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“Tips for the effective use of close range digital photogrammetry for the Earth sciences Produced by: ISPRS - Commission V - Close-Range Sensing: Analysis and Applications Working Group V / 6 - Close range morphological measurement for the earth sciences, 2008-2012 Updated: September, 2010 Introduction This document was developed by members of ISPRS V6 to provide simple guidance to new/less experienced users of close range digital photogrammetry, with a particular emphasis on application to Earth science applications. It does not enable a novice to produce or supply commercial products and services using close range photogrammetry. The guidance is provided with the best of intentions but clearly members cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from the information presented, although the utmost care has been taken to ensure its accuracy. Start simple, start small A recommendation that is not specific to digital photogrammetry but appropriate when introduced to any new technology is to start with simple and small applications. Only when a small project has been tackled successfully is it prudent to start working on larger and more ambitious schemes. This is particularly true when applying close range photogrammetry for the first time, and especially when an application is combined with using new and unfamiliar software. It is suggested that an initial project should consist of just a few frames acquired with a camera which has some form of camera calibration data. It is always prudent to test equipment before you start a full project or even buy hardware/software. If you cannot solve a problem yourself, get support from experienced users. Small difficulties in the workflow may have large impacts! Key stages which allow for accurate spatial measurement using digital cameras can be briefly identified: Test-field calibration to derive an approximate lens model (See “Tip 2”, below); Provide sufficient control for restitution and providing independent checks (