1. Dr. Michael P. Bishop Professor and Haynes Chair in Geosciences Department of Geography

2. 2 Introduction Nature of geospatial data Data storage issues Spatio-temporal data integration Algorithms and computational issues Spatio-temporal modeling Data-information discovery and dissemination Trans-disciplinary engagement

3. 3 GEOSAT Activities Update GEOSAT BOR approved center GEOSAT computing infrastructure Geocomputation algorithms & tools Geospatial intelligent DSS development Grants and Contracts Government and industry partnerships

4. 4 Hyperspectral Imagery

5. 5 LiDAR and Geomorphometry

6. 6 3-D Geophysical Data Sets

7. 7 Climate & Landscape Evolution Modeling

8. 8 Geospatial Cyber-Infrastructure Geovisualization & collaboration Data storage solutions (data volume, metadata) Data management issues (privacy, discovery) High performance computing Intelligent computing http://ci.nd.edu/images/cyber.gif https://pitchenginelive.blob.core.windows.net/dev/5e49e71a-ae71-463a-a129-9f8f1672735f/76a71792-fa4a-4c33-9036-50ff4e8ba794.jpg

9. 9 Remote Sensing Activities Data collection issues Algorithms and software tools Biophysical Information extraction Ecosystem assessment Agricultural applications Urban applications Water resources Coastal and hazard http://worldview3.digitalglobe.com/interactive/worldview-3/img/rotation-wv-3/wv3_rotating_01_0000.png

10. 10 Geostatistics Spatio-temporal characterization of variance Scale and information extraction Mathematical characterization of data and information New algorithms/methods for analyzing data Error and uncertainty analysis http://www.mining.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shutterstock_53261848.jpg http://www.ifullscreen.com/thumbs/3d_space_wallpaper_10-t2.jpg

11. 11 Terrain Analysis http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/images/pia16567annotated.jpg http://www.defense.gov/DODCMSShare/NewsStoryPhoto/2007-09/hrs_070822-A-6849A-667.jpg http://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/sites/default/files/digitalcoast/sites/default/files/img/data_tools_training/BTM_image.jpg?redirect=301ocm Digital terrain modeling Error and uncertainty Geomorphometric parameters Geomorphometric objects Landscape evolution modeling

12. 12 Geospatial Education http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-0/c38.0.885.589/s720x720/1459195_660831710627604_1627463960_n.jpg Enhanced learning Geospatial workshops Issues in STEM Education (TUETAR) Technical training Conceptual understanding (RS example) Reflective learning

13. 13 Geospatial Science & Technology http://www.panasonicforbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/feature-digital.jpg http://engineeringworks.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/06-16-10-lighting-up-lasers.jpg Representations Data and information integration Spatial analysis and modeling Knowledge generation & decision making Software tool development

14. 14 GEOSAT Outreach http://www.accessfayetteville.org/government/planning/images/table2.JPG http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/01/09/article-2084124-0F627E7A00000578-750_634x399.jpg http://www.forestsformainesfuture.org/storage/Conference%20GIS.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1369405703766 Problem solving & services Technology development Technology transfer Capacity building

15. 15 CONCLUS IONS http://rocketdock.com/images/screenshots/magnifier.png Collaboration opportunities Facilitate multidisciplinary projects GEOSAT – TAMU resource Collaboration > greater productivity External funding success Collaboration opportunities Facilitate multidisciplinary projects GEOSAT – TAMU resource Collaboration > greater productivity External funding success