Now that you've got your data uploaded and visualized on the map, it's time to process any mapping objectives you have into 2D and/or 3D models. This is simple to do with Birdi's on-demand processing.
Steps:
Step 1: Objectives
Click on Objectives > scroll down to your mapping objective and click Request Processing
Step 2: Terrain preset
From here, choose your Terrain Preset (basically, the type of terrain your capture is mostly over - read this article for more info) > click Next
Step 3: Processed output types
Now you can choose your processed output types. The type of plan you have will impact the sorts of outputs and settings you can select here:
Tip: We don’t charge you for each individual output produced. Instead, the total cost is based on the total gigapixels in your objective.
Step 4: Output coordinate system
You next need to select your output coordinate system. A coordinate system is a framework that allows you to locate points on the Earth's surface. Think of it as a grid laid over a map, where each point on the grid corresponds to a specific location on the planet.
If you're based outside of Australia, you would use WGS 84/UTM Zone 56S for global compatibility and accuracy.
Step 5: Processing area (KML)
A KML is a file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser such as Google Earth. You can create KML files to pinpoint locations, add image overlays, and expose rich data in new ways. KML is an international standard maintained by the Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC).
We recommend using a KML to bound your processing area. This will ensure you have a clean border around the orthophoto (as opposed to jagged edges). If you don't have a KML you can draw one, or you can clip the orthophoto at a later stage.
You have 3 options:
Use objective KML (We advise you use the objective KML)
Do not use a KML
Upload or draw a KML (Best used if you would only like to process a sub-set of the data)
Example of an orthophoto with no KML:
Example of an orthophoto with a KML:
Step 6: Processing summary
Now you're at the processing summary page. This will give you the total cost for your processing. Click Proceed to Payment, then once paid, your processing job will begin.
The number of gigapixels will influence how long the outputs will take to process. But don't worry, we'll send you an email once your processing job is complete!
More details on processing and mapping techniques
Check out the following collection: Data processing