Founded in 1934, the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) (also called The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society) is a scientific association serving more than 7,000 professionals worldwide. Its mission is to promote the ethical application of active and passive sensors, the disciplines of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and other supporting geospatial technologies; to advance the understanding of the geospatial and related sciences; to expand public awareness of the profession; and to promote a balanced representation of the interests of government, academia, and private enterprise.