Smart Solutions for Smarter Decisions to be Focus of Keynote Addresses at GeoSpatial World 2003.Business Editors & High Tech Writers GeoSpatial World 2003 HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2002 Keynotes by NIMA NIMA National Imagery and Mapping Agency (now National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; US government) NIMA never in mitosis gene a (molecular biology) NIMA North Idaho Mycological Association leader and Intergraph top executive complement conference program focused on real-world geospatial solutions Industry leaders, General James R. Clapper James R. Clapper is a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force who was chosen by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates to be the second Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence - USD(I). , director of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), and Preetha Pulusani, president of Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :INGR) will deliver keynote addresses keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at GeoSpatial World 2003. GeoSpatial World is an international forum for training, networking, and gaining industry insight, focused on expanding the application of geospatial information. General Clapper, the first civilian director of NIMA, retired as a Lieutenant General from the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. after a 32-year career. A previous director in corporate and government intelligence organizations, Clapper will discuss NIMA's creation of a new discipline known as geospatial intelligence. By integrating imagery intelligence Intelligence derived from the exploitation of collection by visual photography, infrared sensors, lasers, electro-optics, and radar sensors such as synthetic aperture radar wherein images of objects are reproduced optically or electronically on film, electronic display devices, or other and geospatial information, NIMA has extended the value of both types of data. Pulusani, a 20-year veteran of the geospatial field and long-time Intergraph leader, will open the conference with information on advances in geospatial business, solutions, and technology, including Intergraph's role in the industry's progress. Her presentation will spotlight customers' practical and enterprise applications of geospatial data in desktop, Web, and mobile implementations. The keynote speeches will complement a three-day program filled with technology sessions, user presentations, workshop and training courses, networking opportunities, and exhibits that highlight innovative ideas to maximize the use of geospatial technology Geospatial Technology, commonly known as geomatics, refers to technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth. and solutions across the enterprise. Sponsored by the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community and Intergraph Mapping and GIS Solutions, GeoSpatial World is targeted at decision makers, managers, staff, and users who create or use geospatial information technology to meet needs in academia or in the public or private sector. This year's conference will take place May 19-21 in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , La. Conference details are available today at www.geospatialworld.com. Learning and networking opportunities for executives, managers, and users GeoSpatial World 2003 will focus on real-world geospatial infrastructure management, land information management, geospatial intelligence, and geographic data Geographic data is about much more than electronic pictures of maps. The geographic data that describes our world allows for city planning, flood prediction and relief, emergency service routing, environmental assessments, wind pattern monitoring and many other applications. management and cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. solutions. Technical and user sessions A count of how many times all users access a Web site regardless whether the same person came back several times during the measurement period. If a user leaves and returns within a short time, some systems count those sessions as one. Contrast with unique visitors. See also user session. will be grouped in industry and special focus tracks, including local and regional government, national government, military and intelligence, transportation industry, utilities and telecommunications, applications development, education, and fundamentals. The conference will include opportunities for attendees to interact with Intergraph product managers and technical specialists. Feedback on product direction and opportunities to share information among users will also be provided through the IGUC IGUC Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community IGUC Institute of Geography, University of Copenhagen IGUC Instituto Geofísico da Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal) IGUC Information Gained per Unit Cost Network sessions. Past attendees commend GeoSpatial World GeoSpatial World 2002 attendees commented on learning and networking opportunities at the event: -- Mary Beth Pfrang, Kansas DOT - "I come every year, and I use information and applications from GeoSpatial World all year long." -- Abinesh Krishan, Customer Information Manager, Manukau City Council - "The conference provided an excellent opportunity for me to network with an international delegation of Intergraph users and to exchange experiences and expertise with them." -- Julio Garcia, Mexico City - "I am an experienced city planner, but new to GIS, so everything was helpful. The hands-on workshops were especially useful." -- Peter Brown, City of Kansas City, Missouri - "This was the best conference I've been to. I got all my questions answered." About the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community The mission of the Intergraph GeoSpatial Users Community is to further knowledge, product use, and interaction with Intergraph and users worldwide. The IGUC has members from 91 countries and continues to grow. Members can participate in the IGUC Networks, which are forums for users to provide direct comment and feedback about Intergraph's product planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
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