Study Programmes 2015-2016
GEOG2043-1  
Photogrammetry supplements
Duration :
15h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits :
Master in geography : geomatics and surveying (120 ECTS)4
Lecturer :
Yves Cornet
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Theory 1. Aerotriangulation
2. Direct Linear Transformation in close range photogrammetry
3. Geometric model of image aquisition made by pushbroom sensors usually on board Earth Observation satellites (eg HRS sensor on board SPOT5 )
4. Mobile photogrammetry
5. Automatic homologous points detection
 
Practical works
The practical works on some topics listed above will be performed in complete autonomy. Free software tools or script produced in our unit will be operated. In the latter case, students will have access to Matlab codes. They thus have a tool they can change at will.
Students should then write a report on their experiment. The report will serve as the basis for the certification evaluation.
 
Learning outcomes of the course :
* Exploitation of the skill aquired during the introductory course on the relative orientation on two shots of a stereoscopic pair to formulate and solve mathematical equations observation aerotriangulation
* Awareness of the diversity of geometric models torque acquisition of stereoscopic images by the example of pushbroom system.
* Become aware of alternatives for internal orientation concepts of relative and absolute being introduced by the example of the DLT only operator provided sufficient photogrammetric collinearity to resolve any problem.
* Improve its photogrammetric skill to independently manage an operational photogrammetric project in a professional environment with the necessary rigour and thanks to a perfect understanding of the techniques by adopting professional software solutions that are generally available in this area or designing its own solutions.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
This course of supplement of photogrammetry can only be followed if the exam on the introductory course was successful. Like the latter, this course of supplement of photogrammetry uses many concepts of mathematics (geometry and matrix algebra). Notions of least squares adjustment numerical and statistical methods are another prerequisite. In addition, several concepts of remote sensing are also exploited. Finally, the way of thinking and analytical rigour developed during scientific courses of the three years of the Baccalaureat and secondary studies also constitute an advantage for those taking this photogrammetry course and who wish to reach the required performance level in the professional world.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The theoretical course will briefly provide the students with the information needed to carry out the practical exercises on various topics.  The practical works ares carried out autonomously. It will consist of the handling software tools available to students. The focus will be on tools developed in our unit and the adaptation of Matlab scripts distributed or the implementation of new scripts.. The student will obviously be invited to collect the technical and scientific documentation necessary for the realization of the exercises. To obtain information on access to several software programs, they can consult the following web address: http://www.gitan.ulg.ac.be/cms. If they wish to have access to computerized rooms B5a/4/18 et B5a/2/35 to work on or develop their practical project work, they can contact the staff of the Geomatics Unit.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
This is a classroom teaching. The presence is mandatory. Any absence must be justified (by a medical certificate, for example).
The theoretical course sessions will consist in "short scientific communication" on each topic. The practical works are carried out autonomously. They will be held during the second term according to the courses schedule, in the room B5a / 2/35 or B5a / 4/18.
Recommended or required readings :
* Karl Kraus, Peter Waldhäusl, 1998. Manual of photogrammetry. Principles and fundamental procedures.  Hermès - Lavoisier, 406p. http://www.eyrolles.com/Sciences/Livre/manuel-de-photogrammetrie-9782866016562.
* Scientific documentation distributed at the sessions or via eCampus.
* Technical-Scientific documentation collected by the student.
Assessment methods and criteria :
The evaluation is made orally as a discussion of the practical works report produced by the student.
The assessment criteria are as follows: clarity, coherence, logic, rigor, precision, completeness, brevity, relevance, cross-cutting nature (within the course and between courses), quality of mathematical (mathematical meaning of the different coefficients of the equation, e.g.), physics (dimensions and units, order of magnitude - scaling, e.g.) and geographical (single and multivariate spacial and temporal interaction - type- and meaning of the variables e.g.) interpretations. Critical thinking with respect to the data used (qualification, nature, meaning, representativeness normalization ...) and methodological choices (justification of choice of methods, appropriate thresholds, ...) will also be taken into account when evaluation. Furthermore, answers will also be evaluated based on the quality and the originality of the graphic illustration since graphic expression is the scientist's specificity. It further allows demonstrating a good understanding of the phenomenon. Finally, enriching an answer with a wide personal scientific culture will also be considered a factor of excellence in the assessment.
Work placement(s) :
Nil
Organizational remarks :
Nil
Contacts :
Yves CORNET, Professor
Geomatics Unit, Allée du 6 Août, 17 (B5a), 4000 Liège
Tel. 04 3665371
Mail : ycornet@ulg.ac.be
Web: http://139.165.44.35/cms/index.php
Items online :
Compléments de photogrammétrie
Compléments de photogrammétrie