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Topcon Image Master modeler software captures ‘reality’ in the field
Written by Topcon Positioning Systems
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Livermore, CA -- The new Topcon Image Master Modeler Software from Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) allows users to generate 3D models quickly from digital images.
Models can be used for measuring, mapping, ortho images, and interpretation in a wide variety of applications.
Combining an easy-to-use interface and advanced mathematical processing, Image Master software allows creation of extremely accurate 3D models with a minimum of preparation or special knowledge or training.
Using digital camera images, the Image Master software produces photogrammetry models with accuracies up to 0.4 mm. The software produces three-dimensional coordinate points and surfaces by measurements made in two or more digital photographic images taken from different positions.
Topcon’s Image Master can be used for a wide variety of applications, including:
• Close-range photogrammetric applications
• Mining
• Aerial Photogrammetry
• Architecture
• Archeology
• Disaster monitor/mapping
• As-built civil and industrial applications
• Accident investigation
• 3D modeling and visualization
• Civil engineering and Survey deliverables
Scott Langbein, TPS product marketing manager, said, “Topcon Image Master Modeler Software not only provides unique data capturing and 3D modeling functionality, it offers advanced features for interpolating and handling the models and model data.” He also points out that, “Combining this powerful software with total stations and GPS receivers provides a system solution for 3D modeling.”
The advanced features of the software include:
• Calculation and display of model cross sections;
• Calculation and display of contour lines;
• Area and volume calculations;
• Distance measurements, point to point, or point to line;
• TIN model generation;
• 3D model rendering;
• Ortho image support; and
• A variety of export forms, including DXF, ASCII, VRML.
About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems, a developer and manufacturer of positioning equipment, offers the world’s leading selection of innovating precision GPS, GIS, laser, agriculture, optical surveying, and machine control products, software, and applications. Topcon Corporation is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732).
• 15th Annual GeoTech - October 7-8, 2008, NOAA’s Auditorium and Science Center in Silver Spring, MD. Hosted by Potomac Region of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and co-hosted by the NGS, 1 day of Workshops taught by experts, and 1 day of Technical sessions.,
• GITA's First Annual GIS for Oil & Gas Conference - Calgary - Nov. 6-7, 2008, Calgary Marriott Hotel, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The GIS for Oil & Gas Calgary Conference will build on the momentum from GITA’s GIS for Oil & Gas Conference held in Houston, Texas, every September.
• GITA's “How to Financially Justify Your Geospatial Projects” Two-day Workshop - Nov. 13-14, 2008 in Denver, Dec. 11-12, 2008 in Tampa. All types of organizations now have a unique opportunity to learn from GITA’s landmark research project, “Building a Business Case for Geospatial Information Technology: A Practitioner’s Guide to Financial and Strategic Analysis.”
• Geography in Las Vegas - March 22–27, 2009. Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists from around the world in Las Vegas for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience, during the annual conference of the Association of American Geographers.
• California Land Surveyors Association 2009 Conference - March 28-April 1, 2009, Hilton San Diego Resort (Mission Bay).
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• SPAR 2009 - March 30- April 1, 2009, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Denver, Colorado. SPAR 2009 will focus on best practices for using 3D imaging technologies to design and deliver capital projects as well as operate, modify and maintain production, manufacturing and infrastructure assets.
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Models can be used for measuring, mapping, ortho images, and interpretation in a wide variety of applications.
