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103-0115-01L 6 Credits BSC D-BAUG
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Geodetic Measuring Technology and Laserscanning

Geodätische Messtechnik und Laserscanning

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Andreas Wieser, Nicholas Meyer
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Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:29

Abstract

Advanced topics in geodetic metrology with focus on approaches to 3d modelling of local real world environments with higher accuracy.

Objective

By the end of this course, the students are able to create digital 3d models of the real world covering areas with an extension up to several 100 m with accuracies in the mm- to cm-level range. They can select the appropriate geodetic instruments or terrestrial laser scanners, plan and carry out the required working steps, test the equipment before use, and describe the quality of the results. They know a broad spectrum of visualization options and can assess their respective suitability for various application cases.

Content

- Overview: 3D Modelling from planning of data acquisition to visualization of the results - Modern geodetic instruments - Atmospheric effects - Measurement techniques for high accuracy - Introduction to terrestrial laser scanning - Test and calibration of measurement instruments - Point cloud processing: preprocessing, registration & georeferencing - 3d modelling and visualization of objects, VR/AR/MR

Resources

Lecture Notes

The slides and documents for enhanced study and further reading will be provided online.

Literature

Witte B, Sparla P (2015) Vermessungskunde und Grundlagen der Statistik für das Bauwesen. 8. Aufl., Wichmann Verlag. Shan J, Toth C (ed) (2018) Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning: Principles and Processing. 2nd ed. CRC Press.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 25 minutes
Die begleitenden praktischen Übungen sind obligatorische Leistungselemente. Sie werden nach einem Schlüssel benotet, der zu Beginn der Lehrveranstaltung bekanntgegeben wird. Die Gesamtnote ergibt sich zu 30% aus der Note für diese Leistungselemente, und zu 70% aus der Note für die mündliche Sessionsprüfung. Die obligatorischen Leistungselemente müssen nicht für sich selbst bestanden werden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geodätische Messtechnik und Laserscanning
  • Wed 12:45-16:30 (HIL D 53)
4 h weekly

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