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Understanding Exposure Station
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Today, we will learn about the term 'exposure station'. Can anyone guess what it refers to in aerial photography?
Is it where the camera is located when taking a photo?
Exactly! The exposure station is the aircraft's location in the air at the time of taking a photograph. It’s essential for applying scale and interpreting images accurately.
How does it affect the photographs?
Good question! Knowing the precise location helps us determine the scale and perspective in the photographs, which is fundamental for accurate mapping.
Can you provide a quick tip to remember this term?
Absolutely! Remember 'ES' for 'Exposure Station' as 'Every Snapshot', indicating that every photograph taken is based on the location of the exposure station.
Defining Air-base
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Now let’s discuss the term 'air-base'. Can anyone tell me what that is?
Is it the distance between two photos taken in flight?
Correct! The air-base is indeed the distance between two successive exposure stations along a flight line. It helps us understand the overlap required.
Why is overlap important?
Overlap is essential for creating stereo pairs. More overlap means better accuracy in 3D modeling. Remember 'A' in air-base for 'Accuracy'!
What is Perspective Projection?
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Next, we have 'perspective projection'. Someone explain this term in simple terms?
Is that when the camera captures images based on its view?
Yes! All the rays from the camera lens pass through the perspective center. This results in a unique representation of the ground that differs from a flat map.
How can I remember this?
Think of 'P' in perspective for 'Photograph', showing that photographs capture more of a view than a simplistic map. Visualizing this can help in understanding varying scales.
Understanding Flight Line
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Let’s discuss 'flight line'. What do you think that is about?
Would it be the path the aircraft follows while taking pictures?
Exactly! Flight lines represent the path or route taken during photography. Correct understanding aids in ensuring complete coverage.
What about the strip of photographs?
Good connection! The strip is the corridor covering ground beneath a flight line. To remember, think of 'Lines Lead to Strips' where flight lines lead to the areas captured.
Exploring Overlap and Superlap
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Now we need to cover overlap and superlap. Who can explain what that means?
Overlap would mean where two photos share common ground?
Correct! And superlap refers to the overlap between three photographs. It’s important for stereoscopic analysis.
How can I memorize these overlaps?
'O' for overlap is easy—'Overlap is Over,' as in overlapping pictures build a complete view. Superlap just adds 'super' to overlap for three!
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Key terms associated with aerial photogrammetry are defined in this section, which aids in comprehending the processes and components involved in photogrammetric surveys and applications.
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In aerial photogrammetry, technical terminology is essential for clear communication and understanding of complex concepts. This section defines several critical terms, including 'exposure station', 'air-base', and 'perspective projection', among others. Understanding these terms helps in the interpretation and application of photogrammetry techniques, which are increasingly relevant in various fields, such as mapping and environmental monitoring.
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Exposure Station
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Location of an aircraft in the air at the time of taking a photograph is called exposure station (e.g., 1,2, 3, etc., in Figure 4.7).
Detailed Explanation
An exposure station is the precise location where a photograph is captured from an aircraft. Each time the aircraft takes a photo, it has a specific geographic spot in the air designated as that moment's exposure station. This term is critical for understanding the placement of photographs in aerial mapping.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you are taking a group photo at a family gathering. Each time you snap a picture, you stand in a specific spot. Likewise, in aerial photogrammetry, the aircraft's position over the land serves as the spot for capturing images.
Air-base or Camera Base
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The distance between two successive exposure stations along a flight line is called the air-base or camera base (e.g., 1-2, 2-3 etc., in Figure 4.7).
Detailed Explanation
The air-base or camera base refers to the horizontal distance between two consecutive points where photographs are taken along the same flight path. This measurement helps in planning the overlap between images for accurate mapping.
Examples & Analogies
Think of the air-base like steps in a dance routine where each step is an exposure station. The distance from one step to the next determines how closely the dancers need to coordinate to keep the routine smooth.
Perspective Centre
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The point of origin or termination of bundles of perspective light rays is called the perspective centre (Figure 4.8).
Detailed Explanation
The perspective centre is a geometric concept that helps define how images are formed through a camera lens. It is the point from which light rays diverge, which aids in understanding how photographs capture depth and 3D perception.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine the perspective centre like a flashlight beam. Where the light originates is your perspective centre, and as the light spreads out, it creates shadows and depth, similar to how a camera captures depth in a photograph.
Perspective (Central) Projection
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All the projecting rays by a camera lens pass through the perspective centre to form the perspective projection (Figure 4.8). An aerial photograph is based on a perspective (central) projection. Due to relief variations of the ground objects, an aerial photograph differs geometrically from the map of corresponding area.
Detailed Explanation
Perspective projection is the process through which a camera captures the three-dimensional world onto a two-dimensional photograph. In this method, all rays from the subject target the perspective centre, influencing how the final image is shaped based on the terrain below.
Examples & Analogies
Consider looking through a window at a city. The buildings appear smaller and more distorted as they get further away, just like in perspective projection. It captures the depth and dimensional characteristics of the scene, similar to how aerial photos present the real-world layout.
Flight Line
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The flying path an aircraft takes when taking the photographs is called flight line. It represents x-axis for photographic measurements (e.g., line 1-6 in Figure 4.7), while y-axis is perpendicular to it passing through the principal point of the photograph.
Detailed Explanation
A flight line is the path taken by an aircraft while it captures images from the sky. Understanding the flight line is essential for organizing and preparing aerial photographs for accurate mapping, as they define the systematic approach to flying over the area being surveyed.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a flight line like the lanes on a highway. Just as cars follow marked lanes to ensure a smooth journey, aircraft follow designated flight lines to ensure they capture overlapping images necessary for accurate mapping.
Flight Strip
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Each flight line during photography of an area will cover some area on the ground in the form of a corridor, called a flight strip. Figure 4.7 shows two flight strips.
Detailed Explanation
A flight strip is the area on the ground that is photographed during a flight along a specific line. The strip width is dependent on the camera's field of view and helps to ensure that there is adequate coverage of the area being surveyed.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine spraying paint along a fence. Each pass with the spray can covers a strip of the fence, similar to how a flight strip covers a section of land. The more passes you make (flight lines), the more thoroughly you paint (capture images of the area).
Total Number of Photographs
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The total number of photographs are obtained by multiplying the number of photographs in each strip by the number of flight lines) (e.g., 6x2= 12 photographs in Figure 4.7).
Detailed Explanation
Calculating the total number of photographs involves understanding both the number of images taken during a single flight strip and how many flight lines are completed. This helps in quantifying the data collected and planning for analysis.
Examples & Analogies
Think of total photographs like sheets of stickers you want to create. If each sheet has a certain number of stickers (photographs per strip) and you have several sheets (flight lines), to find out how many stickers you have in total, you would multiply the stickers per sheet by the number of sheets.
Flying Height
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The height at which the aircraft flies (altitude of aircraft above mean sea level) when the photographs were taken is known as the flying height (Figure 4.8). It has a direct relationship with the photographic scale; higher the flying height, smaller the scale.
Detailed Explanation
Flying height is a crucial aspect of aerial photography, impacting how much detail appears in the photographs. The higher the aircraft flies, the broader the view; however, this also decreases the detail within the images (the scale).
Examples & Analogies
Think of how a bird views an area from a great height compared to being at ground level. At higher altitudes, you see a larger area, but details blur and become indistinct, similar to how aerial photos reflect detail based on flying height.
Overlap
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The common region (expressed as a percentage) between two photographs is called overlap. The overlap between two successive aerial photographs in the same flight line is called longitudinal overlap or forward overlap or end lap, and the overlap between photographs in adjacent parallel flight lines is called the lateral overlap or side lap (Figure 4.7). The amount of end lap is kept a minimum of 60%, which is useful to generate 3D view of the common area between the photographs. The lateral overlap or sidelap is kept between 25-40%, which is used to create a mosaic of the area.
Detailed Explanation
Overlap is vital in aerial photography as it ensures that there are common areas between pictures that can be used for creating 3D views and mosaics. Adequate overlap provides continuity and ensures accurate data collection.
Examples & Analogies
Picture reading a book with pages that overlap slightly. The overlaps help provide a coherent story without missing pieces. In the same way, the overlap in photographs creates a complete view of the area with no gaps.
Mosaic
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The process of seamlessly joining a series of overlapping air photos together to form one large image, is called a mosaic. It is created to view and analyse the large area.
Detailed Explanation
Creating a mosaic from aerial photographs involves stitching together multiple images to form a broader and more comprehensive view of the landscape. This ensures continuity and minimal loss of information about the surveyed area.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine piecing together a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece represents a photograph, and when joined, they form a complete picture of a landscape. Similarly, mosaics provide a unified representation from many snapshots.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Exposure Station: Key for understanding the perspective of each photograph.
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Air-base: Helps in determining the spacing between photographs.
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Perspective Projection: Differentiates images captured from maps.
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Flight Line: Essential for organizing the photographic path during aerial surveys.
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Overlap: Crucial for accuracy in 3D model creation.
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Superlap: Provides additional accuracy when generating stereo models.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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When capturing images of a city, the air-base might be 500 meters to ensure sufficient overlap for 3D modeling.
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In a mapping project, an aircraft followed flight lines in parallel to cover an entire forest efficiently.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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When the plane flies high, the exposure station is nigh, capturing views from the sky.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine an aircraft soaring over valleys, each exposure capturing a snapshot of ground secrets, each snapshot linked by the air-base that stitches them together.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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P-PEF: Perspective Projection = Photographic Excellence Foundation.
🎯 Super Acronyms
FLO - Flight Line Overlap, ensuring complete capture of ground features.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Exposure Station
Definition:
The location of an aircraft in the air at the time of taking a photograph.
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Term: Airbase
Definition:
The distance between two successive exposure stations along a flight line.
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Term: Perspective Projection
Definition:
A projection where all light rays from the camera lens pass through a common point.
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Term: Flight Line
Definition:
The flying path an aircraft takes while capturing photographs.
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Term: Strip of Photographs
Definition:
The area covered by a series of photographs in a flight line.
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Term: Overlap
Definition:
The common region between two photographs.
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Term: Superlap
Definition:
The common overlap between three successive photographs.