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This study introduces a novel method for structural system identification using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) video. It overcomes challenges with moving cameras to accurately assess structural dynamics.

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  • Structural Engineering
  • Computer Vision
  • Robotics

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  • Traditional structural system identification relies on stationary cameras, posing accessibility challenges for civil infrastructure.
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  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) offer a potential solution for data acquisition in hard-to-reach infrastructure.

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  • To develop a direct method for structural system identification using UAV video data.
  • To address key challenges associated with UAV-based structural monitoring, including scale factor estimation and rolling shutter effect compensation.

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  • Utilized computer vision techniques applied to video footage captured by UAVs.
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  • Implemented methods for estimating scale factors and compensating for the rolling shutter effect inherent in UAVs.

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    • Experimental validation confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed UAV-based method.
    • The approach successfully estimated structural displacements relative to the moving UAV camera.
    • Demonstrated the potential to overcome limitations of stationary camera setups in structural health monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method provides a viable and direct approach for structural system identification using UAV video.
    • This technique significantly enhances the accessibility and feasibility of monitoring complex civil infrastructure.
    • The findings highlight the substantial potential of UAVs in advancing structural dynamics analysis and monitoring.