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GPS precise point positioning for UAV photogrammetry
Author(s) -
Grayson Ben,
Penigel T.,
Mills Jon P.,
Grant Darion S.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the photogrammetric record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.638
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1477-9730
pISSN - 0031-868X
DOI - 10.1111/phor.12259
Subject(s) - global positioning system , photogrammetry , bundle adjustment , precise point positioning , remote sensing , computer science , geography , geodesy , telecommunications , gnss applications
The use of Global Positioning System ( GPS ) precise point positioning ( PPP ) on a fixed‐wing unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) is demonstrated for photogrammetric mapping at accuracies of centimetres in planimetry and about a decimetre in height, from flights of 25 to 30 minutes in duration. The GPS PPP estimated camera station positions are used to constrain estimates of image positions in the photogrammetric bundle block adjustment, as with relative GPS positioning. GPS PPP alleviates all spatial operating constraints associated with the installation and the use of ground control points, a local ground GPS reference station or the need to operate within the bounds of a permanent GPS reference station network. This simplifies operational logistics and enables large‐scale photogrammetric mapping from UAV s in even the most remote and challenging geographic locations.