Commission IV Continued 
Automation 
The development of automated systems of mapping continues to spearhead research in Australian 
mapping during the past four years and as a consequence computerised Data Bases are com monplace. 
Because of the autonomy of the States in survey practices, standardisation of data bank development 
lacks the singular approach achieved In small and medium scale mapping programmes. Furthermore 
not all data bases are the responsibility of the Mapping Authorities. 
The National Geodetic framework and the Tables for the Australian Map Grid which support the 
mapping programme, have ensured a ready referencing framework for Data Bank development of 
which most authorities have been quick to take advantage. Automated Cartography and digital 
photogrammetry are synonymous with Land Data Base development and both practices have been the 
subject of independent research and practice. Perhaps the most exciting National development will be 
made known in the next quadrennium by the Military authorities. 
It seems an obvious conclusion that research at the International level is vital for the maximum 
value to be derived from the wide projections of automation in mapping at present. 
Remote Sensing is destined to provide the most automated system of modern thematic map 
technology and if Australian experience is common, it is not unusual to find the principal development of 
the system in the hands of those not normally associated with traditional mapping disciplines. The 
marriage of disciplines, however, gives indications of being a very happy one, to be reflected in future 
activities of Commission IV. 
D.Il. Glendinning 
Commission V, Non-topographic Photogrammetry: 
During the years 1972-75 there has been a renewed and intense interest in Australia in the 
preservation and recording of the national heritage and there has been some provision of government 
funds for this purpose. 
Interest has extended not only to treasures of colonial architecture but also over a wide range of 
aboriginal sites and monuments. A knowledge of the value of photogrammetric recording has been 
disseminated and this has led to a modest upsurge of photogrammetric activity in a field previously little 
known in Australia. 
The last four years have also seen a slight increase in purchase of terrestrial cameras and in the 
routine industrial, constructional and other uses of terrestrial photogrammetry. There is, however, 
nothing to report concerning significant developments of new methods, equipment or theory. 
Dr. IA. Harley 
Commission VI, Economic, Professional and Educational Aspects of 
Photogrammetry: 
The use of photogrammetry, photo interpretation and remote sensing is continuously gaining 
momentum in Australia. The various branches of photogrammetry are utilized in fields which have 
previously used other methods of gathering qualitative and quantitative information. As 
photogrammetry became more commonly known, its prestige and professional standing have greatly 
improved. 
A number of new private firms have started activities, while government departments introduced 
photogrammetry into branches which previously used other methods. 
The demand for knowledge in photogrammetry at all levels has risen to such an extent, that new 
courses have had to be introduced at various institutions of learning. 
It is necessary to consult the calendars of all tertiary institutions and technical schools in order to 
identify courses with some photogrammetric content in Australia. Some of the main ones are listed 
below. 
1. Graduate level 
Traditionally all professional surveying courses in Australia had a certain content of 
photogrammetry. This content has increased in recent years and the standard has improved in 
most of the courses.