& Annual Conventions of Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Indian Society of Geomatics

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1 First Circular National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security & Annual Conventions of Indian Society of Remote Sensing & Indian Society of Geomatics December 5-7, 2012, New Delhi Organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing Jointly with Indian Society of Geomatics Hosted by Indian Agricultural Research Institute Indian Council of Agricultural Research Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Delhi Chapter TY OF AGROPH YS S IC (REGD.) IAN SOC IND IE Supported by Indian Society of Agrophysics ICAR

2 Steering Committee Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, ISRO & Secretary, DOS, Bengaluru Dr. S. Ayyappan, D.G. ICAR and Secretary, DARE, New Delhi Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretar y, Ministr y of Earth Sciences & President, ISG, New Delhi Dr. T. Ramasami, Secretary, DST, New Delhi Dr. T. Chatterjee, Secretary, MOEF, New Delhi Dr. R.K. Sharma, Chairman, AEC & Secretary, DAE, Mumbai Shri Ashish Bahuguna, Secretary, DAC, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi Dr. Sudhir Krishna, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi Dr. V.K. Dadhwal, President ISRS & Director, NRSC, Hyderabad Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. R.R. Navalgund, Immediate Past President, ISRS & ISG Dr. H.S. Gupta, Director, IARI, New Delhi Advisory Committee Dr. V.K. Dadhwal, President, ISRS & Director, NRSC, Hyderabad - Chairman Shri D.R.M. Samudraiah, Vice President, ISRS, SAC, Ahmedabad Dr. A.K. Singh, Vice-President, ISRS & DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. L.S. Rathore, DG, IMD, New Delhi Dr. H.S. Gupta, Director, IARI, New Delhi Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Director, SAC, Ahmedabad Dr. V.S. Hegde, Chairman & MD, ANTRIX, Bangaluru Dr. P.S. Roy, Director IIRS, Dehradun Dr. P.S. Veeraraghavan, Director, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram Dr. T.K. Alex, Director, ISAC, Bangaluru Dr. S.M. Veerbhadrappa, Director, DTRL, New Delhi Dr. K.S. Dasgupta, Director, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram Shri P.G. Diwakar, Director, EOS, ISRO HQ, Bengaluru Dr. Y.V.N. Krishnamurthy, Dy. Director, NRSC, Hyderabad Dr. S.K. Saha, Dean & Dy. Director, IIRS, Dehradun Dr. R. Siva Kumar, Head, NRDMS, DST, New Delhi Dr. Ravender Singh, Head, Agricultural Physics, IARI, New Delhi Dr. S.P. Aggarwal, Secretary, ISRS, IIRS, Dehradun Dr. M.V.R. Sesha Sai, Joint Secretary, ISRS, NRSC, Hyderabad Dr. Sameer Saran, Treasurer, ISRS, IIRS, Dehradun Shri N.S. Mehta, Secretary, ISG, SAC, Ahmedabad Prof. (Mrs.) U.K. Chopra, IARI, New Delhi Organizing Secretary Organizing Committee Dr. H.S. Gupta, Director, IARI, New Delhi Chairman Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (NRM), New Delhi Co-chairman Dr. S.M. Veerbhadrappa, Director, DTRL, New Delhi Dr. H.S. Gaur, Dean & Jt. Director (Edu.), IARI, New Delhi Dr. (Mrs.) Malavika Dadlani, Jt. Director (Res.), IARI, New Delhi Dr. K. Vijayragavan, Jt. Director (Extn.), IARI, New Delhi Dr. (Mrs.) Ravender Kaur, PD, WTC, IARI, New Delhi Prof. S.M. Rashid, Pro-VC, JMI, New Delhi Dr. S.S. Ray, Director, MNCFC, New Delhi Dr. Ravender Singh, Head, Agricultural Physics, IARI, New Delhi Head, NBSS&LUP, Regional Centre, New Delhi Dr. T.K. Deb, Chief Soil Survey Officer, SLUSI, New Delhi Dr. A.K. Jain, IARI, New Delhi Prof. R.B. Singh, Delhi University, Delhi Prof. J.K. Garg, GGS IP University, New Delhi Dr. V.K. Panchal, DTRL, Delhi Dr. B.G. Prusty, DTRL, Delhi Dr. (Mrs.) Sujata Dash, DTRL, Delhi Shri Anil Goswami, DTRL, Delhi Dr. P.K. Joshi, TERI University, New Delhi Dr. Milap Punia, JNU, New Delhi Dr. Anil Gupta, NIDM, New Delhi Dr. V.K. Sehgal, IARI, New Delhi Dr. R.N. Sahoo, IARI, New Delhi Prof. (Mrs.) U.K. Chopra, IARI, New Delhi Organizing Secretary

3 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security BACKGROUND Advances in India s space program are a symbol of the country s sophisticated technological abilities and its growing regional and global prestige. Recent developments in space technology coupled with information and communication technology (ICT) have expanded the opportunities to achieve the sustainable agricultural, economic and social developments. New applications and services in the fields of environment, natural resources, defense applications, regional development, oceanography, disaster management, forestry and social developments have emerged due to integration of satellitebased remote sensing with GIS and GPS. The vast potential of space technology has to be harnessed fully and successfully to ensure food security for the Indian population, which is racing towards 1.6 billion mark by To accomplish this objective, the food grain production must increase from the current level of 250+ to 280 million tonnes by 2020 without degrading the environment, which is currently a major challenge for the scientific community. The issue of how this production target can be achieved needs to be addressed urgently with the help of multi-dimensional research advancements carried out in other fields along with the help of very strong and versatile space technology tools. In the recent past, effective use of reliable information from existing Earth observation systems, has helped to great extent enhancing food and environmental security. However, the latest developments and their applications in these areas need to be shared, debated and assessed by the scientific community. Keeping this in view, a national symposium on Space Technology for Food and Environmental Security is being jointly organized by Indian Society of Remote Sensing and Indian Society of Geomatics during December 5-7, 2012 at New Delhi. MAJOR THEMES There will be three categories of presentations namely (i) Lead / Invited Papers, (ii) Oral Presentations and (iii) Poster Presentations in the following major thematic areas: 1. Natural resources monitoring and management for enhancing food security 2. Surveillance and defense applications 3. Advances in sensor technology and associated developments

4 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security 4. Soft computing and advance processing techniques 5. Meteorology, climate change and environmental security 6. Ocean monitoring and applications 7. Mineral exploration and geological applications 8. Spatial technology: potentials and applications 9. Disaster monitoring and management 10. Forestry and habitats 11. Remote sensing for regional development 12. Planetary science/exploration In addition, there will be one special session each by (a) the Indian Society of Geomatics and (b) the Indian Society of Agrophysics, covering themes on Application of Geomatics and Agricultural Physics for Food and Environmental Security, respectively. Further, the annual general body meetings of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing and the Indian Society of Geomatics will be held separately. CALL FOR PAPERS Original research papers, covering one or more of the above themes are invited for presentations. Extended abstracts in English not exceeding 500 words may be submitted online through the website () or can be mailed directly to Further details regarding editorial instructions for abstracts submission are also available on the website. Any further clarification may be obtained by sending an to the Organizing Secretary Full length papers should be prepared in the format of Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing ( +sciences+and+geography/journal/12524). Selected papers will be peer reviewed and published in a special issue of the journal. PRE-SYMPOSIUM TUTORIALS The symposium will be preceded by three pre-symposium tutorials during December 3-4, 2012 on the following topics: 1. Advances in Spectrometry in Earth Remote Sensing 2. Computational Intelligence in Remote Sensing 3. LiDAR Technology and its Applications A common tutorial on Bhuvan will be arranged for all the participants.

5 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security IMPORTANT DATES Release of First Circular : May 20, 2012 Abstract Submission/Registration : September 15, 2012 Release of Second Circular : October 15, 2012 Intimation of acceptance of Abstracts : October 31, 2012 Submission of full papers : November 30, 2012 Pre-symposium Tutorials : December 3-4, 2012 Symposium dates : December 5-7, 2012 SPONSORS The symposium provides a unique platform to share the modern technologies and tools for various applications in agriculture and strategic research for the country. We invite potential sponsors to come forward for this noble cause. The details are as follows: Platinum Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Session/Item Sponsor ` lakh ` 7.50 lakh ` 5.00 lakh ` 2.50 lakh ` 1.00 lakh Each sponsor will get two complimentary registrations, the sponsor s logo will be displayed at all important places and will be suitably acknowledged at all appropriate occasions. COMMERCIAL PRESENTATION AND EXHIBITION A special commercial presentation session has been planned to provide a platform to highlight hardware, software, equipments, products, utilities, services ` 15,000/- for 20 minutes (along with-one complimentary registration). A 'Space Technology Exhibition' will be arranged during the symposium to showcase the hardware, software, equipments, products, utilities, services and have business interactions. Stalls for exhibition may be ` 35000/- per single unit of 3m 3m size (with-two complimentary registrations) by government departments, autonomous organizations, academic institutions, private and public sector industries, service providers, etc.

6 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security REGISTRATION FEE ISRS / ISG / ISAP Members ` 3000/- Non Members ` 3500/- ISRS / ISG / ISAP Members (Students & retired persons) Non Members (students & retired persons) ` 1000/` 1500/- Foreign Participants US $150 Registration fee for pre-symposium tutorials ` 1500/- A discount of 10% will be given to registrations made before October 15, The registration will include registration kit, abstract volume and free transport from hotel/guest house to the symposium venue. Registration may be done online through. The registration amount can be remitted online to account No of Syndicate Bank, Pusa Branch, New Delhi (IFSC code: SYNB , MICR code: and SWIFT code: SYNBINBB019). The online money depositors are advised to send a hard copy of their money receipt of the bank along with name, address and contact details of the participant. Registration can also be done by sending the registration fee through a demand draft in favour of ISRS SYMP 2012 payable at Delhi along with the completed registration form to the Organizing Secretary. ACCOMMODATION Registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Limited accommodation is available in the NASC complex, guest houses of IARI and other nearby institutes. Accommodation will also be arranged in city hotels for which the daily tariff varies from Rs. 1500/- to Rs. 7000/- per day. This accommodation will be provided on first-come-first serve basis provided the reservation request is received along with advance payment and subject to availability of rooms. Further details of accommodation will be available in the second circular. Delhi experiences moderately cold winter during the first fortnight of December with temperatures around 24 C (maximum) and 10 C (minimum). Light woolens are recommended during this time of the year in Delhi.

7 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security ABOUT IARI The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is the country s premier national institute for agricultural research, education and extension ( The Green Revolution stemmed from the fields of IARI. The growth of India s agriculture during past more than 105 years, is closely linked with the researches done and technologies generated by the Institute. Over the years, IARI has excelled as a centre of higher education and training in agricultural sciences at national and international levels. The first work in remote sensing application for agriculture namely detection of coconut root wilt disease from aerial remote sensing was carried out from this institute. Since then, the institute has been working on remote sensing applications in agriculture and has done many projects in collaboration with ISRO and its sister organizations. The institute was also the first organization to introduce courses on basic and applied remote sensing for post graduate students. ABOUT ISRS Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS) was established in 1969 with the main objective of advancement and dissemination of remote sensing technology in the fields of mapping, planning and management of natural resources and environment by organizing seminars/symposia and by publishing a quarterly journal (Journal of Indian Society of Remote Sensing), bulletins, proceedings, etc. Starting with 56 members, the Society has now grown into a premier professional body with membership of over 3900 members. More details can be seen on the society s website The Delhi Chapter of ISRS is regarded as one of the old active ISRS Chapters in the country. ABOUT ISG Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG), established in 1993, is a premier Society of professionals and institutions involved in promoting and popularising Geomatics in India. It has more than 1600 Members. It has fifteen-very active Regional Chapters. The Society is publishing a peerreviewed journal named Journal of Geomatics. The journal covers all aspects of Geomatics which includes GIS, GPS, Photogrammetry, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Surveying, Spatial Data Infrastructure and Technology. More details can be seen on Society s website

8 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security ABOUT ISAP The Indian Society of AgroPhysics which was established in 1985, is based at IARI, New Delhi. It is a Society of professionals working in the field of Agricultural Physics and allied disciplines with the main objective of promoting research, education and training. The Society publishes a 'Journal of Agricultural Physics', organizes annual symposiums, workshops and popular lectures. More details can be seen on Society s website CONTACT DETAILS Chairman Dr V.K. Dadhwal, President, ISRS Director, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) ISRO, Department of Space, Government of India Balanagar, Hyderabad Phone: (O) vkdadhwal@nrsc.gov.in Executive Chairman Dr A.K. Singh, Vice President, ISRS Dy. Director General (NRM) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi Phone: (O) E mail: aks_wtc@yahoo.com Address for Correspondence Prof. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra Organizing Secretary, ISRS National Symposium Division of Agricultural Physics IARI, New Delhi Phone: (O) , (M) Fax: , isrs2012delhi@gmail.com; ukchopra.iari@gmail.com

9 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security December 5-7, 2012, New Delhi Registration Form (Please register preferably online through ) Full Name... Designation... Institution/Organization... Address for correspondence Telephone No. (O)... (R)... (M)... (Fax):... ( ):... Presenting a paper in the symposium... (Yes/No) If yes, title of the paper Under Major Theme... Category : ISRS/ISG/ISAP member; ISRS/ISG/ISAP member (Student/Retired); Non Member (General/Student/Retired); Foreign participant Do you require accommodation? If yes: Single / double; Yes/No Range: ` ISRS/ISG/ISAP Membership No. :... Registration Fee: Rs.... DD No. / Transaction ID of online payment... Name of the Bank... Date:... Place:... Signature (Photocopy of this form is also acceptable)

10 National Symposium on Space Technology for Food & Environmental Security Address for Correspondence Prof. (Mrs.) Usha Kiran Chopra Organizing Secretary, ISRS National Symposium Division of Agricultural Physics IARI, New Delhi Phone: (O) , (M) Fax: , isrs2012delhi@gmail.com; ukchopra.iari@gmail.com