14th September 2012, 12:38 PM
I agree that Erik doesn't describe every possible use of the method and it is slightly Scandocentric in its parameters. I think he does however cover the cost-anaylsis (somewhere) and compares it to the cost of achieving the same level of data collection using conventional survey means. I agree though that it requires a big powerful computer to deal with the point cloud and that may be sometimes difficult to achieve in a field situation working against the clock - so it is more suited to a quiet day or two in the office.
As for the integration into the strat record, it could be partially achieved by using a true 3-D programme - some variants of GRASS for example (though the chronological dimension may be more problematic), but I don't think that PhotoScan (which is 2.5-D at the best) is the way to that particular end....
As for the integration into the strat record, it could be partially achieved by using a true 3-D programme - some variants of GRASS for example (though the chronological dimension may be more problematic), but I don't think that PhotoScan (which is 2.5-D at the best) is the way to that particular end....
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