Duration
10h Th, 40h Pr, 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master in geography: geomatics, professional focus in geodata expert | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in geography: geomatics, professional focus in land surveyor | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course "3D Data Acquisition and Processing" aims to enable students to master the fundamental principles of 3D data capture and processing.
The learning process is structured around two complementary approaches:
- Theoretical lectures, providing the necessary conceptual foundations;
- Laboratory sessions and fieldwork sessions, enabling students to directly apply theoretical knowledge and gradually progress towards the final project.
Attendance at fieldwork sessions is mandatory.
Each lab/fieldwork session requires the submission of a written report, and the completion and submission of these reports is a mandatory prerequisite to be admitted to the exam.
Content of the teaching unit
Introduction to 3D Data Acquisition and Processing
- Fundamentals
- Overview of instruments and methods
- Overview of 3D data applications
- Image fundamentals
- Collinearity equations and image orientation
- Image matching and normal images
- Bundle Block Adjustment (BBA) and Structure from Motion (SfM)
- 3D reconstruction by triangulation, orthoimage generation, and Digital Surface Models (DSMs)
- Quality assessment
- Principles of laser scanning
- Types of laser scanners and mobile platforms
- Fundamentals of data acquisition and registration
- Principles of point cloud data processing
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Master the fundamental principles of instruments and methods for the collection and processing of 3D data
- Produce professional 3D/2.5D deliverables (DSMs, orthoimages, 3D models, reports)
- Analyze a concrete situation or problem and propose an appropriate method for collecting 3D data
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Elements of general physics (optics)
- Observation Theory and least squares
- Geodetic systems
- Topography & Use of total stations + GNSS receivers
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- Familiarity with GIS tools
- Use of spreadsheets and/or programming scripts
- Use of word processing softwares
- Ability to prepare slide presentations
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Each theoretical lecture is reinforced by lab and/or practical fieldwork sessions, providing students with the opportunity to directly apply theoretical knowledge and progressively advance toward the final project.
Attendance at fieldwork sessions is mandatory.
Each lab/fieldwork session requires the submission of a written report, and the completion and submission of these reports is a mandatory prerequisite to be admitted to the exam.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
This is a face-to-face course.
Theoretical lectures as well as laboratory sessions and practical fieldwork sessions take place at the scheduled times indicated in the course timetable.
Attendance at fieldwork sessions is mandatory.
Each lab/fieldwork session requires the submission of a written report, and the completion and submission of these reports is a mandatory prerequisite to be admitted to the exam.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
- Microsoft Teams
Further information:
The course slides will be made available on Teams and will be regularly updated after each lecture.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
During the oral examination, students will present and discuss their final project, drawing on the practical and theoretical content covered during the course.
The final project must be accompanied by a written report documenting the data collection and processing procedures, the methods and instruments used, the results obtained, and their interpretation. During the oral examination, students may be asked to explain and justify their methodological choices, discuss the quality and limitations of the results, and demonstrate their understanding of the theoretical principles underlying the methods and instruments used in the project.
Attendance at fieldwork sessions is mandatory.
Each lab/fieldwork session requires the submission of a written report, and the completion and submission of these reports is a mandatory prerequisite to be admitted to the exam.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course will be taught in English.
Contacts
Roberta Ravanelli, chargée de cours
Geomatics Unit
Quartier Agora
Allée du 6 août (B5a), 19 - 4000 Liège
E-mail: roberta.ravanelli@uliege.be