The new approach for measuring the flatness of floors or other horizontal surfaces is based on the use of vehicle-mounted sensors that moves through these surfaces in a more or less automated way. It becomes competitive in relation to the classical methods using the straightedge and the wedge or tilts or geodetic methods used interchangeably. The measurement with vehicles requires, on the one hand, the movement of the sensors along the set lines, and on the other - the appropriate frequency and precision of the readings. Research and implementation works on the implementation of kinematic tacheometric measurements to the prism moved on the floor are still underway. These works cover two aspects: the measurement capability of the instruments and the precision of evaluation of flatness as a function of prism movement in certain directions on the tested area. These topics are the subject of scientific research and are periodically published. As the part of this work, kinematic measurements of the Leica TCRP 1201+ motorized tacheometer (RTS) have been performed to the prism mounted on a remote-controlled vehicle used in modeling and robotics. Measurement models (different scan variants) were developed, the reliability of the measurement axes' position by averaging between two wheels of the vehicle was analyzed, and tests that enabled determination of the accuracy of the totalizer-type measurement for the moving target were performed. Both scan variants were tested: (i) along fixed lines and (ii) along individually defined lines, obtaining comparable results (not exceeding 10%). As a result of the research, it was concluded that the adopted theses were confirmed and thus the applied approach could be used for measuring flatness of the floor.
The paper attempts to develop a new way of verifying and updating data collected in Land and Property Databases, containing information on land and buildings. The report examines currently existing law regulating for the collection of registration of data, mainly in their geometrical aspect, proposes possible ways of validating these data and enriches with some new elements based on UAS technology. By supplementing the databases with new Land and Property objects the study was prepared, taking into account some new legislative provisions related to the principles and scope of the collected data in the Land and Property's resources. The basic problem with the use of photogrammetry from the UAV level for measuring the location and shape of considered objects is ensuring the proper accuracy. The compliance of accuracy condition and the visibility of the objects makes it possible to significantly supplement the registration data databases with some new elements such as terraces, verandas, stairs, etc. The paper discusses these issues and presents the results performed on real objects, together with their accuracy rating. It has been found that images made from low altitude can be used to measure new object classes, update land and buildings database, and also, to a limited extent, validate Land and Property Databases for another, from the up-visible objects.
The main task of land surveying, among others, is efficient implementation of the inventory of new objects, what sometimes require doing measurements in difficult terrain (mud, cuttings, moving earth masses, working at high altitude) and during ongoing construction works. Geodetic surveys are primarily used to update some databases essential for Polish principal national map, but they also support cadastral and control measurements related to excavation or construction works. Field surveys are usually done by total station or satellite GNSS receivers in a way that guarantees accuracies required in geodesy. It is also allowed the usage of other methods that ensure required accuracies. Photogrammetric technique is one of those methods. Despite the great precision and many other advantages (overall points collection and archiving the state of the object), it has not found a proper place among field measurement methods. Revolutionary developments in this area occurred along the development of small, unmanned flying vehicles (UAV) which can carry onboard camera or other sensor, and can reach places difficult to access by humans. Development of images obtained this way supports more and more developed computer software. This paper aims to bring the adopted method of measuring and computing images taken out from the board of hexacopter (6-rotor drone), discussion about obtained precision and presentation the results of the development of a number of selected terrain objects. As a result, the study found that the results obtained in conjunction with the ability to reach inaccessible places and non-invasive measurement allow to consider this method as a viable alternative to direct methods of inventory measurements.
Within the road investments the very important element determining repeatedly the success of the whole project is an adequate information about the characteristics of the site, its load capacity, stability and the possible impact of geological characteristics that may interfere with subsequent service life, not only for the road surface itself, but also for the surrounded objects. The surface is incessantly influenced by geological characteristics, determining its durability and functional usefulness. The main aim of this paper is to answer the question how by the usage of modern technics for obtaining data it is possible to find a link confirming the characteristics of land on which the specific road projects are supposed to be carried out, or where these projects have already been accomplished, concerning their requirements with high accuracy of location and also the stability and durability of the ground. This article makes also an attempt to answer not only the question how to identify the construction of road surface, but also how to locate underground cavities, created or influenced by the flow of water, or due to geological structures characterized as an inconsistent ground. The results were supported with geophysical researches using GPR method, and also data collected with laser scanners.
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