Mapping the Mahram Bilquis Marib, Yemen
The site was mapped using a total station and RTK-GPS.
total station
RTK-GPS rover
The survey data was then downloaded into AutoCAD with the SurvCADD module and a Triangular Irregular Network (TIN) was generated with the Quicksurf module.
PhotoModeler was used to solve the focal length and camera locations for site photos taken from a helicopter.
Photos with control points in PhotoModeler
Solved camera locations in PhotoModeler
With the focal length and camera locations solved the photos could be used to accurately texture the TIN.