A Japanese research team recently published a paper outlining an innovative approach to surveying using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones. The drones collect topographic and architectural data, which are used to create 3D computer-generated images.
From an article in SportsLook by Taketoshi Noma.
The researchers aim to enhance the method’s accuracy by fine-tuning the coordination of hardware and data. This would allow a more accurate assessment of construction sites and disaster areas. The paper was published in English in the Journal of Digital Life, an interdisciplinary online journal focused on digital technology.
The researchers aim to enhance the method’s accuracy by fine-tuning the coordination of hardware and data. This would allow a more accurate assessment of construction sites and disaster areas. The paper was published in English in the Journal of Digital Life, an interdisciplinary online journal focused on digital technology.
On September 17, Nagasaki Prefecture made 3D data of nearly the entire prefecture available for free on its website, Open Nagasaki. This data is open for both commercial and non-commercial purposes. Open Nagasaki presents a grid map of the prefecture, allowing users to download 3D data for the area they select.
For instance, users can download the 3D data for Minamiyamate-cho in Nagasaki City, home to the Former Glover House, a World Heritage Site. They can view the 3D model from various angles and observe how the area gently slopes down toward the inland sea. This feature is not easily discernible from 2D aerial photographs.
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