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multi-sensor, multi-resolution, multi-spectral, and 
multi-temporal imagery; 
Fundamental research into image understanding 
and object recognition; 
Integrated sensor orientation; 
Image sequence analysis; 
Development of algorithms for including features in 
the orientation processes; 
Research on the spatial, spectral and temporal 
properties of natural and human-formed objects 
and their image signatures; 
Analysis of characteristics of hyperspectral and 
multi-sensor data; 
Study of the relationship between object models in 
object recognition and GIS. 
Commission IV: Spatial Information Systems and 
Digital 
Mapping 
Fundamentals of spatial modeling and spatial data 
structures; 
Integration of image analysis and spatial informa- 
tion systems; 
Spatial database design and spatial data access; 
Metadata and clearinghouses; 
Dynamic spatial information systems and spatial 
data revision processes; 
Digital landscape modeling and visualization, 
orthoimages, digital terrain models and 3D city 
models; 
Interfacing 3D city models and Computer Aided 
Facility Management; 
Spatial data base generation from SAR, interfero- 
metric SAR, lidar, laser, and other aerial and satel- 
lite sensor systems; 
Digital topographic, thematic and global mapping; 
Extraterrestrial mapping. 
Commission V: Close-Range Vision Techniques 
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Investigation of systems and algorithms for real- 
time imaging; 
Development, evaluation and promotion of vision 
metrology technology with special consideration of 
CAD/CAAD and spatial information systems; 
Integration of three-dimensional modeling con- 
cepts into image analysis processes; 
Integration of multiple sensors and data fusion for 
advanced object extraction; 
Design and development of image sequence analy- 
sis procedures; 
Development of vision-based techniques for visual- 
ization, virtual environments and animation; 
Support and promotion of a variety of existing and 
potential applications, e.g. industrial, heritage, 
mobile mapping, medical, biomechanics and robot- 
ics. 
ission VI: Education and Communications 
Promotion of education and training at fundamen- 
tal, advanced and professional levels; 
Promotion of technology transfer, taking into 
account regional needs and resources; 
Development of computer-assisted teaching and 
training, and distance learning; 
Development and promotion of communications 
with and between members and other international 
organizations through the Internet and other appro- 
priate electronic means 
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Commission VII: Resource and Environmental 
Monitoring 
- Spectral, spatial, and temporal radiation properties 
of objects; 
- Methodology of computer-aided interpretation and 
analysis of sensor data; 
- Environmental studies, resource inventories, and 
interpretative aspects of thematic mapping as 
applied in studies of vegetation, forestry, agricul- 
ture, soils, land and water use, geology, geomor- 
phology, hydrology, oceanography, coastal zones, 
snow and ice, atmospheric sciences, archaeology, 
human settlements and engineering; 
- Integration of remote sensing and GIS techniques 
for spectral, spatial, temporal, and process model- 
ing, and monitoring of resources and the environ- 
ment 
- Applications of remotely sensed data for disaster 
monitoring, mitigation and assessment; 
- Use of remotely sensed data and global databases 
to support sustainable development and applica- 
tion in determination of indices of change to sup- 
port global modeling and monitoring. 
. An Ordinary Member (or Ordinary Members) seeking 
responsibility for a Technical Commission shall submit to 
the Secretary General an application which includes the 
activities and the name of the proposed Commission 
President. 
In choosing the Ordinary Member or group of Ordinary 
Members to be entrusted with the responsibility for the 
work of a Commission, the General Assembly shall 
take into consideration all relevant factors, including in 
particular: 
- the various Ordinary Members willing to undertake 
the responsibility; 
- the scientific and technical ability available to each 
candidate; 
- the professional standing and ability of the person 
proposed as Commission President; 
- the ability and willingness of each Ordinary Member 
and other organizations in its country to support a 
Commission; 
- the program of Commission activities proposed by 
the Ordinary Members and in particular the Working 
Groups, their chairpersons and the events contem- 
plated. 
. The Ordinary Member (or Ordinary Members) entrusted 
with a Technical Commission shall assume responsibility 
for the technical and financial management of the Com- 
mission. It shall prepare the Commission and Working 
Group reports and be responsible for production of the 
Proceedings of its Symposium for publication in the 
Archives. 
. A Technical Commission shall be autonomous in sci- 
entific matters but the Commission President shall 
keep the President of the Society and the Council fully 
and promptly informed of all its activities and the 
progress of its work. The Presidents of Commissions 
shall meet with the Council as and when necessary to 
coordinate the work of the Commissions. 
Each Commission is expected to organize an Interna- 
tional Symposium in the period between two Con- 
gresses. Before arranging an International Symposium 
the Commission shall obtain the consent of the Coun- 
  
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