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Method and apparatus for enhancing a digital elevation model (DEM) for topographical modeling

US7142984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2005
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A computer implemented method is for processing an original digital elevation model (DEM) including data for terrain and a plurality of objects thereon. The method includes generating a lower-resolution DEM from the original DEM, and generating an objects-only DEM based upon a comparison of the lower-resolution DEM and the original DEM. The method further includes reducing noise in the objects-only DEM.

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