Icaros Photogrammetric Suite (IPS) Workflow
- 2. About Us Established 2004, Metro Washington DC Developed advanced remote sensing software, solutions, and services Dedicated R&D and production facilities Esri Silver Partner Global reach through unique collection techniques
- 4. Introduction to IPS Aerial image data processing software Based on remote sensing and collection expertise Compatible with any frame-based sensor (Platform agnostic) Creates high-resolution topographic products Orthomosaics Digital Terrain/Digital Surface Maps 3D models from raw image data Oblique/Thermal processing Training, support and installation services
- 5. Value Proposition Comprehensive photogrammetric processing software completely within ArcGIS Deriving 3D data (DSM, Point Cloud, Model, Parametric) for ArcGIS Adds support for new sensors (UAS/UAV, Thermal, Oblique)
- 6. IPS Workflow Flight Ground Process Final Product Actionable Product Capture Raw Image Captured Post-Flight Product Geo-Referenced Images Operational Product Ortho-Rectified Mosaic (Pre Q/A) (Post Q/A)
- 7. Workflow Modules 1. Aerial Triangulation 2. Elevation Extraction 3. Orthoproduction 4. Seamline Extraction 5. Editing Final Orthomosaic
- 8. 1. Aerial Triangulation (AT) Intelligent tie-point management engine for strong connectivity and uniform distribution No extra data required (e.g. position, rotation, scale) Minimal outliers Correlates images with different resolutions (GSDs) Indifferent to misleading regions (clouds, lakes) GPU-enabled for expedited processing capabilities (high performance-value in designated workstations) Enables Incremental workflow
- 10. 1. AT: Solution Manager 3 Concurrent synchronized views of the data: Alpha-numeric Multi-Image presentation Geographic Uses most advanced numerical optimization methods Compatible with a large number of images per photogrammetric block Adaptive weighting function Robust bundle option for high-accuracy, low RMS Aerialtriangulation in a ground-controlled project Exports to all standard industry formats (PAT-B, SUP, etc)
- 11. 1. AT: Solution Manager
- 12. 1. AT: Solution Manager
- 13. 2. Elevation Extraction (EL) 2 Options: DTM Sparse – Fast production of general elevation layer (<10 minutes for large blocks) DTM Dense – High density and detail elevation extraction, 2-3X GSD production density Produces Dense Surface Models (DSM), then uses high density data to produce a lower density Terrain Model, with limited additional processing Extracts Point Clouds from Stereo Imagery, including color values in LAS format
- 14. 2. Elevation Extraction (EL) Dense Digital Surface Model and Terrain Model Dense Surface Model Digital Terrain Model
- 15. 2. Elevation Extraction (EL) Dense Surface Elevation Extraction in Urban Settings Overlaid Rectified Imagery to Recreate 3-D Model
- 16. 3. Orthorectification and Production Fast and automated Orthorectification Compatible with multiple formats Geotif, ASCII, DEM, etc. Simple integration with LiDAR data Runs directly on LAS files Incorporates breaklines for bridges or extreme terrain rectification Compression and overview creation Converts multiple bit and band combinations
- 17. 3. Orthorectification and Production Final Orthorectified Image
- 18. 4. Automatic Seamline Extraction Icaros Smart Seamlines – automatic optimal seamline extraction Multiple-image color adjustment and balancing Automatic brightness profiling and dodging for uniformity Advanced feathering algorithm Multi-core and GPU architecture for performance enhancement Enables incremental workflow
- 19. 4. Automatic Seamline Extraction Seamlines are automated to follow natural passes and roadways, as well avoid cutting through structures
- 20. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Interactive Seamline Editor Patch Mosaic – Replace any area in a final mosaic with alternative orthorectified data Correct small artifacts in the orthomosaic Replace unwanted building lean, sun glare on rooftops or water surfaces Super Tile – Combine over 100 tiles into a single editable tile, in any Graphic Manipulation Software, then apply general tweaks to the entire project
- 21. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Interactive Seamline Editor User-friendly and comfortable seamline editing environment and tools
- 22. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Interactive Seamline Editor Select a seamline, shift it and view the new mosaic created from the edited seamline in real time
- 23. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Feathering Advanced feathering allows for a seamless blend between all images in the mosaic, as shown in this mosaic scene
- 24. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Automatic Dodging and Profiling Modeling illumination affect and vignetting by fitting a surface. After Before
- 25. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Color Balancing
- 26. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Patching Clouds cover an entire area of the image
- 27. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Patching Clouds patched using alternate image
- 28. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Large Project Color Profile using Super Tile Mosaic composed of multiple 1+ GB tiles, processed as an Icaros Super Tile
- 29. 5. Advanced Editing (ED) Large Project Color Profile with Super Tile
- 30. Additional Capabilities Deriving and visualizing 3D data DSMs Point Clouds Models Parametric
- 31. 2.5D Webscene
- 32. Oblique Viewer
- 33. UAV and Image Processing
- 34. Point of contact: www.icaros.us Richard Baumgartner +1 703-338-6771 rbaumgartner@icaros.us Skype: richard.baumgartner6 www.linkedin.com/in/rickbaumgartner