NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 解析航空測量學(6755)
(Eng.) Analytical Photogrammetry
Offering Dept Department of Civil Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher YEN-RU LAI
Department Department of Civil Engineering/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-SPRING
Course Description The introduction to the mathematical foundations of aerial surveying, coordinate systems, geometric condition equations and their linearization, aerial triangulation adjustment, photogrammetric accuracy analysis and quality control, analytical stereoplotters, and the principles and applications of digital photogrammetry.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Enable students to understand the basic theories of analytical aerial surveying, including coordinate systems, geometric conditions, aerial triangulation mathematical models, computer solution methods, stereoscopic surveying instruments, and the principles and applications of digital photogrammetry.
1.Capability in computation and analysis for civil engineering theory
2.Capability in analysis, evaluation, design, and implementation for civil engineering practices
3.Capability in project management, communication, team work, and problem-solving
4.Acknowledgements in contemporary issues, societal responsibilities, engineering ethics, and continuing learning for civil engineers
5.Professional knowledge in structural engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, construction management, hazard mitigation, and sustainable engineering
6.Capability in the initiation and fulfillment of research proposals and writing professional theses
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Exercises
Lecturing
Discussion
Written Presentation
Attendance
Assignment
Quiz
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course Introduction
Week 2 Fundamental Mathematics for Photogrammetry
Week 3 Geometric Conditions in Photogrammetry
Week 4 Development of Collinearity Condition Equations
Week 5 Photogrammetric Triangulation: Space Resection
Week 6 Photogrammetric Triangulation:
Space Intersection and Back Projection Resampling
Week 7 National Holiday (no class)
Week 8 Photogrammetric Triangulation: Absolute and Relative Orientation
Week 9 Photogrammetric Triangulation: Strip Formation and Adjustment
Week 10 The 29th International Symposium on Remote Sensing (ISRS 2024) at NCHU
Week 11 Photogrammetric Triangulation: Block Bundle Adjustment
Week 12 Bundle Adjustment with Additional Parameters
Week 13 Self-Calibrated Bundle Adjustment
Week 14 Techniques for Solving the Reduced Normal Equation in Bundle Adjustment
Week 15 Digital Photogrammetry
Week 16 Final Exam
Week 17 Self-directed learning: Program Development in Photogrammetry.
Week 18 Self-directed learning: Program Development in Photogrammetry.
Evaluation
Final Exam (30%), Quiz (5%), Home works (60%), Attendance (5%).
Textbook & other References
Text Book:
Wolf, P. R., B. A. Dewitt, and B. E. Wilkinson, 2014, Elements of Photogrammetry with Application in GIS, 4th Ed., McGraw Hill.

Reference:
1. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2013, Manual of Photogrammetry, 6th Ed., Falls Church, Virginia.
2. Mikhail, E. M., J. S. Bethel, and J. C. McGlone, 2001. Introduction to Modern Photogrammetry, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
3. Victor J. D. Tsai, lecture notes of ”Analytical Photogrammetry” course at NCHU.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
NCHU iLearning: https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/course/26106
Office Hours
Thursday from 1 pm to 2 pm, or by an appointment
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