4.8.10 - Plumb line
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Practice Questions
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What does the plumb line represent in aerial photography?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity pulls objects.
How does the plumb line relate to the camera's optical axis?
💡 Hint: Consider how we measure verticality.
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What does a plumb line indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how gravity acts.
True or False: The plumb line aligns with the optical axis in vertical photographs.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between gravity and optical measurement.
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If a photographer takes a vertical photograph but the camera is tilted at a 5-degree angle, how would you calculate the impact of this tilt on the image measurements?
💡 Hint: Consider how angles affect distances.
Design a photogrammetry project in which you must ensure that all photographs taken will keep the plumb line in mind. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Think about planning and adjustments needed in aerial photography.
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