WGISS-32

WGISS-32 Highlights - extract from official WGISS document

2011-11-07T06:31:00.000-08:00

Extract from the official Minutes of the WGISS-32 received today can be downloaded from here:
http://www.hunagi.hu/G/pub/WGISS32highlights.pdf

Wrap-up after a successful WGISS working week

2011-09-30T13:35:00.000-07:00

WGISS Chair and NOAA representative expressed their acknowledgement to HUNAGI and all the active Hungarian participants who contributed to the WGISS 32 Meeting. The atmosphere of the Danubius Hotel Gellért provided an excellent environment for the effective work and the supportive staff members and catering deserve appreciations as well.

WGISS-32 Visual documentation of the Hungarian Session - A contribution of Kvantitás Ltd

2011-09-29T06:25:00.001-07:00

http://www.digitalalbum.hu/CEOS/index.html

WGISS Group photo taken on 28th September

2011-09-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

Photo taken by Dr.László Makula for HUNAGI

This evening: WGISS No-host dinner on board of the "Monarchia" Operetta-boat

2011-09-28T11:22:00.001-07:00

Screenshot taken at 8:27 PM based on webcam image

Today: Host Session devoted to some Hungarian achievements in EO/SDI

2011-09-27T23:15:00.000-07:00

Host Session

13:00 The role of satelliteimages in the development of the Hungarian cartographyand GIS Prof. László Zentai, Dept of Cartography and Geoinformatics, ELTE

13:20 Satellite RemoteSensing Applications in Meteorology andRelated Developments in Hungary Mária Putsay, Hungarian Meteorological Service

13:40 Monitoring of WesternCorn Rootworm Damage in Maize Fields by UsingIntegrated Radar (ALOS, PALSAR) and Optical(IRS LISS, AWIFS) Satellite Data György Surek, Gizella Nádor, Diána Fényes, FÖMI, László Vasas, BMKNTI

14:00 From Data toDecision-Making – Experiences in Integrated EO ESAPECS: EO and Technology Dissemination in Hungary Györk Fülöp, Péter Hargitai, Ildikó Szigeti, GeoAdat Ltd

14:20 The basis of syntheticaperture radar interferometry in Hungary GáborOrosz, Péter Braunmüller, FÖMI and BUTE

14:40 The effect of spectralfiltering on gravity field determination using GOCEgravity gradient data Zsuzsanna Polgár, Péter Asbóth, LórántFöldváry, László Sujbert BUTE

15:00 The online TÉKAdatabase as an integrated approach for valuable landscapeelements inventorisation László Kollányi, Prof. Attila Csemez BCE

Alternative sites for a light lunch

2011-09-26T00:35:00.000-07:00

For those, who didn't registered for Gellért lunch, please be advised, there are many possibilities to have a light lunch in the closest (150 m) vicinity: In house facilities: Hotel Gellért Espresso (salads, sandwiches), Gellért Brasserie (warm foods), Outside: Szeged Restaurant (next corner), Kínai Étterem (Chinese foods), Prima Pék (sandwiches) 100 meters from Szeged Restaurant southward on Bartók Béla street.

Szeged Restaurant

Szeged Restaurant next to Hotel Gellért

Prima Pék sandwich bar

Chinese Restaurant 100 m from Hotel Gellért

Earth Observation Information Systems and Services: WGISS-32 Meeting in Budapest - Participants

2011-09-25T08:42:00.000-07:00

WGISS MEMBERS ATTENDED Name	Affilliation
Moe, Karen	NASA
Faundeen, John	USGS
Dai, Qin	CEODE
Enloe, Yonsook	NASA
Kudo, Yoshiyuki	JAXA
Burnett, Michael	NASA
Sawyer, Kerry Ann	NOAA
Apaphant, Pakorn	GISTDA
Mitchell, Andrew	NASA
Petiteville, Ivan	ESA
Lindsay, Francis	NASA
Killough, Brian	NASA
Maiden, Martha E	NASA
Moreno, Richard	CNES
Bagwell, Ross	NASA
Falke, Stefan	NASA
Theophilos, Costas	CCRS
Evans, John	NASA
Mandl, Daniel	NASA
Miura, Satoko	JAXA
Piepgrass, Michelle	GISTDA
Maiden, Martha E	NASA
Ritschel, Bernd	GFZ-Postdam
Trang, David	NOAA
Morahan, Michael	NASA
Kawai, Atsushi	JAXA
Yapur, Martin	NOAA
Cudlip, Wyn	UKSA
Eddy, Andrew	CSA
Skakun, Sergii Lola Olsen Loránt Czarán Lucian Plesea	NASU-NSAU NASA UN SPIDER JPL/NASA
HUNGARIAN PARTICIPANTS
Rab, András	HUNAGI
Remetey, Gábor	GSDI/HUNAGI
Both, Előd	HSO MoND
Mihály, Szabolcs	INSPIRE NCP MoRD
Prof. Zentai László	ELTE
Putsay, Mária	OMSZ
Nádor, Gizella	FÖMI
Surek, György	FÖMI
Fülöp, Györk	GEOADAT
Hargitai, Péter	GEOADAT
Braunmüller, Péter	BME
Orosz, Gábor	BME
Földváry, Lóránt	BUTE DGS
Polgár, Zsuzsanna	BUTE FCE
Asbóth, Péter	BUTE FCE
Sujbert László	BUTE DMIS
Kollányi, László	Uni-CORVINUS
Prof. Csemez, Attila Makula, László	Uni-CORVINUS Kvantitás

Please note, some Hungarians will participate the Opening Session only. Other Hungarians will participate the Hungarian EO/GI Session scheduled for Wednesday Afternoon as invited presenters or co-authors. On behalf HUNAGI, András Rab and Gábor Remetey participate the Working Week in time-sharing providing support from the host HUNAGI.

No-host dinner on the Danube on September 28

2011-09-14T09:43:00.001-07:00

The registration at Ms. Zita Kmetykó of Hotel Gellért has been started, and some participants have already indicated their intention to take part. Please join asap.Assistance related to Hotel room reservation, WGISS-32 registration as well as no-host dinner: Ms. Zita Kmetykó, Sales Manager Danubius Hotel Gellért, 1111 Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 1. Tel.: +36 1 889 5523, Mobile: +36 30 227 6202

Fax: +36 1 889 5528, E-mail: zita.kmetyko@danubiushotels.com, www.danubiushotels.com/gellert

Sightseeing by boat, operetta performance and dinner

Program: www.unioship.hu http://www.operetthajo.hu/&changelang=en,

Although it is possible to buy tickets individually on-line, in order to seat together, please reserve your dinner seat(s) via Hotel Gellért for 28 September. Please communicate your intention to participate withzita.kmetyko@danubiushotels.com and you can take over your ticket at the Hotel reception desk upon arrival. The price is 13,500 HUF, which is about 50 EUR and should be paid in cash at the reception desk. Please act asap to get seats together, do not forget, the free seats will be sold soon! Deadline for the no-host dinner registration via the Hotel is preferable 14 September.

So far 28 WGISS participants registered in Hotel Gellért

2011-09-12T14:41:00.000-07:00

The list of participants (so far without affiliation) as of 9.9.2011:

· Ritschel, Bernd

· Maiden,Martha E

· Moreno, Richard

· Dai,Qin

· Lindsay,Francis

· Bagwell,Ross

· Enloe,Y onsook

· Piepgrass, Michelle

· Moe,Karen

· Theophilos, Costas

· Trang, David

· Apaphant,Pakorn

· Kudo,Yoshiyuki

· Petiteville,Ivan

· Mandl,Daniel

· Falke,Stefan

· Faundeen,John

· Burnett,Michael

· Killough,Brian

· Yapur,Martin

· Sawyer,Kerry,

· Miura,Satoko

· Mitchell,Andrew

· Cudlip,Wyn

· Liu,Dingsheng

· Kawai,Atsushi

· Viktor Pusztai

· Gabor Remetey

Recommended cultural program in the Budai Vigadó

2011-09-06T06:27:00.000-07:00

Hungarian Folklore Performances

+ Dinner & Cruise (optional)

Budapest » Budai Vigadó • 29 September 8 PM

Prices: 6000 HUF about 22 EUR

inclusive dinner+ cruise which starts at 10 PM

13,700 HUF about 50 EUR

The State Ensemble is popular all over the world, frequently invited to the USA and Far East.
Tickets:
Location and description of Budai Vigadó:

Liszt and Europe - Chamber music in the Ceremonial Hall of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

2011-09-06T06:17:00.000-07:00

This program is highly recommended for those, who likes Liszt Ferenc the great composer. Please act now to reserve your seat by internet individually!
http://www.liszt-2011.hu/en/calendar/2011-09-30
Price: 3000 HUF, about 11 EUR.

No-host dinner on the Danube on September 28

2011-09-06T03:13:00.000-07:00

Sightseeing by boat, operetta performance and dinner

Program: www.unioship.hu http://www.operetthajo.hu/&changelang=en,

Although it is possible to buy tickets individually on-line, in order to seat together, please reserve your dinner seat(s) via Hotel Gellért for 28 September. Please communicate your intention to participate with judit.faluhelyi (at) danubiushotels.com and you can take over your ticket at the Hotel reception desk upon arrival. The price is 13,500 HUF, which is about 50 EUR and should be paid in cash at the reception desk. Please act asap to get seats together, do not forget, the free seats will be sold soon! Deadline for the no-host dinner registration via the Hotel is preferable 14 September.

Recommended cultural program in the State Opera House

2011-09-06T02:28:00.000-07:00

For lovers of opera, fine classical architecture and its atmosphere:

The program of the State Opera House during the WGISS-32 http://www.jegymester.hu/eng/PlaceInfo/100/Hungarian-State-Opera-House :

In order to get ticket please act as early as possible, preferable TODAY using the on-line service of the website: www.jegymester.hu Eg. for Sept 27: www.jegymester.hu/eng/Event/10855

Flashback: WGISS21 and WGCV25 Meetings in Budapest

2011-08-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

If you have 36 hours free time in Budapest...

2011-08-04T06:21:00.000-07:00

If you will have 36 hours free time in Budapest during the WGISS-32 working week, the linked, recent The New York Times article "36 hours in Budapest" is for your information...Please click on the header.

HUNGARY - the World of Potentials

2011-06-22T05:56:00.000-07:00

The film was introduced in Sioux Falls, SD at the WGISS-31 Meeting last week and harvested applause. To see it please click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmz8Ni9zO4M&feature=player_embedded
It should be mentioned, the film was just awarded by the Grand Prix in Warsaw, Poland
To learn about the news on award, the director, the songs and the content please visit:
http://www.eu2011.hu/news/eu-presidency-image-film-wins-grand-prix

Your WGISS-32 contacts

2011-06-21T18:08:00.000-07:00

Staff members of HUNAGI are ready to assist you if you have any questions.

General issues: Gábor Remetey gabor.remetey@gmail.com (mobile phone will be given at the time of the event). Skype: hunagirfg and András Rab rabandris@gmail.com

Assistance related to Hotel room reservation & WGISS-32 registration : Ms. Zita Kmetykó, Sales Manager Danubius Hotel Gellért, 1111 Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 1. Tel.: +36 1 889 5523, Mobile: +36 30 227 6202

Fax: +36 1 889 5528, E-mail: zita.kmetyko@danubiushotels.com, www.danubiushotels.com/gellert
Important notice given by Zita Kmetykó (4 August): I am out of office until 15 August 2011. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact my colleague Judit Faluhelyi at the +361 889 5521 phone number or at judit.faluhelyi@danubiushotel.com

Site has been established

2011-06-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

The construction of the site has been started. It will be freely available via the www.hunagi.hu/wgis-32 website after 1st of July, 2011. Its content will be steadily extended in collaboration of David H. Trang of NOAA/General Dynamics and cooperation with Yoshiyuki Kudo of JAXA/RESTEC.