Geospatial Accuracy Analysis of UAV-Collected Coordinates for District Six, Cape Town'S Urban Landscape.

EasyChair Preprint 15158

Abstract

This study focuses on the geospatial accuracy analysis of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-collected coordinates in District Six, a historically significant and rapidly transforming urban landscape in Cape Town, South Africa. UAVs are increasingly used in urban studies for their ability to capture high-resolution spatial data efficiently. The research aims to assess the precision and reliability of UAV-derived coordinates by comparing them with ground-truth data obtained through traditional surveying methods. District Six, with its complex urban morphology and ongoing redevelopment, presents a challenging environment for accurate geospatial mapping. Factors such as topographical variations, obstructions, and environmental conditions that could impact the UAV’s geospatial accuracy are carefully considered. The study employs statistical analysis to quantify errors, identifying potential discrepancies between UAV-collected data and established benchmarks. Findings from this analysis will contribute to refining UAV-based mapping techniques for urban applications, ensuring more reliable geospatial data for urban planning, heritage preservation, and infrastructural development in District Six and similar urban environments.

Keyphrases: 3D Spatial Analysis, Data collection techniques, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying Methodologies, change detection, error analysis, mapping technologies

@booklet{EasyChair:15158,
  author    = {Anthony Collins},
  title     = {Geospatial Accuracy Analysis of UAV-Collected Coordinates for District Six, Cape Town'S Urban Landscape.},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 15158},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}