REPORT ON WORKING GROUP II-2 
"AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS" 
B. Makarovic, Chairman Working Group II-2 
Photogrammetry Department 
ITC, The Netherlands 
Commission II 
ABSTRACT 
The report reviews the objectives, terms of reference, and activi- 
ties of the Working Group II-2 in the period 1981 - 1984. Outlined 
are the main trends of development in the problem area, and some 
consideration is given to management of the Working Group. Most 
pronounced trends are: transition to digital techniques, introduc- 
tion of flexible distributed network systems, profound interactive 
capabilities and effective quality control. 
PREFACE 
The Working Group II-2 was formed by Z. Jaksic in 1977 after the 
domain of the former Working Group II-3 was divided into two sub- 
areas, i.e., one devoted to analytical instrumentation and the other 
to automatic equipment and systems. In 1981, the Working Group 
(II-2) was reactivated with minor changes in membership. 
With great regret, the Working Group has lost through death, two 
very prominent members and respected colleagues, Dr. B. Dubuisson 
and Prof. Dr. G. Inghilleri. We remember with great admiration the 
professional enthusiasm and vitality of Dr. Dubuisson, and the pier- 
cing mind, combined with a good sense of humor, of Prof. Inghilleri. 
Membership of the Working Group has recently been extended, i.e., to 
give more emphasis to all-digital systems. The list of members is 
presented in annex l. 
INTRODUCTION 
Because the first-half period (1981-82) was reported at the Commis- 
sion II Symposium in Ottawa, 1982, this report focusses on the 
second half-period (1983 - 84) and the first period is summarized 
only briefly. 
The basic objectives of W.G. II-2 have been: 
- Promoting advancement of the equipment and systems for automation 
of photogrammetric processes; 
- Disseminating up-to-date information on the achievements in the 
problem area. 
Accordingly the terms of reference were formulated. These concern 
the following main issues: 
- Theoretical studies, including definitions, processing and control 
techniques, feasibility, etc.; 
- Design of existing and new systems, digital components, and inte- 
grated systems; 
  
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