SUBJECT

Introduction to digital surface modelling

lecture

Doctoral

Faculty of Science

Doctoral School of Environmental Sciences

6

Semesters 1-4

Autumn/Spring semester

1. Introduction to mathematical-geoinformatical modelling of surfaces

2. The elevation as a model, sampling theory, DEM, DTM, DSM, OHM(nDSM)

3. The digital elevation model, raster and vector models

4. Classic methods of gathering digital elevation data

5. Stereo photogrammetry

6. Laser scanning (LiDAR) and other active remote sensing methods

7. Interpolation in digital elevation and surface modelling

8. The effect of the canopy on the digital data gathering

9. Global and local elevation models, SRTM, MOLA, HRSC DTM

10. Modelling microtopography

11. Fractal properties of surfaces and their digital modelling

12. Application of digital elevation and surface models

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