An Integrated Research Programme on multi-dimensional Geo-spatial Data Modeling, Analysis and Applications

NRDMS& NSDI divisions under DST, India have initiated a research program “GeoICT: An Integrated Research Programme on multi-dimensional Geo-spatial Data Modeling, Analysis and Applications”.

The proposed Sub-Programme which aims at advancement and development of innovative Geo-spatial information and communication technology and integrate Geomatics and ICT technologies for innovative spatial applications. GeoICT is an enabling technology that is stemmed from the integration of geo-spatial information and imaging technologies with ICT. It is considered as a core emerging technology that forms a basis for spatial decision making, geo-computation and Location Based Services (LBS). It contributes significantly to the emerging markets and applications like Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), digital earth, location based commerce (L-Commerce), Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce), E-Commerce and E-Government etc.

Proposed R&D Streams under GeoICT
The research in GeoICT will have the following broad streams.

1. Geo-spatial information, acquisition and processing

• Spatial sensor web
  
• Network based real time 3D geo-spatial visualisaions and data streaming
  
• Open and distributed Internet and Wireless GIServers
  
• Location based services
  
• Intelligent geo-spatial algorithms for 3D data analysis
  

2. Geo-spatial Imaging, Media and Information Processing Stream

• 3D mapping and modeling from high resolution remote sensing images
  
• Automated 3D modeling from LiDAR systems
  
• Automated feature extraction, data fusion and change detection
  
• Automated feature extraction from imageries
  
• Land based and air borne mobile mapping technologies
  

3. Integrated GeoICT Systems & Applications

• 3D modeling of Heritage sites of India
  
• Location based spatial decision support for security and risk assessment
  
• Disaster Management
  
• Location based health tracking and monitoring
  
• Communicable disease/invasive species monitoring and management
  

A Project Advisory & Monitoring Committee (PAMC) for this multi-disciplinary GeoICT Sub-Programme has been proposed. The list of experts for PAMC are as given below:

1. Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, IIT Madras,Chennai (Chairman)
2. Prof. Subhashis Banerjee, IITDelhi, New Delhi (Member)
3. Prof. P.J. Narayanan, IIIT, Hyderabad (Member)
4. Prof. Sharat Chandran, IIT Bombay, Mumbai (Member)
5. Brig(Retd) N Dhal, Mackenzi Chair Professor, Anna University, Chennai (Member)
6. Dr. P. Anandan, Managing Director, Microsoft Research, Bangalore (Member)
7. Dr. K.R. Murali Mohan, DST, New Delhi Member-Secretary

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Credits: Dr. K.R. Murali Mohan, DST, India