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Introduction
Introduction
In response to ongoing encroachment on lands allocated to the University of Cape Coast since 1967 and the expansion of university infrastructure, the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Management (DPEM) initiated a mapping project. This project aimed to assess and document the state of UCC lands for law enforcement and planning purposes. The project consisted of three phases: mission planning, flight operations, and post-processing of images.
Flight operations commenced with a test flight where all systems were checked, and actual flights were conducted. After initial test flights on day 1 of phase two, actual flights to collect data began on day two of the 2nd phase. Data was collected in 2 kilometers by 1 kilometer strips beginning from the north campus (Cape Coast stadium area) to south campus (UCC Old site). A Global positioning system receiver was also mounted to aid accurate geolocation of the photos. Power for charging the UAV battery system was provided by an onsite generator.
Aim and Objective
Aim: To assess and document the state of the University of Cape Coast lands to support law enforcement and planning activities.
Objectives:
To conduct thorough mission planning for effective mapping of UCC lands.
To execute flight operations for aerial data collection using UAV technology.
To process and analyze the captured images to create detailed maps of the university’s lands.
To provide comprehensive documentation for use in law enforcement and strategic planning.
To identify areas of encroachment and support efforts to safeguard university property.
On each day about three to four missions were completed. In a mission, the C-astral Bramor UAV was able to capture approximately 6000 photos each day were captured using a high-resolution Sony camera at 120 meters above ground level. A maximum of 45 minutes interval was required in between each mission; this time was used to make necessary preparations to allow for the next.
C-astral UAV been deployed.mp4MAPPING PROJECT OF UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST.pdf
The team involved in the mapping excersise
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