Presentation Abstract
This talk will showcase several projects by Coastal Geologic Services (CGS) in which structure from motion (SfM) modeling played a critical role, while also briefly discussing the advantages and possible applications of this relatively new technology. Over the last few years, SfM has transformed from an emerging technology to a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective method for constructing aerial orthophoto mosaics and 3D models of coastal landscapes. Low-altitude aerial imagery, such as from inexpensive drones (UAS or UAV), can be used to create point clouds that exceed LiDAR resolution and accuracy, at a much lower cost. This enables 3D scanning of small sites and repeat flights to document restoration progress or geomorphic change. In 2017, CGS employed SfM technology at many sites around the Salish Sea, including several on Shaw Island and an ambitious project to map 5.5 miles of coast on the Lummi Peninsula. These projects represent a range of applications, from estuary and beach restoration to coastal infrastructure assessment. This talk will showcase these projects to demonstrate the range of capabilities of SfM for restoration.
Session Title
Structure from Motion and Drone Aerial Imagery for Coastal Restoration and Management
Keywords
Structure from motion, Restoration, UAV
Conference Track
SSE15: Data and Information Management
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2018 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
SSEC Identifier
SSE15-327
Start Date
4-4-2018 3:45 PM
End Date
4-4-2018 4:00 PM
Type of Presentation
Oral
Genre/Form
presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Remote sensing--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Restoration monitoring (Ecology)--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
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Structure from motion on Salish shores: remote mapping for restoration
This talk will showcase several projects by Coastal Geologic Services (CGS) in which structure from motion (SfM) modeling played a critical role, while also briefly discussing the advantages and possible applications of this relatively new technology. Over the last few years, SfM has transformed from an emerging technology to a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective method for constructing aerial orthophoto mosaics and 3D models of coastal landscapes. Low-altitude aerial imagery, such as from inexpensive drones (UAS or UAV), can be used to create point clouds that exceed LiDAR resolution and accuracy, at a much lower cost. This enables 3D scanning of small sites and repeat flights to document restoration progress or geomorphic change. In 2017, CGS employed SfM technology at many sites around the Salish Sea, including several on Shaw Island and an ambitious project to map 5.5 miles of coast on the Lummi Peninsula. These projects represent a range of applications, from estuary and beach restoration to coastal infrastructure assessment. This talk will showcase these projects to demonstrate the range of capabilities of SfM for restoration.
