Recognising 
a lack in combining multi-source image data and 
existing GIS data for deriving high quality mapping 
products and the need for using high resolution 
satellite imagery together with other complementary 
datasets to supplement the contents of spatial infor- 
mation systems 
Recommends 
that research, development and application in data 
fusion be further stimulated. 
Resolution IV.8 Spatial data quality 
The Congress 
Noting 
that spatial data quality is a major issue 
Recognising 
the progress made in the deriving of vector data and 
thematic attributes from imagery 
Recommends 
the further stimulation of research describing data 
quality measures and their implementation and integra- 
tion into spatial databases and GIS analysis. 
Resolution IV.9 Inter-operability 
The Congress 
Noting 
that web-based mapping processes access several 
databases at different locations, and therefore there is 
a need for inter-operable open spatial information sys- 
tems to integrate data and algorithms 
Recognising 
the efforts of industry and state authorities towards 
creating standards for an open platform for data and 
methods exchange, e.g. OGC and the ISO TC 211 
Recommends 
co-operation with institutions involved in spatial data 
standardisation. 
Resolution IV.10 Metadata and clearing-houses 
The Congress 
Noting 
that spatial data clearing-houses have evolved world- 
wide and are initialing and improving the access to all 
types of high quality spatial data of all types, making 
metadata for data description necessary 
Recognising 
ISPRS is a source of knowledge for spatial data and its 
corresponding metadata 
Recommends 
that ISPRS contribute to the awareness, promotion 
and use of spatial data clearing-houses. 
Resolutions of Technical Commission V 
Resolution V.1 Automation for vision metrology 
The Congress 
Noting 
the importance of automation in all phases of the 
close-range vision process, in particular real-time three 
dimensional measurement via machine vision 
Recognising 
the need for new developments in algorithms and pro- 
cedures for automated sensor orientation and solu- 
tions 
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- the necessity of performance evaluation in theoretical 
and practical aspects 
Recommends 
- that stand-alone measurement systems integrating 
one or more imaging sensors and CAD/CAM, along 
with innovations in laser scanning and projected light 
systems for off-line and on-line vision metrology, be 
further studied 
- that target and feature extraction with special consid- 
eration of the multi-image correspondence problem be 
developed. 
Resolution V.2 Scene modelling for visualisation and 
virtual reality (VR) 
The Congress 
Noting 
- the growing demand for the creation of real-world 
object and site models for visualisation and virtual 
environment applications 
Recognising 
- the necessity for new developments in 3D modelling 
and knowledge-assisted 3D scene reconstruction 
- the need for integration of computer graphics and VR 
technology with close-range vision techniques 
Recommends 
- that automatic image analysis techniques to extract 
models of objects and scenes for applications in visu- 
alisation and virtual reality be further developed 
- that mechanisms be implemented for co-operation 
between ISPRS Commission V, computer graphics and 
computer vision groups. 
Resolution V.3 Human motion and medical image 
analysis 
The Congress 
Noting 
- the growing demand for medical imaging, medical VR, 
human motion studies, expression analysis and sports 
formulation analysis 
Recognising 
- the need for automated image understanding and real- 
time imaging systems in these areas 
- the necessity for involvement of photogrammetrists in 
these research fields 
- the need for more interaction between related scientific 
communities 
Hecommends 
- that research and development in techniques and sys- 
tems for medical imaging, human motion studies, 
expression analysis and sports analysis be continued 
and strengthened 
- that Commission V intensify co-operation and collabo- 
ration with the communities of medical/biomedical 
engineering, sports science and human/apparel engi- 
neering. 
Resolution V.4 Integration of image analysis and 
spatial information systems for applications in 
cultural heritage 
The Congress 
Noting 
- the growing demand for applications of close-range 
vision techniques and spatial information systems for 
recording, mapping, 3D modelling and visualisation of 
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