CEG2726 : 3D Reality Capture
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to proof of pre-requisite knowledge.
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jon Mills
- Lecturer: Dr Henny Mills
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To introduce the principles and mathematics of the data capture and processing pipelines in modern photogrammetric computer vision and laser scanning, as well as imparting an awareness of the ways in which the derived geospatial data can be analysed and applied.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will provide a thorough overview of the photogrammetric and laser scanning data capture and processing pipelines. The course will commence by examining methods for image and associated data capture for photogrammetry, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Principles of digital image measurement will provide a background to automated techniques in contemporary photogrammetry and laser scanning. The theoretical basis of photogrammetric computer vision will then be studied in lectures. Lectures on laser scanning will introduce this complementary technique, through the study of airborne, mobile, terrestrial / close range pipelines. The latest integrated approaches (both sensors and data) and developments in point cloud processing will conclude the lecture series. In parallel to the lectures, a practical programme will provide hands-on experience in industry-standard hardware and software for both photogrammetry and laser scanning.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 33 | 1:00 | 33:00 | Anticipated as PiP but can be adapted to online as necessary. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 33 | 1:00 | 33:00 | Revision for exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | Independent follow up on practical sessions, plus writing up reports |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam – anticipated as regular examination but can be adapted to 24-hour take-home exam as necessary. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 8:00 | 96:00 | Includes background reading and studying lecture notes for a rigorous understanding of material. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students will gain an appreciation of the scientific principles of photogrammetry and laser scanning through the lecture programme and develop skills in data measurement and analysis through practical sessions.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 60 | Unseen written examination |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 20 | Integrated individual report on terrestrial laser scanning following completion of practical sessions 1 and 2. |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 20 | Individual report on reality capture following completion of practical sessions 3 and 4 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Understanding will be assessed through examination whilst student's ability to perform data measurement, processing and analysis will be assessed through reports on practical work.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG2726's Timetable