Agenda

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 
9:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT

 

The Ubiquitous Nature of Geospatial Data
Presented by: Dr. Laramie V Potts

  • Defining geospatial data
  • History of geospatial data
  • Types of geospatial data
  • Current and anticipated uses
  • Geospatial data collection, management and use

Diving Deep into Google Earth Engine (GEE)
Presented by: Cale Kochenour

  • Introduction to Google Earth Engine
  • Data catalog and management
  • Programming and analysis capabilities
  • Applications and case studies
  • Integration with google cloud services
  • Challenges, ethics, and future directions

Analyzing the Role of Coordinates in the Rules of Construction for Boundary Evidence
Presented by: Jared D. Wilson

  • Surveying and boundaries
  • Evidence
  • Surveyor testimony
  • Statutory rules
  • Coordinates and the future

Land Surveying and Climate Change
Presented by: Brian J. Fischer

  • Climate change impacts: predicting and monitoring
  • Tracking climate change-related developments:
    • Land use changes, vegetation changes, weather impacts, monitoring groundwater, surface water and other resources
  • Collecting, analyzing and monitoring geospatial data

Role of Surveying in the Evolution of Digital Twins
Presented by: Greg Stamnes


 
 

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Credits

Engineers
7.0 PDHs*

Land Surveyors
7.0 PDHs*

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and professional land surveyors in most states. *This course is not approved in New York; please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300) and North Carolina (S-0130).

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for land surveyors licensed in Indiana (License No. CE10600325), Maryland, and North Carolina (S-0130). This course has been registered with the Florida Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers for 7.0 continuing education hours.

This course has been approved by the Missouri Board of APEPLSPLA for 7.0 PDUs for land surveyors.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits* 

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.

Speakers

Brian J. Fischer, P.L.S.

Director Of Surveying, THD Design Group, Inc.

Mr. Fischer has over 30 years of experience in the survey field, performing a variety of survey types for residential, municipal, commercial, industrial and government agency clients. He has experience in survey instrumentation and computer aided drafting (CAD) programs, as well as office and survey programs such as Trimble Office, Carlson and Civil 3D. Management experience includes overseeing drafting and field crews, as well as a branch office for an Oil and Gas services firm in southeast Texas. A former adjunct faculty member for the Engineering Department at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, he holds professional land surveyor licenses in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi and Texas.

Cale Kochenour

Remote Sensing Analyst, University of Vermont, Spatial Analysis Lab

Mr. Kochenour is a remote sensing analyst at the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory. His role involves the application of object-based image analysis techniques for mapping a range of complex landscapes. His feature extraction projects encompass tree canopy change assessments and land cover mapping across the United States and throughout North America. Notable projects include macroalgae mapping along the Atlantic Coast, Agave plant identification in Mexico, land use classification within the Charles River Watershed, and tree health assessments in various U.S. cities. Beyond employing established and operational feature extraction methodologies, Mr. Kochenour engages in the experimentation of novel routines aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of mapping outcomes. He utilizes high-resolution imagery, LiDAR, and thematic data to produce precise and functional datasets tailored for an extensive array of collaborators.

Dr. Laramie V. Potts, PhD, MBA, PS(SA), GISP

Associate Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology, School of Applied Engineering & Technology

Dr. Laramie Potts is an associate professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in the School of Applied Engineering and Technology where he teaches geomatics, geomathematics, geodesy, boundary law principles, and land development. His research interest and activities include engineering education, boundary line retracement, geomorphology, autonomous robotic mobile mapping, multi-sensor integration for navigation in GNSS-challenged environments, and application of artificial intelligence on reality capture data for digital twin engineering. His research activities in planetary science include satellite gravity and topography studies of the Earth, Moon, and other planets. His more notable recent research results include an explanation for the ‘Man in the Moon’ in the context of the lunar core effects of giant meteorite impacts as inferred from satellite gravity and laser altimetry observations. Another widely publicized result is the discovery of a possible giant meteorite impact crater beneath an ancient ice sheet in Wilkes Land Antarctica that may have contributed to the near total extinction of life about 250 million years ago. His work was covered by media outlets like The Washington Post, Universe Today – Space and Astronomy News, Internet Movie Database (IMDb) TV series (2015) What on Earth? Science Daily, New Scientist, Space.com, and other international newspapers. Dr. Potts received the 2023 Best Paper award from the American Society on Engineering Education. He is a member of the Reviewer Board of Applied Sciences – an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on all aspects of applied natural sciences published semimonthly online by MDPI. Dr. Potts is also a member of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET. He recently worked with the New Jersey Plainfield Historical Society to uncover landmarks and historical property boundaries of an unmarked militia camp of the Revolutionary War. He is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences on applications of Geographic Information Science. Dr. Potts received his Masters and PhD degree from Ohio State University in Geodetic Science, his MBA degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology and his Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying from the University of Cape Town. He is also a Certified GIS Professional (GISP).

Greg Stamnes

Founder of Spatial Reality Solutions, Inc.

Mr. Stamnes is the founder of Spatial Reality Solutions Inc. (SRS), a Saskatoon-based startup specializing in digital transformation and geospatial consulting. With nearly two decades of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operator (AECOO) industries, He has developed a comprehensive expertise in surveying, mapping, laser scanning, lidar, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mr. Stamnes’s academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Management and a Diploma in Geomatics from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. He has further enhanced his knowledge with a Certificate in Unoccupied Aerial Systems (UAS) from the University of Florida and an Advanced Certificate in GIS from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Professionally, he is an Engineering Licensee specializing in Geomatics under the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) and holds the Certified Mapping Scientist (CMS) certification in UAS and lidar from the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). Throughout his career, Mr. Stamnes has led large-scale projects, advanced mapping technologies, and diversified client bases. His current research focuses on reality capture, terrestrial laser scanning, scan-to-BIM, and indoor GIS. Beyond his professional endeavors, he resides on an acreage outside of Saskatoon with his family, enjoying activities such as gardening, motorcycling, snowmobiling, hunting, and fishing in Northern Saskatchewan.

Jared D. Wilson

Surveying and Mapping Science Coordinator, Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University

Jared D. Wilson is currently pursuing a master of science degree in Engineering Technology, Surveying Engineering Technology, and a doctorate of Engineering at the University of Maine. He obtained a master of science degree from East Tennessee State University in May 2002 and a bachelor of science degree in Surveying and Mapping from East Tennessee State University in 2001. Mr. Wilson is a professor of practice in the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying within the College of Arts and Sciences at East Tennessee State University, and currently serves as the surveying and mapping science program coordinator. Mr. Wilson was a tenured assistant professor of Land Surveying at the Landaplenty Center of Natural Resources, Department of Land Resources, Glenville State University in Glenville, West Virginia. He is a licensed land surveyor in West Virginia and has performed land surveying related projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, and Washington D.C. He has served on the West Virginia Society of Professional Land Surveyors in the capacity of chapter representative, director, president elect and president. His goal is to continue to instruct future land surveyors and benefit the profession.