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Dr. Michael Francis 1NorthNorth--West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.

GISLab (UK)GISLab (UK)

School of Computing and Mathematical SciencesSchool of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Liverpool John Moores University, UKLiverpool John Moores University, UK

Dr. Michael FrancisDr. Michael FrancisKeynote PresentationKeynote Presentation

Dr. Michael Francis 2NorthNorth--West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.

GISS: Bringing it Down to EarthGISS: Bringing it Down to Earth

1.1. Theory issuesTheory issues

2.2. TrendsTrends

3.3. Controversial ideasControversial ideas

4.4. Future directionsFuture directions

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Dr. Michael Francis 3NorthNorth--West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.

Theory Issues

• Science-based technology helps to shape our lives• No technology is more powerful than GISS• However, the field of GISS is confused• Conventional theory is far different to usual experience• There is a need to define the field – conceptual cleansing

Dr. Michael Francis 4NorthNorth--West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.

• Trends

• Dynamic field

• GIS: dated and constraining concept

• Move to ‘spatio-temporal’ information and computing

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Dr. Michael Francis 5NorthNorth--West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.West GIS Research Laboratory, LJMU, Liverpool, England.

• Controversial ideas

• Proprietary GIS development: damaging

• Move away from fundamental research at a cost!

November 6, 2007 – 6 –

GeoMedia With Microsoft Virtual Earth Desktops consuming Web services

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November 6, 2007 – 7 –

A contemporary hybrid business architectureDynamic data re-purposing and fusion

(G/Tech)

November 6, 2007 – 8 –

Integrating information and dynamic, data-driven rendition

GIS A&WM ERP

Coordinated data model and processes

CAD

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November 6, 2007 – 9 –

New ways to publish data

Authoritative Sources

TerraGoSkyline

Interactive3D Models

Geo-registered pdf

Holographic printing

Zebra Imaging

November 6, 2007 – 10 –

SBInet Scope

SS

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POE POEPOE

POE

POE

Open

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Intel Preparation of the Border

AirportPOE’s

Sea portPOE’s

CBP Common Operating Picture

Border Patrol OpsLaw Enforcement Sharing

Air & Marine OpsCheckpoint

Intelligence Analysis

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November 6, 2007 – 11 –

Real time track prints of targets and agents on

sector map

Real time track prints of targets and agents on

sector map

Live camera feed and control

Live camera feed and control

Geospatial presentation of

routes, data

Geospatial presentation of

routes, dataEvents Pop-upEvents Pop-up

Asset status, recommended

dispatch

Asset status, recommended

dispatch

Event detailsEvent details

Streamlined Presentation of Situation with Context Enables High Productivity in the Station

Streamlined Presentation of Situation with Context Enables Streamlined Presentation of Situation with Context Enables High Productivity in the Station High Productivity in the Station

Border Station Operators have Full Visibility, Decision Support, and Control

November 6, 2007 – 12 –

Geo-referencing and draping of live video streams into 3D virtual environments

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November 6, 2007 – 13 –

Simulation Integrated with Command & Control for Emergency Response Training

Extended Virtual Environment (EVE)VRML-based virtual environment with object modeling and intelligence

Real-time interactive 3D simulation linked to Command & Control

Instructor and students can watch the scenario

unfold in a 3D world

Instructor can inject events using point and

click actions

Dam DisasterDam DisasterHuman cost, economic cost, long term costs?

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Web GIS&

Semantic Web Services

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A GIS isMORE

than a mapping tool

SemanticWeb

Services?

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Client

ServicesIRS-III

DIP WP9 Scenario:

SnowstormEmergency

Planning

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Capture user practicesGoal orientedWeather spatial specificsMerge heterogeneous dataetc

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Quantity

Time

ResponseOptions

Relevant & Accurate Information

Integrated Alarms & SensorsPredictive Analysis & Modelling

Dynamic data sharing/integration

Response Window

IncidentIncidentManagementManagement

Bre

adth

of c

omm

unity

Bre

adth

of c

omm

unity

SpecificSpecificAgencyAgency

InterInter--AgencyAgency

PublicPublic

PrivatePrivateSectorSector

PreventPrevent PreparePrepare RespondRespondDetectDetect RecoverRecover

FusionFusion

Planning,Planning,TrainingTraining

&&ExercisesExercises

Mutual AidMutual Aid

Disaster Response ManagementDisaster Response Management

Functions and ActorsFunctions and Actors

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Command and Control

RadioSystem

Data

Access ControlTelephone, radio, voice

recorder controls

Intelligent Video

TelephoneData

Mapping DataCCTV

Personnel& Unit Data

SensorData

C

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WhatWhat’’s the Situation?s the Situation?

OPERATOR

Where is … ? What is …? How is ….? When is …? Why is …? Information, information, information …

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Integrating InformationIntegrating Information

Web services Web services –– a possible answer?a possible answer?Individual job functions in disaster response Individual job functions in disaster response management require specific software tools management require specific software tools ––has lead to fragmented data and IThas lead to fragmented data and ITIntegration will remove delays, errors and Integration will remove delays, errors and improves efficiency by coordinating data and improves efficiency by coordinating data and processes across multiple source systems to processes across multiple source systems to create the actual workflow required.create the actual workflow required.

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• Historic response of GIS has been to import external data into the technology – expensive, takes time precludes real-time decision support, restricts functionality, difficult to setup and maintain• Now it is possible to use web services and loosely coupled computer architectures• Why – to simplify, to coordinate and collaborate, to improve disaster response management

ThanksQuestions

are Welcomed

Dr. Michael Francis