The analysis of the cartographic materials for the creation of GIS of Antarctic station «Academician Vernadsky»

This study presents the first high-resolution orthophoto maps and digital surface models (DSMs) of the largest Argentine Islands, West Antarctica. Aerial surveys with small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) were performed in Austral summer, 2018, taking 10,041 aerial photographs. Accuracy requirements were ensured using ground control points (GCPs). A resolution of 3.4 and 6.8 cm/px of orthomosaics and DSMs is reached on average, and the RMS reprojection error is 0.22 m on average. We report the morphometric parameters of surveyed islands and discuss issues related to accuracy and the usage of UAVs in polar conditions. This study demonstrates that small and low cost UAVs can be successfully used in harsh polar conditions to obtain accurate orthomosaics and DSMs of mainly glaciated terrain. We provide all generated materials in full resolution available in a scientific data repository that could be used for the monitoring of ice cap changes, vegetation cover, and wildlife populations.

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The analysis of the cartographic materials for the creation of GIS of Antarctic station «Academician Vernadsky»

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Atmospheric Impact on GNSS Observations, Sea Level Change Investigations and GPS-Photogrammetry Ice Cap Survey at Vernadsky Station in Antarctic Peninsula

Atmospheric Impact on GNSS Observations, Sea Level Change Investigations and GPS-Photogrammetry Ice Cap Survey at Vernadsky Station in Antarctic Peninsula

High-resolution orthophoto map and digital surface models of the largest Argentine Islands (the Antarctic) from unmanned aerial vehicle photogrammetry

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