all ADAM systems will be able to obtain an orientation 
for SPOT images and even the MPS-2 will be able to 
use photo-reduced SPOT sub-images without 
modification. 
ADAM has widened the practical uses of small-format 
photogrammetry by interfacing its instruments and the 
MPS-2 in particular, to such industry standard CAD 
packages as AutoCad and MicroStation, as well as 
specialist survey and surface modelling packages such 
as GEOCOMP. The flexibility of these and "purpose- 
built" mapping packages such as 3DD (Micromap) and 
KORK have enabled ADAM's users to diversify and 
address new markets. 
Research currently underway will see ADAM launch 
both state-of-the-art and low-cost systems in 1992, and 
existing systems will be available on UNIX 
workstations in the near future. 
ADAM has sold nearly 200 instruments and has 122 
active user sites throughout more than 15 countries. 
The popularity of the MPS-2 as a teaching and close- 
range instrument has prompted University of Leeds in 
the UK to form an international user group. 
(iii) Digital Mappin m Lt 
2 Austin Street Hawthorn Victoria 3122 
Phone/Fax:+61 3 818 6653 
Digital Mapping Systems (DMS) is a Melbourne based 
company devoted entirely to the design and manufacture 
of photogrammetric systems. 
The DMS StereoDigitizer is a portable (less than 20 kg) 
and low cost analytical stereoplotter. The hardware is 
essentially a solid-state stereo-comparator based upon a 
mirror stereoscope, twin digitizing tablets, footswitch 
and a modified parallax bar which includes cursor coils. 
The unit interfaces to an IBM PC (or compatible) over 
an RS-232 serial line. The Software provides a 
complete topographic mapping system for digitising, 
contouring (DTM creation), plotting, Independent 
Model observations and data transfer. 
Software for Topcon PA-2000. DMS have a complete 
suite of mapping software for the Topcon PA-2000 
written for IBM-PC computers. The suite includes 
modules for digitising, contouring, Independent Model 
observations, output to plotters, transfer to DXF and 
other ASCII formats, and database management 
systems for cameras, feature codes, instrument 
calibration, ground control and plotters. 
DMS are now jointly developing (with Topcon) direct 
interfacing of the PA-2000 to a range of mapping and 
GIS systems. 
ANCO Analytical Conversions. DMS provide the 
software for the ANCO range of analytical conversions 
of analogue and analytical stereoplotters being 
developed in Melbourne by Photo Mapping Services. 
The hardware is based upon stepper motors, encoders 
and zero-backlash lead screws, each axis having its 
own control microprocessor. A high speed fibre optic 
loop connects microprocessors dedicated to either axis 
drives, handwheels, footdisk, keypad or an LCD 
display. Most operator input of feature codes and 
instructions is via the keypad and LCD combination. 
2. IMAGE PROCESSING SOFTWARE 
A number of packages for the analysis of remotely sensed 
data have been developed and marketed in Australia. These 
include: 
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(i) Eor workstation 
DISIMP 
Clough Engineering Group 
246 Church St 
Richmond 
Victoria 3121 
Phone: 461 3 427 1955 
Facsimile: +61 3 427 1779 
ER Mapper 
Earth Resources Mapping 
316 Churchill Ave 
Subiaco, Perth 
Western Australia 
Phone: +61 9 388 2900 
Facsimile: +61 9 388 2901 
(ii) For PC 
Microbrian 
MPA Communications Pty Ltd 
37-51 Lusher Road 
Croydon 
Victoria 3136 
Phone: +61 3 724 4488 
Facsimile: +61 3 724 4455 
A-Image 
CSIRO 
Private Bag 
PO Box 
Wembley 
Western Australia 6014 
Phone: +61 9 387 0200 
Facsimile: +61 9 387 8642 
ESIPP 
Department of Applied Geology 
University of New South Wales 
P.O.Box 1 
Kensington N.S.W. 2033 
Phone: +61 2 697 4262 
Facsimile: +61 2 313 7269 
COMMISSION V 
Commission V activities in Australia have centred largely on 
research projects undertaken at Universities during the past 
few years. At the University of Newcastle research has 
concentrated on the use of small format cameras, the 
development of rapid video close-range analytical systems, 
and the continued development of small format analytical 
stereoplotters such as the MPS-2 produced by Adam 
Technology of Perth. Personnel involved in this research has 
included Professor John Fryer, Dr Harvey Mitchell, Mr 
Michael Elfick, Dr Eric Kniest, Dr Lloyd Pilgrim and Mr 
Bruce King. 
At the University of New South Wales, Professor John 
Trinder has been involved in some Commission V activities, 
concentrating largely on video and robot vision techniques. 
At the University of Melbourne Dr Mark Shortis and Mr Cliff 
Ogelby have undertaken considerable research and practical 
applications in Commission V activities. Dr Shortis has spent 
a period of time at NASA where he has been involved in the 
calibration of video systems and Mr Ogelby has been 
involved in architectural and heritage photogrammetric work. 
This pair of researchers has also undertaken a considerable 
number of consulting projects in industrial applications in 
Australia. 
The Queensland University of Technology and the Royal 
Melbourne Institute of Technology have both undertaken 
many student projects in the area of close-range 
photogrammetry. The results of this work at these two 
institutions have not been published widely. At Curtin 
University in Perth, Mr Bruce Montgomery has continued on