‘Structure-from-Motion’ photogrammetry: A low-cost, effective tool for geoscience applications

@article{Westoby2012StructurefromMotionPA,
  title={‘Structure-from-Motion’ photogrammetry: A low-cost, effective tool for geoscience applications},
  author={Matthew J. Westoby and J. Brasington and Neil F. Glasser and Michael J. Hambrey and John M. Reynolds},
  journal={Geomorphology},
  year={2012},
  volume={179},
  pages={300-314}
}
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