ABSTRACT
This chapter explains how to digitally capture, model, and track large outdoor spaces so that they can be used as environments for mobile-augmented reality (AR) applications. The three-dimensional (3D) visual model of the environment is used as a database for image-based pose tracking with a handheld camera-equipped tablet. Experimental analysis demonstrates that real-time localization with high accuracy can be achieved from models created using a small panoramic camera.
