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This important result has been produced by our systematic 
efforts that have been focussed on two directions. Firstly we have 
reformed the structure of the working groups of the Commission in . 
order to cover the most up to date and atractive fields of our 
science . 
Secondly we have tried to activate as many as possible young, 
enthusiastic and well known collègues evenly distributed from all 
over the world. 
These changes have created important papers which will 
produce interesting discussions in our symposium and I hope this will 
have a great impact on our scientific field. 
In the modern so complicated and problematic world, efficient 
management and skilful technical design play an important role. 
Imaginative activities like city and regional planning agriculture and 
forest management, protection of the enviroment, structural and 
infrastructural Engineering and many others. For thesre -functions 
modern mapping is essential. For the specialist , it is obvious, that 
we have to create a new consept for modern mapping where the 
involvement of computers will be dominating. Actually we are in 
front of a mapping revolution. For "the brave new world" the work of 
Commission VI as it has been imaged by its working groups can be 
very constructive. 
By studying and publishing the history of photogrammetry and 
remote sensing , we understand better our present and wè can have a 
better visions for the future.