Supervised deep learning algorithms have recently achieved state-of-the-art performance in the classification, segmentation and analysis of 3D LiDAR point cloud data in a wide-range of applications and environments. One of the main downsides of deep learning-based approaches is the need for extensive training datasets, i.e. LiDAR point clouds that have been annotated for target tasks by human e…
3D reconstruction is a long-standing research topic in the photogrammetric and computer vision communities; although a plethora of open-source and commercial solutions for 3D reconstruction have been released in the last few years, several open challenges and limitations still exist. Undoubtedly, deep learning algorithms have demonstrated great potential in several remote sensing tasks, includi…
Forest diebacks pose a major threat to global ecosystems. Identifying and mapping both living and dead trees is crucial for understanding the causes and implementing effective management strategies. This study explores the efficacy of Mask R–CNN for automated forest dieback monitoring. The method detects individual trees, delineates their crowns, and classifies them as alive or dead. We evalu…
Real-time semantic segmentation of point clouds has increasing importance in applications related to 3D city modelling and mapping, automated inventory of forests, autonomous driving and mobile robotics. Current state-of-the-art point cloud semantic segmentation methods rely heavily on the availability of 3D laser scanning data. This is problematic in regards of low-latency, real-time applicati…
In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on assessing and ensuring the quality of horticultural and agricultural produce. Traditional methods involving field measurements, investigations, and statistical analyses are labour-intensive, time-consuming, and costly. As a solution, Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) has emerged as a non-destructive and environmentally friendly technology. HSI has…
Thermal mapping of buildings can be one approach to assess the insulation, which is important in regard to upgrade buildings to increase energy efficiency and for climate change adaptation. Personal laser scanning (PLS) is a fast and flexible option that has become increasingly popular to efficiently map building facades. However, some measurement systems do not include sufficient colorization …
Fine-grained information on the level of individual trees constitute key components for forest observation enabling forest management practices tackling the effects of climate change and the loss of biodiversity in forest ecosystems. Such information on individual tree crowns (ITC's) can be derived from the application of ITC segmentation approaches, which utilize remotely sensed data. However,…
Change detection from traditional 2D optical images has limited capability to model the changes in the height or shape of objects. Change detection using 3D point cloud from photogrammetry or LiDAR surveying can fill this gap by providing critical depth information. While most existing machine learning based 3D point cloud change detection methods are supervised, they severely depend on the ava…
BIM is a powerful tool for the construction industry as well as for various other industries, so that its use has increased massively in recent years. Laser scanners are usually used for the measurement, which, in addition to the high acquisition costs, also cause problems on reflective surfaces. The use of photogrammetric techniques for BIM in industrial plants, on the other hand, is less wide…
Increasing tree mortality due to climate change has been observed globally. Remote sensing is a suitable means for detecting tree mortality and has been proven effective for the assessment of abrupt and large-scale stand-replacing disturbances, such as those caused by windthrow, clear-cut harvesting, or wildfire. Non-stand replacing tree mortality events (e.g., due to drought) are more difficul…