Application of drone photogrammetry to the control of deformations of terrain and structures
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UAV, RPAs, photogrammetry, SFM, structural control, dam monitoring, slope monitoringAbstract
This work studies the viability of the use of drones for deformational control of terrain and structures, analyzing for each case the resolution, precision and validation with other techniques. The Structure From Motion photogrammetric technique is presented in detail, allowing the production of accurate orthophotographs and 3D models without knowing previously positions and angles of incidence. The use of precise control points (Ground Control Points) as well as drones with integrated Real Time Kinetic “RTK” system, are relevant factors for obtaining high precision results. The case study of the monitoring of a large structure is presented, in this case an arch-gravity dam. The initial results show a precision in deformations of ± 2 mm. This paper confirms that drone photogrammetry is applicable to the deformational control of concrete dams, opening the possibilities to the monitoring of other large structures and infrastructures.
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