Laser Scanning and Digital Aerial Photography: conference report on the 7TH Annual International Conference and Exposition.(Conference notes)

From: GEO: connexion | Date: April 1, 2008 | Copyright information

The 7th Annual International Conference and Exposition 'Laser Scanning and Digital Aerial Photography: Today and Tomorrow' was successfully held in the President Hotel, Moscow, December 6-7, 2007.

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The conference was organized by the Society of Contribution to Development of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (RSPRS) in co-operation with Gazprom. Geokosmos and Geopolygon acted as General Sponsors. The Conference was widely covered by well kn...

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