地面几何标定的定向片自检校光束法区域网平差模型

针对航天线阵传感器,综合镜头光学畸变影响、像元尺寸与焦距的变化影响以及镜头的旋转作用,构建8标定参数的内方位自检校模型;利用定向片内插模型,描述影像的外方位元素变化;建立自检校光束法区域网平差模型,在对模型进行线性化的过程中,引入待标定的定向片外方位元素;利用SPOT5模拟数据对平差模型进行实验验证,结果表明,平差模型能够联合标定内方位自检校参数与外方位元素,标定结果准确.     

基于附加参数模型的自检校光束法区域网平差算法运行结果对比

像点偏移是影响光束法区域网平差结果精度的主要因素之一。克服平差过程中像点偏移的影响,以提高区域网平差精度,一直受到业界高度重视。当前,克服像点偏移的常规做法是借助特定的参数模型对其进行描述,构建基于附加参数模型的自检校光束法区域网平差模型,在区域网平差的同时求解引入的参数,进而实现对系统误差的补偿。Bauer模型、Ebner模型、Brown模型、光学畸变模型是现有算法中描述像点偏移的常用模型。为了对上述4种模型的系统误差进行验证,本文首先在经典的光束法区域网平差模型基础上分别设计了与4种模型相对应的自检校光束法区域网平差模型,并予以编程实现;然后通过实例对上述4种模型的算法运行结果进行了验证、比较及分析。试验结果表明,Ebner模型和Brown模型的引入可有效提高光束法区域网平差的精度;Bauer模型的引入对小型区域网平差精度的提升更加有效;光学畸变模型的引入对区域网平差结果的精度提升作用相对较小。     

A unified approach to self-calibration of terrestrial laser scanners

In recent years, the method of self-calibration widely used in photogrammetry has been found suitable for the estimation of systematic errors in terrestrial laser scanners. Since high correlations can be present between the estimated parameters, ways to reduce them have to be found. This paper presents a unified approach to self-calibration of terrestrial laser scanners, where the parameters in a least-squares adjustment are treated as observations by assigning appropriate weights to them. The higher these weights are the lower the parameter correlations are expected to be. Self-calibration of a pulsed laser scanner Leica Scan Station was performed with the unified approach. The scanner position and orientation were determined during the measurements with the help of a total station, and the point clouds were directly georeferenced. The significant systematic errors were zero error in the laser rangefinder and vertical circle index error. Most parameter correlations were comparatively low. In part, precise knowledge of the horizontal coordinates of the scanner centre helped greatly to achieve low correlation between these parameters and the zero error. The approach was shown to be advantageous to the use of adjustment with stochastic (weighted) inner constraints where the parameter correlations were higher. At the same time, the collimation error could not be estimated reliably due to its high correlation with the scanner azimuth because of a limited vertical distribution of the targets in the calibration field. While this problem can be solved for a scanner with a nearly spherical field-of-view, it will complicate the calibration of scanners with limited vertical field-of-view. Investigations into the influence of precision of the scanner position and levelling on the adjustment results lead to two important findings. First, it is not necessary to level the scanner during the measurements when using the unified approach since the parameter correlations are relatively low anyway. Second, the scanner position has to be known with a precision of about 1 mm in order to get a reliable estimate of the zero error.     

A bundle adjustment approach with inner constraints for the scaled orthographic projection

Bundle adjustment is a method for simultaneously calculating both the interior and exterior orientation parameters of a set of images, and the object-space coordinates of the observed points. In the case of long focal length lenses and narrow field-of-view (FOV) imaging situations, collinearity based (perspective projection) algorithms may result in linear dependencies between parameters that cause solution instability. The use of a scaled orthographic projection model based on linear algebraic formulations was therefore adopted to reduce this risk. Using quaternions, a new mathematical model is derived that includes the partial derivatives as well as the inner constraint equations for a scaled orthographic bundle adjustment. The model was then tested using two image sets of a single, small vessel (about 6 m length) with a cube target of known dimensions at two distinct ranges; perspective solutions were also calculated for comparison. RMS residual errors of 0.74-0.78 pixels associated with the new method compare favorably to a residual error range of 0.59-0.74 pixels using a perspective bundle adjustment of the same target points. Relative precisions (as a ratio of target size) of between 1:1650 and 1:750 have been achieved at ranges of 375 m and 850 m, respectively, given comparisons with the known cube dimensions. A third image dataset consisting of a network of 16 images was solved with a 1:2200 relative precision showing the new method can successfully handle high redundancy. For the experiments that were conducted, the new method was found to produce less precise results than the perspective bundle solution for a FOV of 0.50-0.65° where the object fills 5-8% of the image. However, it was found to match the precision of the perspective model (with an uncalibrated camera) for a FOV of 0.20-0.30° where the object of interest fills only 1-2% of the full image.     

附不等式约束最小二乘平差的一种新算法

在大地测量数据处理中,很多情况下可根据先验知识建立合理的不等式约束,能够改善平差结果,提高精度。首先简要总结了附不等式约束平差的各种方法及存在的问题。根据有效约束和库恩塔克条件,提出了解决不等式约束平差的新算法,把不等式约束平差转化为等式约束平差问题,从而得到解的显示表达。最后用一数值算例证明了该算法的可行性。     

约束秩亏自由网平差的一种新算法

秩亏自由网平差能够处理控制网中没有足够起始数据的问题,在测量数据处理中得到广泛的应用。平差参数间存在等式约束的情形下,一般采用广义逆法。它需要计算法方程系数的M—P逆,计算比较烦琐。针对这一问题,提出附加等式约束秩亏自由网平差的虚拟观测值法,给出解向量及其统计性质。     

An integrated approach for modelling and global registration of point clouds

Point cloud acquisition by using laser scanners provides an efficient way for 3D as-built modelling of industrial installations. Covering such an installation with point cloud data often requires data acquisition from multiple standpoints. Before the actual modelling can start the transformation parameters of all scans need to be determined. Two methods to register point clouds of industrial scenes with different coordinate definitions are presented. Corresponding object models in different scans are used to determine the translation and rotation parameters of the scans. The first method, called Indirect method, is a two-step approach as object fitting and registration of the scenes is done separately. The second method, called Direct method simultaneously determines the shape and pose parameters of the objects as well as the registration parameters. Both methods are designed such that optimal use can be made of the knowledge of shapes present in industrial environments. Compared to ICP the presented approach combines registration and modelling and thus avoids the accumulation of errors. Furthermore, the simultaneous registration of multiple scans is possible. The presented approaches are based on non-linear least squares and provide quality measures in the form of covariance matrix of the estimated parameters, which can be used to decide if more scans are needed, and how and where they should be captured. Results are presented on some point cloud data-sets from actual industrial sites, where registration was done without using any artificial targets.     

一种序贯平差中长基线模糊度的解算方法

虚拟参考站(VRS)技术是目前GPS网络RTK系统研究领域的热点之一,而参考站间整周模糊度的在线解算则是VRS/RTK的关键技术.本文针对中长基线的整周模糊度解算,采用两步法求解:一是提出了采用消电离层伪距组合和双频相位组合法求解宽巷模糊度,该方法既不需要高精度的P码,也不需要顾及电离层的影响;二是对于解算L1双差模糊度,探讨了采用序贯最小二乘法解算模糊度,提出一种改进的序贯最小二乘方法,本方法既能削弱模糊度解算过程中法方程的病态性,又不影响模糊度固定时间,并结合算例进行了分析.     

An approach to GLONASS ambiguity resolution

 When processing global navigation satellite system (GLONASS) carrier phases, the standard double-differencing (DD) procedure cannot cancel receiver clock terms in the DD phase measurement equations due to the multiple frequencies of the carrier phases. Consequently, a receiver clock parameter has to be set up in the measurement equations in addition to baseline components and DD ambiguities. The resulting normal matrix unfortunately becomes singular. Methods to deal with this problem have been proposed in the literature. However, these methods rely on the use of pseudo-ranges. As pseudo-ranges are contaminated by multi-path and hardware delays, biases in these pseudo-ranges are significant, which may result in unreliable ambiguity resolution. A new approach is addressed that is not sensitive to the biases in the pseudo-ranges. The proposed approach includes such steps as converting the carrier phases to their distances to cancel the receiver clock errors, and searching for the most likely single-differenced (SD) ambiguity. Based on the results from the theoretical investigation, a practical procedure for GLONASS ambiguity resolution is presented. The initial experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach is useable in cases of GLONASS and combined global positioning system (GPS) and GLONASS positioning. Received: 19 August 1998 / Accepted: 12 November 1999     

An alternative approach to robust collocation

The now classical collocation method in geodesy has been derived byH. Moritz (1970; 1973) within an appropriate Mixed Linear Model. According toB. Schaffrin (1985; 1986) even a generalized form of the collocation solution can be proved to represent a combined estimation/prediction procedure of typeBLUUE (Best Linear Uniformly Unbiased Estimation) for the fixed parameters, and of type inhomBLIP (Best inhomogeneously LInear Prediction) for the random effects with not necessarily zero expectation. Moreover, “robust collocation” has been introduced by means of homBLUP (Best homogeneously Linear weakly Unbiased Prediction) for the random effects together with a suitableLUUE for the fixed parameters. Here we present anequivalence theorem which states that the robust collocation solution in theoriginal Mixed Linear Model can identically be derived as traditionalLESS (LEast Squares Solution) in amodified Mixed Linear Model without using artifacts like “pseudo-observations”. This allows us a nice interpretation of “robust collocation” as an adjustment technique in the presence of “weak prior information”.     

An integrated approach for prioritization of reservoir catchment using remote sensing and geographic information system techniques

This study is aimed at evolving a watershed prioritization of reservoir catchment based on vegetation, morphological and topographical parameters, and average annual soil loss using geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing techniques. A large multipurpose river valley project, Upper Indravati reservoir, situated in the state of Orissa, India, has been chosen for the present work. Watershed prioritization is useful to soil conservationist and decision makers. This study integrates the watershed erosion response model (WERM) and universal soil loss equation (USLE) with a geographic information system (GIS) to estimate the erosion risk assessment parameters of the catchment. The total catchment is divided into 15 sub-watersheds. Various erosion risk parameters are determined for all the sub-watersheds separately. Average annual soil loss is also estimated for the sub-watersheds using USLE. The integrated effect of all these parameters is evaluated to recommend the priority rating of the watersheds for soil conservation planning.     

An integrated approach for ground water investigation in part of Fatehpur Sikri of district agra-a case study

The Fatehpur Sikri area infringing the western UP, Rajasthan border was investigated for its water supply crisis in respect of poor quality and quantity as well. The study has indicated presence of two parallel quartz reefs running in NE-SW direction. Geohydrological and photogeological studies have revealed the possibility of subsurface extension of quartz reefs. However, this weathered area along reefs is promising water bearing zone. Paleo channels are also marked during studies and the area found suitable for ground water exploitation. A map showing various categories is also presented.     

An approach to the radiometric aerotriangulation of photogrammetric images

Harnessing the radiometric information provided by photogrammetric flights could be useful in increasing the thematic applications of aerial images. The aim of this paper is to improve relative and absolute homogenization in aerial images by applying atmospheric correction and treatment of bidirectional effects. We propose combining remote sensing methodologies based on radiative transfer models and photogrammetry models, taking into account the three-dimensional geometry of the images (external orientation and Digital Elevation Model). The photogrammetric flight was done with a Z/I Digital Mapping Camera (DMC) with a Ground Sample Distance (GSD) of 45 cm. Spectral field data were acquired by defining radiometric control points in order to apply atmospheric correction models, obtaining calibration parameters from the camera and surface reflectance images. Kernel-driven models were applied to correct the anisotropy caused by the bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) of surfaces viewed under large observation angles with constant illumination, using the overlapping area between images and the establishment of radiometric tie points. Two case studies were used: 8-bit images with applied Lookup Tables (LUTs) resulting from the conventional photogrammetric workflow for BRDF studies and original 12-bit images (Low Resolution Color, LRC) for the correction of atmospheric and bidirectional effects. The proposed methodology shows promising results in the different phases of the process. The geometric kernel that shows the best performance is the Lidense kernel. The homogenization factor in 8-bit images ranged from 6% to 25% relative to the range of digital numbers (0–255), and from 18% to 35% relative to levels of reflectance (0–100) in the 12-bit images, representing a relative improvement of approximately 1–30%, depending on the band analyzed.     

基于约束的城市街道网自动综合方法

近年来,基于约束的地图自动综合成为研究的热点。本研究在基于约束的地图自动综合理论的基础上,提出了一种城市街道网自动综合方法。该方法依赖于街道网综合中的约束和改进的动态决策树结构,它很好地将约束融入了特定的数据结构,实现了街道网的渐进式综合。实验证明了方法具备可行性。     

An approach to response-based reliability analysis of quasi-linear Errors-in-Variables models

The paper presents an approach to internal reliability analysis of observation systems known as Errors-in-Variables (EIV) models with parameters estimated by the method of least squares. Such problems are routinely treated by total least squares adjustment, or orthogonal regression. To create a suitable environment for derivations in the analysis, a general nonlinear form of such EIV models is assumed, based on a traditional adjustment method of condition equations with unknowns, also known as the Gauss–Helmert model. However, in order to apply the method of reliability analysis based on the approach to response assessment in systems with correlated observations, presented in the earlier work of this author, it was necessary to confine the considerations to a quasi-linear form of the Gauss–Helmert model, representing quasi-linear EIV models. This made it possible to obtain a linear disturbance/response relationship needed in that approach. Several specific cases of quasi-linear EIV models are discussed. The derived formulas are consistent with those already functioning for standard least squares adjustment problems. The analysis shows that, as could be expected, the average level of response-based reliability for such EIV models under investigation is lower than that for the corresponding standard linear models. For EIV models with homoscedastic and uncorrelated observations, the relationship between the average reliability indices for the independent and the dependent variables is formulated for multiple regression and coordinate transformations. Numerical examples for these two applications are provided to illustrate this analysis.     

An approach to estimate the evapotranspiration using NOAA/AVHRR DATA

Evapotranspiration (ET) is continued process wherein moisture from soil and vegetated surface is transferred to the atmosphere. Changes in evapotranspiration are likely to have large impacts on terrestrial vegetation. Evapotranspiration is a seasonally varying property at a given place; changes in it reflect the status of soil moisture and terrestrial vegetation. Through water balance, ET can include major shifts in vegetative patterns and or its condition leading to climate change. Therefore, in this paper, it is attempted to estimate the evapotranspiration over various land cover using National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/ Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data at coarse spatial resolution of 1.1 km. For this purpose, a semi-empirical model has been proposed to estimate the ET. Regression analysis has been carried out to develop an empirical relation between individual land cover surface temperature and ET, which will be helpful to know the effect of each land cover surface temperature on ET. In which, it is observed that surface temperature over grassland is more effective on ET in comparison to other land cover in March 1999 on the Mupfure, Zimbabwe catchment area. This type of estimation will be helpful for climate modeler, climatologists, ecosystem modeler and regional planner.     

An Approach to Reasoning Topological Relations Between Areal Objects Under Randomness

This paper describes the geometric and statistical properties of areal object under randomness. In order to describe formally such a uncertain topological relation, a new formal model (i. e. 4ID model) is proposed. On the basis of this, the effects of positional uncertainty on topological relations between areal objects are investigated in detail. Some possibility functions for the determination of relations are constructed based on the assumption that randomness of point location complies with a normal distribution, and the concept of uncertain sets of topological relations under randomness is introduced.     

基于Web Service的空间信息服务技术探讨

WebService是目前炙手可热的和已经进入实用化的信息共享技术,在电子商务中被广泛推崇,本文简要介绍了WebService技术的概念、组成及其特点,探讨基于WebService的空间信息服务技术的技术实现方法,提出了利用WebService技术构建空间信息服务共享技术方案。