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Model-based constraints for trajectory determination of quad-copters: Design, calibration & merits for direct orientation

Joseph Paul, Kenneth  
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Cucci, Davide Antonio  
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Skaloud, Jan  
January 24, 2023
ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

This paper proposes a novel method to improve georeferencing of airborne laser scanning by improved trajectory estimation using Vehicle Dynamic Model. In Vehicle Dynamic Model (VDM), the relationship between the dynamics of the platform and control inputs is used as additional observations for sensor fusion. This relationship is available for most platforms and can be used without the need for additional hardware. However, this relationship is modeled using parameters that are a priori unknown. The proposed in-flight calibration methodology can achieve less than 2% error in the estimated model parameters compared to the values used in simulation. The effect of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) noise on the accuracy of airborne laser scanning is further investigated to demonstrate the reduction in the position error of georeferenced points when VDM measurements are used. The results are evaluated through a Monte-Carlo simulation involving an open-source autopilot. The reduction in the error of the estimated attitude due to vehicle modeling increases with the higher intensity of time-correlated IMU noise. Using a higher quality inertial sensor does not lead to an improvement in the position error of georeferenced points when VDM measurements are employed; however, a lower quality Inertial Measurement Unit, such as those on an autopilot, shows a 33% and 46% reduction in the mean and standard deviation of the position error of the georeferenced points, respectively.

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DOI
10.1016/j.ophoto.2023.100030
Author(s)
Joseph Paul, Kenneth  
Cucci, Davide Antonio  
Skaloud, Jan  
Date Issued

2023-01-24

Published in
ISPRS Open Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Volume

7

Issue

January

Article Number

100030

Subjects

Vehicle dynamic model

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Quad-copter

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Dynamic network

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Airborne laser scanning

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topomapp

Editorial or Peer reviewed

REVIEWED

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EPFL

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TOPO  
FunderGrant Number

FNS

200021_182072

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January 25, 2023
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