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3rd FIG Young Surveyors European Meeting
16 May 2015 in Sofia, Bulgaria
Proceedings
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Theme: “From the Wisdom of
the ages to the challenges of the modern world”.
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08:30-09:00
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Registration
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09:00-09:45
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Opening Ceremony + photo
session
A short welcome by the representatives of the organisations as
well as an opportunity to get your photo taken.
- Chryssy Potsiou , FIG President
- Eva-Maria Unger and Paula Dijkstra , FIG Young Surveyors
Network
[handouts]
- Maurice Barbieri , CLGE President
- Angel Anakiev , Chairman of the Chamber of Engineers in
Surveying in Bulgaria
- Borislav Marinov, Dean of The University of Sofia
- John Hohol , FIG Foundation President
[handouts]
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09:45-10:00
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Astronomy - “Getting
inspired”
To get our minds thinking freely, we are starting the meeting
with an inspiring presentation from the field of astronomy. When you
look out into space (often using the most high tech equipment)
you’re actually look out into the past. We use this information to
make predictions about the future.
The cosmological model and navigating by using the stars as your
surveying markers. You might be surprised how the field of astronomy
relates to the world of surveying!
Cosmology: From the Wisdom of the Ages to the Challenges of the
Modern World
by Vladimir Bozhilov
[handouts]
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10:00-10:30
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Speed dating + Coffee break
Let’s get to know the members of the network!
Is this your first time at a Young Surveyors Network meeting?
Well then, don’t be shy, and just get to know each other. This is a
great opportunity to make new friends from different backgrounds.
Are you a veteran of the Young Surveyors world? Well then, no
excuses, share your experience from previous events with the younger
ones. Exercising your social skills is important for your
professional and personal life, so we propose this exercise where
you ‘speed date’ each other.
Here are some example questions to help you break the ice, but
remember… be original :)
- Find three things you have in common.
- What do you hope to gain from the meeting?
- Knowing what you know now, would you choose the profession
if you were to choose again?
- Where do you see yourself in the future?
- Do you have a surveyor role model?
- What has been the most fun/embarrassing moment in your
career so far?
- What do you know about Bulgaria?
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10:30-11:30
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Keynotes - Past, Present and
the Future!
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Basic surveyance has occurred since humans build the first large
structures, back to 2500 BC. From those years surveying is the
science of determining the three-dimensional position of points and
its accuracy. The basic principles of surveying have changed little
over the years, but the tools used by surveyors evolved.
Photogrammetry, space technology and the internet of things
rapidly changed the speed of mapping, the amount of information as
well as the related products and services. Moreover, the use, the
meaning, the scope and and the role of the maps change rapidly
between the years. “Timing” is introduced as the crucial factor in
our science, as we are living in an era of constant and rapid
change. Today, GIS tools, UAVs, with cameras, point clouds, 3D city
models and satellite and radar data are the key components of our
profession. The rapid improvement in information technology affects
a lot the character of our job and determines our opportunities.
Surveyors should be prepared to cooperate with other professions,
adapt quickly to new technologies and deal efficiently with large
amount of information!
How do you see our profession in 10 years from now?
- The History of Geodesy Told through Maps by
Rahmi Nurhan Çelik
[Handouts]
- Past Surveying Glory Shines Upon a Bright Future
by John Brock
[Handouts]
- Little orca’s 5000 mile odyssey by John
Hohol
[Handouts]
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11:30-12:00
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Coffee break
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12:00-13:00
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Session #1 - Wisdom Through
Trial and Error.
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Now that you’ve been introduced and inspired during the speed
dating session, lets hear an update about what is going on in our
network as well as our sister networks.
- the broader integration and collaboration of Young Surveyors
in different organisations;
- the focus on the role of Young Surveyors on an international
scale, and
- brainstorm on YS Network tasks and responsibilities.
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13:00-14:00
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Lunch
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14:00-15:00
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Session #2 - Challenges of
the Modern World and International possibilities in Geodesy, Spatial
Planning and Land Management.
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Geodesy is the science of the the earth. It has been used
throughout the ages to explain, measure and represent changes in our
world, telling exactly where we can be found on our planet and
within the universe that surrounds us. It contributed to this new
dawn of mankind where we find ourself today, by bringing
civilization together through exploration and by positioning devices
around our planet to easily communicate with each other.
Today, Geodesy is not only about positioning and mapping. In this
era of information we live in, we have to use our skills as
surveyors, to deal with complex situations like urban and regional
planning or creating smart environments and infrastructures.
Nowadays, all of this can only be achieved by cooperation. We learn
from mistakes and from each other by building networks that can
connect surveyors around the world, giving new opportunities and
meaning to the work of the modern surveyor. This sessions starts
with an international perspective on the profession and ends with a
technical note.
- The UN Habitat Programme by Cyprian
Selebalo
[Handouts]
- Land Consolidation: How Geodesy Can Help the World
by Nyncke Emmens
[Handouts]
- International Job Opportunities: Working as a
Freelancer Surveyor by Artemis Valanis
[Handouts]
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15:00-15:30
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Coffee break
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- A Word on Photogrammetry by prof. Borislav
Marinov
- [handouts]
- Managing unlimited 3D Scan data: Is That Possible?
by Dr. -Eng. Khaled el Nabbout
[handouts]
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16:30-17:30
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Session #3 - Speakers Corner
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Lets inspire each other through presentations from fellow young
surveyors. The stage is open to anyone who has something to present
- may it be a project you’ve been working on, a thought you want to
share or a question you want to ask. Discussion is actively
encouraged. Let’s debate ‘The Challenges of the Modern world’!
- Digital Urban change mapping for Port Harcourt City
by Godwill Pepple
[Handouts]
- What is your timeline? by Nur Zurairah
Abdul Halim
[Handouts]
- Ensuring the Surveyor of Tomorrow by
Asparuh Kamburow
[Handouts]
- Upcoming FIG YSE Meetings
- 4th FIG YSEM Netherlands by Paula Dijkstra
[Handouts]
- 5th FIG YSEM Finland by Thumas
- 6th FIG YSEM Turkey
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17:30-18:00
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Closing Ceremony
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17-20 May 2015
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