10 Questions
What is the purpose of connecting the principal point of the adjacent photograph with the first photograph?
To determine the direction of flight
What is the term for the process of combining multiple strips of a satellite photograph into a single image?
Mosaicing
What is the significance of the principal point in a satellite photograph?
It is the point where the camera lens intersects the ground
What is the purpose of fiducial marks in a satellite photograph?
To determine the principal point
What is the advantage of using a high-resolution corona satellite photograph?
It allows for more accurate measurement of 3D objects
What is the significance of the flying direction or flight direction in a satellite photograph?
It may not be in the same direction as the y-axis of the photograph
What is the term for the line from the camera lens to the ground in a satellite photograph?
Focal length
What is the purpose of connecting the fiducial marks in a satellite photograph?
To determine the principal point
What is the significance of the overlap between strips in a satellite photograph?
It is necessary for mosaicing
What is the term for the center of the camera lens in a satellite photograph?
Exposure center
Learn about landscape mapping techniques in earth sciences, including oblique photographs and mosaicing for 3D terrain viewing. This lecture is part of the Laboratory Practices in Earth Sciences course at IIT Kanpur.
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