20230162431. PHOTOGRAMMETRY simplified abstract (Airbus Defence and Space Limited)

PHOTOGRAMMETRY

Organization Name

Airbus Defence and Space Limited

Inventor(s)

Stuart Taylor of STEVENAGE HERTFORDSHIRE (GB)

PHOTOGRAMMETRY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20230162431 titled 'PHOTOGRAMMETRY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method, system, and computer program for conducting photogrammetry during a surveying mission using an imaging platform. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

• An imaging platform captures multiple images of a target environment during a surveying mission.
• A representative subset of images is selected from the captured images.
• The imaging platform sends the selected subset of images to a processing node.
• The processing node processes the transmitted images to create a virtual model of the target environment.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Surveying and mapping of large areas or complex environments.
• Construction and infrastructure planning and monitoring.
• Environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.
• Archaeological site documentation and preservation.
• Disaster response and recovery operations.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Traditional surveying methods can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
• Manual processing of large amounts of survey data can be challenging and prone to errors.
• Obtaining accurate and detailed models of target environments can be difficult using conventional techniques.

Benefits of this technology:

• Faster and more efficient surveying and mapping processes.
• Improved accuracy and precision in capturing and analyzing survey data.
• Enhanced visualization and understanding of target environments.
• Facilitates remote monitoring and analysis of survey data.
• Enables better decision-making and planning based on detailed virtual models.

Original Abstract Submitted

measures, including a method, system, and computer program, for performing in-mission photogrammetry while an imaging platform is surveying a target environment. a plurality of images of the target environment are captured by the imaging platform. at the imaging platform, a representative subset of images is identified from the captured plurality of images. the imaging platform transmits the identified representative subset to a processing node. at the processing node, the transmitted representative subset is processed to generate a virtual model of the target environment.