Abstract: An imaging survey platform utilizes imaging sensors arranged in one or more arcs to capture nadir and oblique views as required for photogrammetric processing into image maps and 3D surface maps, where a common primary lens subsystem is used by sensors within an arc. The primary lens subsystem can project onto a curved (e.g., spherical) surface rather than onto a planar surface. This solves a limiting first order optical problem for airborne or spaceborne image capture. To fill missing data between sensors edges on an arc, a second and offset arc of sensors or a scanning mirror in front of the primary mirror system can be used. Each imaging sensor can be mounted on and controlled by its own computer, with this subsystem in turn may be mounted onto the arc using piezoelectric actuators to fine tune alignment image sensor relative to the primary lens subsystem.

Abstract: An imaging survey platform utilizes imaging sensors arranged in one or more arcs to capture nadir and oblique views as required for photogrammetric processing into image maps and 3D surface maps, where a common primary lens subsystem is used by sensors within an arc. The primary lens subsystem can project onto a curved (e.g., spherical) surface rather than onto a planar surface. This solves a limiting first order optical problem for airborne or spaceborne image capture. To fill missing data between sensors edges on an arc, a second and offset arc of sensors or a scanning mirror in front of the primary mirror system can be used. Each imaging sensor can be mounted on and controlled by its own computer, with this subsystem in turn may be mounted onto the arc using piezoelectric actuators to fine tune alignment image sensor relative to the primary lens subsystem.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed relating to acquisition of images regarding large area objects or large areas. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method of obtaining or capturing, via a first system that includes one or more first image capturing devices, overview images, wherein the overview images depict first areas, as well as obtaining or capturing, via a second system that includes a plurality of image capturing devices, detail images characterized as being related to each other along an image axis. Moreover, the detail images may depict second areas that are subsets of the first areas, they may be arranged in strips parallel to the image axis, and they may have a higher resolution than corresponding portions of the first images.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed relating to acquisition of images regarding large area objects or large areas. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method of obtaining or capturing, via a first system that includes one or more first image capturing devices, overview images, wherein the overview images depict first areas, as well as obtaining or capturing, via a second system that includes a plurality of image capturing devices, detail images characterized as being related to each other along an image axis. Moreover, the detail images may depict second areas that are subsets of the first areas, they may be arranged in strips parallel to the image axis, and they may have a higher resolution than corresponding portions of the first images.