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ISPRS... The journey continues
In 1910, the International Society for Photogrammetry (ISP)
was founded under the leadership of its first President, Eduard
Dolezal, from Austria. After 70 years of functioning under its original name, the Society changed its name in 1980 to the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS). It is an international non-governmental organization devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of knowledge, research, development and education in Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, their integration and applications, to contribute to the well-being of humanity and sustainability of environment.
Except for interruptions during World Wars I and II, the Society has carried on its activities continuously since its founding. These activities culminate every four years in an International Congress on Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. The Congress includes presentation of scientific and technical papers, technical tours, scientific and commercial exhibits, meetings to conduct the business of the Society, and a social program.
Technical Commission VII (TC VII) ISPRS is organising an International Symposium on Resource and Environmental Monitoring during December 3-6, 2002, in Hyderabad, India. On the occasion we are publishing two interviews, one by Dr John Trinder, President ISPRS and and the other one by Dr R Navalgund, President, Commission VII.
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