2 Mapping of vegetation and land-use on the basis of
SPOT and LANDSAT multispectral and multitemporal
data sets.
3 Development of a correlation-based algorithm for
extraction of elevation information from stereo pairs of
panchromatic, digital SPOT images.
4 Use of expert systems for urban land use classification
on the basis of SPOT/LANDSAT.
5 Development of a software package, CHIPS, for PC-
based satellite image processing.
Project activities are ongoing in Greenland, Denmark, Portugal,
Senegal, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ghana and Tanzania.
GIS application
Major projects have focused on estimation of sediment load in
coastal areas and river basins, land evaluations, change
detection of agricultural systems and studies of urban growth.
Until 1990 the institute used self made software designed for
individual projects, but in 1990 the institute procured the PC
Arc/Info GIS for future research and training of students.
Raster-based systems such as OSU-Map-for-the-PC and IDRISI
are used in spatial analyses especially when it comes to
integration of digital satellite images and GIS.
Cooperation
The institute has been responsible for establishing facilities for
satellite image processing and GIS at three African institutions
as part of partnership arrangements.
Courses offered
Educational activities include introductory courses in Remote
sensing and digital image processing and GIS as well as
advanced courses within specific application fields, supervision
of MSc and PhD students and training of scientists from other
institutions.
Thomas Balstróm and Kjeld Rasmussen
SOCIETY ACTIVITIES
The Danish Society for Photogrammetry and Surveying, DSFL,
represents Denmark in the ISPRS.
The society has in its statutes that it works with photogramme-
try, remote sensing mapping aspects and land surveying.
During the later years many activities have of course to do
with digital mapping and GIS.
The society has now approximately 450 members, covering a
wide range of professionals and institutions.
The activities are in different fields. We arrange 10 to 15
evening lectures a year, usually attended by 40 to 100
members. We arrange one day seminars every 2 to 3 years, and
cooperate with other organizations like AM/FM for other
conferences.
An important activity is our work on the "Standard Format for
Exchange of Digital Map Data", the "DSFL Format". New edi-
tions are appearing approximately every second year, now also
giving possibilities of exchange for other types of information
than the map itself. Just now we work on a format for
exchange of the public registers (buildings, real estate and
similar). DSFL has representatives in working groups on
European exchange formats.
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The society also sends representatives to working groups of
other organizations. This spring a revision of the Specification
for digital maps to the municipalities is taking place. This
concerns production, content and accuracy of these technical
maps. In the new version it is tried to make it possible to
produce topologically better maps (clean geometry) than the
existing spaghetti types. There was some opposition from as
well producers as users, because many smaller systems are not
able to handle these things, and because of threats of rising
prices. It was only possible to include these improvements as
an optional delivery.
Brande-Lavridsen
ADDRESSES
Society
Dansk Selskab for Fotogrammetri og Landmáling, DSFL,
(ISPRS), Fibigerstræde 11, DK 9220 Aalborg Ost
Government Institution
Kort- og matrikelstyrelsen, Rentemestervej 8,
DK 2400 Copenhagen NV
Photogrammetric companies
Infokort, Frgslevvej 34, DK 2610 Rgdovre
Jysk Digital Kort Center, Burvej 1, Idom, DK 7500 Holstebro
Kampsax Geoplan, Stamholmen 112, DK 2650 Hvidovre
Landinspektgrernes Luftfotoopmáling, LLO, Selsmosevej 2,
DK 2630 Tästrup
Scankort, Kirkevej 8, DK 2630 Tästrup
Education and research
Elektromagnetisk Institut, Bygning 349
Danmarks Tekniske Hgjskole, DK 2800 Lyngby
Geografisk Centralinstitut, Kgbenhavns Universitet,
@ster Voldgade 10, DK 1350 Copenhagen K
Instituttet for Landmâling og Fotogrammetri, Danmarks Tek-
niske Hgjskole, Landmálervej 7, DK 2800 Lyngby
Laboratoriet for Fotogrammetri og Landmáling, Aalborg Uni-
versitetscenter, Fibigerstrede 11, DK 9220 Aalborg st
Sister societies
Dansk Kartografisk Selskab (ICA), KMS, Rentemestervej 8,
DK 2400 Copenhagen NV
Dansk Selskab for Telemáling (Remote Sensing),
Elektromagnetisk Institut, Bygning 349, DTH, 2800 Lyngby
Den Danske Landinspektgrforening (FIG), Lindevangs Allé 4,
DK 2000 Frederiksberg C
