Research on Bridge Alignment Extraction and Measurement Method Based on UAV Vision
Journal: Architecture Engineering and Science DOI: 10.32629/aes.v7i1.5035
Abstract
Bridge alignment measurement during construction is an important means to ensure construction quality and structural safety. Although traditional contact-based measurement methods provide high accuracy, they suffer from low efficiency, high operational risk, and poor operability. UAV vision-based measurement, as a non-contact technique, offers advantages such as simple operation, high safety, and rapid data acquisition; however, it still faces challenges in measurement accuracy, methodological completeness, and adaptability to on-site conditions. Therefore, in-depth research on UAV vision-based bridge alignment extraction and measurement has significant theoretical value and promising engineering application prospects.
Keywords
UAV vision, bridge construction, alignment measurement, sub-pixel edge detection
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