial data products.
• Strategists or implementers.
• Spatial data catalogue managers or users.
• Technologists wishing to understand the business requirements of data services.

Workshop 2

LiDAR in Forests

LiDAR (or airborne laser scanning) is an important new remote sensing technology finding application across a diverse range of management needs in plantation and native forests. This workshop will focus on the application of LiDAR to forest management and will be of interest to those involved in forest inventory, hydrology, harvesting, plantation management, and biodiversity.

The workshop will include an introduction to LiDAR; flight planning and data acquisition; downstream processing for extraction of terrain DEMs, forest canopy, and forest structure; as well as the organisational implementation of LiDAR remote sensing. The workshop will include presentations from data providers, data users, software vendors, and researchers. The workshop fee will include a social and networking event on Monday 14th May evening.

Workshop 3

GPS for Field Data Acquisition & GIS Integration Workshop

This workshop is designed to provide participants with:

• A basic understanding of datums & coordinate systems used in GPS
• An understanding of the issues associated with collecting location data in the field with a hand-held GPS
• Methods on collecting GPS data under Tasmanian field conditions
• Integration of GPS data in a GIS environment

The focus of the workshop is on handheld GPS.

Workshop 4

Open Content Licensing of Government Information – Creating a Spatial Information Creative Commons

The current legal arrangements governing the transfer of data assets could be described as non-standard, unsuited to an on-line environment or unnecessarily restrictive for specific authorised user groups. This situation reduces the utility of the information for a range of uses, including re-use of data assets and planning for government service delivery.

This workshop will overview the innovative approach that the Queensland Government is taking to develop a Government Information Licensing Framework (GILF) based on open content licensing models. The GILF can be used for assessing and documenting background IP used in creating and distributing government data products, can be used on-line through click-through licence to users, and is based on an innovative policy platform to support the open content licensing transaction.

Workshop 5

Coordination Transformations and Datums for the Spatial Industry

One day workshop overview of theory and practice of different coordinate transformations with particular view on the Australian situation. It covers the conversion between 3D Cartesian coordinates, ellipsoidal coordinates, map-grid coordinates (2D) and different height systems as well as the transformation between different datum realisations such as AGD66, AGD84 and GDA94. Course notes, free computer software and several worked examples will complement the theory presented.

In summary this course addresses the following topics:

• Coordinate Systems
• Geodetic reference systems and datums
• Map projections
• Datum and map projections used in Australia
• Coordinate transformations
• Coordinate transformations used in Australia

Workshop 6

Introduction to the ePlan Model and the Digital Lodgement of Cadastral Survey Data in Australia

The Workshop will focus on the implementation of the ICSM ePlan model for Digital Cadastral Survey Data in Australia. The workshop will draw on the experiences in the Queensland Government who are currently implementing the use of Digital data within internal departmental work practices for the update of datasets and assistance in survey plan auditing.

The workshop will cover areas such as:

• The evolution of the ICSM ePlan Model and its links to other business processes.
• The terms used in relation to digital data.
• Concepts relating to the searching, preparation, validation and use of digital data.
• Industry Support for Digital Lodgement
• The potential affects of Digital Lodgement on a Surveying Practice
• Timelines to implementation of Digital Lodgement

The workshop will focus mainly on the business associated with digital lodgement and will not be of an overly technical nature. The participant would gain an understanding of digital lodgement of cadastral data and how it will affect his profession in the next 2–5 years.

Workshop 7

Surveying with a Digital Camera

The workshop will show how conventional surveys can be done using an off-the-shelf digital camera. In many cases surveys do not need to be done with traditional total station instruments.

In situations where traditional data capture is a dangerous exercise or where time constraints are a problem, digital photographic surveys become a viable cost effective alternative.

In many cases surveyors take photos of their surveys already. Now you use those photos to avoid some site visits to collect missed features.

This workshop will be of interest to those who explore whether cameras and software can replace or add to traditional survey methods.

Topics that will be covered in the workshop include:

• Calibrating Cameras
• Taking photos
• Downloading photos
• Generating and coding points
• Reviewing collected points
• Orientating the survey to a coordinate system
• Exporting and processing the survey data

Workshop 8

ASIBA–Business Practice Workshop

The workshop will cover a range of topics of interest to businesses in the spatial information industry and will present and demonstrate a range of business practice toolkits that ASIBA is developing or has developed for the industry. In addition, there will be some updates on business items and opportunities such as:

• Industrial Relations (particularly Workchoices)
• Capping of Liability (Professional standards Act)
• Copyright in survey plans
• Addressing the Skills Shortage (incl Scholarships)
• Australian Institute of Commercialisation
• Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information
• The roles and responsibilities of ASIBA and SSI
• Opportunities from ASIBA membership

Workshop 9

GISP-AP Certification: The Pathway to Sharpening your Professional Edge

GISP-AP Certification (Geographic Information Systems Professional–Asia Pacific Certification) is an important step in the career track of any geographic information science and technology professional. It enhances professional stature among one’s peers; recognizes those who have gone beyond expectations to be the best that they can be; makes a statement to those with whom one does business; provides a leveraged position from which to negotiate and build career success; and sets high standards for the profession and the industry.

This workshop has been designed to be of interest not only to intending applicants for GISP-AP Certification^†, but also to those who simply wish to find out more about GISP-AP Certification, including employers of GIS professionals. Topics that will be covered in the workshop include:

• An Introduction to the GISP-AP Certification Program
• The Benefits of GISP-AP Certification
• The Knowledge Domains and Scope of GISP-AP Certification
• GISP-AP Certification Pathways and Requirements
• The Application and Assessment Processes
• CPD and GISP-AP Recertification Requirements
• Tips for Leveraging GISP-AP Certification for Career Success

^† Note: One does not need to be an SSI member to apply for GISP-AP Certification.

Workshop 10

Quickclose Surveying & Geodesy Software Workshop

No calculators are required, however course attendees should bring an HP48,49 or 50G Calculator (with Quickclose version 3 installed if possible) if they have access to one. Documentation and demo software will be provided.

Workshop 11

Digital Aerial Photography: A vital source of information for the 21st century. New product types, advantages, limitations, sample specifications, and examples

Digital aerial imagery is emerging as a vital information source for natural resource management, environmental assessment, urban development & planning, defense, security, water resource management, engineering and infrastructure development. Digital aerial imagery is bridging the gap between aerial photography and satellite imagery.

With 2 years of experience of operating a Vexcel UltracamD aerial camera, we are very much aware of the advantages of digital aerial imagery compared to traditional film and satellite image products, as well as some challenges. Sample specifications will be presented to assist tendering organisations make the transition from film to digital technology.