Enrolment options

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To understand special applications of laser scanning. To understand mobile, UAV and multi-/hyperspectral laser scanning. To understand and apply processing algorithms of 3D point clouds. To understand and apply registration and integration of laser scanning data with other data sources.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 26.02.2024 - 15.04.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matti Vaaja

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course gives a deeper insight on laser scanning methods such as the use of mobile laser scanning, UAV laser scanners, multi- and hyperspectral laser scanning, handheld scanners, and special applications of laser scanning. In addition, algorithms of 3D data processing and integration with other data sources are emphasized. The course includes also a part in which the recent development of laser scanning is illustrated.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Examination and assignments

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (20 h), assignments (60 h), self-study (28 h), preparation for examination + examination (27 h)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture notes and additional literature

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV
    2023-2024 Spring IV

    Enrollment :

    Registration for the courses via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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