Geospatial Research Institute Seminar Series

GRISS

The Geospatial Research Institute Seminar Series (GRISS) is a monthly seminar series with guest presentations detailing the use of geospatial technologies in various industries and sectors.

We host these presentations each month on the University of Canterbury campus.

Anyone interested in attending may come in person or view the presentations online via Zoom.

We have recordings available for some of our seminars, with permission from the presenters. They can be found on the Geospatial Research Institute Youtube channel

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GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES (GRISS) – 31 May 2019

21 May 2019

The spatial data that underpin the maps we see are often compromised by the limited space for them in the map. For example, a large amount of features have to be mapped in cities but there is comparatively less area to contain them relative to the feature-poor rural areas. We usually apply generalisation processes to select, emphasise and simplify representations of data in the map so that it “fits”. We introduce an alternative data-driven approach to allocating map space, where cartogram techniques expand or contract space to accommodate more or less data.

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GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES (GRISS) – 3 May 2019

24 April 2019

The collection and analysis of environmental data are critical to us understanding the New Zealand environment of the past, today and to anticipate the future.  Conclusions drawn from environmental observations, analysis and models guide decisions and actions by governments, businesses and individuals. The complexity of the issues we need to understand require the ability to easily discover, access and use environmental data across a broad range of domains. The reality is that although environmental data is abundant, potential users are hampered by an inability to discover, access, and use the information.

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GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES (GRISS) – 22 February 2019

31 January 2019

In today’s modern society, Ngāi Tahu is adopting geospatial technology as a tool to assist with the protection of Ngāi Tahu history for future generations. Led by the iwi driven Kā Huru Manu (Ngāi Tahu Cultural Mapping Project), Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga are using geospatial technology to research and present evidence seeking protection of Ngāi Tahu cultural values through central and local government statutory planning processes, resource consent applications and restoring traditional Māori place names through the New Zealand Geographic Board process.

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