Getting GCPs (optional)
It's highly recommended to use Ground Control Points (GCPs) if your images are not georeferenced. When images are not georeferenced, not using GCPs will cause your models to be improperly oriented and scaled.
A ground control point is a precise position measurement taken on the ground, often using high-accuracy GPS1. These measurements are typically collected near easily recognizable features like street corners or by positioning visible markers on the terrain.
+A ground control point is a precise position measurement taken on the ground, often using a high-accuracy GNSS device. These measurements are typically collected near easily recognizable features like street corners or by positioning visible markers on the terrain.
Images containing visible markers can be tagged by establishing a mapping between the image location of the markers and their real-world positions.
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@You can also measure the GCP coordinates from other sources such as older maps of an area or LiDAR surveys.
Field Measuring
This requires the area to be accessible. You must take note of the coordinate system that you will be using to collect your measurements. We suggest to download a CSV template from the GCP Interface for recording your measurements.
-After placing your targets evenly across the area (preferably not at the edges), record their location using a GPS device.
+After placing your targets evenly across the area (preferably not at the edges), record their location using a GNSS device.
Other Sources
- High accuracy sources include existing maps of the same area. @@ -27,13 +27,6 @@
To create GCPs from basemaps, the GCP Interface has a function that lets you select points on a map. You can access this function by clicking the Create GCP File From Map button.
Create a gcp_list.txt
-After you've measured your GCP targets, read How To Use Ground Control Points to create a gcp_list.txt
file which will be used for processing.
Footnotes
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We loosely use GPS as a synonym for GNSS. ↩
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