all ADAM systems will be able to obtain an orientation
for SPOT images and even the MPS-2 will be able to
use photo-reduced SPOT sub-images without
modification.
ADAM has widened the practical uses of small-format
photogrammetry by interfacing its instruments and the
MPS-2 in particular, to such industry standard CAD
packages as AutoCad and MicroStation, as well as
specialist survey and surface modelling packages such
as GEOCOMP. The flexibility of these and "purpose-
built" mapping packages such as 3DD (Micromap) and
KORK have enabled ADAM's users to diversify and
address new markets.
Research currently underway will see ADAM launch
both state-of-the-art and low-cost systems in 1992, and
existing systems will be available on UNIX
workstations in the near future.
ADAM has sold nearly 200 instruments and has 122
active user sites throughout more than 15 countries.
The popularity of the MPS-2 as a teaching and close-
range instrument has prompted University of Leeds in
the UK to form an international user group.
(iii) Digital Mappin m Lt
2 Austin Street Hawthorn Victoria 3122
Phone/Fax:+61 3 818 6653
Digital Mapping Systems (DMS) is a Melbourne based
company devoted entirely to the design and manufacture
of photogrammetric systems.
The DMS StereoDigitizer is a portable (less than 20 kg)
and low cost analytical stereoplotter. The hardware is
essentially a solid-state stereo-comparator based upon a
mirror stereoscope, twin digitizing tablets, footswitch
and a modified parallax bar which includes cursor coils.
The unit interfaces to an IBM PC (or compatible) over
an RS-232 serial line. The Software provides a
complete topographic mapping system for digitising,
contouring (DTM creation), plotting, Independent
Model observations and data transfer.
Software for Topcon PA-2000. DMS have a complete
suite of mapping software for the Topcon PA-2000
written for IBM-PC computers. The suite includes
modules for digitising, contouring, Independent Model
observations, output to plotters, transfer to DXF and
other ASCII formats, and database management
systems for cameras, feature codes, instrument
calibration, ground control and plotters.
DMS are now jointly developing (with Topcon) direct
interfacing of the PA-2000 to a range of mapping and
GIS systems.
ANCO Analytical Conversions. DMS provide the
software for the ANCO range of analytical conversions
of analogue and analytical stereoplotters being
developed in Melbourne by Photo Mapping Services.
The hardware is based upon stepper motors, encoders
and zero-backlash lead screws, each axis having its
own control microprocessor. A high speed fibre optic
loop connects microprocessors dedicated to either axis
drives, handwheels, footdisk, keypad or an LCD
display. Most operator input of feature codes and
instructions is via the keypad and LCD combination.
2. IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE
A number of packages for the analysis of remotely sensed
data have been developed and marketed in Australia. These
include:
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(i) Eor workstation
DISIMP
Clough Engineering Group
246 Church St
Richmond
Victoria 3121
Phone: 461 3 427 1955
Facsimile: +61 3 427 1779
ER Mapper
Earth Resources Mapping
316 Churchill Ave
Subiaco, Perth
Western Australia
Phone: +61 9 388 2900
Facsimile: +61 9 388 2901
(ii) For PC
Microbrian
MPA Communications Pty Ltd
37-51 Lusher Road
Croydon
Victoria 3136
Phone: +61 3 724 4488
Facsimile: +61 3 724 4455
A-Image
CSIRO
Private Bag
PO Box
Wembley
Western Australia 6014
Phone: +61 9 387 0200
Facsimile: +61 9 387 8642
ESIPP
Department of Applied Geology
University of New South Wales
P.O.Box 1
Kensington N.S.W. 2033
Phone: +61 2 697 4262
Facsimile: +61 2 313 7269
COMMISSION V
Commission V activities in Australia have centred largely on
research projects undertaken at Universities during the past
few years. At the University of Newcastle research has
concentrated on the use of small format cameras, the
development of rapid video close-range analytical systems,
and the continued development of small format analytical
stereoplotters such as the MPS-2 produced by Adam
Technology of Perth. Personnel involved in this research has
included Professor John Fryer, Dr Harvey Mitchell, Mr
Michael Elfick, Dr Eric Kniest, Dr Lloyd Pilgrim and Mr
Bruce King.
At the University of New South Wales, Professor John
Trinder has been involved in some Commission V activities,
concentrating largely on video and robot vision techniques.
At the University of Melbourne Dr Mark Shortis and Mr Cliff
Ogelby have undertaken considerable research and practical
applications in Commission V activities. Dr Shortis has spent
a period of time at NASA where he has been involved in the
calibration of video systems and Mr Ogelby has been
involved in architectural and heritage photogrammetric work.
This pair of researchers has also undertaken a considerable
number of consulting projects in industrial applications in
Australia.
The Queensland University of Technology and the Royal
Melbourne Institute of Technology have both undertaken
many student projects in the area of close-range
photogrammetry. The results of this work at these two
institutions have not been published widely. At Curtin
University in Perth, Mr Bruce Montgomery has continued on