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Senior Scientist
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Senior Scientist
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Jan Skaloud
Dr. Dipl.-Ing.
web site: http://topo.epfl.ch/personnes/jsk/

office(s): GCC2397
phone(s): [+41 21 69] 32753
MISSION
Researcher at Geodetic Engineering Lab TOPO - ENAC - EPFL
- Director of research projects
- Director of industrial projects

Lecturer
- Environmental Sciences and Engineering (SSIE-ENAC)
- Communication Systems (SYSCOM-I&C)
- Doctoral School of Computer and Communication Sciences (EDIC)
- International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS)

Professional
- International Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ISPRS): Chair WG Integrated Systems for Sensor Georeferencing and Navigation
- International Association of Geodesy (IAG): Chair WG Advances in MEMS Technology and Applications
- Institute of Navigation USA+CH: member, GNSS2008 program commitee
- Swiss Geodetic Commission: member
- European Spatial Data Research (EuroSDR): member, past project leader
BIOGRAPHY
Author of about 75 papers: 22 refereed journal papers, 11 special refereed publications and 40 conference proceedings papers (including: 2 Keynote lectures – 3 Invited papers – 1 Theme paper)

Author of 2 refereed chapters in books

Author 2 course notes and 3 thesis

Author of more than 10 research reports.
MAIN PUBLICATIONS
J. Skaloud, P. Schaer, Y. Stebler, and P. Tomé. Real-time registration of airborne laser data with sub-decimeter accuracy. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2009.
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H. Fournier. Automated Processing of GPS/MEMS-IMU Data for Position, Velocity and Attitude Determination. 2009.
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H. Fournier, J. Skaloud, and A. Wägli. The use of wavelet transform for an automated initialization in GPS/MEMS-IMU integration. In Proceedings of the 13th IAIN World Congress, volume 1, pages 27-30, Stockholm (Sweden), 2009.
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P. Schär. In-flight quality assessment and data processing for airborne laser scanning. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009.
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A. Wägli and J. Skaloud. Optimization of two GPS/MEMS-IMU integration strategies with application to sports. GPS Solutions, 13:315-326, 2009.
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P. Schaer, J. Skaloud, Y. Stebler, P. Tomé, and R. Stengele. Airborne LiDAR In-flight Accuracy Estimation. GPS World, 20(8):37-41, 2009.
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A. Wägli. Trajectory determination and analysis in sports by satellite and inertial navigation. PhD thesis, Lausanne, 2009.
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P. Schaer, J. Skaloud, and P. Tomé. Towards in-flight quality assessment of airborne laser scanning. In XXI ISPRS Congress, 2008.
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Y. Stebler and J. Skaloud. GPS/INS Integrity in Airborne Mapping. 2008.
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D. Lichti, J. Skaloud, and P. Schaer. On the calibration strategy of medium format cameras for direct georeferencing. International Calibration and Orientation Workshop EuroCOW, Castelldefels, Spain, 30.1.-1.2. 2008, 2008.
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P. Schaer, J. Skaloud, and P. Tomé. Vers une analyse de qualité des données de laser aéroporté en temps réel. Geomatik Schweiz, 9/2008:460-464, 2008.
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F. Bayoud and J. Skaloud. Vision-aided inertial navigation system for robotic mobile mapping. Journal of Applied Geodesy, 2:39-52, 2008.
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A. Waegli, S. Guerrier, and J. Skaloud. Redundant MEMS-IMU integrated with GPS for Performance Assessment in Sports. In Proceedings of IEEE/ION PLANS 2008, 2008.
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J. Skaloud and K. Legat. Theory and Reality of Direct Georeferencing in National Coordinates. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 63:272-282, 2008.
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V. Constantin, A. Waegli, and J. Skaloud. Le filtre de Kalman unscented - outil performant en géodésie cinématique. Géomatique Suisse, 1/2008:12-17, 2008.
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P. Schaer, J. Skaloud, S. Landtwing, and K. Legat. Accuracy Estimation for Laser Point Cloud Including Scanning Geometry. In Mobile Mapping Symposium 2007, Padova, 2007.
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J. Skaloud and P. Schaer. Towards Automated LiDAR Boresight Self-calibration. In MMS 2007, Padova, 2007.
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A. Waegli, J.-M. Bonnaz, and J. Skaloud. L'analyse de performance sportive à l'aide d'un système GPS/INS low-cost: évaluation de capteurs inertiels de type MEMS. XYZ, 113:19-24, 2007.
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A. Waegli and J. Skaloud. Turning Point - Trajectory Analysis for Skiers. Inside GNSS, Spring 2007:24-34, 2007.
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A. Waegli and J. Skaloud. Assessment of GPS/MEMS-IMU Integration Performance in Ski Racing. In TimeNav'07, 2007.
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A. Waegli, J. Skaloud, P. Tomé, and J.-M. Bonnaz. Assessment of the Integration Strategy between GPS and Body-Worn MEMS Sensors with Application to Sports. In ION-GNSS 2007, 2007.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and P.-Y. Gilliéron. A mobile mapping system for road data capture via a single camera. In Advances in Mobile Mapping Technology. Taylor & Francis, London, 2007.
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K. Legat, J. Skaloud, and R. Schmidt. Reliability of Direct Georeferencing Phase 2: A Case Study on Practical Problems and Solutions., checking and Improving of Digital Terrain Models / Reliability of Direct Georeferencing. Technical report, 2006. EuroSDR Official Publication 51, pp. 169-184.
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J. Skaloud. Reliability of Direct Georeferencing Phase 1: An Overview of the Current Approaches and Possibilities., checking and Improving of Digital Terrain Models / Reliability of Direct Georeferencing. Technical report, 2006. EuroSDR Official Publication 51, pp. 143-168.
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K. Legat, J. Skaloud, and P. Schaer. Real-time processing of GPS/INS data for on-the-fly quality control in airborne mobile mapping. In ENC-GNNS 2006, volume CD, page 14, 2006.
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J. Skaloud and D. Lichti. Rigorous approach to bore-sight self-calibration in airborne laser scanning. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing, 61(1):47-59, 2006.
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J. Skaloud, J. Vallet, K. Keller, G. Veyssière, and O. Kölbl. An Eye for Landscapes - Rapid Aerial Mapping with Handheld Sensors. GPS World, May 2006(17 (5)):26-32, 2006.
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W. Kresse, J. Skaloud, and L. Hinsken. Requirements for an orientation and calibration standard for digital aerial cameras and related sensors. In The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, volume XXXVI part 1 of From Sensors to Imagery - Symposium of ISPRS Commission 1, 2006.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and N. Janvier. Open-source software-operated CMOS camera for real-time mapping. In The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, volume XXXVI part 1 of From Sensors to Imagery - Symposium of ISPRS Commission 1, 2006.
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H. Gontran, M. Lehmann, and J. Skaloud. Exploring Bidirectional GPRS Capabilities in GNSS Positioning. In Proceedings of the European Navigation Conference, 2005.
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F. A. Bayoud, J. Skaloud, and B. Merminod. Integrating Photogrammetry and Inertial Sensors for Robotics Navigation and Mapping. In Proceedings of the 7th Conference on Optical 3-D Measurement Techniques, 2005.
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J. Vallet and J. Skaloud. HELIMAP: Digital imagery/Lidar handheld airborne mapping system for natural hazard monitoring. In Proceedings of the 6th Geomatic Week, 2005.
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J. Skaloud, J. Vallet, K. Keller, G. Veyssière, and O. Kölbl. HELIMAP: Rapid Large Scale Mapping Using Handheld LiDAR/CCD/GPS/INS Sensors on Helicopters. In Proceedings of the ION GNSS Conference, 2005.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and P.-Y. Gilliéron. Photobus on its Way to Real-time Mapping. GIS Development Middle East, 1(1), 2005.
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H. Gontran, P.-Y. Gilliéron, and J. Skaloud. Precise Road Geometry for Integrated Transport Safety Systems. In STRC 05 Conference Paper, 2005.
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P. Viret and J. Skaloud. Développement d'un système d'acquisition de données inertielles / GPS. La Revue Polytechnique, 1688(1/05):13-15, 2005.
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F. A. Bayoud, J. Skaloud, and B. Merminod. Photogrammetry-derived Navigation Parameters for INS Kalman Filter Updates. In Proceedings of the XXth ISPRS Congress, 2004.
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J. Skaloud, H. Gontran, and B. Merminod. GSM-Distributed RTK for Precise Analysis of Speed Skiing. In Proceedings of the 8th European Navigation Conference GNSS, 2004.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and P.-Y. Gilliéron. Photobus: Towards Real-Time Mapping. In The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2004.
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J. Vallet and J. Skaloud. Development and Experiences with A Fully-Digital Handheld Mapping System Operated from A Helicopter. In The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, volume XXXV, Part B, Commission 5, 2004.
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J. Skaloud and P. Viret. GPS/INS Integration: From Modern Methods of Data Acquisition fo New Applications. European Journal of Navigation, 2(4):40-44, 2004.
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H. Gontran and J. Skaloud. Techniques GPS-RTK appliquées à la trajectographie. Revue XYZ, 99:25-30, 2004.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and P.-Y. Gilliéron. Photobus: en route vers la cartographie mobile en temps réel. Géomatique Suisse, s:568-571, 2004.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and P.-Y. Gilliéron. A mobile mapping system for road data capture via a single camera. In 4th International symposium on mobile mapping technology, 2003.
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H. Gontran, J. Skaloud, and P.-Y. Gilliéron. A Mobile Mapping System for Road Data Capture via A Single Camera. In Proceedings of the Optical 3D Conference, 2003.
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J. Skaloud and P. Schaer. Towards A More Rigorous Boresight Determination: Theory, Technology and Realities of Inertial/GPS Sensor Orientation. In Proceedings of the ISPRS, WG 1/5 Platform and Sensor Integration Conference, 2003.
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J. Skaloud and P. Limpach. Synergy of CP-DGPS, Accelerometry and Magnetic Sensors for recise Trajectography in Ski Racing. In Proceedings of the ION GPS GNSS, volume 1, 2003.
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P. Limpach and J. Skaloud. Trajectographie de courses de ski alpin avec GPS. Géomatique Suisse, j:389-392, 2003.
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P. Schaer, J. Skaloud, and J. Vallet. Géoréférencement direct des images par GPS/INS Approche rigoureuse pour le calibrage des excentricités angulaires (boresight calibration). Géomatique Suisse, a:440-445, 2003.
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J. Skaloud and J. Vallet. High accuracy handheld mapping system for fast helicopter deployment. In Proceedings, 2002.
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D. Jacquemettaz, J. Vallet, and J. Skaloud. Orientation directe d'une caméra héliportée avec GPS et INS. Mensuration, Photogrammétrie, Génie rural, o:630-633, 2002.
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J. Skaloud and J. Vallet. High Accuracy Handheld Mapping System for Fast Helicopter Deployment. In Joint International Symposium on Geospatial Theory, Processing and Applications, ISPRS Comm. IV, Ottawa, Canada, 2002.
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J. Skaloud. Direct Georeferencing in Aerial Photogrammetric Mapping. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, pages 207-210, 2002.
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J. Skaloud, Q. Ladetto, B. Merminod, M. Vetterli, M. Gyr, A. Marcacci, P. Luthi, and Y. Schutz. Athletic Analysis With a Racing Heart. GPS World, pages 18-22, 2001.
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P.-Y. Gilliéron, J. Skaloud, B. Merminod, and D. Brugger. Development of a low cost mobile mapping system for road data base management. In Symposium on Mobile Mapping Technology, Cairo, Egypt, 2001.
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J. Skaloud, M. Gyr, Q. Ladetto, A. Marcacci, P. Lüthi, B. Merminod, M. Vetterli, and Y. Schutz. Athletic Analysis With Racing Heart. GPS World, pages 14-18, 2001.
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P.-Y. Gilliéron, J. Skaloud, Y. Levet, and B. Merminod. A mobile mapping system for automating road data capture in real time. In 5th Conference on Optical 3D Measurement Techniques, Vienna, Austria, 2001.
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A. M. Bruton, K.-P. Schwarz, and J. Skaloud. The use of wavelets for the analysis and de-noising of kinematic geodetic measurements. Schwarz, 2000.
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J. Skaloud. Direct Versus Indirect Methods of Sensor Orientation. Journal ION-CH, 2000.
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J. Vallet, J. Skaloud, O. Kölbl, and B. Merminod. Development of a helicopter-based integrated system for avalanche mapping and hazard management. In ISPRS, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pages 565-572, 2000.
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J. Skaloud and B. Merminod. DGPS-Calibrated Accelerometric System for Dynamic Sports Events. In ION GPS 2000, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, pages 1517-1524, 2000.
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J. Skaloud and K.-P. Schwarz. Application of Inertial Technology to Underground Positioning: The Soudan Mine Shaft Survey. Zeitschrift für Vermessungswesen, 8:292-299, 2000.
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J. Skaloud and K. P. Schwarz. Accurate Orientation for Airborne Mapping Systems. Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, pages 393-402, 2000.
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J. Skaloud, A. Bruton, and K.-P. Schwarz. Detection and filtering of short-term (1/f) noise in inertial sensors. NAVIGATION, 46(2):97-107, 1999.
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J. Skaloud. Problems in Direct-Georeferencing by INS/DGPS in the Airborne Environment. In ISPRS, Workshop on 'Direct versus indirect methods of sensor orientation',Commission III, WG III/1, Barcelona, Spain, 1999.
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A. Waegli, A. Schorderet, C. Prongué, and J. Skaloud. Accurate Trajectory and Orientation of a Motorcycle derived from low-cost Satellite and Inertial Measurement Systems. In Proceedings of.
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A. Waegli, F. Meyer, S. Ducret, J. Skaloud, and R. Pesty. Assessment of Timing and Performance based on Trajectories from low-cost GPS/INS Positioning. In International Congress on Science and Skiing.
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Skills
- Satellite positioning and inertial navigation

- Sensor integration and sensor calibration

- Mobile mapping, direct-georeferencing, airborne laser scanning, remote sensing

- Adjustment methods, Kalman Filtering
Teaching
Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Phd programs
Phd Students
Rouzaud Denis
Stebler Yannick


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