Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles,Techniques & Applications is a book written by Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle and Ian Harley. This book is a complete guide to the Close Range Photogrammetry. This book is an English adaptation of the German text written by Luhmann.
This book, Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles, Techniques & Applications presents an elaborate account of the methods, mathematics and systems behind the discipline called Close Range Photogrammetry.
Close Range Photogrammetry is the reconstruction of various elements from several images simultaneously at a given time. Thus it is quite clear that Close Range Photogrammetry involves lot of mathematical and geometrical calculations along with a clear conception about the science of photogrammetry.
Authors:
As mentioned earlier, the book Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles, Techniques & Applications is written by four authors Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle and Ian Harley. They are all masters in their respective fields.
Prof Dr. Thomas Luhmann is professor for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing University of Applied Science, Oldenburg, Germany Institute for Applied Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics.
Dr. Stuart Robson is the senior lecturer University College London, UK Department of Geomatic Engineering.
Dr, Stephen Kyle is Private consultant Metrology 3Plus Honorary Senior research Fellow, UCL London Honorary research fellow, Coventry University.
Prof. Dr. Ian Harley is Emeritus Professor University College London, UK Department of Geomatic Engineering.
Contents:
The book Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles,Techniques & Applications contains 9 elaborate chapters. They are as follows:
- Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapters gives the primary idea of Close Range Photogrammetry, its application in various field etc. - Chapter 2: Mathematical Fundamentals
As earlier mentioned, Close Range Photogrammetry involves a lot of mathematical calculations. This chapter gives an insight to the fundamental mathematics required in the field of Close Range Photogrammetry. This chapter includes : - Coordinate System which includes Image and Camera Coordinate System, Comparator Coordinate System, Model Coordinate System and Object Coordinate System
- Coordinate Transformations which includes Plane Transformations & Spatial Transformations
- Adjustment Techniques
- Geometric Elements
- Chapter 3: Imaging TechnologyThis third chapter deals with the techniques related to the process of Imaging. This includes the following:
- Imaging Concepts ( Methods of image acquisitions and configurations)
- Geometric fundamentals of imaging
- Imaging System
- Targeting and illumination
- Chapter 4: Analytical MethodsThis chapter includes the following:
- Overview
- Orientation Methods
- Bundle triangulation
- Object reconstruction
- Line photogrammetry
- Multimedia photogrammetry
- Panoramic photogrammetry
- Chapter 5: Digital Image ProcessingThis chapter includes the following:
- Fundamental of digital image processing
- Image preprocessing
- Geometric image transformation
- Digital processing of single images
- Image matching and 3-D object
- Chapter 6: Photogrammatic Measuring SystemsThis chapter includes the following:
- Comparators
- Single Camera Systems
- Stereoscopic processing systems
- Multi-image measuring systems
- Systems for surface measurements
- Acceptance and re-verification of measuring systems
- Chapter 7: Measurement Concepts and Solutions in PracticeThis chapter includes the following:
- Project planning
- Camera calibration
- Dynamic photogrammetry
- Close range aerial imageryChapter 8: Example Applications
This chapter includes the following:
- Architectural and cultural heritage
- Engineering Surveying and Civil Engineering
- Industrial application
- Forensic applications
- MedicineThis book is highly acclaimed by Geomatica, Geomatics World and Civil Engineering Surveyor. According to them this book offers an marvelous, analytical and detailed treatment of the subject Close Range Photogrammetry. According to them Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles,Techniques & Applications is the best starting text for the student who want to pursue Photogrammetry and for the professionals who use the photogrammatic techniques in their daily work. Thus this book is a must read for the students of undergraduate, postgraduate levels, academician, practitioners and professionals in the field of photogrammetry. This book is very useful where accurate 3-D measurement are of used.
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