It explores new theories and techniques for positioning, geodynamics, measurement, representation, and interpretation of spatial data for topographic, industrial, and extraterrestrial applications. Research is conducted on how these satellite techniques can best be used in surveying, GIS, and photogrammetry. In a joint project with the Indiana Department of Transportation , the use of airborne and terrestrial GPS is studied. In photogrammetry, research is conducted in the modeling of new sensors and in the use of edges, lines, areas, etc., and is applied to computer vision. Close-range photogrammetry is studied to measure manufactured parts in an industrial en vironment.
Researchers also study error behavior and propagation in various sys tems.
Research is conducted on softcopy photogrammetric mensuration using satellite imagery and digitized photography, with automated digital reduction as the ultimate goal. Information for this page is from the booket Research in the Schools of Engineering .