ISPRS - Technical Commission I 2008-2012
 

Image Data Acquisition - Sensors and Platforms

President

Naser El-Sheimy, PresidentNaser El-Sheimy
 
Department of Geomatics Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
CANADA
+1-403-220-7587
+1-403-284-1980

 

Vice-President

Mohamed M. R. Mostafa, Vice-PresidentMohamed M. R. Mostafa
 
Applanix - A Trimble Company
85 Leek Cr., Richmond Hill
Ontario L4B 3B3
CANADA
+1 905 709 4600 x274

 

Secretary

Steve H.L. Liang, SecretarySteve H.L. Liang
 
Department of Geomatics Engineering
Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
CANADA
+1 403 220 4703
+1 403 284 1980

 

Terms of Reference
  • Design and realization of digital aerial and spaceborne missions for Earth observation;
  • Design, construction, characterization, and installation of imaging and non-imaging sensors (including Optical, IR, SAR, IFSAR, LIDAR, etc.);
  • Standardization of definitions and measurements of sensor parameters;
  • Integration of imaging and non-imaging sensors with other relevant systems;
  • Geometric and radiometric properties, quality standards, and factors affecting data quality;
  • Testing, calibration and evaluation of sensors (including laboratory, in-flight, inter-calibration and test fields)
  • Integrated platform guidance, navigation, positioning and orientation;
  • Data reception and pre-processing;
  • On-board pre-processing of data and autonomous systems
  • Systems and media for recording sensor data, auxiliary data (time, position, attitude, etc.) and film scanners;
  • Image and non-image data transfer standards.

 

WG I/1 - Standardization of Airborne Platform Interface

Chair
Andrew C. Roberts

Flight and Deployed Operations
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
Information Systems
USA
+1 858-514-9717

Co-Chair
Jean-Louis Brenguier

METEO-FRANCE
Head Experimental Research
CNRM/GMEI/D
42, av. Coriolis
31057 Toulouse Cedex 01
France
+33 5 61 07 93 21
+33 5 61 07 96 27

Secretary
James R. Huning

SAIC
1441 Rhode Island Ave, NW Unit 217
Washington, DC 20005
USA
+1 202 518 6116
WG I/1  Terms of Reference
  • Coordinate a forum for discussion between the international airborne science communities
  • Develop airborne sensor interface format standards in coordination with other working groups to promote maximum sensor portability between aircrafts increasing science yield from the sensors
  • Develop airborne satellite data relay systems use for science research programs between aircraft and ground in coordination with other working groups
  • Develop an airborne science literature search to identify peer reviewed published papers and citations and make a available in a data base
  • Support the regulatory agencies in supporting airborne science sensor certification and approval requirements for Lidar, Dropsonde and electromagnetic spectrum emissions
  • Maintain an inventory of the international airborne science capabilities and report annually
  • Develop a forum to discuss transnational access system(s) for airborne users
  • Support the use of UAS vehicle activity for science observations in civil and restricted airspace on an international basis and engage the ICAO
  • Promote the education and outreach on an international basis of airborne based science activity
  • Develop a forum to coordinate expert international workshops in categories of airborne science sensors for both Remote Sensing and in situ systems.

 

WG I/2 - LIDAR, SAR and Optical Sensors for Airborne and Spaceborne Platforms

Chair
Boris Jutzi

Institute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Universitaet Karlsruhe
Kaiserstr. 12
76128 Karlsruhe
Germany
+49 721 608-6993
+49 721 608-8450

Co-Chair
Charles Toth

Center for Mapping
The Ohio State University
470 Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1275,
USA
+1 614 292 7681
+1 614 292 2957

Co-Chair
Franz Meyer

Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing
Geophysical Institute
University of Alaska Fairbanks
903 Koyukuk Dr., P.O. Box 757320
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7320
USA
+1 907 474 7767
+1 907 474 6441

Secretary
Naci Yastikli

Yildiz Technical University
Department of Geodetic and Photogrammetric Engineering
Davutpasa Cad., 34210 Esenler
Istanbul
Turkey
+90 212 383 5328
+90 212 261 6762
WG I/2  Terms of Reference
  • Evaluation and assessment of systems for processing and integrating SAR, LIDAR and optical data
  • Address challenges in low-frequency spaceborne SAR system design and data processing
  • Address challenges and applications of high-resolution spaceborne SAR systems (e.g. TerraSAR-X, Cosmo Skymed)
  • Evaluation of Systems for generation DEMs (Resolution I.3)
  • Evaluation of Multi-frequency SAR, polarimetric InSAR systems
  • Evaluation of Multi-pulse and full-waveform LiDAR
  • Evaluation of Range imaging with array sensor systems
  • Data quality and performance validation of SAR, LIDAR and optical systems
  • Liaison with external groups such as CEOS, IGARSS and EuroSDR

 

WG I/3 - Multi-Platform Multi-Sensor Inter-Calibration

Chair
Ayman Habib

Department of Geomatics Engineering
The University of Calgary
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary AB Canada T2N 1N4
Canada
+1 403 210 7105
+1 403 284 1980

Co-Chair
Mostafa Madani

Sanborn
1935 Jamboree Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-5358
USA
+1 719 264 5509
+1 719 323 1529

Co-Chair
Cheng Wang

School of Electronic Science and Engineering
National University of Defense Technology
47 Yanwachi Street
Changsha, Hunan, 410073
China
+86-731-4575724
+86-731-4575791

Secretary
Taher Hassan

Mobile Multi-Sensor Research Group Department of Geomatics Engineering
The University of Calgary
2500 University Dr. N.W. Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2N 1N4
Canada
+1 (403) 220 8149
+1 (403) 284 1980
WG I/3  Terms of Reference
  • Multi-platform data acquisition and inter-calibration
  • Investigate multi-source data quality control and quality assurance methods for land-, air-, and space-borne imaging and ranging systems – collaborate with WG II/4
  • Develop workflow guidelines for system calibration (sensors and inter-sensors)
  • Collaborate and liaise with EuroSDR (Comm I) in the development of commonly accepted standards procedures for the inter-calibration and testing of Multi-Platform Multi–Sensor systems.

 

WG I/4 - Geometric and Radiometric Modeling of Optical Spaceborne Sensors

Chair
Peter Reinartz

Photogrammetry and Image Analysis, Remote Sensing Technology Institute
German Aerospace Centre (DLR)
Muenchnerstr. 20
D-82234 Wessling
Germany
+49 8153 28 2757
+49 8153 28 1444

Co-Chair
Daniela Poli

European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen (IPSC)
Via E.Fermi 2749
21027 Ispra (VA)
TP 267
Italy
+39 0332 789241
+39 0332 785154

Co-Chair
Karsten Jacobsen

Leibniz University Hannover
Institute of Photogrammetry and Geoinformation
Nienburger Str. 1
D-30167 Hannover
Germany
+49 511 762 2485
+49 511 762 2483

Secretary
Gurcan Buyuksalih

BIMTAS
Tophanelioglu Cad. ISKI Hismet Binasi No. 62 K.3-4, 34460
Altunizade-Istanbul
Turkey
+90 532 697 5749
+90 216 474 9930
WG I/4  Terms of Reference
  • Geometric/radiometric calibration/evaluation of optical space sensors including laboratory (including long-term stability) and in-flight calibration activities (connections to CEOS working group IVOS)
  • Comparison of existing and evolving algorithms for geometrical modelling of optical space images
  • Analysis of available direct sensor orientation and modelling changes during satellite lifetime
  • Evaluation of line sensors for DEM generation (cooperation with WG VII/2 Digital Elevation Models by Radar).

 

WG I/5 - Integrated Systems for Sensor Georeferencing and Navigation

Chair
Jan Skaloud

EPFL-TOPO
Station 18
CH-1015 Lausanne
Switzerland
+41 21 693 2753
+41 24 693 5740

Co-Chair
Ismael Colomina

Institut de Geomàtica
Parc Mediterrani de la Tecnologia
Avda. del Canal Olímpic
s/n E-08860 Castelldefels
Spain
+ 34 93 556 92 85
+ 34 93 556 92 92

Co-Chair
Michael Cramer

Institut für Photogrammetrie (ifp)
Universität Stuttgart
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 24 D
D-70174 Stuttgart
Germany
+49 711 685 84118
+49 711 685 83297

Secretary
Klaus Legat

Vermessung AVT-ZT GmbH
Eichenweg 42
A - 6460 Imst
Austria
+43 5412 6930
+43 5412 6930 26
WG I/5  Terms of Reference
  • Algorithmic aspects of direct georeferencing of active and passive sensors used in marine, land, airborne, and spaceborne environments
  • Navigation technology and the methods of sensor orientation in urban, indoor and forested environments
  • Co-registration of heterogeneous data sets for integrated sensor navigation, orientation and calibration
  • Georeferencing by integrated sensor orientation: models and adjustment procedures
  • Investigate challenges and implementation issues of real-time georeferencing
  • Navigation redundancy, robustness and reliability: impact of system integration
  • Standards and protocols in direct georeferencing and sensor orientation.

 

WG I/6 - Small Satellites for Earth Observation

Chair
Klaus Briess

Berlin Institute of Technology
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Marchstr. 12
D-10587 Berlin
Germany
+49-30-31421339
+49-30-31479545

Co-Chair
Ugur Murat Leloglu

Space Technologies Research Institute
The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey
TUBITAK-BILTEN - ODTU 06531
Ankara
Turkey
+ 90 312 210 13 10 / 1170
+ 90 312 210 13 15

Co-Chair
Xiaoliang Wu

CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences
The Leeuwin Centre, 65 Brockway Rd
Floreat Park, WA
Private Bag No. 5, PO Wembley 6913
Australia
+61 8 9333 6162
+61 8 9333 6121

Secretary
Yifu Chen

State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping
Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping
28 Lianhuachi West Rd., Haidian District
Beijing 100830
China
+86 10 6388 1313
+86 10 6388 1400
WG I/6  Terms of Reference
  • User requirements for designing and realizing small satellite missions, including constellations, for Earth observation.
  • Inventory of small satellite missions for Earth observation and system performances
  • Assessment of the benefits of small satellites compared to other sources of information
  • Implementation of a forum for industrial and developing countries to share their results, experiences and recommendations
  • Cooperation with other ISPRS WGs.in Commissions III, IV and VII.

 

ICWG I/V - Unmanned Vehicle Systems (UVS) for Mapping and Monitoring Applications

Chair
Jurgen Everaerts

VITO
Remote Sensing Research Unit
Boeretang 200
BE-2400 Mol
Belgium
+32 14 336 834
+32 14 322 795

Co-Chair
Henri Eisenbeiss

ETH Zurich
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry (IGP)
HIL D 52.4
Wolfgang-Pauli-Strasse 15
CH-8093 Zurich
Switzerland
+41 44 633 3287
+41 44 633 1101

Secretary
Kris Nackaerts

VITO
Remote Sensing Research Unit
Boeretang 200
BE-2400 Mol
Belgium
+32 14 336 858
+32 14 322 795
ICWG I/V  Terms of Reference
  • UVS specific issues related to navigation and position/orientation determination
  • UVS platforms & instruments for photogrammetry and remote sensing. especially low-cost, consumer-type
  • UVS as a tool for remote sensing instrument prototyping
  • UVS as a tool for teaching all aspects of photogrammetry & remote sensing
  • Document and compare UVS systems in photogrammetry and remote sensing, in terms of cost, performance, application and quality
  • Liaison with Com III, VIII and EuroSDR.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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