PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING & REMOTE SENSING
October 2015
765
ASPRS
NEWS
Publisher
Dr. Michael Hauck,
Editor
Russell G. Congalton,
Technical Editor
Michael S. Renslow,
Assistant Editor
Jie Shan,
Assistant Director — Publications
Rae Kelley,
Electronic Publications Manager/
Graphic Artist
Matthew Austin,
Manuscript Coordinator
Jeanie Congalton,
Circulation Manager
Priscilla Weeks,
Advertising Sales Representative
Sheldon Piepenburg,
Contributing Editors
Grids & Datums Column
Clifford J. Mugnier,
Book Reviews
Melissa Rura,
Mapping Matters Column
Qassim Abdullah,
Behind the Scenes
Jim Peters,
Website
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ASPRS LAUNCHES NEW LIDAR CERTIFICATION
T
he American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing (ASPRS) certification program announces the
launch of a Professional and Technologist Lidar Certification,
the Certified Mapping Scientists, Lidar (CMS, Lidar) and the
Certified Lidar Technologist (CLT).
The Certified Mapping Scientist, Lidar certification is described as: A professional involved in lidar
systems design and/or systems application of data acquisition and computer programs that allow
for the utilization of spatially referenced lidar point clouds for solving user needs and analysis re-
quirements. Responsibilities of the applicant should include management and supervision leading
to the integration of data needs and the development of correspondence among, and the utilization
of, various spatial systems of often-different generic origins that are used to solve requirements.
The Certified Lidar Technologist certification is described as: A technician who performs routine
Lidar collection support and first level data processing integrating established plans and proce-
dures.
With this launch, the ASPRS education program expands to include nine certificate programs
serving the geospatial industry. The esteemed ASPRS Certification program continues to offer the
geospatial community the only accredited certifications in the industry, the program holds accredi-
tation from the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).
For more information and certification requirements for the Certified Mapping Scientist, Li-
dar and the Certified Lidar Technologist certification, please visit
In addition, details on how to apply for ASPRS certifications may be found at
Questions regarding the ASPRS certification programs may be directed to Jesse Winch, ASPRS
Certification Program Manager at
or by phone at 301-493-0290, x 101.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ASPRS MEMBERSHIP, VISIT
Your path to success in the geospatial community
At Large
Stephen Myshak
Mohammad Rezaee
Prasad Lingam
Central New York
Jonathan Kozak
Florida
Jose Lopez-Baquero, GISP
Sarah Stillman
Heartland
Brian Biggar
K. Colton Flynn
Dexuan Sha
Mid-South
Andrew Carroll
Doug Cruse, III
Tammy Owens
North Atlantic
Kyle Snyder
Bon A. Dewitt
FOR SPONSORING SOME OF OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Thank You!
ASPRS MEMBERSHIP
ASPRS would like to welcome the following new members!
Pacific Southwest
Christopher L. Fendell
Carl Kubitz
Ana Rivera
Potomac
Charles Barber
Rajkiran Khangarot
Michael Matsko
Jeff Smeraldo
Zachary Toll
Rocky Mountain
Brandon Cary
