We are privileged to be invited by the Honorary Editor-in-Chief,Professor Qihu Qian,Editor-in-Chief,Professor Xia-Ting Feng,and the editorial staff of the Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering(JRMGE),...We are privileged to be invited by the Honorary Editor-in-Chief,Professor Qihu Qian,Editor-in-Chief,Professor Xia-Ting Feng,and the editorial staff of the Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering(JRMGE),to serve as Guest Editors for this Special Issue(SI).Over the last decade,the application of the Internet of Things(IoT)and Artificial Intelligence(AI)has increased rapidly to enhance automation in various industries.For efficient construction and maintenance of geotechnical infrastructures(slopes,tunnels,pipelines,and other ground infrastructures),there is a need to access and examine measured data in real-time.Variations in data type due to the usage of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)photogrammetric sensors,LiDAR,and fiber optic sensing techniques make data management and analysis more complicated.Advanced artificial intelligence,metaheuristic optimization,and data science can be reliable methods in geotechnical engineering for site investigation,risk assessment,design,construction,and maintenance at a higher level.展开更多
Jointly sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Energyand the Canadian Federal Department of Industry,Science and Technology,Sino-Canadian seminars on hydropowertechnology were held in succession in Beijing,Chengdu andKu...Jointly sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Energyand the Canadian Federal Department of Industry,Science and Technology,Sino-Canadian seminars on hydropowertechnology were held in succession in Beijing,Chengdu andKunming between November 18-27.More than 200 experts at-tended the seminars respectively.In the course of each seminarheld,Chinese participants reviewed with interest Canadian prac-tices and some of the unique technologies developed in tappingtheir hydro potentials over years while in the meantime Chinesecounterparts also highlighted the historic,current and future pro-gramme for hydropower development in China.As indicated inhis opening speech by Mr.Lu Youmei,Vice Minister of Energy,展开更多
The paper contains the author’s personal account of the professional achievements of Professor Friedrich(Fritz)Ackermann based on the author’s memories and private documents which demonstrate Ackermann’s significan...The paper contains the author’s personal account of the professional achievements of Professor Friedrich(Fritz)Ackermann based on the author’s memories and private documents which demonstrate Ackermann’s significant influence throughout various professional phases over a period of four decades.The structure of the paper is based on the path of the author’s studies,the period as a member of the Institute of Photogrammetry at Stuttgart University,and finally,a professional career in photogrammetry,geoinformation and management.The emphasis is on the character and skills of Friedrich Ackermann.Profession,team spirit and social skills are demonstrated with impressive examples.展开更多
Professor Emeritus of Photogrammetry and Surveying and Former Director of the Institute for Photogrammetry at the University of Stuttgart We mourn the loss of our dear colleague and institute founder Friedrich(Fritz)A...Professor Emeritus of Photogrammetry and Surveying and Former Director of the Institute for Photogrammetry at the University of Stuttgart We mourn the loss of our dear colleague and institute founder Friedrich(Fritz)Ackermann,who passed away on 4 December 2021.He founded the Institute for Photogrammetry with his appointment to the University of Stuttgart on 1 April 1966,and was its director until 31 March 1992.With his research and development work in the field of analytical and digital photogrammetry,he significantly influenced the developments and progress in these two fields and helped the Institute of Photogrammetry to achieve a worldwide reputation.For many younger photogrammetrists he was always a role model and stood for the close connection between basic research and application.With the software developments he initiated with his spin-off inpho GmbH,Stuttgart(today Trimble),he was able to drive very successful technology transfer from research to practice.展开更多
There are various publications on the 90th birthday of Gottfried Konecny.His involvement in the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS)is particularly described by others.Here,his forward-or...There are various publications on the 90th birthday of Gottfried Konecny.His involvement in the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS)is particularly described by others.Here,his forward-oriented impulses in research and development at the former Institute for Photogrammetry and Engineering Survey of the(Technical)University of Hannover,today Institute for Photogrammetry and Geoinformation,Leibniz University Hannover,and some of his activities supporting developing and other countries by given shortterm courses are highlighted.Gottfried Konecny was always one of the first in pushing new technologies.With the analytical plotter AP/C-3,he introduced analytical photogrammetry in Germany.Based on his experience with this not really operational version,he induced the company Zeiss to develop the first really operational analytical plotter Planicomp,which resulted in the end of analog photogrammetric devices and their limitations.At the invitation of Gilbert Hobrough,a mainly hardware-based image correlator was developed for the AP/C-3 in Hannover which anticipated many of today’s applications.Gottfried Konecny initiated remote sensing in Germany.Based on his proposal with the Metric Camera Flight on Spacelab,the then highest resolution civil stereoscopic space images available were generated.Despite limited computer performance at his institute,a digital stereo plotter was developed,using hardware components from the cooperating Swedish company Context Vision,long before digital stereo workstations with increased and affordable computer capacity were possible.Also,in the area of GIS,he too,pushed development in collaboration with companies and administrations.Shortly before the end of his time as head of the institute,and more so after he became emeritus professor,he started a series of educational workshops,particularly in developing countries,but also other countries,to support the development of photogrammetry,remote sensing and GIS.He promoted the use of space imagery for mapping to improve the situation of poorly updated topographic maps.展开更多
Preface Lebenslauf Prof.Dr.-Ing.mult Gottfried Konecny is one of the most respected names in photogrammetry.He is an Honorary Member of International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS),Honorary Profe...Preface Lebenslauf Prof.Dr.-Ing.mult Gottfried Konecny is one of the most respected names in photogrammetry.He is an Honorary Member of International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS),Honorary Professor of Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping,and our best friend.展开更多
Hornblende is a common mineral occurring in igneous rocks or metamorphic rocks, and occupies a certain proportion in the Quaternary sediment also. We separated about one gramme of hornblende from a core specimen, sele...Hornblende is a common mineral occurring in igneous rocks or metamorphic rocks, and occupies a certain proportion in the Quaternary sediment also. We separated about one gramme of hornblende from a core specimen, selecting that part in which the crystals have diameters<74μm. The sample was then deposited on the aluminium disc of φ5 = 10 mm for thermoluminescence (TL) determination. The following results were obtained.展开更多
This special issue is dedicated to Prof.Gottfried Konecny(see Figure 1),the former president of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS)on the occasion of his 90th birthday,which he celeb...This special issue is dedicated to Prof.Gottfried Konecny(see Figure 1),the former president of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS)on the occasion of his 90th birthday,which he celebrated in good health and spirits in June 2020(see Figure 2).A visionary leader and missionary of global topographic mapping,a world scientist and a world citizen who restlessly built and continues to build sustainable bridges between different generations and different peoples of the globe and a true pioneer of photogrammetry and remote sensing,Konecny has shaped our field of research and development over the last 75 years in ways second to none.He also has a very special connection to China,which prompted the Editor-in-Chief of Geo-spatial Information Science to suggest this journal as a very good place to publish this special issue.As the successor of Prof.Konecny at the Institute of Photogrammetry and GeoInformation of Leibniz University Hannover,it is with great honor,joy and thankfulness that Christian Heipke accepted the invitation to be guest editor of this special issue,together with Deren Li.展开更多
Article title: Gottfried Konecny: the ambassador of photogrammetry and remote sensing for 75 years Authors: Toth, C. K. Journal: Geo-Spatial Information Science DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10095020.2020.1860553 Whe...Article title: Gottfried Konecny: the ambassador of photogrammetry and remote sensing for 75 years Authors: Toth, C. K. Journal: Geo-Spatial Information Science DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10095020.2020.1860553 When the above article was first published online, Figure 1 was incorrect due to a mistake during final production. The correct Figure 1 can be found below: Figure 1. Celebrating Gottfried’s 75th birthday at the banquette of the Hannover workshop in 2005.展开更多
文摘We are privileged to be invited by the Honorary Editor-in-Chief,Professor Qihu Qian,Editor-in-Chief,Professor Xia-Ting Feng,and the editorial staff of the Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering(JRMGE),to serve as Guest Editors for this Special Issue(SI).Over the last decade,the application of the Internet of Things(IoT)and Artificial Intelligence(AI)has increased rapidly to enhance automation in various industries.For efficient construction and maintenance of geotechnical infrastructures(slopes,tunnels,pipelines,and other ground infrastructures),there is a need to access and examine measured data in real-time.Variations in data type due to the usage of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)photogrammetric sensors,LiDAR,and fiber optic sensing techniques make data management and analysis more complicated.Advanced artificial intelligence,metaheuristic optimization,and data science can be reliable methods in geotechnical engineering for site investigation,risk assessment,design,construction,and maintenance at a higher level.
文摘Jointly sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Energyand the Canadian Federal Department of Industry,Science and Technology,Sino-Canadian seminars on hydropowertechnology were held in succession in Beijing,Chengdu andKunming between November 18-27.More than 200 experts at-tended the seminars respectively.In the course of each seminarheld,Chinese participants reviewed with interest Canadian prac-tices and some of the unique technologies developed in tappingtheir hydro potentials over years while in the meantime Chinesecounterparts also highlighted the historic,current and future pro-gramme for hydropower development in China.As indicated inhis opening speech by Mr.Lu Youmei,Vice Minister of Energy,
文摘The paper contains the author’s personal account of the professional achievements of Professor Friedrich(Fritz)Ackermann based on the author’s memories and private documents which demonstrate Ackermann’s significant influence throughout various professional phases over a period of four decades.The structure of the paper is based on the path of the author’s studies,the period as a member of the Institute of Photogrammetry at Stuttgart University,and finally,a professional career in photogrammetry,geoinformation and management.The emphasis is on the character and skills of Friedrich Ackermann.Profession,team spirit and social skills are demonstrated with impressive examples.
文摘Professor Emeritus of Photogrammetry and Surveying and Former Director of the Institute for Photogrammetry at the University of Stuttgart We mourn the loss of our dear colleague and institute founder Friedrich(Fritz)Ackermann,who passed away on 4 December 2021.He founded the Institute for Photogrammetry with his appointment to the University of Stuttgart on 1 April 1966,and was its director until 31 March 1992.With his research and development work in the field of analytical and digital photogrammetry,he significantly influenced the developments and progress in these two fields and helped the Institute of Photogrammetry to achieve a worldwide reputation.For many younger photogrammetrists he was always a role model and stood for the close connection between basic research and application.With the software developments he initiated with his spin-off inpho GmbH,Stuttgart(today Trimble),he was able to drive very successful technology transfer from research to practice.
文摘There are various publications on the 90th birthday of Gottfried Konecny.His involvement in the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS)is particularly described by others.Here,his forward-oriented impulses in research and development at the former Institute for Photogrammetry and Engineering Survey of the(Technical)University of Hannover,today Institute for Photogrammetry and Geoinformation,Leibniz University Hannover,and some of his activities supporting developing and other countries by given shortterm courses are highlighted.Gottfried Konecny was always one of the first in pushing new technologies.With the analytical plotter AP/C-3,he introduced analytical photogrammetry in Germany.Based on his experience with this not really operational version,he induced the company Zeiss to develop the first really operational analytical plotter Planicomp,which resulted in the end of analog photogrammetric devices and their limitations.At the invitation of Gilbert Hobrough,a mainly hardware-based image correlator was developed for the AP/C-3 in Hannover which anticipated many of today’s applications.Gottfried Konecny initiated remote sensing in Germany.Based on his proposal with the Metric Camera Flight on Spacelab,the then highest resolution civil stereoscopic space images available were generated.Despite limited computer performance at his institute,a digital stereo plotter was developed,using hardware components from the cooperating Swedish company Context Vision,long before digital stereo workstations with increased and affordable computer capacity were possible.Also,in the area of GIS,he too,pushed development in collaboration with companies and administrations.Shortly before the end of his time as head of the institute,and more so after he became emeritus professor,he started a series of educational workshops,particularly in developing countries,but also other countries,to support the development of photogrammetry,remote sensing and GIS.He promoted the use of space imagery for mapping to improve the situation of poorly updated topographic maps.
文摘Preface Lebenslauf Prof.Dr.-Ing.mult Gottfried Konecny is one of the most respected names in photogrammetry.He is an Honorary Member of International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS),Honorary Professor of Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping,and our best friend.
文摘Hornblende is a common mineral occurring in igneous rocks or metamorphic rocks, and occupies a certain proportion in the Quaternary sediment also. We separated about one gramme of hornblende from a core specimen, selecting that part in which the crystals have diameters<74μm. The sample was then deposited on the aluminium disc of φ5 = 10 mm for thermoluminescence (TL) determination. The following results were obtained.
文摘This special issue is dedicated to Prof.Gottfried Konecny(see Figure 1),the former president of the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing(ISPRS)on the occasion of his 90th birthday,which he celebrated in good health and spirits in June 2020(see Figure 2).A visionary leader and missionary of global topographic mapping,a world scientist and a world citizen who restlessly built and continues to build sustainable bridges between different generations and different peoples of the globe and a true pioneer of photogrammetry and remote sensing,Konecny has shaped our field of research and development over the last 75 years in ways second to none.He also has a very special connection to China,which prompted the Editor-in-Chief of Geo-spatial Information Science to suggest this journal as a very good place to publish this special issue.As the successor of Prof.Konecny at the Institute of Photogrammetry and GeoInformation of Leibniz University Hannover,it is with great honor,joy and thankfulness that Christian Heipke accepted the invitation to be guest editor of this special issue,together with Deren Li.
文摘Article title: Gottfried Konecny: the ambassador of photogrammetry and remote sensing for 75 years Authors: Toth, C. K. Journal: Geo-Spatial Information Science DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10095020.2020.1860553 When the above article was first published online, Figure 1 was incorrect due to a mistake during final production. The correct Figure 1 can be found below: Figure 1. Celebrating Gottfried’s 75th birthday at the banquette of the Hannover workshop in 2005.
