Building Detection and Reconstruction using Airborne Imagery and LiDAR Data

This thesis develops a 3-D modelling framework that determines exact location and pattern of buildings, detailed information of their roofs, and generate computer-based 3-D building models. The proposed framework has utilisation in a range of applications, such as city planning, disaster management, urban modelling, and virtual reality. In addition, this thesis provides an automated system for large-scale assessment of the solar potential for industrial and govt energy businesses.