Tomi Rosnell
Finnish Geodetic Institute
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Sensors | 2012
Tomi Rosnell; Eija Honkavaara
The objective of this investigation was to develop and investigate methods for point cloud generation by image matching using aerial image data collected by quadrocopter type micro unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imaging systems. Automatic generation of high-quality, dense point clouds from digital images by image matching is a recent, cutting-edge step forward in digital photogrammetric technology. The major components of the system for point cloud generation are a UAV imaging system, an image data collection process using high image overlaps, and post-processing with image orientation and point cloud generation. Two post-processing approaches were developed: one of the methods is based on Bae Systems’ SOCET SET classical commercial photogrammetric software and another is built using Microsoft®’s Photosynth™ service available in the Internet. Empirical testing was carried out in two test areas. Photosynth processing showed that it is possible to orient the images and generate point clouds fully automatically without any a priori orientation information or interactive work. The photogrammetric processing line provided dense and accurate point clouds that followed the theoretical principles of photogrammetry, but also some artifacts were detected. The point clouds from the Photosynth processing were sparser and noisier, which is to a large extent due to the fact that the method is not optimized for dense point cloud generation. Careful photogrammetric processing with self-calibration is required to achieve the highest accuracy. Our results demonstrate the high performance potential of the approach and that with rigorous processing it is possible to reach results that are consistent with theory. We also point out several further research topics. Based on theoretical and empirical results, we give recommendations for properties of imaging sensor, data collection and processing of UAV image data to ensure accurate point cloud generation.
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing | 2016
Eija Honkavaara; Matti Eskelinen; Ilkka Pölönen; Heikki Saari; Harri Ojanen; Rami Mannila; Christer Holmlund; Teemu Hakala; Paula Litkey; Tomi Rosnell; Niko Viljanen; Merja Pulkkanen
Miniaturized hyperspectral imaging sensors are becoming available to small unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV) platforms. Imaging concepts based on frame format offer an attractive alternative to conventional hyperspectral pushbroom scanners because they enable enhanced processing and interpretation potential by allowing for acquisition of the 3-D geometry of the object and multiple object views together with the hyperspectral reflectance signatures. The objective of this investigation was to study the performance of novel visible and near-infrared (VNIR) and short-wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral frame cameras based on a tunable Fabry-Pérot interferometer (FPI) in measuring a 3-D digital surface model and the surface moisture of a peat production area. UAV image blocks were captured with ground sample distances (GSDs) of 15, 9.5, and 2.5 cm with the SWIR, VNIR, and consumer RGB cameras, respectively. Georeferencing showed consistent behavior, with accuracy levels better than GSD for the FPI cameras. The best accuracy in moisture estimation was obtained when using the reflectance difference of the SWIR band at 1246 nm and of the VNIR band at 859 nm, which gave a root mean square error (rmse) of 5.21 pp (pp is the mass fraction in percentage points) and a normalized rmse of 7.61%. The results are encouraging, indicating that UAV-based remote sensing could significantly improve the efficiency and environmental safety aspects of peat production.
Remote Sensing | 2017
Ville V. Lehtola; Harri Kaartinen; Andreas Nüchter; Risto Kaijaluoto; Antero Kukko; Paula Litkey; Eija Honkavaara; Tomi Rosnell; Matti Vaaja; Juho-Pekka Virtanen; Matti Kurkela; Aimad El Issaoui; Lingli Zhu; Anttoni Jaakkola; Juha Hyyppä
Accurate three-dimensional (3D) data from indoor spaces are of high importance for various applications in construction, indoor navigation and real estate management. Mobile scanning techniques are offering an efficient way to produce point clouds, but with a lower accuracy than the traditional terrestrial laser scanning (TLS). In this paper, we first tackle the problem of how the quality of a point cloud should be rigorously evaluated. Previous evaluations typically operate on some point cloud subset, using a manually-given length scale, which would perhaps describe the ranging precision or the properties of the environment. Instead, the metrics that we propose perform the quality evaluation to the full point cloud and over all of the length scales, revealing the method precision along with some possible problems related to the point clouds, such as outliers, over-completeness and misregistration. The proposed methods are used to evaluate the end product point clouds of some of the latest methods. In detail, point clouds are obtained from five commercial indoor mapping systems, Matterport, NavVis, Zebedee, Stencil and Leica Pegasus: Backpack, and three research prototypes, Aalto VILMA , FGI Slammer and the Wurzburg backpack. These are compared against survey-grade TLS point clouds captured from three distinct test sites that each have different properties. Based on the presented experimental findings, we discuss the properties of the proposed metrics and the strengths and weaknesses of the above mapping systems and then suggest directions for future research.
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing | 2013
Yi Lin; Juha Hyyppä; Tomi Rosnell; Anttoni Jaakkola; Eija Honkavaara
This study proposed the development plan of a novel aerial-to-ground remote sensing (AGRS) system for surveying the land scenes of interest. Specifically, the AGRS system is composed by integrating an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imaging system and a mobile mapping system (MMS), onboard whose platform a control station is also added. The UAV-MMS-collaboration can be classified into two modes - loosely and tightly, respectively related to two efficacy levels of the AGRS - fine-scale mapping in general and target investigating in special cases. The latter scenario can be illustrated by the tasks of fast-responses to the time-critical events, e.g., seeking the accessible roads into disaster areas. These all pose challenging issues. To ensure the premise for AGRS development, a field test was carried out in prior to examine the collaborative effect between its two RS-functional modules. Two typical topics were explored, i.e., self-indicated orthorectification of the UAV images and landcover classification based on information fusion. The final positive results have basically validated the feasibility of the development of the AGRS system.
Isprs Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | 2012
Eija Honkavaara; Lauri Markelin; Tomi Rosnell; Kimmo Nurminen
ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences | 2012
Tomi Rosnell; Eija Honkavaara; Kimmo Nurminen
Photogrammetrie Fernerkundung Geoinformation | 2012
Eija Honkavaara; Teemu Hakala; Lauri Markelin; Tomi Rosnell; Heikki Saari; Jussi Mäkynen
Isprs Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing | 2017
Eija Honkavaara; Tomi Rosnell; Raquel V. Oliveira; Antonio Maria Garcia Tommaselli
ISPRS - International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences | 2014
Eija Honkavaara; Teemu Hakala; L. Markelin; Anttoni Jaakkola; Heikki Saari; Harri Ojanen; Ilkka Pölönen; Sakari Tuominen; R. Näsi; Tomi Rosnell; Niko Viljanen
Remote Sensing | 2018
Ninni Saarinen; Mikko Vastaranta; R. Näsi; Tomi Rosnell; Teemu Hakala; Eija Honkavaara; Michael A. Wulder; Ville Luoma; Antonio Maria Garcia Tommaselli; Nilton Nobuhiro Imai; Eduardo Augusto Werneck Ribeiro; Raul Borges Guimarães; Markus Holopainen; Juha Hyyppä