Data acquisition and processing

Based on many years of technical expertise in the field of manipulation with different
forms of spatial data, the Geodetic Institute can offer its customers several methods of
data acquisition and processing. We use mainly our own sources, knowledge and
equipment, while for mass acquisition we provide adequate link between the
contractor, contracting authority and the final user of our services.

With every acquisition and before the processing of spatial data we make sure that
they are adequately spatially placed (different methods of acquisition use different
procedures of georeferencing). However, acquisition and processing are not enough;
therefore, our work processes include different quality controls.

Precision of spatial data is important information for the user and is indispensable in
the evaluation of the quality of the results of data processing. For this reason our
services are subjected to adequate standards, which assures adequate knowledge about
positioning and thematic accuracy and completeness of spatial data, as required for
successful implementation of any spatial analysis.

DATA ACQUISITION

When satellite images are needed, we purchase them directly from distributors, by

specifying our precise demands regarding the level of processing, location and quality
of data. For different the data of different spatial resolution and contents are acquired,
with adequate channels of electromagnetic spectrum.
Since we know the suppliers of aerial photographs and are, most importantly,
familiar with the technology, we are able to select the right provider for any required
service or product. Aerial photography can be performed from aircrafts, ultra light
aircrafts and helicopters or with unmanned aircrafts or helicopters.

For the data acquisition of linear objects (roads, railways, power lines, etc.) aerial
laser scanning and photography is used. For the data acquisition on the national
level independent aerial laser scanning is applied.
For the data acquisition at small areas or for individual objects digital camera with
calibrated metric lens or calibrated video cameras are used. For more precise works at
small surfaces terrestrial laser scanner or modern geodetic instruments are used.

For the cadastral or topographic surveys GNSS instrument is used. Its type and

survey method differ according to the required plane and/or height precision of the
measured positions. We also provide the acquisition of different GIS data, where
their contents are more important than their precision.
We also assure data acquisition from different analogue media, such as maps, plans,
aerofilms, contact copies of aerial photos or paper documents. At the same time we
provide adequate spatial reference of the data acquired in this way.

DATA PROCESSING

Today, the satellite images offer satisfactory geometrical and semantic information
for various aplications regarding data of Earth surface. To get geolocated data from
satellite images thay need to be orthorectified. We provide orthorectification for
differend satellite images, such as WorldView, GeoEye, QuickBird, Ikonos, Spot, …
We provide high quality transformations that allow the transition and use of data in
different coordinate systems, datums or cartographic projections. For the
transformation of spatial databases, we developed a web service called Ekspres
koordinator (Express coordinator).

With the evaluation of satellite images and aerial photographs information about
space and phenomena shown there can be obtained. With the help of stereo
evaluation multidimensional spatial data about the selected objects or terrain are
obtained.
We also provide classification of a point cloud obtained from laser scanning that
separates points into adequate content classes (relief, buildings, high/medium/low
vegetation, waters). On satellite images we also classify pixels of similar
characteristics.

Automatic classification offer fast and simple overview of actual state on the Earth
surface. We make all kinds of topografical layers using automatic classification,
such as buildings, roads, water, vegetation and individual plants, …
We examine and process data of vast spatial records (real estate, topographic,
cartographic, GIS) and prepare data in the form adequate for the use in tasks from
different areas (real estate register, land quality evaluation, mapping, programming of
web applications).