Point positioning and mapping with large format camera data

TLDR: In this paper, the point positioning and mapping capabilities of the LFC system are investigated for planimetry and height with respect to strip triangulation and single stereomodel processing, and the map updating capabilities are analyzed in relation to the map standards of a topographic map 1:100 000.

Abstract: Space borne image data at high spatial and radiometric resolution is becoming increasingly available. The Large Format Camera (LFC) photographs are of unmatched spatial resolution and thus of great interest for an ever increasing user community. This paper investigates into the point positioning and mapping capabilities of the LFC system. Point positioning accuracy is explored for planimetry and height with respect to strip triangulation and single stereomodel processing. Identification and interpretation of map features, and the map updating capabilities are analysed in relation to the map standards of a topographic map 1:100 000. Experiences with Digital Terrain Model generation and orthophoto production are reported.