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HSVG211 Module Outline

The course HSVG 211 at Midlands State University focuses on photogrammetry and remote sensing, aiming to equip students with fundamental principles, techniques for image interpretation, and integration with GIS. The course covers topics such as flight planning, image-object relationships, coordinate transformations, and emerging technologies. Assessment consists of 30% coursework and 70% exam, with recommended resources including key textbooks and online platforms.

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HSVG211 Module Outline

The course HSVG 211 at Midlands State University focuses on photogrammetry and remote sensing, aiming to equip students with fundamental principles, techniques for image interpretation, and integration with GIS. The course covers topics such as flight planning, image-object relationships, coordinate transformations, and emerging technologies. Assessment consists of 30% coursework and 70% exam, with recommended resources including key textbooks and online platforms.

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Midlands State University

Faculty of the Built Environment Art and


Design
Department of Surveying and Geomatics

HSVG 211 Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

 Understand the fundamental principles and processes of photogrammetry and


remote sensing.

 Apply techniques for stereoscopic viewing and image interpretation.

 Plan aerial and satellite imagery acquisition missions effectively.

 Analyse the geometric relationships between image and object space.

 Interpret and analyse spectral signatures for various applications.

 Integrate remote sensing data with GIS for comprehensive spatial analysis.

 Explore and evaluate the applications of photogrammetry and remote sensing in


different fields.

Course Outline

1. Principles of Photography
a. Photogrammetry development cycles
b. Classes of photogrammetry
c. Camera components and functions
d. Photographic principles: depth of field, focus, composition

2. Stereoscopic Viewing
a. Principles of stereoscopy
b. Stereoscopic vision and depth perception

3. Flight Planning

a. Flight mission planning

b. Sensor and platform considerations

c. Ground control points and their placement

4. Relationships Between Image and Object Space

a. Image geometry: projection, distortion, scale

b. Image interpretation: features, patterns, textures

c. Object space representation: 3D models, digital elevation models (DEMs)

5. Coordinate Transformations

a. Coordinate systems: geodetic, projected, local

b. Transformation between coordinate systems

c. Datum and projection conversions

d. Ground control for coordinate system alignment

6. Photogrammetric Instruments and Products

a. Photogrammetric instruments

b. Photogrammetric products

c. Emerging technologies in photogrammetric instruments

7. Aerial Triangulation

a. Aerial triangulation workflow

b. Control point measurements and distribution

c. Bundle block adjustment


Resources

1. Wolf, P. R., Dewitt, B. A., & Wilkinson, B. E. (2014). Elements of Photogrammetry


with Applications in GIS. McGraw-Hill Education.

2. Lillesand, T., Kiefer, R. W., & Chipman, J. (2015). Remote Sensing and Image
Interpretation. Wiley.

3. NASA Earth Observatory ([Link]

4. USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center


([Link]

Assessment

 Coursework 30%
 Exam 70%

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