Pașcani Municipality, Iași County, and all adjacent localities: Blăgești, Boșteni, Gâștești, Lunca, and Sodomeni Creation of an orthophoto map for 7,500 ha at 3GSD
Purpose: urban development, PUG update
The project consists of the creation of a 3D digital model of the territory of Pașcani Municipality, Iași County, and all adjacent localities, including the creation of a digital orthophoto map at 3GSD, with a resolution of 1 m, and the creation of a digital terrain model at 1 m resolution.




Creation of an orthophoto map and a point cloud for the general urban plan (PUG) and for an urban development plan
STAGES:
Step 1: Data collection
- Aerial photogrammetry:
- Drone or airplane flight: Plan and execute a flight to capture aerial images of the location. Ensure that you cover the entire area of interest with sufficient overlap between images (70-80% longitudinal overlap and 60-70% lateral overlap).
- Equipment: Use drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and, if possible, RTK GPS for increased accuracy.
- LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging):
- LIDAR flight: If available, a LIDAR flight can be used to collect detailed data on the terrain and buildings.
- Equipment: LIDAR systems mounted on drones or small aircraft.
Step 2: Data processing
- Creation of the orthophoto map:
- Image preprocessing: Import and align captured images in photogrammetric software (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape).
- Digital Surface Model (DSM) and Digital Terrain Model (DTM): Generate DSM and DTM to correct distortions.
- Orthophoto: Create an orthophoto map using DSM/DTM to rectify aerial images to an orthogonal projection.
- Creating the point cloud:
- 3D reconstruction: Uses photogrammetric software to generate a dense point cloud from aerial images.
- LIDAR: If you used LIDAR, process the LIDAR data to generate the point cloud.
Step 3: Data validation and integration
- Data validation:
- Quality control: Verify the accuracy of the orthophoto map and point cloud using ground control points (GCPs).
- Corrections: Makes necessary corrections to ensure geospatial accuracy.
- Integration into GIS:
- Import into GIS software: Import the orthophoto map and point cloud into GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).
- Analysis and visualization: Use this data to perform spatial analyses and create visualizations for the general urban plan and urban development plan.
Recommended tools and software:
- Photogrammetry: Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape
- LIDAR: LAStools, CloudCompare
- GIS: QGIS, ArcGIS
- Other tools: Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D for integration and further analysis.
Final thoughts:
- Legality: Ensure you have all necessary permits for aerial flights and data collection.
- Collaboration: Work with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that the data collected and analyses performed comply with local requirements and regulations.
- Backup and security: Maintain backups of all data and ensure that it is stored securely.
These steps will enable you to create an accurate orthophoto map and a point cloud useful for urban planning and local development.