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:
Additional coverage of the specialized camera equipment used in aerial photography 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 Straightforward, user-friendly writing style Expanded coverage of digital photography 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.
Preface xi 1 Introduction 1 Part 1 Geometry and Photo Measurements 25 2 Geometry of a Vertical Aerial Photograph 27 3 Principles of Stereoscopic Vision 44 4 Scale of a Vertical Aerial Photograph 68 5 Horizontal Measurements—Distance, Bearings, and Areas 86 6 Vertical Measurements 105 7 Acquisition of Aerial Photography 131 Part 2 Mapping from Vertical Aerial Photographs 159 8 Orthophotography 161 9 Map Projections, Grid Networks, and Control 173 10 The Global Positioning System 188 11 The Transfer of Detail 211 12 Geographic Information Systems 233 Part 3 Photo Interpretation 243 13 Small Format Aerial Imagery 245 14 Films, Filters, and The Photographic Process 256 15 Principles and Techniques of Aerial Image Interpretation 280 16 Landforms and Drainage Patterns 306 17 Geology, Soils, and Engineering Applications 327 18 Land-Use Planning 353 19 Environmental Monitoring 370 20 Additional Topics in Natural Resources Management 386 21 Forestry 405 Part 4 Natural Resources Inventory 429 22 Elementary Statistics and Sampling Techniques 431 23 Mapping Accuracy Assessment 460 24 Aerial Photo Mensuration 475 25 An Example Photo Timber Cruise 502 Part 5 An Introduction to Remote Sensing 521 26 Additional Characteristics of Electromagnetic Energy 523 27 Radar and Lidar—Active Remote Sensors 534 28 Scanning Remote Sensors 559 Appendixes 581 A Summary of Photogrammetric Formulas 583 B Summary of Statistical Formulas 587 C Specimen Contract for Aerial Photography 592 D Selected Aerial Photo Volume Tables 599 E Partial Answers to Questions and Problems 608 F Partial Answers to Laboratory Exercises 611 G Metric Conversion Charts 615 Index 617
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.
