Divisions and Committees
PAD Softcopy Photogrammetry Committee Activities
Who is Softcopy Photogrammetry Committee ( SPC )
- SPC is a volunteer-staffed subcommittee of the Photogrammetric Applications Division (PAD) of ASPRS.
- The committee members meet at Annual ASPRS conferences or ad hoc meetings.
- Most committee discussions are communicated via email or conference calls.
What Is The Committee's Responsibilities?
- Providing a vehicle to assist members in understanding and practicing softcopy photogrammetry.
- Assisting in establishing and maintaining guidelines and standards for the professional practice of softcopy photogrammetry.
- Providing the mechanism for synthesis of converging technologies as they relate to softcopy photogrammetry.
- Offering educational opportunities for the understanding of scientific and technical advancements in softcopy photogrammetry.
- Providing a forum for professionals to share and exchange knowledge and experiences in practicing softcopy photogrammetry.
- Eencouraging interaction between government, private and academic sectors to exchange ideas about scientific and technical problems as well as technology utilization.
- Organizing sessions, seminars or workshops for annual ASPRS conferences or other events.
- Liaison with other international organizations (ISPRS, EuroSDR)
What Are The Committee's Major Initiatives?
- Sponsor and organize special sessions at Annual ASPRS conferences
- Assemble a list of emerging technologies that are related to the advancement in softcopy photogrammetry industry
- Work with international standards committee (ISO) and OpenGIS Consortium (OGC) to develop high resolution sensor mode (RFM) transfer format and standard.
- Liaison with other international organizations (ISPRS, EuroSDR) for joint events
Emerging Technologies
- Automated/semi-automated feature extraction from imagery and its transition into production
- Map updating and change detection technology and systems (as opposed to transition map production)
- Rapid mapping approaches (as opposed to the standard photogrammetric mapping)
- 3D modeling and true orthophoto generation
- Lidar/image fusion for 3D mapping
- Imaging and non-image sensor integration and fusion
How to Join in the Committee?
If you are interested in contributing to committee activities or services, please contact the Committee Leadership or Jesse Winch at ASPRS headquarters.
