Ordnance Survey is Great Britain's national mapping agency, providing the most accurate and up-to-date geographic data, relied on by government, business and individuals.
Travelled 50 miles or so to Southampton with Linds Nix of the Reading Matins Rotary Club.
I had one of the most rewarding days of my trip. Welcome and introduction to the OS byPeter Standen, the communications manager. Followed by a GPS data collection demonstration by Nigel Vincent-|Piper, the technical specialist. Then a demonstration of GIS products and applications by Danny Hyam, the Operations Manger.
Of course there is teeaand biscuits. Then a presentation of use of digital mapping by central and local government by Ian Carter, the strategic development manager. It was interesting to note that we England & Lesotho are facing all most similar problems when it comes to political support in investing in GI.
Then a light lunch and discussion with Dr Egbe Eguavoen on GIS and remote sensing application in land use change and vulnerability mapping. Dr Eguavoen was very helpful and resourceful, she even geve me a copy of her PhD thesis.
Then demonstration of photogramatry with Mark Tabor, amazing and facinating stuff.
Finally the print floor tour with Dave Freemantle.
I was initially afraid tthat Linda was going to be bored, but she seemed to have enjoyed the day & presentations as much as I did.
On my way out, I got photographed with the OS chairman.
It has been an amazing and very informative day. Thank you Rotary for making it possible for me. This is once in a lifetime opportunity I will ever remember.
Off to dinner witth the rotarians
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