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weidmann

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Dear List

I have the following setup:
  • Several cameras are located in a room and are taking simultaneously images.

With a total-station I am able to measure all the 6 orientation parameters of all the cameras:
  • For each camera, I know precisely the Easting, Northing and Altitude of the sensor.
  • For each camera, I know precisely the direction North (Azimuth) the camera is looking.
  • For each camera, I know precisely the angle of the camera looking down- or upward (horizontal or elevation angle).
  • For each camera, I know precisely the angle of the camera tilting to the left or right (horizontal or elevation angle).

And the restriction is:
  • I cannot place any markers on the walls.

The attached sketch tries to summarize the setup and the known values.

But I am unable to get any correct model. Currently, I am even struggling, if the three rotation values I have are Omega-Phi-Kappa or Roll-Pitch-Yaw.

Question:
What is the correct approach to get the correct rotation angles as input from the Azimuth, Dipping and Tilting of the camera?

Looking forward to any hints.

Best regards,
Yvo