scholarly journals Optimization Algorithm for Point Cloud Quality Enhancement Based on Statistical Filtering

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Qian Zhao ◽  
Xiaorong Gao ◽  
Jinlong Li ◽  
Lin Luo
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Target Point ◽  
Quality Enhancement ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Plane Projection ◽  
Enhancement Algorithm

In the process of acquiring point cloud data by a 3D laser scanner, some problems, such as outliers, mixed points, and holes, may be caused in the target point cloud due to the external environment, the discreteness of the laser beam, and the occlusion of objects. In this paper, a point cloud quality optimization and enhancement algorithm is designed. A self-adaptive octree is established to rasterize the point cloud and calculate the density of each grid, combing with the statistical filtering to remove outliers from the point cloud data. Then, a plane projection method is used for removing the confounding points from the point cloud data. Finally, the point cloud is triangulated and a priority value is set, and then, points are preferentially inserted where the priority value is the largest to repair the holes. Experiments show that while removing outliers and confounding points, the detailed features of the point cloud can be maintained, holes are effectively filled, and the quality of the point cloud is effectively improved.

scholarly journals Reality Capture of Buildings Using 3D Laser Scanners

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avar Almukhtar ◽  
Henry Abanda ◽  
Zaid O. Saeed ◽  
Joseph H.M. Tah
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Data File ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Laser Scanners ◽  
Project Data

The urgent need to improve performance in the construction industry has led to the adoption of many innovative technologies. 3D laser scanners are amongst the leading technologies being used to capture and process assets or construction project data for use in various applications. Due to its nascent nature, many questions are still unanswered about 3D laser scanning, which in turn contribute to the slow adaptation of the technology. Some of these include the role of 3D laser scanners in capturing and processing raw construction project data. How accurate is the 3D laser scanner or point cloud data? How does laser scanning fit with other wider emerging technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM)? This study adopts a proof-of-concept approach, which in addition to answering the afore-mentioned questions, illustrates the application of the technology in practice. The study finds that the quality of the data, commonly referred to as point cloud data is still a major issue as it depends on the distance between the target object and 3D laser scanner’s station. Additionally, the quality of the data is still very dependent on data file sizes and the computational power of the processing machine. Lastly, the connection between laser scanning and BIM approaches is still weak as what can be done with a point cloud data model in a BIM environment is still very limited. The aforementioned findings reinforce existing views on the use of 3D laser scanners in capturing and processing construction project data.

scholarly journals THE POWER LINE HEIGHT ANALYSIS CHART DRAWING BASE ON MAPMATRIX

2020 ◽  
Vol XLII-3/W10 ◽  
pp. 327-333
Author(s):  
Y. R. He ◽  
W. W. Ma ◽  
X. R. Wang ◽  
J. Q. Dai ◽  
J. L. Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Binocular Stereo Vision ◽  
Binocular Stereo ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

Abstract. The power patrol has been completed by manual field investigation, which is inefficient, costly and unsafe. In order to extract the height of the power line and its surrounding ground objects more quickly and conveniently, and better service for power line patrol. This paper uses remote sensing data of unmanned aerial vehicle to carry out aerial triangulation, stereo model establishment and binocular stereo vision height extraction base on MapMatrix software, then obtains the power line height analysis chart. Then LiDAR point cloud data is used to verify the accuracy of the power line height analysis chart. The results show that this method not only meets the standard of power line patrol, but also improves the efficiency and quality of power line patrol.

scholarly journals A GROSS ERROR ELIMINATION METHOD FOR POINT CLOUD DATA BASED ON KD-TREE

2018 ◽  
Vol XLII-3 ◽  
pp. 719-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Kang ◽  
G. Huang ◽  
S. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Target Point ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
K Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Gross Error ◽  
Error Elimination ◽  
K Nearest Neighbor Algorithm ◽  
Key Steps

Point cloud data has been one type of widely used data sources in the field of remote sensing. Key steps of point cloud data’s pro-processing focus on gross error elimination and quality control. Owing to the volume feature of point could data, existed gross error elimination methods need spend massive memory both in space and time. This paper employed a new method which based on Kd-tree algorithm to construct, k-nearest neighbor algorithm to search, settled appropriate threshold to determine with result turns out a judgement that whether target point is or not an outlier. Experimental results show that, our proposed algorithm will help to delete gross error in point cloud data and facilitate to decrease memory consumption, improve efficiency.

scholarly journals The Segmentation Method of Target Point Cloud for Polarization-Modulated 3D Imaging

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengjie Wang ◽  
Bo Liu ◽  
Zhen Chen ◽  
Heping Li ◽  
Shuo Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Time Resolution ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
3D Imaging ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Target Point ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
Segmentation Method ◽  
Electron Multiplier ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Gray Image

To implement target point cloud segmentation for a polarization-modulated 3D imaging system in practical projects, an efficient segmentation concept of multi-dimensional information fusion is designed. As the electron multiplier charge coupled device (EMCCD) camera can only acquire the gray image, but has no ability for time resolution owing to the time integration mechanism, large diameter electro-optic modulators (EOM) are used to provide time resolution for the EMCCD cameras to obtain the polarization-modulated images, from which a 3D image can also be simultaneously reconstructed. According to the characteristics of the EMCCD camera’s plane array imaging, the point-to-point mapping relationship between the gray image pixels and point cloud data coordinates is established. The target’s pixel coordinate position obtained by image segmentation is mapped to 3D point cloud data to get the segmented target point cloud data. On the basis of the specific environment characteristics of the experiment, the maximum entropy test method is applied to the target segmentation of the gray image, and the image morphological erosion algorithm is used to improve the segmentation accuracy. This method solves the problem that conventional point clouds’ segmentation methods cannot effectively segment irregular objects or closely bound objects. Meanwhile, it has strong robustness and stability in the presence of noise, and reduces the computational complexity and data volume. The experimental results show that this method is better for the segmentation of the target in the actual environment, and can avoid the over-segmentation and under-segmentation to some extent. This paper illustrates the potential and feasibility of the segmentation method based on this system in real-time data processing.

scholarly journals On-Site 4-in-1 Alignment: Visualization and Interactive CAD Model Retrofitting Using UAV, LiDAR’s Point Cloud Data, and Video

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (18) ◽  
pp. 3908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavan Kumar B. N. ◽  
Ashok Kumar Patil ◽  
Chethana B. ◽  
Young Ho Chai
Keyword(s):  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Video Frame ◽  
Cad Model ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
Registration Method ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Generic Framework

Acquisition of 3D point cloud data (PCD) using a laser scanner and aligning it with a video frame is a new approach that is efficient for retrofitting comprehensive objects in heavy pipeline industrial facilities. This work contributes a generic framework for interactive retrofitting in a virtual environment and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based sensory setup design to acquire PCD. The framework adopts a 4-in-1 alignment using a point cloud registration algorithm for a pre-processed PCD alignment with the partial PCD, and frame-by-frame registration method for video alignment. This work also proposes a virtual interactive retrofitting framework that uses pre-defined 3D computer-aided design models (CAD) with a customized graphical user interface (GUI) and visualization of a 4-in-1 aligned video scene from a UAV camera in a desktop environment. Trials were carried out using the proposed framework in a real environment at a water treatment facility. A qualitative and quantitative study was conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed generic framework from participants by adopting the appropriate questionnaire and retrofitting task-oriented experiment. Overall, it was found that the proposed framework could be a solution for interactive 3D CAD model retrofitting on a combination of UAV sensory setup-acquired PCD and real-time video from the camera in heavy industrial facilities.

Research on Stereo Image Acquisition Technology of 3D Printing

2014 ◽  
Vol 644-650 ◽  
pp. 2656-2660
Author(s):  
Yao Cheng ◽  
Guang Xue Chen ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
Jiang Ping Yuan
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Point Cloud ◽  
Image Acquisition ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Stereo Image ◽  
Object Model ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Engineering Software ◽  
Hand Model

In the process of 3D printing, stereo image acquisition is the basis and premise of 3D modeling so that it’s important to study the acquisition methods and techniques. This paper will study the process of point cloud data acquisition of a hand model by using handheld laser scanner REVscan, and processed by the reverse engineering software Geomagic Studio. Using the object model captured, we can greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy, as well as reduce the cycle of the 3D printing. This will help achieve the transmission of 3D printing data without geographical restrictions, in which truly realize the concept "What You See Is What You Get".

Design of Light-Small Mobile 3D Laser Measurement System

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 3032-3036
Author(s):  
Yi Bo Sun ◽  
Xin Qi Zheng ◽  
Zong Ren Jia ◽  
Gang Ai
Keyword(s):  
Point Cloud ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Scanning System ◽  
Point Cloud Data ◽  
3D Laser Scanning ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Cloud Data ◽  
Laser Scanning System

At present, most of the commercial 3D laser scanning measurement systems do work for a large area and a big scene, but few shows their advantage in the small area or small scene. In order to solve this shortage, we design a light-small mobile 3D laser scanning system, which integrates GPS, INS, laser scanner and digital camera and other sensors, to generate the Point Cloud data of the target through data filtering and fusion. This system can be mounted on airborne or terrestrial small mobile platform and enables to achieve the goal of getting Point Cloud data rapidly and reconstructing the real 3D model. Compared to the existing mobile 3D laser scanning system, the system we designed has high precision but lower cost, smaller hardware and more flexible.

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