Aerial Mapping: Methods and Applications, Second Edition

Series:
Mapping Science
Published:
November 13, 2001 by CRC Press - 216 Pages
Author(s):
Dennis Morgan, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Edgar Falkner, Consultant, Brentwood, Missouri, USA

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ISBN 9781566705578
Cat# L1557
 

Features

  • Current photogrammetric techniques and practices clearly explained with easy to understand methods
  • Descriptions of state-of-the-art photogrammetric equipment
  • Easy to understand charts for project planning show how to formulate a reliable mapping project
  • Examples of photographic mapping products give students a visual learning tool
  • Costing methods and project specification development for aerial data acquisition provide the tools for establishing budgetary costs

    • Summary

    Building on the foundation of the bestselling first edition, Aerial Mapping: Methods and Applications, Second Edition provides you with a practical understanding of aerial photography, remote sensing, and photogrammetric mapping. The content is deliberately semi-technical and processes are discussed in a manner easily accessible to anyone regardless of their technical or scientific background.

    This new edition highlights the significant changes in equipment and techniques. High-speed computers, scanners, and remote sensors have changed the way mapping is done. The principles of photogrammetry, image analysis, and remote sensing have become dynamically intertwined. With the solid grounding in basic procedures that Aerial Mapping: Methods and Applications, Second Edition provides you can apply your knowledge to the special conditions of each aerial mapping project.

    Table of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL DATA COLLECTION
    History of Photomapping
    Photogrammetists and Image Analysts
    Utilization of Aerial Photographs
    Photogrammetry
    Mapper vs User
    ELECTROMAGMETIC ENERGY
    Radiant Energy
    Electromagnetic Spectrum
    AERIAL FILMS
    Aerial Films
    Sensitometry
    Filters
    Film Processing
    Resolution
    Applications of Aerial Films
    AIRBORNE SENSOR PLATFORMS
    Introduction
    Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    Flight Crews
    Navigation
    Helicopter Platforms
    Aerial Cameras
    AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
    Nomenclature of an Aerial Photograph
    Uses of Aerial Photographs
    Time-Lapse Photography
    Sources of Aerial Photographs
    GEOMETRY OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
    Scale Expressions
    Geometry of Photo Scale
    Photo Overlap
    Stereomodel
    Relief Displacement
    Measuring Object Heights
    MAP COMPILATION
    History
    Data Format
    Digital Output
    MAP ACCURACIES
    Quality Assurance/Quality Control
    Ramifications of Faulty Mapping
    Map Accuracy Standards
    Procedural Suggestions
    Merging Diverse Data
    Mapping System Errors
    PHOTO SCALE SELECTION
    Contour Factor
    Photo Scale/Map Scale/Contour Interval
    Planning an Aerial Photo Mission
    GEOGRAPHIC REFERENCING
    Geographic Location Systems
    Ground Control Systems
    Ground Survey Toolbox
    Global Positioning
    Basic Control Networks
    Photo Control Points
    AEROTRIANGULATION
    Photo Control Bridging
    PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MAP COMPILATION
    Digital Mapping Data
    Coordinate Systems and Data
    Structure of Digital Data
    Advancements in Map Compilation
    Data Standards
    Digital Mapping Data Flow
    INFORMATION SYSTEMS
    Information Systems
    Computer-Aided Mapping
    Themes
    Data Collection for Information Systems
    U.S. Geological Survey Information Sources
    ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY
    General
    Orthophotos
    Digital Orthophoto Image Production
    Orthphoto Cost
    REMOTE SENSING
    Remote Sensing
    Searching the Internet
    Remote Sensing Systems
    Aerial Photo Image Scanning
    Satellite Imagery
    SATELLITE SYSTEMS
    LANDSAT
    SPOT
    Airborne Sensors
    Sources of Satellite Imagery
    IMAGE ANALYSIS
    Analysis Procedures
    Image Interpretation Keys
    PROJECT PLANNING AND COST ESTIMATING
    Introduction
    Specifications
    Processes
    Estimating Production Effort and Cost
    Appendix A: Example of a Typical Photogrammetric Mapping Project Cost Estimation
    Suggested Reading
    Index

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