Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program

An image processing method executed by one or more processors, the image processing method comprising:

• acquiring an image group in which a certain imaging region is imaged by using a camera;
• selecting a setting image for setting a ground control point from the image group;
• specifying a map corresponding to an imaging region of the setting image;
• specifying a target object for setting the ground control point from the map;
• searching for a candidate position corresponding to a position of the target object from the setting image;
• and
• setting the candidate position as the ground control point.

A non-transitory, computer-readable tangible recording medium on which a program is recorded, the program causing, when read by a computer, the computer to implement:

• a function of acquiring an image group in which a certain imaging region is imaged by using a camera;
• a function of selecting a setting image for setting a ground control point from the image group;
• a function of specifying a map corresponding to an imaging region of the setting image;
• a function of specifying a target object for setting the ground control point from the map;
• a function of searching for a candidate position corresponding to a position of the target object from the setting image;
• and
• a function of setting the candidate position as the ground control point.