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AH2915 Laser Scanning Technology 7.5 credits

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Air-born and terrestrial laser scanning, its principle and applications.

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AH2915 (Autumn 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2915 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Basic principles of laser scanners and electronic distance measurement
  • Terrestrial and air-born laser scanning
  • Photogrammetric metod of point cloud production
  • Metrological aspects: error analysis and calibration
  • Transformation (registration) of multiple scans
  • Different methods for geo-referencing of laser scanning data
  • Basic principles of inertial navigation system, its combination with GPS and its use for georeferencing of airborne data
  • Different methods for point cloud visualization
  • Data processing and modeling

Intended learning outcomes

The overall goal is to give the students theoretical and practical knowledge about laser scanning measurement procedure, data processing and modelling. After the course the students should be able to:

  • Explain the principle for terrestrial and airborne laser scanning
  • Explain the principle of photogrammetric production of point clouds
  • Evaluate different methods for production of point cloud and choose an appropriate method for given application
  • Plan airborne laser scanning projects
  • Plan and perform terrestrial laser scanning projects
  • Produce products from point cloud and assess their quality

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

  • Bbachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geomatics,  engineering physics, computer science, statistics, or mathematics.  mathematics.
  • At least 3 ECTS in each of the following: Programming , Linear Algebra, Calculus in One Variable, and Probability & Statistics;
  • Proficiency in English corresponding to English B

Recommended prerequisites

  • Bbachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geomatics,  engineering physics, computer science, statistics, or mathematics.  mathematics.
  • At least 3 ECTS in each of the following: Programming , Linear Algebra, Calculus in One Variable, and Probability & Statistics;
  • Proficiency in English corresponding to English B

Equipment

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Literature

Jie Shan and Charles K. Toth (2009). Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning Principles and Processing. CRC Press 2009, Print ISBN: 978-1-4200-5142-1, eBook ISBN: 978-1-4200-5143-8

HDS training manual.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO3 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

Approved lab reports

Approved project report

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Oral examination, at least grade E

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Milan Horemuz

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/ Surveying – Geodesy, Land Law and Real Estate Planning

Main field of study

Built Environment

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Milan Horemuz, horemuz@kth.se, 08-7907335