The Most Comprehensive Photogrammetric Production Software on the Market
The ImageStation software suite enables digital photogrammetry workflows, including project creation, orientation and triangulation, 3D feature collection and editing, digital terrain model (DTM) collection and editing, and orthophoto production using aerial and satellite imagery. ImageStation is specially designed for high-volume commercial photogrammetry and production mapping customers who need to move large quantities of raw spatial information to an actionable or exploitable format.
Screenshots
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![Extreme relief in ImageStation 2013](/Libraries/Screenshots/Extreme_relief_in_ImageStation_2013.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Extreme relief in ImageStation 2013")
Extreme relief in ImageStation 2013
This model is an example of extreme relief from an area in Japan. A variety of licensing approaches are available to match processing throughput to project schedules.
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![Control and Pass Points in the ImageStation Project Manager](/Libraries/Screenshots/Control_and_Pass_Points_in_the_ImageStation_Project_Manager.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Control and Pass Points in the ImageStation Project Manager")
Control and Pass Points in the ImageStation Project Manager
Here you can clearly see the pass points or tie points (purple points) that were automatically generated from the project control which you can see as the red triangles. The green dots in the middle show the photo centers of the project.
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![Is this a Point Cloud or an Image?](/Libraries/Screenshots/Is_this_a_Point_Cloud_or_an_Image.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Is this a Point Cloud or an Image?")
Is this a Point Cloud or an Image?
Point cloud!! High-performance dense image correlation produces encoded point clouds for use in city mapping, true ortho, visualization, and forensics applications.
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![Semi-global Matching Algorithm in ImageStation 2013](/Libraries/Screenshots/Semi-global_Matching_Algorithm_in_ImageStation_2013.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Semi-global Matching Algorithm in ImageStation 2013")
Semi-global Matching Algorithm in ImageStation 2013
This view of the 'Boneyards' at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona, demonstrates the sensitivity of the Semi-global Matching (SGM) algorithm to flat light conditions.
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![ImageStation 2013 with Semi-global Matching](/Libraries/Screenshots/ImageStation_2013_with_Semi-global_Matching.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "ImageStation 2013 with Semi-global Matching")
ImageStation 2013 with Semi-global Matching
This point cloud generated from a 20cm GSD DMC II-230 image in Germany captures the subtleties of the countryside terrain.
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![Collecting features in a GeoMedia stereo environment](/Libraries/Screenshots/Collecting_features_in_a_GeoMedia_stereo_environment.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Collecting features in a GeoMedia stereo environment")
Collecting features in a GeoMedia stereo environment
This image shows the collection of features in a stereo environment directly into GeoMedia from an ImageStation project.
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![Producing 3D models in ImageStation 2013](/Libraries/Screenshots/Producing_3D_models_in_ImageStation_2013.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Producing 3D models in ImageStation 2013")
Producing 3D models in ImageStation 2013
This point cloud model of the western Colorado foothills shows the accuracy with which 3D models can be produced with stereo imagery in ImageStation 2013. Nominal processing throughput is 30-40 GB per hour.
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![ImageStation 2013](/Libraries/Screenshots/ImageStation_2013.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "ImageStation 2013")
ImageStation 2013
Multi-user ortho quality control tools (PixelQue) are packaged with OrthoPro in ImageStation 2013, providing you with more value, without additional cost.
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![The ImageStation Project Manager is the interface for setting up and working with your Image data in a Photogrammetric environment](/Libraries/Screenshots/The_ImageStation_Project_Manager_is_the_interface_for_setting_up_and_working_with_your_Image_data_in_a_Photogrammetric_environment.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "The ImageStation Project Manager is the interface for setting up and working with your Image data in a Photogrammetric environment")
The ImageStation Project Manager is the interface for setting up and working with your Image data in a Photogrammetric environment
This image shows the Footprint viewer of the ImageStation Project Manager. All project parameters and setup is done through this interface.
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![The point Measurement tool allows for unlimited number of images to be open in separate viewers for point collection](/Libraries/Screenshots/The_point_Measurement_tool_allows_for_unlimited_number_of_images_to_be_open_in_separate_viewers_for_point_collection.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "The point Measurement tool allows for unlimited number of images to be open in separate viewers for point collection")
The point Measurement tool allows for unlimited number of images to be open in separate viewers for point collection
From the ISAT pull down menu you can access this point measurement window by selecting al the images you wish to collect points on. All of those you select will be displayed in a separate viewer. So if you select all images then you could potentially have an overwhelming number of images come up, but this does allow you the flexibility to open as many viewers as you see fit.
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![Railroad Right-of-way Point Cloud](/Libraries/Screenshots/Railroad_Right-of-way_Point_Cloud.sflb.ashx?width=440&proportional=true&decreaseOnly=false"> "Railroad Right-of-way Point Cloud")
Railroad Right-of-way Point Cloud
This image is an example of a very high resolution point cloud from 2cm GSD Digital Mapping Camera source imagery.
GIS Integration
ImageStation within the GeoMedia context helps mapping professionals create continuous, topologically accurate, and attributed map layers stored in a variety of open formats. This integration enables you to streamline the process of creating and/or updating your GIS using photogrammetric techniques and directly store your data as an asset within a corporate data base.
Ortho Cloud Processing
ImageStation accelerates photogrammetric processing through its use of “ortho clouds” consisting of computing resources connected by high-speed network infrastructure and high-performance storage systems. Intergraph’s ortho cloud uses a private cloud paradigm that can be deployed within any organization, including mapping agencies or cloud service providers.
Semi-Global Matching
ImageStation can generate dense point clouds from stereo imagery using the industry-accepted semi-global matching technique. Semi-global matching avoids correlation problems caused by recording or illumination differences or reflections, and facilitates matching at the boundaries of objects or fine structures. You can use these dense point clouds to create precise surface models for highly accurate orthorectification, or as a source for manual or semi-automatic feature collection.
Download a sample SGM-derived point cloud (~26MB)
Source: Digital Mapping Camera, 2cm GSD images
