An active member shall be a person who is involved in the practice of
photogrammetry, remote sensing and/or geographic information systems
and related sciences; or by reason of education or profession, is interested
in the application or development of these arts and sciences. An Active
member has the right to vote and hold office.
Associate Membership
An Associate Member shall have been a student for at least one year but is no
longer eligible for student membership status. Associate Members
shall pay dues that are approximately two-thirds of the full member dues and
shall be eligible for this membership for a period of no more than three years
immediately
following their time as a student member. Associate Members shall
be entitled to the same rights and privileges of the Society as an Active Member
Student Membership
A Student Member shall be working towards a degree at a university or college. Certification of student status (examples may include copies of student identification or current registration, faculty or sponsor signature, etc) is required for each year of student membership. A person is not eligible for student membership if he/she has previously held an Active or Associate Member status. Student members do not vote or hold office until they advance to Associate Membership.
Benefits of ASPRS Membership
The benefits of membership in the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing far exceed the initial investment. Member benefits and services include:
Monthly issue of Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing (PE&RS)
Discounts of 25 - 40% on all ASPRS publications Job Fair Access
Discounts on registration fees for ASPRS Annual Meetings and Specialty
Conferences
Discounts on ASPRS Workshops
Receipt of Region Newsletter
Region specialty conferences, workshops, technical tours and social events
Opportunity to participate in ISPRS activities
Invitations to Technical Committee and Division meetings
Local, regional, national and international networking opportunities
Eligibility for over $30,000 in National and Region awards, scholarships
and fellowships
Opportunity to Access to the ASPRS Membership Directory on the Internet
(search for other active individual members, sustaining members, and certified
professionals
Eligibility for car rental and hotel discounts
Opportunity to enroll in group insurance programs (click
here for more information on insurance programs)
ASPRS Technical Divisions
The ASPRS Divisions organize and direct the Society's technical, scientific and
professional activities. Members are encouraged to participate in as many Divisions
in which they have an interest. The Divisions are:
Geographic
Information Systems - provides a forum for idea exchange and
use of geographic information systems and its rapid technological changes
and applications.
Photogrammetric
Applications - promotes the widespread use and understanding
of photogrammetry and its various applications.
Primary
Data Acquisition- promotes the understanding of performance characteristics,
standards and quality of platforms, sensors, data processing procedures
and products associated with photogrammetry and remote sensing.
Professional
Practice - promotes professional activities such as ethics, business
practices, qualifications, certification, government affairs, job classification
systems, standards and specifications.
Remote
Sensing Applications - promotes the use and understanding of
remote sensing technology, data analysis procedures and applications.
To become a member of ASPRS please take the time to apply on-line
today.