Statutes 
International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 
  
  
  
  
STATUTE | - Name and Mission 
The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote 
Sensing (hereinafter referred to as the Society) is a non- 
governmental international organization, devoted to the 
development of international cooperation for the advance- 
ment of knowledge, research, development, education 
and training in the photogrammetry, remote sensing and 
spatial information sciences, their integration and applica- 
tions, to contribute to the well-being of humanity and the 
sustainability of the environment. 
STATUTE II - Definitions 
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is the art, science, 
and technology of obtaining reliable information from non- 
contact imaging and other sensor systems about the Earth 
and its environment, and other physical objects and 
processes through recording, measuring, analyzing and 
representation. 
Spatial Information Science is the art, science, and tech- 
nology of obtaining reliable spatial, spectral and temporal 
relationships between physical objects, and of processes 
for integration with other data for analysis, portrayal and 
representation, independently of scale. 
STATUTE III - Qualifications 
The Society pursues its aims without any discrimination on 
grounds of race, religion, nationality, or political philoso- 
phy. 
STATUTE IV - Activities 
To achieve its aims, the Society shall: 
(a) facilitate excellence in research and development and 
the proper use of appropriate technology in the pho- 
togrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information 
sciences, as well as the development of standards; 
initiate and coordinate research in the fields of the pho- 
togrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information 
sciences by creating Technical Commissions and 
Working Groups concerned with pertinent aspects of 
the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial infor- 
mation sciences; 
(c) convene international Congresses, symposia and other 
meetings, with lectures, communications, discussions, 
and as appropriate, tutorials, exhibitions, technical vis- 
its, and social events; 
(d) ensure wide international circulation of the results of 
research and the records of discussion by the publica- 
tion of The International Archives of the Photogramme- 
try, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 
which shall form the record of Congresses and Sym- 
posia, and other scientific meetings of the Society; 
(e) publish and circulate an international journal, a bul- 
letin, and other communications relevant to the inter- 
est of the Society and the community at large; 
(f) stimulate the formation of national and regional Soci- 
eties of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spa- 
tial information sciences and promote exchanges 
between such Societies; 
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(g) encourage interaction of the Society and its members 
with the community at large, including the publication 
and exchange of scientific papers and journals by, and 
among, its national and regional Societies; 
(h) encourage recognition and administer awards to honor 
the achievements of individuals or groups. 
(i) represent the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spa- 
tial information sciences in relevant international 
forums; 
( promote and facilitate education, training, and technol- 
ogy transfer of the photogrammetry, remote sensing 
and spatial information sciences; 
(k) promote other appropriate actions to enhance the 
Society's mission. 
STATUTE V - Cooperation with Other 
International Organizations 
The Society should cooperate with: 
(a) international and regional institutions or organizations 
concerned with photogrammetry, remote sensing, 
image analysis, spatial information sciences, land sur- 
vey, geodesy, cartography, and other relevant disci- 
plines; 
(b) inter-governmental bodies of the United Nations and 
other relevant, international policy-making organiza- 
tions. 
STATUTE VI - Membership 
The types of membership in the Society are: 
- Ordinary Members 
- Associate Members 
- Regional Members 
- Sustaining Members 
- Honorary Members 
1. An Ordinary Member shall be the single organization of 
a country, or a geographic region thereof having an 
independent budget, which should represent the 
whole community of photogrammetry, remote sensing 
and spatial information specialists in the country or 
region. 
(@ An Ordinary Member shall be responsible to the 
Society for the proper discharge of all the duties of 
membership including specifically: 
- participating in the scientific work of the Soci- 
ety, including active participation in Working 
Groups and Commissions; 
- prompt payment of Membership subscription 
fee; 
- promoting ISPRS activities; 
- actively participating in the decisions of the 
General Assembly; 
- appointing Correspondents to the Technical 
Commissions and registering them with the 
Secretary General; 
- Striving to provide equitable national represen- 
tation for all photogrammetric, remote sensing 
and spatial information specialists in its country 
or region; 
International Archives of Photogrammerty and Remote Sensing. Vol. XXXIII, Part A. Amsterdam 2000.