A long-term Global LAnd Surface Satellite (GLASS) data-set for environmental studies

Recently, five Global LAnd Surface Satellite (GLASS) products have been released: leaf area index (LAI), shortwave broadband albedo, longwave broadband emissivity, incident short radiation, and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). The first three products cover the years 1982–2012 (LAI) and 1981–2010 (albedo and emissivity) at 1–5 km and 8-day resolutions, and the last two radiation products span the period 2008–2010 at 5 km and 3-h resolutions. These products have been evaluated and validated, and the preliminary results indicate that they are of higher quality and accuracy than the existing products. In particular, the first three products have much longer time series, and are therefore highly suitable for various environmental studies. This paper outlines the algorithms, product characteristics, preliminary validation results, potential applications and some examples of initial analysis of these products.     

Exploring the reasons for the seasons using Google Earth, 3D models,and plots

ABSTRACT

Public understanding of climate and climate change is of broad societal importance. However, misconceptions regarding reasons for the seasons abound amongst students, teachers, and the public, many of whom believe that seasonality is caused by large variations in Earth’s distance from the Sun. Misconceptions may be reinforced by textbook illustrations that exaggerate eccentricity or show an inclined view of Earth’s near-circular orbit. Textbook explanations that omit multiple factors influencing seasons, that do not mesh with students’ experiences, or that are erroneous, hinder scientifically valid reasoning. Studies show that many teachers share their students’ misconceptions, and even when they understand basic concepts, teachers may fail to appreciate the range of factors contributing to seasonal change, or their relative importance. We have therefore developed a learning resource using Google Earth, a virtual globe with other useful, weather- and climate-related visualizations. A classroom test of 27 undergraduates in a public research university showed that 15 improved their test scores after the Google Earth-based laboratory class, whereas 5 disimproved. Mean correct answers rose from 4.7/10 to 6/10, giving a paired t-test value of 0.21. After using Google Earth, students are helped to segue to a heliocentric view.     

多基准点和基准方向的面阵与线阵影像匹配方法

针对面阵影像与线阵影像之间存在的尺度、旋转等几何差异所导致的难以高效获得稳定可靠匹配点问题,该文提出了一种稳健的面阵影像与线阵影像匹配方法。算法分为3个阶段:(1)对影像进行尺度、旋转预处理,消除影像间的尺度和旋转差异;(2)用Harris算子提取特征点,进行逐层金字塔匹配,在最底层影像上进行最小二乘匹配获取精匹配点,利用随机抽样一致算法获取准确性较高的匹配点;(3)对准确性较高的匹配点分区,构建4块匹配区域,根据每块区域的匹配点计算重心,以此4块区域的重心作为匹配基准点和基准方向,重约束初始匹配结果。通过多组面阵影像与线阵影像数据实验结果,验证了该方法的可行性和有效性,可为后续空中三角测量及相关应用提供可靠的匹配点。     

Global geospatial data from Earth observation: status and issues

ABSTRACT

Data covering the whole of the surface of the Earth in a homogeneous and reliable manner has been accumulating over many years. This type of data became available from meteorological satellites from the 1960s and from Earth-observing satellites at a small scale from the early 1970s but has gradually accumulated at larger scales up to the present day when we now have data covering many environmental themes at large scales. These data have been used to generate information which is presented in the form of global data sets. This paper will give a brief introduction to the development of Earth observation and to the organisations and sensors which collect data and produce global geospatial data sets. Means of accessing global data sets will set out the types of data available that will be covered. Digital elevation models are discussed in a separate section because of their importance in georeferencing image data as well as their application to analysis of thematic data. The paper will also examine issues of availability, accuracy, validation and reliability and will look at future challenges.     

图根支导线测角中误差计算公式之讨论

本文结合实例讨论了小地区平面控制测量中多条图根支导线测角中误差m角平的三种计算方法,其中方法二全面考虑多条图根支导线的测量误差,其计算测角中误差m角平的公式也是最值得推广的。按照方法二可计算出各条图根支导线的测站点圆周角闭合差是否超过±40″,各条支导线的角度闭合差fβj是否超过40 n1″,测角中误差m角平是否超过21.2″,由此可以判断测角精度是否合格,在测量工作中具有一定的实用性。     

六道湾煤矿塌陷西区地面沉降监测设计方法探讨

介绍乌鲁木齐市六道湾煤矿塌陷区综合治理过程中地面沉降观测站、观测线的设计方法,所需观测内容,观测方法以及所使用观测仪器的精度。在观测站、观测线设计时综合考虑老采空区变形的影响,并针对该区两个不同时段开采变形观测站布设方法分别进行了设计。其中所介绍的设计方法对其它地区类似煤矿塌陷区综合治理有一定意义。     

全站仪断面测量方法

从野外断面测量的角度出发,主要讨论全站仪在断面测量中的野外观测方法、数据处理思路以及相应的软件研制.     

地面三维激光扫描与RTK相结合建立开采沉陷观测站

三维激光扫描与RTK都是现代测量技术,本文从精度方面分析说明了二者结合建立开采沉陷观测站是可行的;介绍了布站方式、数据采集及处理方法;并与常规观测站进行比较,新观测站具有节省成本、时间,效率高,获取数据量多等优点,且不易有测点的维护和缺失等问题,是一种可供借鉴的的观测方法;最后以实例进行说明此方法的实用性。     

基于VB6.0平台下的GPS网外业成果质量检核

采用VB6.0语言,编制GPS网外业成果质量检核程序,实现自动搜索重复基线、自动搜索同步环和异步环的功能。这些功能可以让用户方便直观的进行外业成果质量检核,最后生成GPS网外业成果质量检核的成果报表。