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Three-dimensional models of forestry from Structure from Motion and Multi-View Stereo (SfM-MVS) system have been developed using 2D imagery data captured by UAVs. Such models are useful in estimation of tree height in forestry which is required for several applications of remote sensing. UAV-based SfM measurements allow easy creation of high-resolution ortho-mosaic images and topographic maps. A deep insight into temporal changes in topography and vegetation information is presented. Reconstruction of the volcanic landscapes for the last several years has been carried out using SfM-MVS from ground-controlled aerial photographs. A brief history, development, and prospects of UAV research are also accompanied with research on topography and vegetation using UAV remote sensing.
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Obanawa, H., Shibata, H. (2020). Applications of UAV Remote Sensing to Topographic and Vegetation Surveys. In: Avtar, R., Watanabe, T. (eds) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: Applications in Agriculture and Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27157-2_10
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