Photogrammetry

  1. Accuracy Assessment and Quality Control
    1. Error Sources and Classification
      1. Systematic Errors
        1. Camera Calibration Errors
          1. Lens Distortion Residuals
            1. Atmospheric Refraction
            2. Random Errors
              1. Image Measurement Precision
                1. Environmental Variations
                  1. Sensor Noise
                  2. Gross Errors
                    1. Blunders in Measurements
                      1. Incorrect Point Identification
                        1. Processing Mistakes
                      2. Accuracy Metrics
                        1. Root Mean Square Error
                          1. Calculation Methods
                            1. Interpretation Guidelines
                              1. Reporting Standards
                              2. Mean Absolute Error
                                1. Maximum Error
                                  1. Circular Error Probable
                                    1. Linear Error Probable
                                    2. Quality Assessment Methods
                                      1. Internal Consistency Checks
                                        1. Tie Point Residuals
                                          1. Bundle Adjustment Statistics
                                            1. Self-Consistency Measures
                                            2. External Accuracy Validation
                                              1. Check Point Analysis
                                                1. Independent Survey Comparison
                                                  1. Cross-Validation Techniques
                                                2. Statistical Analysis
                                                  1. Error Distribution Analysis
                                                    1. Normality Testing
                                                      1. Outlier Detection
                                                        1. Bias Assessment
                                                        2. Confidence Intervals
                                                          1. Hypothesis Testing
                                                            1. Reliability Measures

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                                                          11. Specialized Applications