{"id":2222612,"date":"2024-01-17T10:30:43","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T18:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/?post_type=blog&p=2222612"},"modified":"2024-04-08T15:15:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T22:15:10","slug":"imagery-takes-center-stage-at-the-2024-esri-fedgis-conference","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis\/imagery\/imagery-takes-center-stage-at-the-2024-esri-fedgis-conference","title":{"rendered":"Imagery Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Esri FedGIS Conference"},"author":312882,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":""},"categories":[23771,22851,22931],"tags":[771192,773162,768492,40401,419162],"industry":[],"product":[421922],"class_list":["post-2222612","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-3d-gis","category-national-government","category-imagery","tag-arcgis-reality-for-arcgis-pro","tag-arcgis-reality-studio","tag-federal-government","tag-fedgis","tag-imagery-summit","product-arcgis"],"acf":{"short_description":"Learn all about imagery and remote sensing with GIS at FedGIS 2024.","flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Are you ready for <\/span>FedGIS? <\/span><\/span>This year’s <\/span>c<\/span>onference<\/span><\/span><\/a> is just around the corner, and<\/span> it will undoubtedly <\/span>help you<\/span> leverage<\/span> geographic information <\/span>system<\/span>s<\/span> (<\/span><\/span>GIS<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span> to drive<\/span> innovation and mak<\/span>e<\/span> a positive impact in your federal government role.<\/span> One of the highlights of th<\/span>e<\/span> conference <\/span>this year <\/span>is <\/span>a spotlight-<\/span>focus on <\/span><\/span>imagery and remote sensing<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u2026 which just happens to be my favorite topic. <\/span>With a <\/span>full schedule<\/span> of sessions, workshops, and activities, <\/span>you <\/span>can expect to <\/span>learn <\/span>about everything imagery <\/span>and<\/span> GIS<\/span> \u2013<\/span>from the latest in<\/span> image<\/span> <\/span>management<\/span><\/span><\/a> to image<\/span> <\/span>visualization<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span> <\/span>analysis<\/span><\/span><\/a> and <\/span>using imagery for <\/span><\/span>3D <\/span>reality mapping<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve compiled a convenient PDF of all-things imagery at the conference<\/a>, so you don’t miss out on a single opportunity to see how imagery from street-level cameras, drones, crewed aircraft, or satellites can amplify the power of your GIS. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, I’ll give you a sneak peek into the role imagery will play at the conference and why it\u2019s a must-attend event. But first, you might be wondering how imagery and remote sensing impact what you do day-to-day …<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

The importance of imagery and GIS<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Esri Fed GIS Conference is all about how GIS empowers you in your government role. This event showcases how GIS can integrate various sources of information to help organizations effectively tackle their most critical challenges. One key aspect highlighted at the conference is the significance of imagery as an essential enterprise asset. When integrated with other GIS data, imagery provides valuable additional information. By leveraging imagery and its derived products, we can gain deeper insights into different areas on Earth, enhancing our decision-making process and enabling us to find impactful solutions to complex issues. Let me share a few reasons I think imagery is so important in your work:<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"

Enhanced situational awareness<\/h3>\n

Combining remotely sensed data, such as synthetic aperture radar (<\/span>SAR<\/span><\/a>), <\/span>lidar<\/span><\/a>, or electro-optical images with GIS provides a comprehensive understanding of any area of interest \u2013 large or small. Integrating <\/span>different <\/span>resolutions<\/span> of <\/span>imagery<\/span><\/span> and video<\/span><\/span><\/span> from differen<\/span>t platforms, <\/span>such as <\/span>street level, drone, aerial, and satellite<\/span> systems, allows<\/span> you to <\/span>monitor<\/span> changes, <\/span>identify<\/span> patterns, <\/span><\/span>live stream events in real-time, <\/span><\/span><\/span>and <\/span>enrich your GIS <\/span>with po<\/span>w<\/span>erful <\/span>scene-based <\/span>context<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> You can even take your visualization to the next level and modernize your traditional 2-dimensional workflows by using Esri technology and imagery to create 3-dimensional scenes. By visualizing data in three dimensions, you get a more immersive and realistic perspective, enabling better analysis, identification of spatial relationships, and improved accuracy when assessing an area of interest.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Effective planning and resource allocation<\/h3>\n

Integrating imagery and remote sensing data with your GIS enhances planning, improves project outcomes, and boosts decision-making confidence. It can provide the geospatial context needed to make policy decisions, identify high-risk areas, plan transportation routes, and respond to natural disasters.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

National security and defense<\/h3>\n

Imagery and remote sensing technologies are vital for national security and defense purposes. Government agencies can utilize satellite imagery to monitor borders, track illegal activities, and assess potential threats. By integrating imagery with GIS, officials can analyze spatial data, identify vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to enhance national security.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See previously inaccessible areas<\/h3>\n

Imagery, in conjunction with GIS, enables you to unlock valuable information about remote or hard-to-reach locations that can only be accessed through visual exploration. Satellite imagery in particular, with its global coverage and high-resolution capabilities, plays a pivotal role in this process. You can analyze satellite imagery within its geographic context, and perform reality mapping, which is creating precise representations of areas and objects on the Earth’s surface. This allows you to navigate an area virtually, providing unprecedented opportunities in research, planning, and decision-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And now, get ready for the information you’ve been waiting for. It’s all about imagery at FedGIS 2024!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pre-Conference Imagery Summit<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Imagery Summit at FedGIS<\/span><\/a> is an all-day event held on February 12, 2024, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. <\/span>It\u2019s a unique opportunity for you to delve into the world of imagery and remote sensing within the context of GIS technology. We\u2019ll bring together experts from various industries to share their experiences and showcase the transformative power of imagery in driving value-added workflows. With example scenarios including exploring the impact of natural disasters and revolutionizing response and recovery efforts, you\u2019ll get valuable insights into how modern imagery and GIS technologies are shaping the future. From the plenary discussion to lightning talks and panel discussions, you\u2019ll learn about the latest advancements in image\u00a0management<\/a>, visualization<\/a>, deep learning<\/a>, reality mapping<\/a>, scalable cloud workflows, and more. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This summit brings together remote sensing experts from both Esri and the federal government to discuss advancements, trends, and innovative solutions. It\u2019s a unique opportunity to connect with us\u2014and others like you\u2014who are using imagery to solve the same types of problems you are. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Imagery Summit is included for the first time ever with your FedGIS conference registration, so for no extra cost, you will:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n