LIDAR & RADAR 2011 - ICWG V/I joint ICA/ISPRS/FIG International Symposium on Lidar & Radar Mapping: Technologies & Applications (LIDAR & RADAR 2011)

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I am pleased to invite you to Nanjing, China for the joint ICA/ISPRS/FIG International Symposium on LIDAR and Radar Mapping: Technologies and Applications (LIDAR & RADAR 2011)! The LIDAR & RADAR 2011 symposium in Nanjing is the first time of this type of event on this active remote sensing subject in Asia. It is designed to promote the development and applications of LIDAR and radar mapping technologies in Asia, to meet the scientific, technical, and business needs of the remote sensing and photogrammetry, surveying and mapping, as well as geosciences, forestry, renewable energy, environment, transportation, and disaster management communities.

I am especially excited to host LIDAR & RADAR 2011 in Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu Province, which is one of the four great ancient capitals in China. Located in the Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has always been one of China's most important cities. Apart from having been the capital of China for six dynasties and of the Republic of China, Nanjing has also served as a national hub of education, research, transportation and tourism throughout history. With an urban population of over five million, it is also the second largest commercial center in the East China region, after Shanghai. May in Nanjing is a season of sunshine and gay with flowers and songs. I believe the city will leave a deep impression on you.

The LIDAR & RADAR 2011 symposium promises to bring together scientists, researchers, students and practitioners worldwide from leading academic institutions and governmental and industrial laboratories, to enjoy four days of technical sessions, workshops, exhibition and social activities. I trust you will find opportunities to explore cooperative relations with Chinese institutions and professionals in Nanjing and from other cities of China.

I look forward to meeting you in Nanjing in the Spring of 2011!