Interior orientation error modelling and correction for precise georeferencing of satellite imagery

Abstract

To exploit full metric quality of optical satellite imagery, precise georeferencing is necessary. A number of sensor orientation models designed to exploit the full metric potential of images have been developed over the past decades. In particular, generic models attract more interest as they take full account of the physical imaging process by adopting time dependant satellite orbit models and interior orientation (IO) information provided by the satellite imagery vendors. The quality of IO parameters varies for different satellites and has significant impact on the georeferencing performance. Self-calibration approaches have been developed, however such approaches require a significant am..