UAV-Derived Himalayan Topography: Hazard Assessments and Comparison with Global DEM Products

Topography derived using human-portable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and structure from motion photogrammetry offers an order of magnitude improvement in spatial resolution and uncertainty over small survey extents, compared to global digital elevation model (DEM) products, which are often the on...

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Main Authors: C. Scott Watson, Jeffrey S. Kargel, Babulal Tiruwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Drones
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/3/1/18