1. food and drink
2. beverages
3. alcoholic beverages
4. cocktails and beer

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015
7:00am - 3:30pm
Registration
7:00am - 8:00am
Morning Coffee Service
8:00am - 5:30pm
ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Prep Class (part 1)
Tripp Corbin
The Desktop Associate Certification Exam Prep class helps prepare ArcGIS Users to take
and pass the ArcGIS Desktop Associate Exam for ArcGIS 10 or 10.1. Through a series of
lectures, instructor demonstrations and practice quizzes, students review ArcGIS Desktop
functionality and identify areas where more study may be needed. The practice quizzes
provide students with an opportunity to experience a testing environment that will be
similar to the real thing. The quizzes are formatted very closely to those found on the
actual exam with questions based in Esri sample questions, recommended course section
reviews and the author's experiences with other certification exams such as those from
Microsoft and CompTIA.
Class Materials
Each student that attends the class will receive the following:
1. PDF copy of all lectures with instructor notes
2. PDF copy of all practice tests
3. Access to recordings of past class sessions
4. Certificate of Course completion
5. 30 days of phone, email and web support for any topic covered in class
Prerequisites and Recommendations
This class requires students to have previous experience using ArcGIS for Desktop. It is
not for new users. Esri recommends individuals seeking to take the exam have at least two
years of experience using the software. Students will need to provide their own laptops.
8:00am - 12:00pm
Mitigating Risks and Privacy Concerns with Geo-Data/Privacy and Risks of IT
Systems
Rebecca Herald
Mitigating risks and privacy concerns with Geo-Data
Intended for a broad audience, this session will focus on the privacy and legal
considerations of data commonly used for map production. The session will review
considerations for UAVs as a platform to collect data, maintaining image collections, and
concerns over geo-located data.
Privacy and Risk of IT Systems
This will be a session intended to raise awareness about privacy and risk within IT
systems. Often an after-thought for small business, privacy is a growing risk area.
Attendees will learn about configuration considerations, data-use considerations, terms
and conditions, and legal issues.
8:00am - 12:00pm
OPUS Projects Class (Part 1) (all day) *Limit 25 Add'l $50 fee for breakfast & lunch;
Pre-registration required
Mark Armstrong
10:00am - 10:30am Break
11:30am - 1:30pm
UAA GEOMATICS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch (on own)
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Analysis of Errors in Surveying Measurements
Joseph Paiva
The nature and types of errors are a significant aspect in planning, executing, and
analyzing fieldwork. This versatile course covers the following aspects, from start to finish
of survey projects:
• Mistakes and avoidance
• Adjustment of errors
• Weighting
• Standard deviation, confidence intervals, standard deviation of the mean
• Most probable values
• Evaluating performance levels of surveying systems
• Applying results of evaluations to survey practice
Topics include demonstration of limitations of modern technology, including where
possible, depending on collaboration with local vendors, demonstrations with equipment;
discussion on practical application of results of analysis; angle-distance relationships and
why this is important; discussions of traverse and other adjustments and the assumptions
made; significant digits when calculating and reporting distances, directions and areas;
trigonometric leveling; traversing with GPS.
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Extend ArcGIS to your Mobile Workforce *Limit 40
John Sharrard
Learn to put your Collector for ArcGIS application to use quickly and effectively. This app
is included with all ArcGIS Online organization subscriptions. Esri staff will step through
mobile GIS workflows supported by this app. Participants must bring their own Android OS
or iOS devices for hands on learning, laptops will be provided for indoor steps. Collector for
ArcGIS improves your productivity with intuitive data collection whether your device is
connected to the internet or not. We will touch on other available applications and tools
available through ArcGIS Online.
• Capture, update, and report spatial and tabular information directly from your Android or
Apple device.
• Plan routes and get directions
• Improve your data quality with data-driven forms
• Capture photos and video
• Integrate information into your organization’s GIS
• Configure the app to fit your organization’s workflow
1:30pm - 5:30pm
OPUS Projects Class (Part 2 cont'd) (all day) *Limit 25 Add'l $50 fee for breakfast &
lunch; Pre-registration required
Mark Armstrong
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sponsor and Exhibitor Reception - Top of the World
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
7:00am - 3:30pm
Registration
7:00am - 8:00am
Morning Coffee Service
8:00am - 12:00pm
UAV Use in Surveying
Joseph Paiva
Unmanned airborne systems are being deployed all over the world for all kinds of
applications including surveying and mapping? In this course we will cover what this
technology is; how it can be used; what benefits it can deliver to the business and to
clients; adjustments that businesses may need to make to properly integrate this new
technology; safety and operations, what the U.S. horizon looks like for legal flying of UAVs,
since they are technically not permitted to fly except by public agencies and even then
under a special waiver.
8:00am - 12:00pm
GIS/SURVEYING PROGRAM FOR VISITING K-12 STUDENTS
8:00am - 5:30pm
ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification Prep Class (part 2)
Tripp Corbin
8:00am - 12:00pm
OPUS Projects Class (Part 3 cont'd) (half day) *Limit 25 Add'l $50 fee for breakfast &
lunch; Pre-registration required
Mark Armstrong
10:00am - 10:30am Break
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Keynote Luncheon - ($40.00 Lunch Ticket Required)
Dr. Joseph Paiva: TBA
1:30pm - 8:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Protecting Transportation Infrastructure Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Jacques Cloutier and Keith Cunningham
Pipelines in the Arctic contend with a variety of issues affecting their construction and longterm operation. Thawing permafrost and creeping frozen debris lobes lead to unstable
terrain, while long, linear pipeline footprints and rough wilderness environments hamper
efforts to identify maintenance issues. This project will investigate different unmanned
aerial systems (UAS) for the purposed of monitoring critical pipeline corridors. The
presentation will focus on the first phase of the project which was to acquire the necessary
FAA authorization, planning a pipeline integrity monitoring scenario, and executing the
scenario in a safe and effective manner.
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Working with Imagery in ArcGIS *Limit 40
TJ Abbenhaus
This workshop will highlight and explore the use of imagery within the ArcGIS platform.
Please join us for a short course that begins with the exploration and use of imagery in the
ArcGIS platform. We will be using the display tools, interacting with time, exploring the onthe-fly processing capabilities of the faster raster functions, and learning how to use the
Image Classification toolbar. You will be introduced to the imagery management
workflows by learning how to create, work with, and serve mosaic datasets.
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Alaska-Vertical-Datum-Palooza
Nicole Kinsman
Ellipsoids, tide gauges and GRAV-D… oh my! An in-depth discussion of vertical datums in
Alaska, with an emphasis on the use, calculation and quality of tidal datums in our region.
This topic is germane to those with expertise in either GIS or surveying and will be an
excellent opportunity to explore some of the vertical challenges unique to Alaska, how
these issues can be resolved in the future, and how to deal with vertically-sensitive
datasets, mapping and projects using the best-available resources today. Presentation will
consist of an overview, some case study problems and a chance to discuss audience
questions as a group.
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30-3:30
GNSS Constellations Update
Kenneth Bays
3:30-5:30
Setting Up RTNs: Real-Time GPS Networks
Kenneth Bays
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ice Breaker and GSA Social
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
7:00am - 3:30pm
Registration
7:00am - 8:00am
Morning Coffee Service
7:00am - 5:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
7:30am - 10:30am
ASPLS Annual Breakfast Meeting
8:00am - 5:30pm
GEO Jam
8:00am - 5:30pm
AAUG/ESRI Hands on Learning Lab
Take Esri training at your own pace in the Hands-on Learning Lab. The lab is a set of 20
computers, each with 22 lessons on the use of ArcGIS 10.2 software. Each lesson is selfdirected, 45-60 minutes in length, with an Esri staff person available to assist where
needed. All training materials are provided. No advance registration is required.
Instructor(s) will be on hand to help and answer questions.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Panel Discussion: TBD
Joseph Paiva, Mark Armstrong, Kenneth Bays, Nicole Kinsman, Erik Oppegard
Moderator: Joel Cusick
10:00am - 10:30am Break
12:00pm - 1:30pm
AAUG / URISA Lunch - ($10.00 lunch ticket required)
12:00pm - 1:30pm
ASPLS Board of Directors Meeting / Lunch
1:30pm - 5:30pm
3D Modeling Using SFM (Structure from Motion): Applications for Terrestrial, UAS,
and Aerial Photography
Gennady Gienko,
Structure from Motion (SFM) is a technique for 3D modeling of the Earth surface and
carious objects using multiple images. SFM is built on classical photogrammetric concept
but involves advance image processing. SFM is a fully automated process and takes any
pictures - from hi-end aerial photographs to smartphone pictures. SFM can be used in
various tasks related to 3D modeling from rapid prototyping to precise object modeling.
Applications: unmanned aerial system (UAS) photography, terrestrial and aerial
photogrammetry, civil engineering, asset management, mining industry, forensic surveying,
road accidents, etc. Participants will explore practical aspects of SFM technology using
various images. Bring your favorite camera and laptop to build your own 3D model!
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30-3:30
Low Distortion Map Projections / OCRS
Kenneth Bays
3:30-5:30
Live Demonstration of the NGS Data Explorer: Cloud Software
Mark Armstrong
8:00am - 5:30pm
GEO Jam
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Awards Banquet and Reception
6:30pm – Cocktails, Appetizers & Networking (Exhibit Hall)
7:00pm – Awards Program All participants, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, students and
alumni are encouraged to gather and take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the
evening and visit with peers.
• No cost for admission
• Heavy appetizers and no-host bar
• Special conference program
• Door prizes - be sure to bring your business card to enter!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2015
7:00am - 3:30pm
Registration
7:00am - 8:00am
Morning Coffee Service
7:00am - 3:30pm
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00am - 10:00pm
Preview the Future Datums 2022 /GRAV-D
Mark Armstrong
8:00am - 5:30pm
GEO Jam
8:00am - 5:30pm
AAUG / Esri Hands On Learning Lab
Take Esri training at your own pace in the Hands-on Learning Lab. The lab is a set of 20
computers, each with 22 lessons on the use of ArcGIS 10.2 software. Each lesson is selfdirected, 45-60 minutes in length, with an Esri staff person available to assist where
needed. All training materials are provided. No advance registration is required.
Instructor(s) will be on hand to help and answer questions.
8:00am - 12:00pm
Alaska ROW Mapping Case Studies
John Bennett, Karen Tilton
A framework of ROW basics followed by interesting case studies.
10:00am - 10:30am Break
12:00pm - 1:30pm
ASPRS Annual Lunch - OR - Lunch (on own)
1:30pm - 5:30pm
Overview of the Unorganized Borough Platting Authority and Easement
Management- State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining,
Land & Water, Survey Section
Stanley Brown, PLS and Eric Simons, PLS, George Horton, PLS
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Overview of the Unorganized Borough Platting Authority
Unorganized Borough Subdivisions and Subdivision Plat Reviews: The plat review
process DNR, DML&W, Survey Section conducts for the Unorganized Borough;
using case abstracts for examples
Process Oversight of petitions for vacations of DNR managed easements &
Unorganized Borough Replats: An explanation of the process the DNR, DML&W,
Survey Section Easement Vacation/Replat Unit conducts when a petition is
received to vacate an easement managed by the department; or in the
Unorganized Borough, when a petition is received to vacate a platted easement or
right-of-way or to replat a boundary line of a previously recorded subdivision
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Esri Developer Meet Up - (Visit Meetup.com to RSVP!)
We just keep coming back for more! An Esri GeoDev Meetup is taking place February
19th, where food and beverages will be provided! (Come a lil' hungry, why don't ya?) This
event is a social gathering for developers to discuss the latest in mapping, geo technology,
geo services, web and mobile mapping apps, app design, cloud solutions, map data or
anything else related to solving real-world "geo" problems. Developers of all levels of
expertise are welcome, from seasoned GIS professionals to those new to geospatial
development.
At these meet ups, you can:
• Meet cool people. Duh, we're there.
• Show us what you got by demo'ing your application or framework.
• Make a name for yourself in presenting a cool new/interesting concept or idea.
• Impress someone by sharing your experiences.
• If you're sharp with your GIS and developer trivia, you can win some cool Esri swag
• Make BFFs for life - connect with other developers!
• A voucher for 1000 Service Credits for your ArcGIS Online Developer Subscription
• A free registration pass to attend the 2015 Esri DevSummit
Be sure to follow us on Twitter! #geodev @AmyNiessen and @JimBarry.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015
7:00am - 3:30pm
Registration
7:00am - 8:00am
Morning Coffee Service
8:00am - 5:30pm
GEO Jam
Extending ArcGIS for Desktop Using Phython and .NET Add Ins (Part 1)
David Howes and Jason Pardy
8:00am - 5:30pm
Depending on your interests and needs, you can think of Esri’sArcGIS for Desktop as a
rich set of GIS functionality made available through the standard Windows mechanisms of
menu items, buttons and forms, along with a comprehensive set of geoprocessing tools.
For many users, this “out-of-the-box” functionality provides all the capabilities they need to
be successful. Many other users, however, may find it helpful to make some changes to
the software, for example, to take a process they have to repeat frequently and reduce it
from, say, 20 clicks of the mouse to one or two clicks and, thus, save their time for other
tasks. Alternatively, they may want to extend the capabilities of the software, building on
what’s already there to provide new and valuable functionality. However, while this may
sound appealing, the reality is that many users find the thought of changing or customizing
the software quite intimidating. Through this workshop, we aim to show that this need not
be the case. The goal of the workshop is to show how to extend the ArcGIS for Desktop
functionality through add-ins, a customization option introduced at ArcGIS 10.0. In simple
terms, add-ins can be thought of as small programs that may be incorporated easily into
ArcGIS for Desktop and may be made available for use with a minimum of effort. The first
half of the workshop will focus on core add-in concepts and possibilities using the Python
programming language. The second half of the workshop will build on this introduction and
cover the development of add-ins using the Microsoft .NET programming environment and,
specifically, the C# programming language. Attendees should be able to leave the
workshop having a strong basis for recognizing and pursuing their customization needs,
increasing the value of their ArcGIS investment and enhancing their standing and
employability as GIS professionals.
Learning Objectives
• Extend the capabilities of ArcGIS for Desktop using either Python or .NET (C#)
• Understand the Esri ArcGIS add-in framework
• Explore the relative merits and applicability of the Python and .NET add-in options
8:00am - 12:00pm
ArcGIS Pro: An Introduction *Limit 20
John Sharrard & TJ Abbenhaus, Esri
Format: Hands-on lab, maximum enrollment is 20 participants. Register in person at the
hands-on learning lab on Wednesday January 18th.
Instructor: John Sharrard & TJ Abbenhaus, Esri
The 10.3 release of ArcGIS for Desktop includes ArcGIS Pro. This is a new desktop
application for 2D/3D mapping, editing, visualization, and spatial analysis. This workshop
will introduce functionality in this new and exciting desktop application. The workshop will
consist of a combination of presentation, demonstration, and hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites:
Esri will provide laptops with proper software installed.
ArcGIS Pro requires an ArcGIS Online organizational account to start the
application. Participants are encouraged to use their existing accounts or a
temporary one will be provided.
Participants may bring their own MXDs and data to import into ArcGIS Pro.
10:00am - 10:30am Break
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch (on own)
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Break