Aims

To develop the principles and mathematics of photogrammetry and laser scanning introduced in Stage 2.

The module will start by briefly reviewing material covered in CEG2708. The theoretical basis of photogrammetric measurement will then be studied in lectures and practicals, leading to an appreciation of model and block orientation. Principles of digital image measurement will provide a background on automated techniques in photogrammetry and laser scanning. The course will conclude with an examination of ongoing research in the photogrammetry and laser scanning sciences.

Outline Of Syllabus

Introduction - Coordinate transformations and rotations - Image coordinate measurement and refinement - Collinearity and coplanarity - Model orientation theory and aerial triangulation - Principles of digital image measurement - Digital aerial triangulation - DEM and orthophoto production - Laser scanning background, theory and applications, error correction, processing, quality assurance - Research

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Students will gain an appreciation of the scientific principles of photogrammetry and laser scanning through the lecture programme and develop skills in data measurement and analysis through the practical sessions. Tutorials will help reinforce knowledge gained in lectures and practicals through researching and presenting specific topics.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Understanding will be assessed through examination whilst the student's ability to perform data measurement, processing and analysis will be assesed through reports on practical work.