Abstract
In recent years, developments in the robustness, reliability and quality of digital imaging equipment have occurred in parallel with the ready availability of large-scale storage, processing and control systems in the form of portable computers and a general improvement in the quality and reduction in weight of many electronic components. Taken together, these facts mean that it is now entirely feasible to envisage a relatively small remote-control airborne imaging system in the form of an "aerostat" - a highly stable form of helium airship.
A prototype system has already been built and flown within a number of heritage buildings for the purposes of condition assessment and structural recording - the advantages of being able to access and image regions that would otherwise be inaccessible without the use of scaffolding or hydraulic lifts are clear.
This paper presents some of the results from the existing aerostat and outlines the characteristics required for a system which could offer the controllability, repeatability and accuracy required for photogrammetric recordings.
A prototype system has already been built and flown within a number of heritage buildings for the purposes of condition assessment and structural recording - the advantages of being able to access and image regions that would otherwise be inaccessible without the use of scaffolding or hydraulic lifts are clear.
This paper presents some of the results from the existing aerostat and outlines the characteristics required for a system which could offer the controllability, repeatability and accuracy required for photogrammetric recordings.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 5 Apr 2002 |
| Event | RSPSoc Thompson Symposium, Loughborough University - Loughborough, United Kingdom Duration: 5 Apr 2002 → 7 Apr 2002 |
Conference
| Conference | RSPSoc Thompson Symposium, Loughborough University |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Loughborough |
| Period | 5/04/02 → 7/04/02 |