4.8. Technical Terms in Aerial Photogrammetry

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define exposure station in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about where the photographer would be.

2. 2.

   What does air-base mean in aerial photography?

   Hint

   Consider how far apart photos are taken.

3. 3.

   What does an exposure station refer to in aerial photogrammetry?

   • A location on the ground
   • The position of the aircraft during photo capture
   • A type of photo

   Hint

   Think about where the camera is when capturing images.

4. 4.

   True or False: An air-base is the distance between two photographic points on the ground.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember that air-base refers only to the aircraft's flight path.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with mapping a city using aerial photography. If the air-base is 300 meters, discuss how you would ensure sufficient overlap for accurate modeling.

   Hint

   Consider typical overlap percentages.

6. 6.

   Explain the significance of understanding superlap when preparing for a photogrammetry exercise.

   Hint

   Why would multiple image perspectives matter?