The deadline for the submission of abstracts to the Conference
Optical 3-D Measurement Techniques is MARCH 31, 1997.
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First Announcement and Call for Papers
FOURTH CONFERENCE ON OPTICAL 3-D MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
Applications in manufacturing, quality control, robotics, navigation,
medical imaging and animation
September 29 - October 2, 1997
Zurich, Switzerland
Organized by
Prof. A. Gr|n,
Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry
Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Z|rich
Prof. H. Kahmen,
Institute of National Survey and Engineering Geodesy
University of Technology Vienna
Cooperating Organisations
ISPRS Commission V: Close-Range Photogrammetry and Machine Vision
FIG Commission 6 : Engineering Surveys
ARIDA - Japanese Association for Real-Time Imaging and Dynamic Analysis
SGPBF - Swiss Society of Photogrammetry, Image Analysis and Remote Sensing
General
Recent advances in geodetic and photogrammetric measurement systems
and the rapid progress in the areas of machine, computer and robot
vision have opened the way to new applications for optical static and
kinematic 3-D measurement techniques. Step-motor-driven and
servo-controlled electronic theodolites and tacheometers, high
resolution digital cameras, capabilities for very fast or even
(video-) real-time processing are some of the hardware developments
leading to new procedures in photogrammetry and surveying. The
increased use of integrated sensor technology and common problems in
processing and analyzing digital vision data require a stronger
alliance of photogrammetry and surveying and the establishment of
closer contacts to neighbouring sciences. Therefore the conference is
intended to bring together experts and users from the fields of
photogrammetry, geodesy, surveying, machine, computer and robot
vision, from universities, industry, governmental organizations and
engineering firms, in order to discuss recent scientific and technical
advancements and to study new applications.
This is the fourth conference in a row. The first three conferences
were held in Vienna and Z|rich, 1989, 1993 and 1995. The success of
this past conferences makes us confident that the issues to be dealt
with in this meeting are relevant and of interest to a great number of
experts and users in the related fields.
The Fourth Conference on Optical 3-D Measurement Techniques intends to
review the latest developments in algorithms, processing techniques,
systems, hard- and software, to isolate the major problem areas and to
discuss the lines of research that need to be followed in the near
future in order to further advance the technology.
Topics
The topics to be addressed may be summarized as follows:
a. Theoretical formulations, design and performance of photogrammetric and
geodetic surveying methods, based on digital image analysis systems.
b. Formulations of estimation models, design of algorithms and study of
operational and software aspects for fast and reliable point
positioning, tracking, and surface reconstruction.
c. Design, functionality and performance of integrated sensor systems.
d. Evaluation of artificial intelligence techniques and expert system
technology for use in image understanding and measurement procedures.
e. Hardware, algorithms, quality control, software design and
implementation for on-line and real-time machine vision systems, as
used in industrial process control, engineering surveys, medical
imaging, animation, robotics, navigation and other advanced
applications.
Conference Site
Z|rich is a captivating city of many contrasts. It is a world-famous
banking and stock-exchange centre and at the same time an idyllic
place with all the charm of a small city. It is a bastion of the arts
and sciences - and also a friendly and hospitable city. A paradise for
shoppers, it also offers a host of entertainment and leisure
activities. Z|rich is situated on a celebrated lake and river, between
gentle hills, with the snow-capped peaks of the Alps on the skyline.
Aircraft from most countries of every continent land at Z|rich's
airport and a day excursion is enough to reach any part of
Switzerland.
Our conference will be held at ETH Hoenggerberg, a campus of the Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Z|rich, which is conveniently located
close to downtown Z|rich in a restful and delightful natural environment.
Technical Program
The program will consist of lectures given by invited speakers, together
with sessions for presented papers and, if required, poster sessions.
The technical language of the meeting will be English with possibly a few
contributions in German.
Tutorials
A small number of half-day tutorials will be organized on September 29,
1997. These will be designed for practitioners, developers and researchers
with interest in basic issues of digital photogrammetry and surveying, image
analysis, machine vision and robot vision.
Workshop
On September 29, 1997 there will also be a small Workshop with participation
from ARIDA (Japanese Association for Real-Time Imaging and Dynamic Analysis)
and the Working Group on Digital Close-Range Photogrammetry and Machine
Vision of the Swiss Society of Photogrammetry, Image Analysis and Remote
Sensing.
Facilities
The lecture room is equipped with slide projectors (5x5) and overhead
projectors. Video installations (projection and monitor display) can be
arranged on request.
Registration and Call for Papers
Deadline for abstracts: March, 31, 1997
Notification of acceptance: April 30, 1997
Deadline for complete manuscripts: July 15, 1997
Extended abstracts of papers consisting of at least 1.5 pages (or more than
60 lines of text), including name(s), address, affiliation, fax and
telephone of author(s) should be submitted to the address for corre-
spondence. Instructions for authors will be mailed out in due course.
The papers of this Conference will be published as Proceedings, which are
made prior to the conference.
Excursions, Program for Accompanying Persons
The Verkehrsverein Z|rich is offering a rich program for excursions and
visits in and around Z|rich, as well as through the beautiful autumn country
of Switzerland. The Conference Secretariat will assist our guests with any
questions and planned activities.
Conference Organisation
Directors:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. A. Gruen
Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry
ETH Hvnggerberg
CH-8093 Z|rich, Switzerland
Prof. Dr.-Ing. H. Kahmen
Institute of National Survey and Engineering Geodesy
TU Vienna
Gusshausstrasse 27-29
A-1040 Vienna, Austria
Address for Correspondence and Inquiries:
Fourth Conference Optical 3-D Measurement Techniques
Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry
ETH Hvnggerberg
Tel. +41 1 633 3157
Fax: +41 1 633 1101
email: steinbrueckner@geod.ethz.ch
Scientific Committee
Hirofumi Chikatsu Tokyo Denki University Japan
Akos Detrekoi University of Budapest Hungary
Sabry El-Hakim National Research Council Canada
Clive S. Fraser University of Melbourne Australia
Dieter Fritsch University Stuttgart Germany
Henrik Haggren Helsinki Univ. of Technology Finland
Hilmar Ingensand Federal Institute of Technology Switzerland
Rolf-Peter Mark Zeiss Jena GmbH Germany
George Milev Academy of Sciences, Sofia Bulgaria
Walter Mittelholzer Leica, Unterentfelden Switzerland
Harald Schlemmer Technical University Darmstadt Germany
Bernhard P. Wrobel Technical University Darmstadt Germany