The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) is an

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that enhances international cooperation between the worldwide organizations with interests in the

photogrammetry Photogrammetry is the science and technology of obtaining reliable information about physical objects and the environment through the process of recording, measuring and interpreting photographic images and patterns of electromagnetic radiant ima ...

remote sensing Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object, in contrast to in situ or on-site observation. The term is applied especially to acquiring information about Ear ...

and spatial information sciences. Originally named ''International Society for Photogrammetry'' (ISP), it was established in 1910, and is the oldest international umbrella organization in its field, which may be summarized as addressing “information from imagery”. ISPRS achieves its aims by: * Advancing knowledge in the areas of interest of ISPRS by encouraging and facilitating research and development, scientific networking and inter-disciplinary activities * Facilitating education and training with particular emphasis in less-developed countries * Enhancing public recognition of the contributions of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences for the benefit of humankind and the sustainability of the environment The ISPRS' scientific and technical programs are organized by five technical commissions. Each commission is sponsored by an ISPRS member organization for the four-year period between congresses. The five technical commissions have established around 60 working groups which are responsible for particular topics within the commissions’ areas of interest. All technical commissions hold a symposium within their country in 2018. Smaller workshops will be organized by the working groups before the 2020 congress from June 28 - July 4, 2020, in

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, by the French Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Areas of interest

Photogrammetry

Photogrammetry is used for the derivation of 3D information of points, lines and areas on the

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from aerial and satellite images for the development of geospatial databases and spatial information systems (SIS). The data can be used in digital, graphical and

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forms as

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and overlays. Photogrammetry is also used for the general measurement and interpretation of objects from images, image sequences, and other non-contact techniques, by providing precise 3D point coordinates and other geometric and semantic object information for populating spatial databases and for creating

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3D scenes with real-life textured models.

Remote Sensing

Remotely sensed observations of the Earth from air- and space-borne sensors provide the basis for mapping of human and natural activities; for monitoring change; for assessing and mitigating disasters; for identifying and assessing

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s; for monitoring temporal changes in weather, land and sea cover; and for many other applications. Spatial and semantic descriptions of objects and features are derived from 3D measurements of imagery, and the interpretation of their spectral and semantic attributes from

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, multispectral and other remotely sensed data.

Spatial Information Sciences

The description and location of objects and features obtained from images, as well as temporal relationships between physical objects and processes, can be integrated with other data using approaches from spatial information science for analysis, simulation, prediction, visualization purposes. Spatial information science is being applied in urban and infrastructure planning, land and resource management, monitoring the environment, and understanding many other natural and man-made processes and phenomena.

Activities

The principal activities of ISPRS are: #Stimulating the formation of national and regional societies of

and spatial information sciences. #Initiating and coordinating research in photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences. #Holding international congresses, symposia and workshops at regular intervals. #Ensuring worldwide circulation of the records of discussion and the results of research by publication of the ''International Archives of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences'' and the peer-reviewed ''International Annals of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences''. #Encouraging the publication and exchange of scientific papers and journals dealing with the areas of interest to ISPRS.

Organization

ISPRS is currently a society composed of 92 national, 16 associate, 15 regional and 58 sustaining societies and organizations, led by a council for policy direction and management in accordance with resolutions set forth by its general assembly, which convenes every four years. Organizations may join ISPRS as: * Ordinary Members: Representing the whole community of photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information specialists in the country or region. * Associate Members: Representing a community that has a strong interest in participating in the society's affairs, and which is not represented by the ordinary member organization of the country. * Regional Members: A multi-national association established for the purpose of considering issues of common interest, promoting regional cooperation, convening regional conferences etc. * Sustaining Members: Organizations, institutions, agencies or individuals, involved in society-related commerce or engaged in research and/or education and who contribute financial support for the society's objectives. *Honorary Members *ISPRS Fellows Individuals usually participate in the activities of the society through affiliation of an ISPRS member organization. However, they can also join ISPRS as an individual member. Individuals interested in contributing to the scientific and technologic activities of the society are encouraged to join one of the working groups which operate under the leadership of the eight technical commissions.

ISPRS Council 2016-2020

:President: ''Christian Heipke'' (Germany) :Secretary General: ''Lena Halounová'' (Czech Republic) :First Vice President: ''Chen Jun'' (China) :Second Vice President: ''Charles Toth'' (USA) :Congress Director: ''Nicolas Paparoditis'' (France) :Treasurer: ''Songnian Li'' (Canada)

Technical Commissions 2016-2020

The technical commissions are responsible for, and manage all aspects of, the scientific and technical activities of ISPRS.

TIF - The ISPRS Foundation

The ISPRS Foundation (TIF) is intended to improve the ability of ISPRS to satisfy its aims and objectives by administering a broadly-based international program of fundraising to provide grants to qualified individuals and organizations who are pursuing and/or applying knowledge for advancing the sciences and technologies associated with the disciplines embodied by ISPRS. The Foundation raises, invests and grants funds on an unrestricted basis for this purpose. It contributes significantly to the efforts of ISPRS in international cooperation and technology transfer.

Publications

Its official

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are: * ''

ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing The ''ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing'' is the official journal of International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), publishes scientific and technical articles and reviews in photogrammetry, remote sensing, an ...

'' (''P&RS'') is the official peer-reviewed publication of the ISPRS. It is published by

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twelve times per year and contains scientific and technical articles and reviews; its impact factor is 7.319. * ''ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing'', the sister journal of ''P&RS'', also published by Elsevier, four times a year. * ''ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information'', an international scientific

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, also the official peer-reviewed publication of the ISPRS. It is published online by

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every three months; its impact factor is 2.239. Other

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publications include: * ''IPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences'' contain selected double-blind

scientific contributions of ISPRS congresses, symposia and a number of workshops. The series was newly established in 2012. * ''The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences'' contain the proceedings and the scientific and technical presentations of all ISPRS congresses, symposia and selected workshops. * ''ISPRS Book Series'' includes high quality refereed papers from ISPRS congresses, symposia or workshops to provide information to a wider international audience. It also has the following publishing venues: * ''ISPRS eBulletin'' is the official bulletin of the society, published and distributed electronically about every two months. It contains such items as current news, membership information, references to the ISPRS annual reports, reports from ISPRS activities, keynote speeches, book, project and technology reviews, and minutes of council and technical commission meetings. * ''ISPRS web site''
www.isprs.org
contains a large part of the material from the above information sources.

International links

ISPRS is actively involved in the work of the

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Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (

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), the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space ( COPUOS), the Group on Earth Observations ( GEO), and the International Council for Science (

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) and has significant relations with several other international scientific societies.

References

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External links

*
www.isprs.org/foundation - The ISPRS Foundation websitewww.isprs.org/members/www.isprs.org/technical_commissions/www.isprs.org/structure/council.aspx
{{Authority control Members of the International Council for Science Photogrammetry organizations International scientific organizations International organisations based in Germany Remote sensing organizations International geographic data and information organizations Members of the International Science Council