Course content

Basic theory, functional and stochastic models. Aerotriangulation: Planning and execution, GPS and INS support. Quality assessment. Digital photogrammetry and photogrammetric workstations. Close-range photogrammetry. Laser scanning.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge of:
- The theoretical basis of aero triangulation, emphasizing on the bundle adjustment method
- Mathematical statistics and estimation applied to photo triangulation; functional and stochastic models, reliability and accuracy considerations, error detections
- Measuring techniques, observation equations and data processing by use of aero triangulation
- Theoretical accuracy and planning of aerial photographing
- Digital photogrammetry, image matching og automatization
- Close range photogrammetry and laser scanning.

Skills
The candidate is able to:
- Carry out collection of data (by measuring on the photographs) and calculations for aero triangulation
- Carry out analysis of accuracy and precision on measured and calculated coordinates
- Measuring and produce a digital model of a specific object, by use of close range photogrammetry
- Give a detailed and concise description of , and eventually make a program, calculations done by the bundle adjustment method for image matching.

General competence
The candidate can:
- Understand the theoretical basis for photogrammetry, and also the mathematical and statistical premises
- Understand the principles of digital photogrammetry and of laser scanning
- Understand and use professional terminology within the discipline
- Work independently and in team and take the necessary initiatives
- Identify common fields between this discipline and other professional disciplines and be open for inter disciplinary approach and cooperation.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Computing and laboratory assignment. A subset of the assignments counts 30 % in the final grade. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

TBA4236 Theoretical Geomatics or equivalent knowledge.

Course materials

Text book, compedium.

Credit reductions