Integration of a UAS-Photogrammetry Module in a Technology-based Construction Management Course Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • The significantly increased usage of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) and photogrammetry technologies in the construction industry underlines the need to integrate such technologies within the educational curricula. This paper presents the lessons learned from a recent effort to integrate a UAS-Photogrammetry module in a technology-based construction management course. Specifically, the goal was to enable students to better understand the generated point clouds through interpreting and comparing their visual quality differences while studying how common flight parameters [i.e., ground sampling distance (GSD), image angle, image combination] might affect them. This course module consisted of a theoretical knowledge part followed by a hands-on training part. As a part of this module, students generated point clouds, performed photogrammetric measurements, and conducted detailed comparisons based on different flight parameters. The module could provide construction students an opportunity to better understand and assess the effects of different UAS flight parameters on the quality of the generated photogrammetric point clouds.

name of conference

  • ASC2022. 58th Annual Associated Schools of Construction International Conference

published proceedings

  • EPiC Series in Built Environment

author list (cited authors)

  • Albeaino, G., Gheisari, M., & Issa, R.

citation count

  • 0

complete list of authors

  • Albeaino, Gilles||Gheisari, Masoud||Issa, Raja RA

publication date

  • May 2022