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ISPRS Commission V Symposium 
Hakodate, June 2 - 5, 1998 
Real-Time Imaging and Dynamic Analysis 
  
Foreword 
Japan is responsible for Technical Commission V of the International Society for 
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) for the period 1996 - 2000. Commission 
V covers the topics of Close-Range Techniques and Machine Vision. While it initially 
dealt with architectural recording and non-topographic photogrammetric mapping, 
Commission V now covers a much broader range of applications, by embracing digital 
imaging systems. The last four years (1992 - 1996) have been a period of great 
change in photogrammetry from analog to digital. 
Digital photogrammetric imaging is becoming a useful tool in a number of fields, e.g. 
industry metrology, machine and robot vision, medical and sports science, archaeology, 
architecture and construction management. There are still, however, some issues 
which need to be solved before digital photogrammetry becomes operational. These 
problems include accuracy, measuring speed, imaging and recording, the handling of 
large volume of data, integration with position/attitude sensors etc.. In particular, 
integration of virtual reality, computer graphics, computer aided design and animation 
techniques with digital photogrammetry will become indispensable for the development 
of the future of Commission V. 
We trust that 'Real-Time Imaging and Dynamic Analysis' will be of interest to you, and 
bring you up to date with the state-of-the-art of this topic. 
Prof. Hirofumi Chikatsu Prof. Eihan Shimizu 
President, ISPRS Commission V Secretary, ISPRS Commission V