During this presentation, we will compare and contrast project and production photogrammetry problems and solutions for transforming raw data into useful information. Project photogrammetry workflows typically involve smaller quantities of raw imagery, varied types of data (such as raster, vector, GIS, LiDAR), and further imagery processing such as change detection or image classification. Commercial photogrammetry or production mapping customers require high-throughput capabilities that enable them to rapidly process massive volumes of incoming spatial data for the creation or update of large spatial databases. We will also explore unmanned aerial vehicles' (UAVs) heightened susceptibility to in-flight environmental influences, the smaller footprints of the images they collect, and the software workflow necessary to correct the imagery. Imagery obtained from GheoRhea's UAV platform will be used to demonstrate a complete and accurate workflow for correcting the artifacts inherent in UAV-sourced imagery.

1. SMARTER DECISIONS FOR GEOSPATIAL
Maximize ROI with Project and Production Photogrammetry
Intergraph Corporation, Security, Government & Infrastructure Division (SG&I)
Joe Mostowy

2. Features, Customers, Priorities…
1-2 years:
Improve product lines by integrating the best
from each
3-5 years:
Single technology base with workstation,
workgroup, and Cloud processing paradigms
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3. Photogrammetry Customers
Commercial Mapping Companies
Government Mapping Agencies
Individuals
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4. User Paradigms:
THE PROJECT
DO IT YOURSELF 4

5. …and related priorities
Factory
• Performance
• Accuracy
Project
• Minimize Labor
• Accuracy
• Flexibility (data types)
Do-it-yourself
• Flexibility (platform)
• Accuracy
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6. ImageStation Family
ImageStation
Satellite
Triangulation
(ISST)
ImageStation ImageStation ImageStation
ImageStation ImageStation ImageStation
Feature DTM Stereo for
Stereo Display OrthoPro PixelQue
Collection Collection GeoMedia
(ISSD) (ISOP) (ISPQ) ImageStation
(ISFC) (ISDC) (ISSG) ImageStation ImageStation
ImageStation Automatic
Automatic Automatic
DTMQue Elevations –
Elevations Triangulation
(ISDQ) Extended (ISAT)
(ISAE)
(ISAE-Ext)
ImageStation
Photogram-
MicroStation GeoMedia metric
Manager
(ISPM)
Windows O/S

7. ImageStation
 ISAE-Ext: Dense terrain surface extraction from RCD/DMC imagery
 Condor-enable ISAE
 Enhanced support for ingesting surfaces (more formats, better performance)
 Create an interface to exchange data between ISPM/ISAT with ORIMA and/or CAP-A
 Several enhancements to make workflows more efficient
 Fixes for customer reported issues
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8. Increasing ROI… our immutable goal!
• Semi-Global Matching (SGM), Q4
• Industry-standard method for
dense surface matching
• Same algorithm used in Leica’s
XPro generalized for “frame” data
• City modeling
• True Ortho
New Product: ImageStation Automatic Elevations-Extended
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9. LIDAR movie
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10. UAV workflows
http://www.sensefly.com/products/swinglet-cam/
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11. UAV workflows
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12. UAV workflows
Imagery courtesy of
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13. ImageStation to LPS Project Integration Video
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14. One packaging change to the LPS Family
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15. DIY 3D Mapping, Bentley with PRO600
• Objective: Affordable CAD-based 3D mapping
• PRO600 Fundamentals product moved to INACTIVE status, i.e. retired,
since Bentley no longer offers the platform (PowerMap)
• Choice of Bentley Platforms:
• Microstation
• Bentley Map v8i (SELECTseries 2)
• Bentley Map Enterprise v8i (SELECTseries 2)
• Added BLK manipulation capability
• Include Stereo pane
• Separate “vector” and “DTM” tools (same paradigm as ImageStation and the
ArcGIS-based 3D products)
• Workgroup Scenario: One full LPS seat “feeding” many PRO600 stereo
digitizing seats
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16. One packaging change to the LPS Family
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17. PRO600 with Bentley Map v8i
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18. Next release high-lights by Product Family
LPS
• Ribbonized UI
• Enhanced Terrain Handling
• LIDAR Command Tools
• RGB Encode, Classify, Subset,
Filter by Class, Filter by Return
• LIDAR Tools
• Display (2D, 3D,
Profile), Editing, measure
• New Sensors
• A3 stereo, Pleiades-1, DEIMOS RPC
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19. Growing list of sensors… VisionMap A3

20. LIDAR Measurement

21. LPS ribbon UI for 2013

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23. 2012 release high-lights by Product Family
ERDAS extensions for ArcGIS (SP3, January 2012)
• Certified with ArcGIS 10 (SP3), SP4 imminent
• New collection, QC, & visualization tools
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24. DIY 3D Mapping, Esri
• Stereo Analyst for ArcGIS
• FeatureAssist for ArcGIS
• Terrain Editor for ArcGIS
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26. 1-2 year development initiatives for combined portfolio
Photogrammetric Data Model…
• Value: interoperability between product families
• Value: true multi-user production environments
• Value: OPEN data model for photogrammetry
• Value: Sensor to finished product workflows
APM engine…
• Value: efficient & accurate multi-image point matching to reduce edit time (labor)
• Value: support for more generalized UAV use case
Rectification Engine…
• Value: ortho becomes true ortho
• Value: produce multiple products in one run
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27. Features, Customers, Priorities = ROI
1-2 years:
Improve product lines by integrating the best
from each
3-5 years:
Single technology base with workstation,
workgroup, and Cloud processing paradigms
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28. Contacts
Product Line Executive – William.LaRocque@Intergraph.com
 Strategic selling support
 Campaigns
 Product packaging
 Product enhancement and strategy ideas
 Competitive Intelligence
Product Market Manager – Joe.Mostowy@Intergraph.com
 Pre-Sales support
 Demos & presentations
 Configuration support
 Event support
 RFP support
 Technical customer visits
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29. Thank You
Joe Mostowy
Senior Software Consultant
Photogrammetry Solutions
Office (720) 381-5654
Mobile (303) 885-4190
Fax (303) 799-9453
Joe.Mostowy@Intergraph.com
http://geospatial.intergraph.com/products.aspx
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