Vision Metrology and Three Dimensional Visualization in Structural Testing and Monitoring

This paper describes initial work carried out to advance the use of vision metrology and three dimensional visualization techniques in structural testing and monitoring. A description is given of a methodology for semi‐automatically generating dynamic three dimensional computer graphics models, which is employed to provide a three dimensional spatial framework for conventional engineering instrumentation. The use of techniques developed for two structural measurement applications is explained and opportunities for current and future research are reported.