Practice Principal line - 4.8.34 | 4. Photogrammetry Surveying | Surveying and Geomatics
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4.8.34 - Principal line

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the principal line connect?

💡 Hint: Think about what points are relevant in a photograph.

Question 2

Easy

Define the term 'Nadir Point'.

💡 Hint: Where does the camera look down towards?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the principal line refer to in photogrammetry?

  • A reference to ground signals
  • A line connecting the principal point and the nadir point
  • A guideline for capturing images

💡 Hint: Look for the two main points related to camera positioning.

Question 2

True or False: The nadir point is always the highest point in the photograph.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the position of the camera and what point it observes.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given the principal point coordinate and nadir point coordinate, explain how the principal line can be plotted and what implications it has on measurement accuracy.

💡 Hint: Consider Cartesian coordinates!

Question 2

Assume an aerial photograph has a principal line incorrectly determined due to tilt. Discuss the potential spatial analysis errors that could arise.

💡 Hint: What other areas might this distortion affect?

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