4.8.5 - Flight line
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Practice Questions
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What is a flight line in photogrammetry?
💡 Hint: Think about the route taken by a car, but in the air.
Define exposure station.
💡 Hint: Where is the aircraft at the moment of capturing the image?
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What is the role of the air-base in aerial photography?
💡 Hint: Think about how photographers ensure they have overlapping images.
True or False: Overlapping photos can create 3D models.
💡 Hint: Consider how your eyes perceive depth when looking at images.
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Design a flight path for a rectangular area of 2000m x 1500m considering a scale of 1:5000. Calculate the number of required photographs if overlap requirements of 60% end overlap and 30% side overlap.
💡 Hint: Break it down: find total coverage first.
Determine how a shift in wind direction may affect your flight lines and overall photographic outcome, offering examples of adjustments.
💡 Hint: Think about navigation and safety measures to keep your path steady.
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