The previous Map-a-thon focused on bushfire recovery; this Map-a-thon focuses on bushfire preparedness. During bushfires, firefighters often have difficulty sourcing water. In some regional locations mains water may not be accessible to fight a major bushfire. Static water supplies, such as swimming pools, tanks and dams, are vital sources of water for firefighters. This map-a-thon seeks to map swimming pools, tanks and dams to update Australia’s Static Water Supply System.
The focus area for this Map-a-thon is Kangaroo Island and regional Victoria.
NGIS Australia will be setting up the project sites and will put all the systems in place to make sure the map-a-thon runs as smoothly as before. Nearmap will generously supply high resolution aerial imagery where available. As mentioned previously, the OpenStreetMap (OSM) Platform and Hot Tasker Manager will be used to coordinate the mapping effort.
No matter where you are in the world, you can participate in the SSSI FireWater Map-a-thon. We encourage all participants to register here so you are kept up to date on news, important information such as the training manual and links to the project sites (which will be sent to participants a day prior to the Map-a-thon).
The Map-a-thon will commence at 10am AEDT and will run for 24 hours, to take in to account all time zones. Participate for as long as you like during the 24hrs – there are no time restrictions.
This webinar will discuss a standardised approach to the way ecological field survey and monitoring data are collected. Agreement on techniques and protocols is a fundamental step towards improving consistency in data recording so data generated from TERN (Australia’s national land observatory), NRM groups, citizen scientists, and entities carrying out environmental assessments are comparable and compatible across individual projects, regions and jurisdictions.
Issues
How do we decide which environmental parameters to measure by standardised protocols?
What steps are necessary before we can say we have a standardised protocol for collecting Australia’s environmental information?
Will past and future data collected by non-standard methods be of any use in assisting regulators?
Do the States, Territories and the Commonwealth have an agreed or preferred approach to harmonising environmental information collection?
How might citizen scientists, NGOs and other non-government groups contribute to developing standards, tools and training?
Speakers
Associate Professor Ben Sparrow, TERN Ecosystem Surveillance Lead, University of Adelaide.
Dr Teresa Eyre, Principal Ecologist, Queensland Herbarium, Queensland Department of Environment and Science.
Ashley Leedman, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement Section, Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment.
The World of Drones & Robotics Congress
The World of Drones Congress® is the largest drone Congress in the Asia Pacific region, connecting stakeholders with the latest industry developments, applications and policies. This year the event becomes The World of Drones and Robotics Congress® (WoDaRC), integrating and expanding across a crucial element in today’s science and technology world.
WoDaRC brings together domestic and international drones, robotics, and autonomous systems’ business representatives, pilots, manufacturers, developers, and academics to connect, collaborate and co-create.
Held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th November, 2020, the World of Drones and Robotics Congress is dedicated to launching, growing, and scaling enterprise unmanned operations by bringing global leaders in the drone and robotics ecosystem together.
Australia is one of the most urbanised nations in the world and its population is expected to increase substantially over the next few decades. As our cities continue to grow, governments are looking for innovative ways to create smarter and more sustainable cities, and to achieve this, a data driven approach is key.
Local governments in Australia are now turning to digital twin platforms to better utilize and integrate disparate data sources, relating to infrastructure projects, environment, transport, property and more. The goal is to help planners and developers predict the future impacts of a development before the project begins in the real world.
In this webinar, we will discuss the value of city-scale digital twins and how they can help connect the data, people, workflows, and ideas necessary for improved urban mobility, resilience and sustainability, leading to a better quality of life for citizens.
The webinar will cover the following:
– Create an always-available city-scale digital twin
– Visualise and communicate in 3D to improve stakeholder engagement
– Examples of cities going through transformation
– Next steps for a city to get started
SimActive will release a new version of its photogrammetry software Correlator3D. The new version includes multiple new features, such as the use of intensity data from LAS files for image registration, the ability to improve mosaic seamlines with a DSM and the support of DJI sun sensors.
In this webinar learn about the new features of Correlator3D 8.6:
– Using LiDAR intensity for image registration
– Processing multispectral data from MicaSense, Sequoia and DJI sensors
– Handling single image satellite projects
– Improving mosaic seamlines with a DSM
THE HELICOPTER AND UNMANNED FLIGHT EXPOSITION
FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND THE REGION
With a comprehensive three-day FREE to attend industry conference program, ROTORTECH 2020 is the region’s premier helicopter and unmanned flight systems showcase and forum, featuring more than 100 participating companies and key speakers from industry and government.
Join Australia’s helicopter and unmanned aerial flight communities including the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA), Australian Association for Unmanned Systems (AAUS) and the Aviation Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Business Association (AMROBA) at the industry’s own signature event.
Join the FREE conference program and engage with:
- Keynote address from the Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
- Aerial firefighting: lessons learned and the way ahead
- Heli-Mustering: beefing up the helicopter industry
- Rotary wing tourism: the bird’s eye view
- Financial forum: question the experts
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in fire and emergency management, agriculture, infrastructure inspection and aerial survey
- Helicopter technical workshops from Airbus, Bell, Boeing and Robinson
- The future rotary wing regulatory landscape
Walk the exhibition floor:
- More than 100 participating companies
- Helicopter static displays
- Unmanned Aerial System demonstrations
- STEM and careers program
Network and socialise:
- Networking events on the exhibition floor
- Australian Helicopter Industry Association Gala Dinner and Industry Awards night
ROTORTECH 2018 was an unprecedented success, attracting 95 exhibitors, including three days of conferences with 30 speakers across some 22 sessions on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Dramatic growth in demand for the event has prompted a move to the Royal International Convention Centre at Brisbane Showgrounds as a larger, more easily accessible venue with world class facilities, helicopter access and external flying demonstrations and networking.
We are pleased to announce that SSSI will this year be partnering with SIBA|GITA and DELWP to present the 2020 Victorian Spatial Showcase & eSummit.
This will be held as a special online event over two days in November.
Join us as we bring together government agencies, industry academics and community spatial enthusiasts to connect and learn more about the innovative spatial data, technology and services that Victoria has to offer. On the agenda is a mix of lightning talks and presentations by a diverse range of industry professionals, interactive sessions, networking opportunities and more.
The event is also aligned with World GIS Day, taking place on Wednesday 18 November. GIS Day is a day to help others learn about geography and the real-world applications of GIS that are making a difference in our society, so we hope this event is an apt way for our local GIS heroes to celebrate their day!
Spatially enabling the Sustainable Development Goals
This year, we’re going to tackle some of the world’s most complex problems – our 2020 theme is exploring how the spatial industry is enabling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovation. But what are the SDGs you might ask? The 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015. provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call to action by developed and developing countries across the globe.
During the eSummit, the Victorian spatial community will draw on its collective experience to identify opportunities and challenges for us all to achieve these goals.
Program
The full program for the event is now available here!
Please note this is subject to change.
The format
The event will be held from 9.00am – 12.30pm over two days on 18 – 19 November 2020, using Zoom software. You’ll receive links to the sessions closer to the event.
If you can’t make the live event, make sure you still register below and you will be sent the link to the recordings to watch at your leisure.
Young Professionals eNetworking
Just because the event is online this year doesn’t mean that you can’t get involved in the networking! Grab a drink of your choice and come along to the Showcase & eSummit networking evening, hosted by the SSSI Young Professionals at 4pm on the first day of the event, Wednesday 18 November.
It’s a structured networking evening involving small group conversations where you’ll get to meet new people or catch up with industry colleagues that you haven’t seen for a while discussing the topics of the night.
The event is open to all – register now to attend!
Registration Fees
In recognition of current circumstances, we are very pleased to announce that registration for this two day event will be FREE for all to attend.
Please only choose Full Event (access to both days) OR choose Day One only or Day Two only.
CPD Points
- SSSI CPD Points: 3 per day
- FPET (Vic) Points: tba
- BOSSI (NSW) Points: tba
- LSLB (WA): 4 General points and 1 Cadastral Point
- LSE (Tas) Points: Day 1 – 3.0 General Education; Day 2 – 1.5 Land Surveying Education, 2.0 General Education
Only the individual registered is entitled to claim the associated CPD points.
Sponsorship
Do you have a product or service you would like to promote to our diverse and relevant attendees? Consider supporting the 2020 Victoria Spatial Showcase & eSummit and receive a great range of marketing benefits. Click here to view the sponsorship proposal or contact Katie on the details below.
Thanks to our fantastic Gold Event Sponsors!
Contact
Katie Le Miere
SSSI National Events Manager
katie.lemiere@sssi.org.au
At 1Spatial we use validation, integration, automation and our rules-based approach to build strong data infrastructures, leading to better outcomes and making your data smarter.
Have you thought about how you will transform your data to GDA2020?
During this session, we will help you understand the requirements needed for GDA2020 and the best way to migrate your data to this new datum!
Join our team for a free webinar on Friday 27th November and hear how we can help you migrate your data to GDA2020.
Agenda
- Recognising your data and understanding the effect this will have on your data
- Authoritative data sets that already exist
- GA & ICSM slides defining the height datum + case studies of support issues
- Transformations with FME
- Ensuring your organisation has a plan for the transformation
- How we can help you implement the move
In the meantime, if you have any technical questions, or you’d just like a quotation on one of our products, some training or a dedicated consultancy session from one of our specialised consultants, just send us some details to sales.australia@1spatial.com and we’ll be sure to get back to you.
The leadership of COSPAR and the Local Organizing Committee for COSPAR 2020 in Sydney, Australia have concluded that with the worldwide pandemic and accompanying social and economic disruption, COSPAR 2020 must be postponed.
The new dates for the 43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly will be 28 January – 4 February 2021 and hereafter will be referred to as COSPAR 2021.
The extensive planning and preparations for COSPAR 2020 are completely transferable to the new dates, by which time we anticipate that the thirst for knowledge and personal collaboration throughout the global space research community can and will be met with an extremely successful COSPAR Scientific Assembly in Australia.
We sincerely hope that the entire COSPAR community is able to remain healthy and that the extraordinary efforts underway to contain the coronavirus and preserve economic security are successful.
In the meantime, let’s continue to work together virtually so that we ensure a Sydney summer in January 2021 will both brighten our outlook and continue our cause of promoting and facilitating international cooperation and advances in space research.
From barrier to enabler: Smarter data management
From 3D data to real-time feeds – organisations have access to more information than ever before – but without effective data management systems in place, realising the true value of this information can seem an impossible task.
Join us on Directions Live Online webinar Series hosted by Esri! In this webinar, explore real-world use cases from global organisations demonstrating best-practice tips and tricks for transforming data from a barrier into an enabler.
Learn how the UK Police’s innovative data quality management hub has enabled continuous data validation and cleansing, rapid decision-making and cross-agency interoperability.
Plus, hear about the asset management solution assisting the Californian Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to migrate their asset management data into a resource planning application.
