Prof. Weng Qihao, Director of the JC STEM Lab of Earth Observations and Research Centre of Artificial Intelligence in Geomatics (RCAIG), and Editor-in-Chief of ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, delivered a presentation at ISPRS Technical Commission IV Symposium 2024 in Perth, Australia this month.
In his conference presentation, Prof. Weng discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming urban observation methods. He explained that modern technology now combines AI with various data sources from satellites to ground sensors, enabling unprecedented insights into city environments. By using street-level and nighttime imagery alongside other data, researchers can better understand physical landscapes, social activities, and human behaviour in urban areas. While AI promises to revolutionise how we study and manage cities, Prof. Weng noted that challenges remain in data management and security. His talk emphasized AI’s crucial role in advancing sustainable urban development goals.
ISPRS Technical Commission IV “Spatial Information Sciences”
The ISPRS Technical Commission IV “Spatial Information Sciences” has the mission to advance spatial information science, enable spatial digital twins and empower their development to a metaverse. Some of the challenges the Commission addresses are:
-multidimensional modelling
-fusion of data
-open data
-data management of big data
-spatial analysis and simulation
-mixed reality
-advanced interfaces
The Commission has a mandate of four years (2022-2026). The research and developments within the commission are carried out within 11 Working Groups and two Inter-Commission Working Groups, coordinated by 55 ISPRS officers and more than 100 members.
