AirPhotoSE is a specialized, free software package originally developed by Professor Irwin Scollar as part of the Bonn Archaeological Software Package (BASP). It is widely recognized in aerial archaeology, geography, and history for the geometric rectification and orthorectification of distorted or oblique aerial photographs into planimetrically accurate, map-like scales.
A “Getting Started” workflow or guide typically focuses on transforming a distorted raw image into an accurate geospatial asset using Ground Control Points (GCPs). Core Capabilities of AirPhotoSE
Oblique Image Correction: Corrects perspective distortion caused by the camera angle (e.g., photos taken from a tilted drone or aircraft window).
Topographical Rectification: Utilizes Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) or Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) to correct relief displacement caused by hilly or mountainous terrain.
Camera Calibration: Includes automatic intrinsic and extrinsic camera calibration from multiple images via integrated tools like Bundler. Step-by-Step Rectification Workflow
A typical startup guide for AirPhotoSE follows this fundamental process: 1. Project Preparation
Load the Data: Import your scanned or digital aerial photograph (the source) alongside a reference map or an already georeferenced satellite image (the target).
Identify Features: Look for permanent, stationary objects visible in both the photo and the map—such as road intersections, building corners, or fence boundaries. 2. Placing Control Points AirPhotoSE – CloudCompare wiki
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