We are excited to announce our first event of 2026. We will have Tammy Smith (PEng and CEO of OGL Engineering), giving us all a look at the integrated approach to sensor technology, flight operations and data processing at OGL Engineering.
Complete details below, hope to see you all there.
Presentation
Title: Remote Sensing in Practice
Author: Tammy Smith, CEO, OGL Engineering
Bio:Tammy Smith is the CEO of OGL Engineering, a Calgary-based geomatics engineering firm specializing in aerial remote sensing founded in 1980. She sits on the board of directors of OGL Engineering, as well as two startups: Tack Tek and Buffalo InDigital. Tammy earned her B.Sc. degree in Geomatics Engineering from the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary in 2009, she is registered as a professional engineer in Alberta and The Yukon, and has 17 years of experience in aerial remote sensing. Beyond her professional life, Tammy lives in Calgary with her husband and two young sons. In addition to the demands of her career and young family, she also carves out a small amount of time for her hobbies of hiking, knitting, and sewing.
Abstract:OGL Engineering is a specialized remote sensing company delivering high-resolution aerial data solutions for infrastructure, environmental, and regulatory applications. This presentation will provide an overview of OGL Engineering’s integrated approach, spanning sensor technology, flight operations, and data processing methodologies.
The presentation will introduce OGL’s sensor configuration. Emphasis will be placed on sensor calibration, system integration, and performance characteristics that support accurate and repeatable measurements. Attendees will gain insight into how sensor operation and configuration are tailored to project objectives and regulatory requirements.
OGL’s flight operations framework will be outlined, highlighting mission planning, aviation safety management, and quality control procedures that ensure efficient data acquisition while maintaining strict operational and regulatory compliance.
Finally, the presentation will provide a high-level overview of OGL’s data processing workflows, from raw data ingestion through quality assurance, processing, and delivery. Core methodologies for data validation, integration, and output generation will be discussed, with a focus on producing reliable, actionable datasets that meet client specifications.
Together, this overview illustrates how OGL Engineering combines technology, operations, and processing expertise to deliver dependable remote sensing solutions from acquisition to final product.
Location:
Room 207 – Engineering Block G (ENG), University of Calgary Campus
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: Meeting will open at 11:45am, presentations to begin shortly after 12:00
Cost: $20 non-members, $18 members, $15 graduate students, $10 undergraduate students, includes a light lunch and refreshments. All proceeds go towards two annual scholarships for students attending the University of Calgary.
Remote viewing option available upon request.