John Hannah
Book Chapters
Salinger, M. J., Allan, R., Bindoff, N., Hannah, J., Lavery, B., Lin, Z., Lindesay, J., Nicholls, N., Plummer, N., Torok, S., (1996), "Observed variability and change in climate and sea level in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific." "Greenhouse: Coping with Climate Change", eds Bouma, W. J., Pearman, G. I. and Manning, M. R. , CSIRO Publishing, Collingwood, Vic., Australia.
Refereed Journal Articles
Hannah, J., Kavanagh, J., Mahoney, R., and Plimmer F. (2009), "Surveying: A Profession Facing a Global Crisis?" In print, Survey Review. Also presented at the FIG Working Week, Hong Kong, May, 2008 and at the European Congress of Surveyors, Strasbourg, 17-19th Sept. 2008.
Donnelly, N., and Hannah, J., (2006), "An Assessment of the Precision of the Observational Data Used in New Zealands National Cadastral System", Survey Review, Vol.38, No.300, pp502-512.
Dewar, P., and Hannah, J., (2005), "An Assessment of the Accuracy of Three Tidal Datum Transfer Procedures in a Harbour Environment". The Hydrographic Journal, No.117, pp3-7. [Won the Best Paper Award from the Hydrographic Journal for 2005]
Hannah, J., (2004), "An Updated Analysis of Long Term Sea level Change in New Zealand". Geophysical Research Letters, 31, L03307, 4 pp.
Hannah, J., (2002), "Airborne Gravimetry: A Useful Tool in New Zealand?. Geomatics Research Australasia, No.76, June, pp 5974.
Hannah, J., (2001), "New Zealands Projection Problem: The Issues and the Options". The New Zealand Surveyor, No.291, pp 25-31.
Hannah, J., (2000), "Surveying Education in the New Millenium: The Challenges", The TransTasman Surveyor (Vol.45, No.2, pp 10-15).
Hannah, J., Ballantyne, B., and Khan, M.K., (2000), "Geomatics: Does the Name Make a Difference?" Geomatica, Vol.54, No.2.
Dymock, P., Hannah, J., and Pearson, C., (1999), "The Second Manapouri Tailrace Tunnel Control Survey: The Integration of GPS and Conventional Surveying in an Area of Significant Deviation of the Vertical". The New Zealand Surveyor, No289, pp 13-18.
Hannah, J. (1998), "Sea-level Rise Impacts upon the Surveying Profession". The New Zealand Surveyor, No.288, pp 3-7.
Hannah, J. (1995), "The Otago Vision: Teaching and Research Excellence in Geo-Infomatics". The Education Supplement to the Australian Surveyor, June, pp 40-46.
Hannah, J. (1990), "The Analysis of Mean Sea Level Data from New Zealand for the Period 1899-1988", The Journal of Geophysical Research, 95, No. 88.
Hannah, J. (1989), "Long Term Sea Level Change and Its Implications for Geodetic Networks, Marine Geodesy, Vol. 13, No. 2.
Hannah, J. and Maseyk, J. (1989), "The Definition and Adjustment of the Fiji Geodetic Datum - 1986", The Survey Review, Vol. 30, No. 1.
Crook, C. and Hannah, J. (1989), "Regional Horizontal Deformation Associated with the 1987 Edgecumbe Earthquake, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - An Introduction", New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, Vol. 32.
Hannah, J. (1988), "Past Trends and Future Projections for Mean Sea Level in New Zealand", Proceedings FIG 55th Permanent Committee Mtg/New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Conference, Wellington, New Zealand. Also published in the New Zealand Surveyor, No.274, Feb. 1989.
Crook, C., and Hannah, J., (1988), Regional Horizontal Deformation Associated with the March 2, 1987, Edgecumbe Earthquake, New Zealand", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 15, No. 4.
Neilan, R.E., Cadess, H., Chin, M., Dixon, T.H., Hannah, J., Kellog, J., Prescott, W., Reibger, C., Stowell, J., and Tallman, B. (1988), "CASA UNO GPS - A Summary of the January '88 Campaign" EOS, Vol. 69, No. 16. Also presented at the Spring 1988 AGU Meeting.
Vanicek, P., Cross, P.A., Hannah, J., Hradilek, L., Kelm, R., Makinen, J., Merry, C L., Sjoberg, L.E., Steeves, R.R., and Zilkoski, D.B. (1987), "Four Dimensional Geodetic Positioning", Manuscripta Geodetica, Vol. 12, No. 3.
Hannah, J. (1985), "The Global Positioning System - The Positioning Tool of the Future", New Zealand Surveyor, No 267.
Hannah, J. (1984), "Inertial Surveying Systems and Their Use in Geodetic Positioning", Journal of Surveying Engineering, Vol. 110, No. 1.
Hannah, J. and Mueller, I.I. (1981), "Improvement of Inertial Surveys Through Post Mission Network Adjustment and Self Calibration", presented at the 2nd International. Symp. on Inertial Technology for Surveying and Geodesy, June 1-5, Banff, Canada. Also published in Bulletin Geodesique, Vol. 55, No. 4.
Non-refereed Journal Articles
Hannah, J. (2007), "A Skills Crisis Unfolds", Feature Article, GIM International, Vol.21, No.4. pp17-19.
Hannah, J. (2006), "Options for completing Otago Universitys IHO/FIG Category A Hydrographic Surveying Programme", Survey Quarterly, Issue No.47.
Hannah, J. (2005), "Education for the New Age: Changing Circumstances Bring About a Changing Curriculum", Position Magazine.
Hannah, J. (2004), "Choosing a Graduate Some Thoughts from the Ivory Tower". New Zealand Surveyor, No. 294, p.2.
Hannah, J. (2002), "Surveying the Future: Otagos Vision". Azimuth, No.40, The Institution of Surveyors, NSW Inc.
Hannah, J. (1997), "The BSurv Degree - A New 1998 Model!" Survey Quarterly, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, Issue No. 11.
Miller, R. and Hannah, J. (1996), "A Comparison of Academic Standards between the BSurv Degree and other Professional Degree Programmes." Survey Quarterly, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, Issue No. 8.
Hannah, J., Hoogsteden, C.C., and Ballantyne, B.A. (1995), "Investing in Research and Development : A Key Ingredient to Future Business Success". Survey Quarterly, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, Issue No. 3.
Ballantyne, B., Hannah, J., McGrath, G., and Smith, M. (1995), "Re-thinking the National Mapping Organisation : Opportunities and Constraints". Survey Quarterly, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, Issue No. 2.
Royal Society of New Zealand (1988), "Climate Change in New Zealand", Miscellaneous Series 18. Contribution on future sea level change.
Major Reviews
Warrick, R., Hannah, J., de Lange, W., and Kench, P., (1999), Current Status of Research on Sea-level rise and Coastal Zone Impacts in New Zealand". National Science Strategy Committee for Climate Change Information Series.
Hannah, J., (1998), "Sea Level Monitoring in New Zealand". Status Report for the National Science Strategy Committee for Climate Change
Refereed Conference ProceedingsHannah, J., (2006), "The Surveying Profession and its Skills Crisis". Proceedings 5th Trans Tasman Surveyors Conference, Cairns, Australia.
Hannah, J., (2003), "An Updated Analysis of Sea Level Change in New Zealand and its Impact Upon Coastal Zone Management Policies". Proceedings of the NZ Geographical Society Conference, 2003, Auckland, pp 73-76.
Hannah, J., (1999), "Surveying or Geomatics: Does the Name Really Matter?" Proceedings 6th South East Asian Surveyors Congress, Femantle, West Australia, 1-6 November, 1999.
Hannah, J. (1986), "Accuracy Estimates of, and the Rejection Criteria Used on the Observed Quantities in the New Zealand EDS Networks", Recent Crustal Movements of the Pacific Region, Bulletin 24, The Royal Society of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.
Other Significant Conference Activities
Hannah, J., (2008), "The Winds of Change" Invited keynote address, Consulting Surveyors of New Zealand Annual Conference, Tauranga, March 2008.
Hannah, J., (2008), "Towards Sustainability Future Directions for Surveyors". Invited Plenary Session Address, SE Australian Survey & Spatial Information Congress 2008.
Hannah, J., (2007), "Sea Level Change in New Zealand Spatial Impacts form a Surveyors Perspective". Keynote address, Spatial Information Research Conference, Dunedin.
Hannah, J., and Rummel R., (2007), "Geodesy: Its role in supporting sustainable societies". Plenary session address, 9th SE Asian Surveyors Congress/6th TransTasman Surveyors Congress/119th NZ Institute of Surveyors Conference, Christchurch 30 Oct.-2 November.
Mahoney, R., Plimmer, F., Hannah, J., and Kavanagh, J., (2007), "Where are we Heading? The Crisis in Surveying Education and a Changing Profession". Proceedings FIG Working Week, Hong Kong, 13-17 May.
Hannah, J., (2006), "Australasias surveying skills crisis. Is it marketing failure?" International Federation of Surveyors, XXIII Congress, 9-13 October, Munich.
Hannah, J., (2005), "Can we Help You With Your NCEA Assessment? Land Surveyors Have the Tools and the Practical Problems". NZ Association of Mathematics Teachers Biennial Conference, 27-30 September 2005, Christchurch.
Hannah, J., (2004), "Changing Circumstances Bring About a Changing Curriculum". Invited paper, TransTasman Surveyors Conference, Auckland, 13-16 October.
Hannah, J., (2004), "The Problems and Challenges of Using Tide Gauges to Monitor Long-Term Sea Level Change". Invited paper, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, 1st Annual Meeting, Singapore, 5-9 July.
Hannah, J., (2002), "An Updated Analysis of Sea Level Change in New Zealand". Eos. Trans. AGU, 83(22), Western Pacific Geophysical Meeting, Abstract OS51C-02, Wellington, July 912, Invited paper.
Denys, P., Beavan, J., Matheson, D., Denham, M., Pearson, C., Hannah, J., (2002), "Correcting New Zealands Long Term Sea Level Records for Tectonic Uplift Using Continuous GPS Observations". Eos. Trans. AGU, 83(22), Abstract SE42E-03, Western Pacific Geophysical Meeting, Wellington, July 912.
Coutts, B., and Hannah, J., (2001), "Backsight Foresight, Education for New Zealand Professional Surveyors". Surveying Educators Conference, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, December 17-20.
Hannah, J., (2000), "Educational Challenges Facing the Surveying Profession in the New Millenium". Proceedings of the 2nd TransTasman Surveyors Conference, Queenstown, New Zealand, 20-25 August.
Hannah, J., (1999), "Sea Level Rise and its Impact on New Zealands Coastal Zone: A Status Report". Proceedings of the NZ Institute of Surveyors Conference, Paihia, New Zealand, 9-15 October 1999.
Hannah, J., and Knight, P., (1998), "Hydrography in New Zealand A New Political and Economic Approach". Proceedings of the International Symposium on Marine Positioning, Melbourne, Florida, pp 255-264. Also Chair of a technical session.
Denys, P., and Hannah, J., (1998), "GPS and Sea-level Measurements in New Zealand". Status report presented at the Western Pacific Geophysical Meeting, Taiwan.
Hannah, J., (1998), "Sea-Level Rise Issues and Impacts Upon the Surveying Profession". Paper presented at the XXI International Federation of Surveyors Congress, Brighton, England.
Hannah, J., (1997), "Geodesy Where to in the Future". Invited paper at the Geodesy 2000 Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Hannah J. (1995), "The Changing Face of Surveying Education : Preparing for the 21st Century". Keynote paper presented at the 5th South East Asian and 36th Australian Surveyors Congress, Singapore. Also presented at the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Conference, Christchurch.
Hannah, J. (1995), "Research Directions for the New Zealand Surveying Industry". Paper presented to the Annual Conference of the Consulting Surveyors of New Zealand.
Hannah, J. (1994), "Coordinates and Coordinate Systems". Workshop at the Spatial Information Research Centre Conference, Dunedin
Hannah, J. (1992), "Use of Photogrammetric Techniques in GIS Data Capture". Invited paper presented at the ITMG/AURISA-GIS Seminar, Christchurch.
Hannah, J. and Dykes, N. (1991), "Project Mapping in New Zealand - Products and Practices". Proceedings, 1st Australian Photogrammetric Conference, Sydney, Australia. Available from TUNRA, Building M, University of Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia.
Hannah, J. (1991), "Education and Skills Development", invited paper. Presented at the GIS workshop, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Conference, Auckland.
Hannah, J. (1991), "Opportunities in GIS Consulting", invited paper. Presented at the GIS workshop, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Conference, Auckland.
Hannah, J. (1991), "New Zealand Sea Level Monitoring", invited paper. Proceedings South Pacific Environments Conference, Workshop on Climate and Sea Level Change, Auckland. Available from Environmental Science Department, The University of Auckland, Private Bag, Auckland.
Hannah, J. (1990), "Marine Positioning - Perspectives from the South Pacific Region", invited paper. Presented at the International Symposium on Marine Positioning, (INSMAP 90), Miami, Florida, 1990. Available from PIP Printing, 11415 Woodglen Dr., Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
Welker, K. and Hannah, J. (1990), "A Procedure for Extracting the Tidal Signal from Airborne Bathymetric Data". Proceedings, International Symposium on Marine Positioning, (INSMAP 90), Miami, Florida, 1990. Available from PIP Printing, 11415 Woodglen Dr., Rockville, MD 20852, USA.
Hannah, J. and Robertson, W. (1988), "Recent Geodetic Control Initiatives in the Ross Dependency", Proceedings of 20th SCAR Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Hannah, J. (1985), "GPS - Considerations for the Potential Geodetic User", Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Precise Positioning with the Global Positioning System, April, Washington DC, USA.
Mueller, I.I. and Hannah, J. (1981), "Inertial Technology for Surveying", XVI FIG International Congress, August, Montreux, Switzerland.
Other Publications
Hannah, J, (2008), A new updated sea level trend analysis for New Zealand. Report prepared for the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences.
Petrie, S.A. and Hannah, J., (2006), Who should plan, design and certify subdivisions and land developments?". Reprint from the Survey Quarterly, available from the NZ Institute of Surveyors.
Hannah, J., (2003), "Long-term sea level change in NZ An updated analysis". Coastal news Newsletter of the NZ Coastal Society.
Hannah, J., (2001),"Airborne Gravimetry: A Status Report". Report prepared for Land Information New Zealand.
Hannah, J., (2000), "An Assessment of New Zealands Height Systems and Options for a Future Height Datum". Report prepared for Land Information New Zealand.
Mosley, P., Denys, P., Goring D., Hannah J., Pearson, C., (2000), "Project Design Document: The South Pacific Sea Level and Climate Monitoring Project, Phase III". Report prepared for the Australian Agency for International Development.
Hoogsteden, C., and Hannah, J., (1999), "Of Capital Importance: Assessing the Value of the New Zealand Geodetic System". Report prepared for Land Information New Zealand.
Hannah, J., and Pearson, C., (1998), "Review of the Survey Control for the Second Manapouri Tailrace Tunnel". Report prepared for OPUS International Ltd.
Hannah, J., Hoogsteden, C., and Ballantyne, B. (1995), "Future Directions for Research within the New Zealand Surveying Industry", Report to New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, PO Box 831, Wellington.
Hannah, J. (1988), "Analysis of Mean Sea Level Trends in New Zealand from Historical Tidal Data", Report No. 2, Department of Survey and Land Information, Wellington, New Zealand.
Hannah, J. (1984), "Map Projections - Their Development and Use in New Zealand",Seminar notes published by the Professional Development Committee, New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, Wellington, New Zealand.
Hannah, J. (1982), "Inertial Rapid Geodetic Survey System (RGGS) Error Models and Network Adjustment", Department of Geodetic Science and Surveying Rep. 332, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Hannah, J. (1982), "The Development of Comprehensive Error Models and Network Adjustment Techniques for Inertial Surveys", Department of Geodetic Science and Surveying Rep. 330, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Hannah, J. and Pavlis, D. (1980), "Post-Mission Adjustment Techniques for Inertial Surveys", Department of Geodetic Science Rep. 305, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.