The Photogrammetry, 3D Visualization, and Lidar (P3DL) Community of Practice Conference will be taking place August 25-29, 2025. This is a joint conference between Photogrammetry and 3D Visualization CoP and the Lidar/3D CoP.

The goal of the conference is to collaboratively drive innovation and explore capabilities for precision geopositioning/targeting, precision mensuration, 3D visualization, lidar, and 3D data related technologies to help answer current and emerging DoD and IC needs. Attendees from across the U.S. government, academia, and industry are invited to collaborate on innovations in sensor advancement, algorithm development, and tradecraft. We endeavor to create an environment where participants can discuss successes and challenges, and exchange ideas on future work.

This year’s event will be held in person at NGA Washington and available virtually to attend if you are not located at NGA Washington. It will feature an in-person Technology Expo on Tuesday, August 26, open to all conference attendees and NGA personnel. Industry partners are encouraged to showcase the latest technologies and innovations to complement the topics discussed throughout the conference.

Technologies of Interest for the Tech Expo Include:

Photogrammetry

  • Close-Range Photogrammetry
  • Sensor Modeling for raster and 3D data
  • Photogrammetric Mensuration (relative and absolute)
  • Photogrammetric Implications for AI/CV
  • Photogrammetry Derived Terrain Modeling/Stereo Extraction
  • Photogrammetrically Derived CAD modeling
  • TCM (Target Coordinate Mensuration)

Lidar

  • 3D and Lidar Exploitation Tools
  • 3D Mesh
  • 3D point cloud resolution/accuracy/nighttime signatures
  • 3D Targeting/BDA
  • Sensors/technology
  • Novel Applications
  • Lidar collection
  • Space based lidar
  • Spaceborne instrumentation
  • Volumetric change detection
  • Compact Lidar systems
  • Flash Lidar
  • Airborne Lidar System Design
  • UAV/Sensors
  • Solid State Lidar Technology
  • Remote Sensing Instrumentation

3D Visualization

  • 3D Automation Techniques
  • 3D Visualization Support Products
  • Hardware Rendering/Game Engine Advancements/Unreal Engine
  • 3D Animation and Video Production Techniques
  • Storytelling and Intelligence Conveyance through 3D Animation
  • 3D Asset Management – Acquisition, Development, Archiving
  • 3D Point Cloud Phenomenology
  • Imaging Sensors
  • 3D Mapping
  • Laser Light Beam
  • Electronic Light Tables
  • Indoor Mapping
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Exploitation of Data
  • Applied Imagery
  • Exploitation of Data

General

  • Verification and Validation, Assessments, Standards
  • Geomatics
  • Geolocation/MIG
  • Geolocation Applications for Structured Observation Management (SOM) data
  • Optical sensors
  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Satellites
  • Cameras