Panoramic imaging is a progressive application and research area. This technology
has applications in digital photography, robotics, film productions for panoramic
screens, architecture, environmental studies, remote sensing and GIS technology.
Applications demand different levels of accuracy for 3D documentation or
visualisations.

This book describes two modern technologies for capturing high-accuracy panoramic
images and range data, namely the use of sensor-line cameras and laser range-
finders. It provides mathematically accurate descriptions of the geometry of these
sensing technologies and the necessary information required to apply them to 3D
scene visualisation or 3D representation.

The book is divided into three parts:

* Part One
contains a full introduction to panoramic cameras and laser range-finders,
including a discussion of calibration to aid preparation of equipment ready for
use.
* Part Two
explains the concept of stereo panoramic imaging, looking at epipolar geometry,
spatial sampling, image quality control and camera analysis and design.
* Part Three
looks at surface modelling and rendering based on panoramic input data, starting
with the basics and taking the reader through to more advanced techniques such as
the optimisation of surface meshes and data fusion.
* There is also an accompanying website containing high-resolution visual samples
and animations, illustrating techniques discussed in the text.
Panoramic Imaging is primarily aimed at researchers and students in engineering or
computer science involved in using imaging technologies for 3D visualisation or 3D
scene reconstruction. It is also of significant use as an advanced manual to
practising engineers in panoramic imaging. In brief, the book is of value to all
those interested in current developments in multimedia imaging technology

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