Evaluation of multi-camera images in different SfM-MVS based photogrammetric software and comparison of digital products in generating 3D city models

Abstract

High-resolution 3D city modeling is generated using the oblique and vertical (nadir) imaging features of multi-camera systems. There are several SfM-MVS based photogrammetric software available. They enable high-resolution image processing and matching and acquire successful outcomes. The orientation of large photogrammetric blocks consisting of multiple sets of images and the accuracy of the 3D city models to be obtained vary according to the ability of the software using these approaches to solve large image matrix problems. In this study, a 3D city model was produced with vertical and oblique images obtained with UltraCam Osprey Mark 3 Premium camera in a selected application area in Kütahya city center. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the point cloud, textured mesh model, digital elevation model, true orthophoto products and vectorial roof detail drawings via utilizing the vertical + oblique images with different SfM-MVS based photogrammetric software and to compare the results.

Keywords

• SfM-MVS based software
• Multi-camera system
• 3D city models
• Oblique images
• Aerial photogrammetry