ISPRS - Commission III Symposium 2002 PCV'02 PHOTOGRAMMETRIC COMPUTER VISION 2002 September 9 - 13, 2002 Graz, Austria 1. INVITATION TO ATTEND We invite you to attend the 2002-Symposium of Commission III ("Theory and Algorithms") of theInternational Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing ISPRS, and to present your scientific work. The symposium is held every 4 years and in 2002 will be at the beautiful Graz Congress Center. Embedded in the open scientific program are the results of 9 working groups, ranging from sensorpose determination to the creation of virtual environemnts. 2. CALL FOR PAPERS The Symposium "Photogrammetric Computer Vision 2002" is shaping up and issues this first Call for Papers. We are looking for submissions of full papers or extended abstracts of at least 1000 words. FOR ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Full papers are solicited to be considered for oral presentation at the symposium. The manuscripts will be submitted to a double blind review for acceptance. In case of success, this will lead to a "peer reviewed" publication. FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Poster contributions will require an extended abstract of about 1000 words. It will be subjected to a simplyfied review. Still, upon acceptance of the abstract a full paper version will be needed for inclusion in the proceedings. PROCEEDINGS: All papers (from oral presentations and posters) will be published as a printed book and be provided on a CD as well. This will be available at the time of the conference. Please mark your calendar with the following DEADLINES: Receipt of full papers or extended abstracts: March 15th, 2002 Notification of acceptance: May 31st, 2002 Submission of final papers: July 31st, 2002 Please send your abstracts preferably in digital form by email to office@icg.tu-graz.ac.at.Other options are by fax to +43 316 873 5050 or by snailmail to: ICG - Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision, TU GrazInffeldgasse 16, A-8010 Graz, Austria 3. THE SYMPOSIUM In terms of technology, this is a more tumultuous time than ever before, where computers are changing the way we work, play and experience life. This affects many of our beliefs. We see the relationship between photogrammetry & remote sensing and computer vision as a defining and important issue. Photogrammetrists with an interest in computer vision, and computer vision specialists intrigued by photogrammetry, should present their views and stimulate a discussion about the "Theories and Algorithms". The symposium week will be organized as follows: Tutorials: Monday, September 9th, 2002 Symposium: Tuesday through Thursday, September 10th to 12th, 2002 Excursion: Friday, September 13th, 2002 4. SYMPOSIUM VENUE The baroque downtown Graz Congress Center with its noble facilities and adjoining Casino will be the venue. This is right in the center of town, next to the main square, and the city's landmark castle hill with clock tower and also near to major hotels. Graz is the second largest city in Austria and the capital of the south-eastern province of Styria. It is a cosy but still modern city, with three universities. The historic center is a "world heritage" site, and the beautiful surrounding landscape offers many opportunities for excursions. Graz is within 2 hours drive from the Austrian metropole Vienna. More information can be found at the symposium web page: http://www.icg.tu-graz.ac.at/pcv02