Large Scale Mapping

Compile all DTM features and digitize all planimetric features

Client

A leading Geomatics firm in US

Scope

Compile all DTM features and digitize all planimetric features with respect to photo scale of 1:3000.
Year: 2007

Background and Objectives

Our client is a leading provider of Geomatics Services and Technologies. They work extensively on Land Surveying, Aerial Photography, LiDAR, Digital Photogrammetric Mapping, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Key Aspects of the Project:
The key objective of this project was to compile all DTM features and digitize all planimetric features with respect to photo scale of 1:3000. The data compiled would be used for city planning for future development.
The client’s requirements from this project were: 

• Compilation of DTM features
• Digitization of all Planimetric features.
• 3 1 foot Contour Mapping Scale: 1:20 and 1:40

Services Rendered & Methodology:

• Compilation of DTM features
  Compilation of all DTM features like, Breaklines, Streams, River, Drainage Lines, and Spot Heights, Utility features.
• Digitization of all planimetric features
  Digitization of all planimetric features like Fence, Wall, Electric poles, Trees, Manhole, Catch basin, Sign board, Signal board, Agriculture outline, tree outlines, etc. 

Inputs:

• Aerial Images
• SOCET SET Aerial Triangulation Results
• 1 foot Contour

Deliverables:

• AutoCAD DWG file format

Tools Used:

• Leica Photogrammetry Suite
• Microstation V8
• AutoCAD Map 2004