5th International Symposium on Spatial Databases
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
July 15-18, 1997 Berlin, Germany
http://www.inf.fu-berlin.de/~ssd97
VENUE
Computer Science Institute, Freie Universitdt Berlin
1. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
2. TUTORIALS DESCRIPTION
3. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
4. HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM
5. EXHIBITS
1. PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Tuesday , July 15: Tutorials
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8:30 Preregistration
9:30-12:30 Tutorial 1 - Spatial Databases
Hanan Samet (University of Maryland, USA)
14:00-16:00 Tutorial 2 - Spatial Relations: Models and Inferences
Max J. Egenhofer (NCGIA and University of Maine, USA)
16:30-18:30 Tutorial 3 - Constraint Databases for Geographic Applications
Stephane Grumbach (INRIA, France)
18:45 Icebreaker party (Computer Science Institute, FU Berlin)
and preregistration
Wednesday, July 16: Conference
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8:00 Registration
9:00 Welcome and opening remarks
9:30-10:30 Keynote speech
Spatial Internet Marketplaces: a Grand Challenge?
David J. Abel (CSIRO, Canberra, Australia)
11:00-12:30 Session 1 - Spatial Similarities
o 3D Similarity Search by Shape Approximation
H.-P. Kriegel, T. Schmidt, T. Seidl (University of Munich, Germany)
o Finding Boundary Shape Matching Relationships in Spatial Data
E. M. Knorr, R.T. Ng, D. L. Shilvock (Univ. of British Columbia,
Canada)
o Spatial Data Mining: A Database Approach
M. Ester, H.-P. Kriegel, J. Sander (University of Munich, Germany)
14:00-15:00 Session 2 - Geo-Algorithms
o A Simple, General and Efficient Implementation of Geometric
Operators and Predicates
E. P. F. Chan, J. N. H. Ng (University of Waterloo, Canada)
o Materialization Trade-Offs in Hierarchical Shortest Path Algorithms
S. Shekhar, A. Fetterer, B. Goyal (University of Minesota, USA)
15:30-16:30 Session 3 - Spatial Constraint Databases
o Manipulating Spatial Data in Constraint Databases
A. Belussi (Politecnico di Milano, Italy), E. Bertino, B. Catania
(Universita` degli Studi di Milano, Italy),
o Constraint-Based Interoperability of Spatiotemporal Databases
J. Chomicki (Monmouth University, USA), P. Z. Revesz (University
of Nebraska, USA)
17:00-19:00 Tutorial 4 - Spatial Data Mining & Spatial Data Warehousing
Jiawei Han (Simon Fraser University, Canada)
Thursday, July 17: Conference
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9:00-10:30 Session 4 - Spatial Query Processing
o Improving Spatial Intersect Joins Using Symbolic Intersect
Detection
Y.-W. Huang, M. Jones (University of Michigan, USA),
E. A. Rundensteiner (Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA)
o Data Partitioning for Parallel Spatial Join Processing
X. Zhou, D. J. Abel (CSIRO, Canberra, Australia), D. Truffet
(University of Queensland, Australia)
o Orthogonal Polygons as Bounding Structures in Filter-Refine
Query Processing Strategies
C. Esperanca (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil),
H. Samet (University of Maryland, USA)
11:00-12:30 Session 5 - Systems
o From GeoStore to GeoToolKit : The Second Step
O. Balovnev, M. Breunig, A. B. Cremers (Univ.y of Bonn, Germany)
o Geo-Opera: Workflow Concepts for Spatial Processes
G. Alonso, C. Hagen (ETH-Zurich, Switzerland)
o Physical Database Design for Raster Images in CONCERT
L. Relly, H.-J. Schek, O. Henricsson, S. Nebiker (ETH Zurich,
Switzerland),
14:00-15:30 Session 6 - Spatial Data Models
o Topological Error Correcting in GIS
T. Ubeda (INSA Lyon, France), M. J. Egenhofer (NCGIA and
University of Maine, USA)
o Vague Regions
M. Erwig, M. Schneider (FernUniversitaet Hagen, Germany)
o On the Assessment of Generalisation Consistency
V. Delis (Computer Technology Institute, Patras, Greece and
University of Patras), T. Hadzilacos (Computer Technology
Institute, Patras, Greece)
20:00 Banquet
Restaurant Die Moewe, Berlin-Mitte
Friday, July 18: Conference
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9:00-10:00 Keynote speech
Perspectives in GIS Database Architecture
Dick Newell (Smallworldwide plc)
10:00-11:00 Session 7 - Spatial Access Methods
o New Linear Node Splitting Algorithm for R-trees
C. H. Ang, T. C. Tan (NUS, Singapore)
o The S-Tree: An Efficient Index for Multidimensional Objects
C. C. Aggarwal, J. Wolf, P. Yu (IBM Watson Research Center, USA),
M. Epelman (MIT, USA)
11:30-13:00 Panel discussion
Title: "The Forces that Will Drive the Spatial Data Industry"
Chair: John R. Herring (Spatial Systems, Oracle Corporation, USA)
13:00 Conference ends
2. TUTORIAL DESCRIPTIONS
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_____________ Tutorial 1
Spatial Databases
Hanan Samet, Computer Science Department, University of Maryland
Description:
A discussion of issues involved in the implementation of spatial databases
including the differences between the underlying data and their effect on the
index chosen, the types of queries to be supported, the integration of spatial
and non-spatial data, and user interface issues. A live demonstration will be
given of a spatial database management system that highlights these issues.
Intructor:
Professor Samet is the author of the two books "The Design and Analysis of
Spatial Data Structures" and "Applications of Spatial Data Structures: Computer
Graphics, Image Processing and GIS", Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA, 1990.
_____________ Tutorial 2
Spatial Relations: Models and Inferences
Max J. Egenhofer, NCGIA, University of Maine, USA
Description:
This tutorial will review the role and importance of spatial relations
in geographic database systems, spatial query languages, and data
exchange. It focuses on models for spatial relations (topological
relations, cardinal directions, approximate distances) and their use in
spatial reasoning. We will round up the tutorial with a discussion of
the integration of spatial relations into spatial query languages and
new applications enabled by the formalisms for spatial relations.
Intructor:
Dr. Max J. Egenhofer is the director of the National Center for
Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA) at the University of Maine,
an associate professor in Spatial Information Science and Engineering,
and a cooperative associate professor in Computer Science. His research
interests include geographic databases, spatial reasoning, and user
interface design for geographic information systems.
_____________ Tutorial 3
Constraint Databases for Spatial Applications
Stephane Grumbach, INRIA, France
Description:
The manipulation of large quantities of data requires the design of
high level data models that allow reliable and efficient retrieval,
querying and restructuring of the data. In this tutorial, we will
show that the constraint database paradigm offers an appropriate
framework for spatial information. It allows the definition of a
sound data model, compatible with the vector mode representation, and
the design of query languages, based on a small number of primitives.
Instructor:
Dr. Stephane Grumbach is a researcher in the Verso project at INRIA
Rocquencourt, where he works on databases, both from theoretical and
practical perspectives. His recent work is on the design of data
models and query languages for new database applications.
_____________ Tutorial 4
Spatial Data Mining and Spatial Data Warehousing
Jiawei Han, Simon Fraser University, Canada
Description:
This tutorial provides a comprehensive survey on spatial data mining and
spatial data warehousing technologies, including spatial data cube
construction, spatial OLAP, concept description and comparison, spatial
association, classification, clustering, pattern-directed mining, and data
visualization. Some spatial data mining and/or data warehousing systems
and methods for integration of spatial data warehousing and spatial mining
will also be discussed.
Instructor:
Jiawei Han, Professor of Computing Science, Simon Fraser University, Canada.
He has been working on data mining, data warehousing, deductive and
object-oriented databases, and spatial databases, with numerous publications.
He is currently leading a project developing DBMiner and GeoMiner systems.
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3. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
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(please note that a PostScript version of this form will be available at URL
http://www.inf.fu-berlin.de/~ssd97
on May 13, 1997)
REGISTRATION FORM
FIFTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SPATIAL DATABASES
SSD'97
JULY 15-18, 1997, Berlin, GERMANY
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Send or fax to: Agnes Voisard, SSD'97, Institut fuer Informatik,
FU Berlin, Takustr. 9, D-14195 Berlin. Fax: +49-30-838 75 109
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
Registration includes all sessions, refreshment breaks, opening reception,
conference banquet on July 17, and one copy of the conference proceedings.
Additional banquet tickets may be purchased upon request, DM 100 each.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION (By June 13) After June 13 (FIRM)
< > ACM/SIGMOD member - DM 400 < > ACM/SIGMOD member - DM 450
< > Non_ACM member - DM 450 < > Non_ACM member -DM 500
< > Full-time student - DM 150 < > Full-time student - DM 200
(students must send a copy of their student card)
I plan to purchase ... extra banquet tickets.
TUTORIALS
< > Tutorial 1, Tuesday, July 15, 9.30-12.30: Spatial Databases
< > Tutorial 2, Tuesday, July 15, 14-16: Spatial Relations:
Models and Inferences
< > Tutorial 3, Tuesday, July 15, 16.30-18.30: Constraint Databases for
Geographic Applications
< > Tutorial 4, Wednesday, July 16, 17-19: Spatial Data Mining & Spatial
Data Warehousing
Costs:
1 tutorial: DM 50, 2 tutorials: DM 80, 3 tutorials: DM 105, 4 tutorials: DM 120
Methods of payment accepted (please check one):
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< > Payment by cheque in German currency (DM) drawn on: reg f
Agnes Voisard, SSD'97.
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MUST BE COVERED BY THE APPLICANT.
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Refund Policy:
Before June 13, 1997: 100% refund
Between June 13 and July 1, 1997: DM 50 processing fee
After July 1, 1997: No refund
4. HOTEL REGISTRATION FORM
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Hotel accomodations for SSD 97 are managed by DER Deutsches Reisebuero,
Berlin. DER is Germany's largest travel agency, and is primarily owned
by Deutsche Bahn AG (German Railway) and Deutsche Lufthansa AG. DER
has reserved a block of hotel rooms at considerably reduced rates. All
hotels are very near to subway lines which will take you easily to the
university (metro station "Dahlem-Dorf".
They are centrally located around the famous street
Ku'damm, the main shopping area of Berlin. DER offers also the
opportunity to organize your personal trip to Berlin. Please check
here if interested or send a fax with date and place of departure
and date of return.
Description of the hotels:
(pictures of the hotels will be available at
http://www.inf.fu-berlin.de/~ssd97
on May 13, 1997)
- Sorat art'hotel
(Joachimstaler Str. 29)
It is a very modern 3-star hotel.
The hotel has 133 luminous and comfortable design-rooms, which were
created by the world famous designer Wolf Vostell. It is centrally
located near Kurfuerstendamm. It has the shortest connection to the
subway system which will take you to the university. With the Bus
109/X9 you have a direct connection to airport Tegel. You=B4ll find of
course aircon-ditioning, telephone, cable-TV, radio and minibar. We
specially recom-mend this hotel. Conference rates are: 125 DM per
night (single), 150 DM per night (double).
- Berlin Mark Hotel
(Meinekestr. 18-19)
It is a modern 3-star hotel, located in the heart of the city, just a
few minutes walk from the world-famous Kurf=FCrstendamm. The hotel has
231 comfortable rooms. The hotel=B4s central location, within easy reach
of all modes of public transport, makes it an ideal starting point for
discovering Berlin. Conference rates are: 150 DM per night (single),
150 DM per night (double).
- Hotel Imperial
(Lietzenburger Str. 79-81)
It is a modern 3-star hotel, located next to Kurf=FCrstendamm.
The excellent location offers direct access to bus and underground
connections to airports and railroad-stations. During the summer, the
garden-restaurant with its open air swimming pool welcomes you to a
green oasis in the center of Berlin. The hotel has 81 comfortable
rooms equipped with minibar, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Conference
rates are: 115 DM per night (single), 162 DM per night (double).
All prices include breakfast-buffet, service and V.A.T.
-Jugendgaestehaus am Zoo
(Hardenbergstr. 9a)
It is a hotel for students and young people. All rooms have running
water, shower-bath and WC are on the floor. The hotel is equipped with
multiple-bedded rooms. Conference rates are: 41 DM per night (1
person). Continental Breakfast is included. The Deutsche Reiseb=FCro
calculates per person 25 DM handling fee for reservations in this
hotel.
It takes about 30 minutes from the hotels to the university.
Take line U1 direction Krumme-Lanke to reach the station
Dahlem-Dorf.
Once you are at the Subway station Dahlem-Dorf, follow the instructions
on the map that can be downloaded from URL http://www.inf.fu-berlin.de.
The computer Science Institute is at a 5 minutes
walking distance from the metro station.
Please fax hotel reservation form to:
BWO Marketing Service GmbH
Mohrenstr. 63-64
D-10117 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49-30-226684-70
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5. EXHIBITS
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There will be exhibits during the conference.
Exhibits are free of charge for universities and sponsors.
Fees are DM 1000 for other industrials.
Please contact the Exhibit Chair for further information:
Guenter Feuer
Institut fuer Informatik
Freie Universitaet Berlin
Takustr. 9
D-14195 Berlin, Germany
feuer@inf.fu-berlin.de
Fax: +49-30-838 75 109
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In Cooperation with ACM SIGMOD, NCGIA
Sponsors
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Bull AG
Cassini (French CNRS GdR 1041 and Universite' de Provence)
CHOROCHRONOS
DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
ESRI, Inc.
ETAK, Inc.
Fraunhofer ISST
Freie Universitaet Berlin
ICSI (International Computer Science Institute, Berkeley)
INRIA
Oracle France
Oracle Spatial Products, USA
SMALLWORLD Systems GmbH
General Chair
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Agnes Voisard, Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany
Program Committee Chair
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Michel Scholl, INRIA and CNAM, France
Local Arrangements
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Heike Friedrichs, Freie Universitaet Berlin
Oliver Grzegorski, Freie Universitaet Berlin
Inge Hellmich, Freie Universitaet Berlin
Tutorial Chair
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Ralf Hartmut Gueting, FernUniversitaet Hagen, Germany
Panel Co-chairs
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Andrew U. Frank, TU Vienna, Austria
John R. Herring, Oracle Corporation, USA
Exhibit Chair
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Guenter Feuer, Freie Universitaet Berlin, Germany
Program Committee
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David J. Abel, CSIRO, Canberra, Australia
Gustavo Alonso, ETH Zuerich, Switzerland
Elisa Bertino, Universit\`a degli Studi di Milano, Italy
Rolf A. de By, ITC, The Netherlands
Leila De Floriani, Universit\`a di Genova, Italy
Max J. Egenhofer, NCGIA and University of Maine, USA
Christos Faloutsos, University of Maryland, USA
Robin Fegeas, USGS, USA
Andrew U. Frank, TU Vienna, Austria
Volker Gaede, Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany
Kenn Gardels, UCB, USA
Christopher Gold, Universite' Laval, Canada
Ste'phane Grumbach, INRIA, France
Oliver Guenther, Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin, Germany
Ralf Hartmut Gueting, FernUniversitaet Hagen, Germany
Jiawei Han, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada
John R. Herring, Oracle Corporation, USA
Erland Jungert, FOA, Sweden
Curt Kolovson, Hewlett Packard, USA
Manolis Koubarakis, UMIST, Manchester, UK
Robert Laurini, INSA, Lyon, France
Claudia Medeiros, UNICAMP, Brazil
Scott Morehouse, ESRI, Inc., USA
Richard Muntz, UCLA, USA
Beng Chin Ooi, University of Singapore
Dimitris Papadias, Univ. of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Didier Plateau, O$_{2}$ Technology, France
Chinya Ravishankar, University of Michigan, USA
Elke A. Rundensteiner, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
Hanan Samet, University of Maryland, USA
Timos Sellis, NTUA, Athens, Greece
Terence Smith, UCSB, USA
Jan Van den Bussche, University of Limburg, Belgium
Peter Van Oosterom, Kadaster Concerstaf LKK, The Netherlands
Agne`s Voisard, Freie Universitaet, Berlin, Germany
Frank Wagner, Freie Universitaet, Berlin, Germany
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