High-resolution orthophoto map and digital surface models of the largest Argentine Islands (the Antarctic) from unmanned aerial vehicle photogrammetry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16840326 |
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| Authors | Kristaps Lamsters (0000-0002-4523-1537, University of Latvia, corresponding author), Jānis Karušs (0000-0003-0590-4888, University of Latvia), Māris Krievāns (0000-0001-7199-1030, University of Latvia), Jurijs Ješkins (0000-0003-4457-0016, University of Latvia) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 335-347 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Maps (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-5647 • E-ISSN: 1744-5647 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17445647.2020.1748130 |
| OpenAlex | W3016971065 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
This study presents the first high-resolution orthophoto maps and digital surface models (DSMs) of the largest Argentine Islands, West Antarctica. Aerial surveys with small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) were performed in Austral summer, 2018, taking 10,041 aerial photographs. Accuracy requirements were ensured using ground control points (GCPs). A resolution of 3.4 and 6.8 cm/px of orthomosaics and DSMs is reached on average, and the RMS reprojection error is 0.22 m on average. We report the morphometric parameters of surveyed islands and discuss issues related to accuracy and the usage of UAVs in polar conditions. This study demonstrates that small and low cost UAVs can be successfully used in harsh polar conditions to obtain accurate orthomosaics and DSMs of mainly glaciated terrain. We provide all generated materials in full resolution available in a scientific data repository that could be used for the monitoring of ice cap changes, vegetation cover, and wildlife populations
Aerial Survey · Cartography · Digital elevation model · Digital surface · Geography · Lidar · Orthophoto · Photogrammetry · Remote sensing · Terrain · 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage · Cryospheric studies and observations · Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications · Geology
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