46 Questions
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
They are corrected for topographic relief and camera tilt.
Which type of image captures data in various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Satellite image
What is the primary source for oblique aerial photographs?
Aircraft
What is the main characteristic of oblique aerial photographs?
They capture only the sides of objects.
Which type of image is a hybrid between a photograph and a map?
Orthophoto map
What are satellite images primarily collected by?
Satellites
Which type of aerial image provides a bird's-eye view of large areas?
Aerial photograph
What is the main difference between a low oblique aerial photograph and a high oblique aerial photograph?
The angle of tilt of the camera
Which type of aerial photograph shows both the ground surface and the horizon?
High oblique aerial photograph
What is the camera orientation for capturing a vertical aerial photograph?
Nearly perpendicular (90) to the ground
Which type of photograph is typically used for photographing landscapes and objects, but not for mapping purposes?
Horizontal photograph
What is the main purpose of geo-referencing in GIS?
Aligning images with geographical locations
What does ground surveying involve in the context of integrating aerial images into GIS?
Precise measurement of distances and angles on the ground
Which type of photograph might make some features harder to recognize due to its top view perspective?
Vertical aerial photograph
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from oblique aerial photographs?
Orthophoto maps correct for topographic relief and camera tilt.
What is a key characteristic of oblique aerial photographs?
They capture the sides of objects.
Which type of aerial image is processed into images highlighting different aspects of the Earth's surface?
Satellite Images
What is the primary source for orthophoto maps?
Satellites
In what way do orthophoto maps combine the characteristics of a photograph with the qualities of a map?
By ensuring a uniform scale across the image
What is the primary function of oblique aerial photographs?
To capture the sides of objects
Which type of aerial image is essential in fields like geography, cartography, and environmental studies?
Aerial Photographs
Satellite Images are captured by sensors collecting data in:
Multiple wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum
What is the camera tilt angle for a Vertical Aerial Photograph?
90°
Which type of aerial photograph shows only the ground surface without the horizon?
Low Oblique Aerial Photograph
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
Aligning images with geographical locations
Which camera orientation is commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
Horizontal Photograph
What does ground surveying involve in the context of integrating aerial images into GIS?
Precise measurement of distances and angles between specific points on the ground
Which type of aerial image provides a view showing both the ground surface and the horizon?
High Oblique Aerial Photograph
Which type of aerial photograph is typically taken with the camera pointed directly horizontally, often used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
Vertical Aerial Photograph
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in integrating aerial photographic images into GIS?
Aligning images with geographical locations
Which type of image is processed to highlight different aspects of the Earth's surface?
Orthophoto Map
Ground surveying involves precise measurements of distances and angles between specific points on the ground to assist in:
Accurately geo-referencing aerial photographs
Which camera orientation is commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air, but not typically classified under aerial photographs used for mapping?
Horizontal Photograph
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
The removal of distortion caused by terrain relief
Which type of aerial image provides a bird's-eye view of large areas but may make some features harder to recognize due to its top view perspective?
High Oblique Aerial Photograph
What is a key characteristic of oblique aerial photographs in comparison to vertical aerial photographs?
They provide a top view perspective.
What distinguishes orthophoto maps from oblique aerial photographs?
Orthophoto maps combine the image characteristics of a photograph with the geometric qualities of a map, while oblique aerial photographs provide a bird's-eye view.
Which type of aerial photograph is captured with the camera angled between horizontal and vertical?
Oblique aerial photograph
What is the primary purpose of geo-referencing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?
To align aerial images with real-world locations
What distinguishes satellite images from aerial photographs?
Satellite images capture data in various wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum, while aerial photographs provide a bird's-eye view.
What characteristic differentiates orthophoto maps from regular aerial photographs?
Orthophoto maps combine the image characteristics of a photograph with the geometric qualities of a map.
What is the camera tilt angle for a Low Oblique Aerial Photograph?
30° from the vertical
What type of photograph is captured with the camera pointed directly horizontally, commonly used for photographing landscapes, objects, or people from the air?
Oblique Aerial Photograph
What distinguishes Orthophoto Maps from regular aerial photographs?
They correct distortions due to terrain relief
In GIS integration, what does Geo-referencing involve?
Aligning images with geographical locations on earth
High Oblique Aerial Photographs are tilted about how many degrees from the vertical?
60°
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