Description
Book SynopsisSmall-format aerial photography provides a cheap alternative to conventional large-format aeiral survey. This book forms a complete guide to aerial photography operations using small cameras. From the basics of mapping, measurement and photography to all technical details of planning a survey to numerous applications and case studies, the book enables readers to understand all aspects of the subject. The readership catered for includes: professional and reference - practising engineers and applied scientists in geology geomorphology, surveying, civil engineering, forestry, urban planning, soil science, ecology, agriculture, hydrology and cartography; education - university and polytechnic libraries, advanced students and researchers in departments of civil engineering, earth sciences, remote sensing, photogrammetry and surveying; military and related - many Army and Air Forces employ light aircraft and helicopters for surveillance and the technique can be usd to some benefit in military and paramilitary applications.
Table of ContentsGeometry of a single photograph; geometry of stereo photography; mapping and measuring from single photographs; stereoscopic mapping and measuring; practical considerations; survey techniques for small-format photography; small-format instruments and photographic films; electronic (digital) imagery; camera platforms; camera mounts; mission planning; operational procedures; air-survey navigation; multispectral photography; urban survey; small-format photogrammetric surveys; small-format aerial photography for natural resources; small-format aerial photography for the environment; large-scale map revision from digital cameras.
