LSGI & RILS Research Seminar: From Land Information Networks to Digital Earth: Evolving Technologies and Changing Expectations

Speaker

Prof. David COLEMAN
Professor Emeritus
University of New Brunswick, Canada

Presentation Title

From Land Information Networks to Digital Earth: Evolving Technologies and Changing Expectations

Details of the Seminar

Date: Thursday 17 April 2025

Time: 10:30-11:30am

Venue: Y304, PolyU campus

Language: English

Moderator: Prof. Xintao LIU, Associate Professor, LSGI and Member of RILS

Abstract

From the late 1960’s, geospatial researchers and professionals have been challenged with defining, creating, managing and enhancing the geospatial infrastructures in support of land administration, facilities and natural resources management, planning, emergency response, and national defence. As a profession, while we have enjoyed many international successes, we have also missed opportunities and learned important lessons at pour own expense. This presentation will describe the development of geospatial information infrastructures since the 1980s. It will focus in particular on how the expectations of this infrastructure have evolved over time — and how that evolution has affected both the nature and demands of our own profession.