2024 Annual GeoChallenge

Calling All Innovators!

Are you ready to take on a cutting-edge challenge in the world of geospatial technology? The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is partnering with 3DEO® Inc. (3DEO) to bring you an exciting contest focused on Geiger-mode lidar data! This is your chance to showcase your skills and creativity by developing an innovative application or use case using data from one of three unique sites.

Whether you’re visualizing complex urban structures, exploring dense vegetation, or analyzing lakeside environments, the possibilities are limitless. Imagine creating a 3D model of a building with Geiger-mode lidar or developing a ground finder tool. You could compare the performance of traditional classification algorithms or reveal new insights by contrasting Geiger-mode with linear lidar.

For those with a flair for coding, dive into the BPF format and show off your Python skills. With rich, diverse datasets at your fingertips, we’re excited to see what innovative solutions you come up with!

Read the 2024 GeoChallenge white paper for more background on Geiger Mode lidar and the datasets provided for this contest.

Who is Eligible?

  • ASPRS Student Members and Early Career Professionals (5 years or less of full-time employment in the geospatial profession)
  • 3DEO employees or immediate family members are not eligible.

Benefits of Entering

  • Compete for Cash Prizes: Top entries will be awarded cash prizes.
  • Gain Recognition: Winners will be showcased at Geo Week and featured in a Highlight Article by 3DEO in PE&RS.
  • Expand Your Skills: Work with cutting-edge Geiger-mode lidar data in either BPF or LAS format and push the boundaries of what's possible.

What is provided?

  • 3 Geiger Mode lidar datasets provided by 3DEO.
  • Software licenses for Applied Imagery Quick Terrain Modeler and GeoCue LP360. Contestants are free to use other commercial or open-source software that is not provided by ASPRS.

How to Enter?

  • Register through MyASPRS.
  • You will receive a confirmation with links to download software and upload your final submission.

What to Submit?

  • Submit either a PowerPoint presentation, an Esri StoryMap, or a Poster.
  • Use the link in your entry confirmation email to upload.

Key Contest Dates

  • Deadline for Submission is December 6, 2024
  • Judging results will be announced on December 15, 2024
  • Winners to be showcased at GeoWeek, February 10-12, 2025

Prizes

  • $900 for first place
  • $500 for second place
  • $300 for third place
  • All submissions will be displayed in the Academic Hub at Geo Week 2025
  • All submissions will be highlighted in an article written by 3DEO and published in PE&RS in Spring 2025
When
12/6/2024 11:59 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Registration
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