This paper explores the potential of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) for the analysis of variations in the fluvial dynamics of a mid-mountain stream. The UAS photogrammetry was employed to acquire a multitemporal set of high-precision digital terrain models (DTMs) and orthoimages, thereby enabling the reconstruction of variations in riverbed and quantitative analysis of volumetric changes. A hexacopter UAS platform was used for the repeated acquisition of data for the photogrammetric analysis of a stretch of mid-mountain streams with elevated fluvial dynamics. Photogrammetric reconstruction enabled the development of accurate DTMs and orthoimages with spatial resolutions of 2 cm per pixel. These were identified and used to quantitatively assess the segments of channels with active lateral erosion. The UAS-derived data facilitated an analysis of the shifts of stream banks and the calculation of the areal extent of changes and volumetric extent of bank erosion. Comparison of UAS-derived point clouds with aerial LiDAR scanning data demonstrated the high spatial accuracy and precision of the UAS data. The accuracy and high operability of the imaging provide spatial data of a new qualitative level and the potential for the detailed analysis of experimental areas where spatial information is of limited availability. OPEN ACCESSRemote Sens. 2015, 7 8587
This paper presents a new non-invasive technique of granulometric analysis based on the fusion of two imaging techniques, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)-based photogrammetry and optical digital granulometry. This newly proposed technique produces seamless coverage of a study site in order to analyze the granulometric properties of alluvium and observe its spatiotemporal changes. This proposed technique is tested by observing changes along the point bar of a mid-latitude mountain stream. UAV photogrammetry acquired at a low-level flight altitude (at a height of 8 m) is used to acquire ultra-high resolution orthoimages to build high-precision digital terrain models (DTMs). These orthoimages are covered by a regular virtual grid, and the granulometric properties of the grid fields are analyzed using the digital optical granulometric tool BaseGrain. This tested framework demonstrates the applicability of the proposed method for granulometric analysis, which yields accuracy comparable to that of traditional field optical granulometry. The seamless nature of this method further enables researchers to study the spatial distribution of granulometric properties across multiple study sites, as well as to analyze multitemporal changes using repeated imaging.
This paper explores the potential of the joint application of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based photogrammetry and an automated sensor network for building a hydrodynamic flood model of a montane stream. UAV-based imagery was used for three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetric reconstruction of the stream channel, achieving a resolution of 1.5 cm/pixel. Automated ultrasonic water level gauges, operating with a 10 min interval, were used as a source of hydrological data for the model calibration, and the MIKE 21 hydrodynamic model was used for building the flood model. Three different horizontal schematizations of the channel-an orthogonal grid, curvilinear grid, and flexible mesh-were used to evaluate the effect of spatial discretization on the results. The research was performed on Javori Brook, a montane stream in the Sumava (Bohemian Forest) Mountains, Czech Republic, Central Europe, featuring a fast runoff response to precipitation events and that is located in a core zone of frequent flooding. The studied catchments have been, since 2007, equipped with automated water level gauges and, since 2013, under repeated UAV monitoring. The study revealed the high potential of these data sources for applications in hydrodynamic modeling. In addition to the ultra-high levels of spatial and temporal resolution, the major contribution is in the method's high operability, enabling the building of highly detailed flood models even in remote areas lacking conventional monitoring. The testing of the data sources and model setup indicated the limitations of the UAV reconstruction of the stream bathymetry, which was completed by the geodetic-grade global navigation satellite system (GNSS) measurements. The testing of the different model domain schematizations did not indicate the substantial differences that are typical for conventional low-resolution data, proving the high reliability of the tested modeling workflow.
Geodetic measurements and monitoring are traditional methods of the observation of landslides, and slope movements processes in general. The precision of measurements is usually an important task, as well as the expended amount of time and money are important. It is not necessary to reach sub-centimetre precision in case of the regular monitoring of shallow landslide due to the effort to the evaluation of the whole landslide body. Unmanned aerial vehicles provide the great improvement in the efficiency of the process, and they also broaden possibilities in the visualization while the accuracy is still preserved on the suitable level. The contribution aims to present the current observation of shallow landslide, which has been monitored for 6 years using geodetic measurements. Recently, the conventional surveying activities are complemented by the photogrammetric methods (Drone Pixy or Hexacopter), which allows not only the monitoring of selected measuring points but also the complex monitoring and precise evaluation of the general shape of the landslide body.
This paper describes the process of very high-resolution thermal mosaic acquisition using low-altitude airborne remote sensing and the basic analysis of data regarding urban climate research. The process of data acquisition from flight planning to final mosaicking is described. A broadband thermal camera was mounted to a Cessna aeroplane for two flights over the city; one performed in the morning and one in the afternoon. The ground resolution of the final mosaic fluctuates between 90 and 105 cm. Gathered data had to be processed to acquire kinetic temperature values. The processing consisted of radiometric, geometric, atmospheric and emissivity corrections. As a result, two mosaics covering the city were created. The difference between the building canopy layer and ground level was investigated, and a 5°C increase was found during the day on the rooftop level. It was confirmed that natural materials do not heat as much as artificial ones. Local Climate Zones were used in the analysis as the spatial unit for comparison of the thermal regime at the neighbourhood level. To summarise, the possibilities of extreme resolution thermal remote sensing data acquisition and analysis are demonstrated.
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