Articles | Volume 13, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/esurf-13-923-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/esurf-13-923-2025
Research article
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24 Sep 2025
Research article |  | 24 Sep 2025

Curvature-based pebble segmentation for reconstructed surface meshes

Aljoscha Rheinwalt, Benjamin Purinton, and Bodo Bookhagen

Data sets

Curvature-based pebble segmentation for reconstructed surface meshes Aljoscha Rheinwalt et al. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14987824

Model code and software

Curvature-based pebble segmentation for reconstructed surface meshes Aljoscha Rheinwalt et al. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14987824

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Short summary
Our study presents a computer-based method to detect and measure pebbles in 3D models reconstructed from camera photos. We tested it in a controlled setup and achieved 98 % accuracy in detecting pebbles. Unlike traditional 2D methods, our approach provides full 3D size and orientation data. This improves sediment analysis and riverbed studies by offering more precise measurements. Our work highlights the potential of 3D modeling for studying natural surfaces.
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