Large-scale map and 3D modelling of the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station

ABSTRACT This paper presents survey measurements carried out during the 39th Polish Antarctic Expedition to the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station in March 2015. The measurements were used to create a map on a 1:500 scale and for 3D modelling of the station buildings and vicinity. The paper a...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Authors: Pasik, Mariusz, Kowalska, Maria Elżbieta, Łapiński, Sławomir, Rajner, Marcin, Bakuła, Krzysztof
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2017
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Antarctic
King George Island
Admiralty Bay
Arctowski
Arctowski Station
Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station
Antarc*
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247417000122
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247417000122
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Summary:ABSTRACT This paper presents survey measurements carried out during the 39th Polish Antarctic Expedition to the Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station in March 2015. The measurements were used to create a map on a 1:500 scale and for 3D modelling of the station buildings and vicinity. The paper also presents the geodetic control network established around the station. We discuss the issue of creating a digital elevation model for the station and its surroundings. The elevation models were generated using terrestrial laser scanning data integrated with Global Navigation Satellite System real time kinematic and tacheometric surveying. The accuracy of these models was estimated using height differences in relation to survey data. The mean height difference was 0.03 m and root mean square error was 0.05 m. Furthermore, an analysis of changes to the coastline was conducted using archival cartographic materials to assess the threat of Admiralty Bay to the station buildings. The results are important for continued scientific activity and safety at Arctowski Station, and may be useful for future research on King George Island.

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