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An anthropometric survey using digital photogrammetry: a case study in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco- Núcleo de Design, Rodovia BR 104, KM 60, Sítio Juriti, Caruaru, PE, Brasil. barros_bruno@hotmail.com
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|February 10, 2012
Summary
Digital photogrammetry effectively measures human body segments, validating its efficiency as an anthropometric survey tool. This study analyzed data by demographics and region, confirming its accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Anthropometry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Human Movement Science
Background:
- Accurate human body segment measurement is crucial for various scientific and applied fields.
- Traditional anthropometric methods can be time-consuming and prone to error.
- Digital photogrammetry offers a potential advancement in anthropometric data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure human body segments using digital photogrammetry.
- To compare and analyze anthropometric data within a Recife sample.
- To validate digital photogrammetry as an effective tool for anthropometric surveys.
Main Methods:
- Digital photogrammetry was employed for human body segment measurement.
- Data collected were analyzed by sample demographics, including age, sex, and ethnicity.
- Comparisons were made between individual data and the general population.
Main Results:
- The study successfully collected and analyzed anthropometric data from the Recife sample.
- Data were categorized by age, sex, ethnicity, and region of birth.
- The digital system demonstrated its efficiency and accuracy as an anthropometric survey tool.
Conclusions:
- Digital photogrammetry is a valid and efficient tool for anthropometric surveys.
- The system provides reliable data for individual analysis and population comparisons.
- This technology offers a precise method for human body segment measurement.
