An Orthomosaic map is a detailed, accurate photo representation
of an area, created out of many photos that have been stitched
together and geometrically corrected (“orthorectified”).
It could be described as an ultra high definition Google Satellite
map.
It records the ever-changing cultural and natural features on the
Earth's surface.
Photograph 1: Is an example of a repeat commission for a 206
acre environmental mitigation project to monitor coastal erosion over
time. It consists of approx 1000 high definition photographs taken at
350ft.
Photograph 2: This shows the difference in definition between
Google Satellite map quality and a Ortho-Mosaic map quality
Photograph 3: This shows elevation model that can be created to
view a visual representation of the deviation in terrain.
Other applications
Construction: Orthomosaic maps can help provide detailed
updates on the progress of a construction project, since they allow
you to zoom in and see different parts of the building(s) under
construction, as well as related resources.
Real Estate: Orthomosaic maps are being used in real estate to
provide detailed, interactive maps of properties, which help realtors
in their efforts to sell them. An orthomosaic map made for real estate
purposes could be of a small area, such as a house, or it could cover
thousands of acres of property. Typically they’re used to showcase
large properties or estates, since it can be difficult to show a
prospective client the entire piece of land and/or details of the
buildings on the property when they are so spread out.
Emergency Management:When disaster strikes, quick and accurate
information is vital for emergency management to effectively respond,
especially when the disaster covers a large area. Using drone
photogrammetry, officials can determine the most damaged areas of a
disaster (think flood or hurricane). With this data, they can
effectively distribute their resources for a timely response.
Record Keeping: Orthomosaic maps are powerful visuals to have
for record keeping. Using these maps helps property owners and
insurers track changes in a property over time. Comparing orthomosaic
maps allows people to visualize changes in the tree-line, patterns in
how the property is used, and under-utilized space.