Digital Photogrammetric Workstations

For over a century, images taken from above-ground platforms have been major data sources for topographic mapping, creation of base maps and many other uses. For the past decade or more, data has been extracted from the imagery using computer software on what have become known as digital photogrammetric workstations. Some of the tasks can be performed almost fully automatically while others require extensive human involvement. To tie in with the new product survey on digital photogrammetric workstations published on our website, this article discusses the latest status and features.




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Leica ScanStation C10 Homicide Scene Documentation

In addition to the previous post, Leica has some interesting documentation on laser scans and crime/terrorism. Check the link below for a case of foresnic crime scene mapping:

http://www.leica-geosystems.us/forensic/downloads/Leica%20TruStory%20-%20Homicide%20Scene%20Documentation.pdf

Leica also has a main site dedicated to laser scanning and forensic science:

http://www.leica-geosystems.us/forensic/index.html

Murder Mapping With GIS

Homicides are grouped based on number of homicides in an area. Click a group to zoom there:
http://projects.latimes.com/homicide/map/