ISPRS
2000
- Mathematical models and algorithms for vision metrol-
ogy with emphasis in automation
- System performance evaluation in theoretical and
practical aspects in collaboration with WG 11/8
- Sensor fusion and the integration of disparate data types
- Target and feature recognition in multi-image corre-
spondence
- Range image acquisition, localisation and segmentation
- New sensors and areas of application for vision metrology
- Co-operation with CMSC
WG V/2 Scene Modelling and Virtual Reality
Chair: Sabry El-Hakim (Canada)
Co-Chair: George Karras (Greece)
WG V/2 Terms of Reference
- Creation of accurate and realistic looking virtual reality
(VR) models from real scenes and objects
- Knowledge-assisted 3-D scene understanding and
reconstruction for VR applications
- Integration of computer graphics and VR technology
with close-range vision techniques
- Improvement of performance aspects, such as speed and
automation, of all procedures of 3-D- scene reconstruction
- Design strategies for multi-sensor data collection and
integration for complex scenes and environments
- Identifying new VR applications requiring high precision
3-D models created with photogrammetric techniques
- Increasing the collaboration between ISPRS and com-
puter graphics, computer vision, and computational
geometry groups
WG V/3 Medical Image Analysis and Human Motion
Chair: Frank van den Heuvel (The Netherlands)
Co-Chair: Hans-Peter Meinzer (Germany)
WG V/3 Terms of Reference
- Development of real-time medical imaging systems
- Use of photogrammetric and computer vision tech-
niques for data analysis in medical imagery
- Dynamic analysis of human motion
- 3-D medical imaging for anthropometry and expression
analysis
- 3-D representation and visualisation and medical VR,
including support to tele-medicine
- Fostering co-operation between ISPRS and the com-
munities of medical/biomedical engineering, sports
science and human/apparel engineering
WG V/4 Image Analysis and Spatial Information
Systems for Applications In Cultural Heritage
Chair: Hirofumi Chikatsu (Japan)
Co-Chair: Gabriele Fangi (Italy)
WG V/A Terms of Reference
- Development and integration of close-range vision
techniques and spatial information systems for record-
ing, 3-D reconstruction, modelling and visualisation of
structures and items of Cultural Heritage
- Incorporation of innovative technologies and develop-
ment of new products
- Development of low-cost and rapid techniques in doc-
umentation and monitoring of the cultural heritage
- Development of standard procedures and products in
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co-operation with related disciplines
- Use of Internet and VR techniques to facilitate promo-
tion of cultural heritage
- Close co-operation with national and international groups
(e.g. CIPA), as well as ISPRS WGs VII / 4 and VII /5
WG V/5 Quick Response and Distributed Computing
for Close-range Applications
Chair: Antony Stefanidis (USA)
Co-Chair: Vincent Tao (Canada)
WG V/5 Terms of Reference
- Methodologies and applications of integrating close
range and air-/space-borne imagery.
- Integration of office-to-field solutions for data collec-
tion, remote data access, and mobile management
- Integration of indoor and outdoor 3-D models in urban
and industrial areas
- Distributed multimedia geospatial databases incorpo-
rating close range imagery and other types of geospa-
tial information
- Wireless field computing applications for geodata
acquisition and processing
WG V/6 Visualisation and Animation
Chair: Armin Gruen (Switzerland)
Co-Chair: Shunji Murai (Japan)
WG V/6 Terms of Reference
- Development of image-based techniques for integra-
tion of live figures and environment generation tasks
into the animation process and procedures
- Study of methods and techniques to support the inter-
action of real and virtual objects
- Encouragement of collaboration with the computer
animation community for the exchange of knowledge,
techniques and applications
- Promotion of application-specific photogrammetric
technology through collaboration with related ISPRS
Working Groups and through presentations at techni-
cal meetings of the animation community
IC WG VI/III Image Sequence Analysis
Chair: Marc Pollefeys (Belgium)
Co-Chair: Guoging Zhou (USA)
IC WG V/lll Terms of Reference
- Algorithms and processes in image sequence analysis,
temporal analysis, time-constrained solutions and
dynamic analysis and tracking
- Integration of image data with navigation sensor data
and multi-sensor information
- Devices for image sequence acquisition and storage
- Systems and applications in robot vision, machine vision,
medical imaging, autonomous navigation, motion analy-
sis, deformation analysis and data capture for VR
Plans of Commission V
The following conferences are being organised by WGs
under the auspices of Commission V:
- Videometrics and Optical Methods for 3-D Shape Mea-
surement VII, SanJose, USA, January 24-26, 2001
- International Workshop on Recreating the Past "Visual-
isation and Animation of Cultural Heritage", Ayut-
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