Book description
The new, completely updated edition of the aerial photography classic
Extensively revised to address today's technological advances, Aerial
Photography and Image Interpretation, Third Edition offers a thorough
survey of the technology, techniques, processes, and methods used to
create and interpret aerial photographs. The new edition also covers
other forms of remote sensing with topics that include the most
current information on orthophotography (including digital), soft copy
photogrammetry, digital image capture and interpretation, GPS, GIS,
small format aerial photography, statistical analysis and thematic
mapping errors, and more. A basic introduction is also given to
nonphotographic and space-based imaging platforms and sensors,
including Landsat, lidar, thermal, and multispectral.
This new Third Edition features:
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Additional coverage of the specialized camera equipment used in
aerial photography
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A strong focus on aerial photography and image interpretation,
allowing for a much more thorough presentation of the
techniques, processes, and methods than is possible in the
broader remote sensing texts currently available
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Straightforward, user-friendly writing style
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Expanded coverage of digital photography
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Test questions and summaries for quick review at the end of
each chapter
Written in a straightforward style supplemented with hundreds of
photographs and illustrations, Aerial Photography and Image
Interpretation, Third Edition is the most in-depth resource for
undergraduate students and professionals in such fields as forestry,
geography, environmental science, archaeology, resource management,
surveying, civil and environmental engineering, natural resources, and
agriculture.
The late David P. Paine was Professor Emeritus in the Department of
Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management at Oregon State University.
James D. Kiser is an Assistant Professor and Head Undergraduate
Advisor in the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources, and
Management at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.??He is
also a Certified Photogrammetrist.
