4.8.2 - Air-base or Camera base
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Define air-base in the context of aerial photography.
💡 Hint: Think about how photography needs spatial arrangements for clarity.
Why is overlap necessary in aerial photographs?
💡 Hint: Consider how missing areas in pictures would impact mapping.
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What does the term air-base refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on measuring distance aspects in aerial photography.
True or False: A larger air-base leads to better image overlap.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of distance on photo quality.
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Aerial surveys require different air-base calculations for urban and rural landscapes. Discuss the necessary adjustments you would make for each situation.
💡 Hint: Think about how urban versus rural environments differ in structure and visibility.
Calculate the ideal air-base for a canyon area requiring at least 70% overlap with images covering 1 km² each. The total area is 50 km².
💡 Hint: Use the formula for coverage and overlap requirements to determine the air-base effectively.
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