Author(s): G. S. Srivastava
Edition: 1
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited
Year: 2014
Language: English
City: New Delhi
PART I: PHOTOGRAMMETRY
1. Aerial Photograph
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Types of Photographs
1.3 Geometry of Aerial Photographs
1.4 Image Displacements
1.5 Comparison of Aerial Photograph and Map
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
2. Aerial Photography
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Specifi cations for Aerial Photography
2.3 Planning of Photographic Flights
2.4 Execution of Flight
2.5 Aerial Cameras
2.6 Aerial Films
2.7 Completion of Photographic Task
2.8 Production of Positive Copies
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
3. Stereoscopic Vision
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Binocular Observation
3.3 Separation of Stereoscopic Pair
3.4 Types of Stereoscope
3.5 Measurements of Height from Photographs
3.6 Stereo Model
3.7 Model Deformation
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
4. Radial Line Methods and Map Compilation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Graphical Radial Triangulation
4.3 Mechanical Radial Triangulation
4.4 Map Compilation by Graphical Method
4.5 Radial Line Plotter
4.6 Accuracy of Radial Line Method
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
5. Aerial Mosaics
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Planning for Mosaics
5.3 Mosaic Compilation
5.4 Annotation and Reproduction
5.5 Choice of Methods
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
PART II: REMOTE SENSING
6. Basic Concepts
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Interaction of EMR with Atmosphere
6.3 Interaction of EMR with Earth’s Surface
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
7. Data Acquisition System
7.1 Sensors
7.2 Platforms
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
8. Multispectral Remote Sensing
8.1 Multispectral Photography
8.2 Multispectral Scanning
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
9. Remote Sensing in Thermal Infrared Region
9.1 Emissivity
9.2 Thermal Infrared Sensors
9.3 Characteristics of Thermal Images
9.4 Applications
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
10. Remote Sensing in Microwave Region
10.1 Passive System
10.2 Active System
10.3 Satellite Radar Systems
10.4 Radar Image Characteristics
10.5 Radar Image Interpretation
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
11. Satellite Remote Sensing
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Landsat
11.3 IRS and Other Satellites
Annexure-1
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
12. Satellite Image Interpretation
12.1 Visual Interpretation
12.2 Digital Image Processing
12.3 Applications of Satellite Imagery
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
PART III: GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
13. Map
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Map Numbering
13.3 Rectangular Grid System
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
14. Map Projection
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Classifi cation of Map Projections
14.3 Some Useful Projections
14.4 Georeferencing
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
15. Global Positioning System
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Components of GPS
15.3 Operational Principle
15.4 Facts and Limitations of GPS
15.5 GPS Receivers
15.6 Total Station Surveys
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
16. Differential GPS
16.1 Introduction
16.2 DGPS Concepts
16.3 Types of DGPS
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
17. GPS Applications
17.1 Areas of Application
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
PART IV: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
18. Database Management System
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Database Management System (DBMS)
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
19. Geographical Information System
19.1 GIS Concept
19.2 Components
19.3 Spatial Data Representation
19.4 Relationships of Spatial Objects
19.5 GIS Functions
19.6 Remote Sensing and GIS
19.7 GIS Applications and Status in India
Suggestions for Further Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Index
