"Asian Conference on Remote Sensing" is an annual conference which is held under the auspices of Asian Association on Remote Sensing. AARS was formed in 1981, and its principal activity is to hold the Asian Conference on Remote Sensing. The Association also conducts other remote sensing activities consistent with its aims.

The first ACRS was held in 1980 in Bangkok,Thailand.

During past 20 years, the ACRS has been organised in different Asian countries.Today it is a big success and is catering the needs of remote Sensing community of this region.

Prof. Shunji Murai, one among the founder members, is the General Seceratery of AARS.