Challenges & Opportunities of Aerial Image Acquisition
Dr. Terry Keating, CTOAeroMetric
Aerial Imagery Allows for Deliciously Sophisticated Geospatial Solutions
Aerial Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Aerial Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Jet Plane – turboprop engine Plane – twin engine Plane – single engine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Blimp Balloon
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Aerial Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Jet Plane – turboprop engine Plane – twin engine Plane – single engine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Blimp Balloon
Land – mobile Land – handheld Land – unmanned ground vehicle Water – survey boat Water – unmanned surface vehicle (USV) Water – autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)Platforms
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Ground
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Imagery is not What it Used to Be
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Intended Use Survey
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance Consumer
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance Consumer
Spectral Range Color
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance Consumer
Spectral Range Color Infra-Red
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance Consumer
Spectral Range Color Infra-Red Thermal
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance Consumer
Spectral Range Color Infra-Red Thermal LiDAR
Imagery is not What it Used to Be
Platforms Sensors
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Intended Use Survey Reconnaissance Consumer
Spectral Range Color Infra-Red Thermal LiDAR
What Sets Aerial Imagery Apart?
Close-up acquisition
Flexible mobilization
Variety of perspectives
Precise fit for purpose
Enabling Geospatial Infrastructure
Getting the Most from Aerial Imagery requires a Geospatial Infrastructure
Collect Process Integrate Deploy
CollectionDetermines timeliness, fit for purpose, accuracy
ProcessingDetermines final imagery properties and accuracy, file format and size
IntegrationDetermines imagery fit within intended geospatial solution, accessibility and administration
DeploymentMaximizes imagery use and value to the business
Enjoy Your Aerial Imagery!