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The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Primary Data Acquisition Division (PDAD) is working to update and publish a new ASPRS Ten-Year Remote Sensing Industry Forecast, and we …
Eight vignettes prepared by the ASPRS Films Committee are now available for viewing here (or you can view them on the ASPRS YouTube channel). These short films cover the following topics: LiDAR; Aerotriangulation; Aerial Survey Pioneers; Geospatial Intelligence during WWII; the Role of Women; Photogrammetry in Space Exploration; the Evolution of Analog to Digital Mapping; and ASPRS Membership (the newest film).
Florida Region Election Results and Board Transitions As we enter the 2018 year, the Florida Region has concluded their elections, in addition to some minor bylaw changes, needed to reflect …
The ASPRS Films Project, working through the ASPRS Foundation, supported the initial efforts, which eventually resulted in the Penn State Public Broadcasting (PSPB) Geospatial Revolution Project. The Geospatial Revolution Project launched September 15, 2010. All four episodes are now available to view here or at: http://www.geospatialrevolution.psu.edu.
The ASPRS Films Archive is a repository of historical assets relevant to photogrammetry, remote sensing, and mapping. It derives its material from submissions by ASPRS members and others and includes scanned photographs as well as a variety of other media. The Films History Project originally created this online archive that allows members and the public to not only view historical material, but to also contribute to that archive by submitting electronic versions from their own personal collections.
n early 2007, the ASPRS Films Committee was established to coordinate all the ASPRS efforts to document the history of our organization and the legacy of its prominent members. The committee also consists of two subcommittees: (1) the Web Archive Subcommittee (WAS) and (2) The Wall of Honor Subcommittee. Committee member lists are shown here.
ASPRS is pleased to recognize those who have generously contributed some of the funds necessary to create the various undertakings of the Films Project. Supporters are listed here.
Eight vignettes prepared by the ASPRS Films Committee are now available for viewing here (or you can view them on the ASPRS YouTube channel). These short films cover the following topics: LiDAR; Aerotriangulation; Aerial Survey Pioneers; Geospatial Intelligence during WWII; the Role of Women; Photogrammetry in Space Exploration; the Evolution of Analog to Digital Mapping; and ASPRS Membership (the newest film).
APOPKA, Fla. (June 22, 2017) — Michael Zoltek, a senior project manager in Woolpert’s Transportation market, was elected to serve as an at-large director on the board of directors for …
The ASPRS Aerial Data Catalog is a tool for locating aerial photography over the U.S. and international coverage areas, including details and contact information about individual collections. The Catalog currently …
42nd Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) and Associated Events “COSPAR 2018” Date: 14 – 22 July 2018 Place: Pasadena, CA, USA Contact: COSPAR Secretariat Tel: +33 1 …
Two New Documents Available for Public Use As part of its mission, ASPRS maintains a leadership role in the development of guidelines, standards, specifications, and calibration processes for those …
Woolpert PRS Leader to Head Council on ASPRS Board DAYTON Ohio (March 27 2017) — Joe Cantz the Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (PRS) discipline leader at Woolpert was named to …
Bethesda MD March 9 2017: The ASPRS Awards Committee has named the GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE TEAM winner of the 2017 Outstanding Technical Achievement Award Developers: Rebecca Moore Matt Hancher Noel …
Bethesda MD February 28 2017: The ASPRS Tellers Committee Larry Hothem Chair met on Monday February 27 2017 to confirm the electronic balloting results and count the valid paper ballots …
Application deadline has been extended to January 31 2016 ASPRS is pleased to offer twelve scholarship awards totaling more than $50,000 in value for undergraduate and graduate students working …
The program uniquely includes test course flights data processing workshops live demonstration and a strong technical program focused on “best practice” for collection and processing of data from UAS as well as a look to the future.
The second annual UAS technical symposium sponsored the ASPRS announces the industry leaders in the UAS commercial industry who are confirmed for UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO! The program uniquely includes test course flights data processing workshops live demonstration and a strong technical program focused on “best practice” for collection and processing of data from UAS.
The ASPRS 2016 Annual Conference IGTF 2016 is just around the corner so mark your calendars now and Save the Dates of April 11 – 15 2016 for IGTF 2016! Beginning on Monday April 11th and continuing through the week with sessions keynote speakers networking receptions the co-located JACIE Workshop and much more until Friday April 15 2016; the conference week is sure to provide many educational informational and networking opportunities for all attendees.
The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) has released a call for posters for the fast-approaching UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO symposium which will be held at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno Nevada on September 29-30. The symposium is focused on education and collaboration on UAS technology and its application to the survey mapping and remote sensing field. Industry experts from the private sector academia and the government will present practical information on flight planning mission control acquisition and data processing for data analysis and production of mapping products.
The symposium program is announced for the second annual technical UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO symposium sponsored by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). The dates of the conference are September 29 & 30 2015 at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno Nevada. In addition to the technical symposium ASPRS is also sponsoring a workshop on UAS Data Processing on Monday September 28 2015.
The symposium is focused on UAS mapping and this year’s program is organized to provide the latest information on UAS technology and software development as well as looking at ancillary issues that impact the UAS mapping industry.
The results of the 2015 election have been tallied by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Tellers Committee and finalized that Rebecca Morton GeoWing Mapping Inc. won the election to become ASPRS Vice President for 2015. With the installation of officers at the IGTF 2015 – ASPRS Annual Conference in May E. Lynn Usery moves into the position of President; Charles Toth becomes President-Elect and Stewart Walker becomes Past President.
Rebecca Morton is President and CEO of GeoWing Mapping Inc. (GeoWing) based in San Francisco California. She founded the company in January of 2015 with the goal of offering both traditional photogram-metric mapping services as well as services related to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Her interest in UAS photogrammetry began several years before she started her company. She was impressed by the accessi-bility of the new technology and for the first time she could consider integrating and flying her own mapping cameras!
