The Challenges of Processing Kite Aerial Photography Imagery with Modern Photogrammetry Techniques

Published 2018-03-24 From Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2 authors

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Abstract

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Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) is a traditional method of collecting small-format aerial photography used for work in a variety of fields. This research explored techniques for processing KAP imagery with a focus on some of the challenges specific to photo processing. The performance of multiple automated image compositing programs was compared using a common set of 29 images. Those packages that were based on a photogrammetry approach outperformed the non-photogrammetric software, and generated similar levels of quality to one another. While all three photogrammetric packages produced satisfactory output, each had unique challenges.

Authors

Aber, Jeremy W Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Babb, Tyler A Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

kite aerial photography
unmanned aerial systems
remote sensing
photogrammetry
Aeronautical Vehicles
Aerospace Engineering

Citation: Aber, Jeremy W, Babb, Tyler A (2018). The Challenges of Processing Kite Aerial Photography Imagery with Modern Photogrammetry Techniques. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons ID oai:commons.erau.edu:ijaaa-1210. https://commons.erau.edu/ijaaa/vol5/iss2/2 ↗