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ACTIVITY REPORT OF ISP WG VI-1, PERIOD 1976-78 
by 
Prof. Dr. A.J. Brandenberger 
Chairman, ISP WG VI-1 
c/o Department of Photogramraetry 
Laval University 
Quebec, Canada 
Paper for the ISP Commission VI Symposium, Krakow, August 8-10, 1978 
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 
Dr. A.J. Brandenberger received a doctoral degree in photogramraetry in 1947 
from the Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich. He has been professor and 
research supervisor for photogrammetry, Department of Geodetic Science, The 
Ohio State University, U.S.A.; and director and research professor, Depart 
ment of Photogrammetry, Laval University. He has produced 127 publications, 
is a honorary member of three scientific associations, was an invited spea 
ker at 74 universities and organizations throughout the world, and is a 
recipient of the U.S. Antarctic Service Medal. He is presently the UN con 
sultant for surveying and mapping education; Vice-President of the Committee 
"Thematic Cartography", PAIGH, Organization of American States; and Chairman 
of ISP WG VI-1. 
ABSTRACT 
The major task of ISP WG VI-1 is the continuation of work for a world-wide 
inventory on photogrammetric education and research facilities. Special 
emphasis is given to the situation in the developing countries and on 
course curriculae. The paper reports on the organization of the working 
group and elaborates on the work achieved up to now by the group. 
RESUME 
La tâche majeure du groupe de travail SIP WG Vï-l est la continuation du tra 
vail pour l'établissement d'un inventaire mondial sur les facilités disponi 
bles pour l'enseignement et la recherche photogrammétriques. La situation 
dans les pays en voie de développement et le.contenu des cours offerts sont 
particulièrement considérés. La communication fait rapport sur l'organisation 
du groupe de travail et élabore sur le travail achevé à l'heure actuelle 
par le groupe. 
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG 
Die Hauptaufgabe der Arbeitsgruppe IGP VI-1 besteht in der Fortführung der 
Arbeit fUr die Erstellung eines weltweiten Inventars der bestehenden photo 
grammetrischen Ausbildungs -und Forschungsgegebenheiten. Besondere Bedeu 
tung wird der Lage in den Entwicklungsländern und dem Inhalt von Ausbi dungs- 
programmen beigemessen. In diesem Rapport wird näher berichtet Uber die 
Organisation der Arbeitsgrupps und Uber die bis jetzt beendeten Arbeiten 
der Gruppe.