Chapter 5 - Elements of Visual Image Interpretation

Question 1

Primary elements of image interpretation

Answer 1

Location, tone, color

Question 2

Secondary elements of image interpretation

Answer 2

shape, size, texture

Question 3

Tertiary elements of image interpretation

Answer 3

Pattern, shadow, depth, slope, height, volume, aspect

Question 4

Higher level elements of image interpretation

Answer 4

Site, situation, association

Question 5

Methods of search

Answer 5

use of collateral data, convergence of evidence, use of multi-concept

Question 6

Spectral signature

Answer 6

a plot of reflectance of real-world surfaces. Provides insight as to why materials appear the way they do in photography (especially helpful for viewing objects in IR bands or outside our normal visual spectrum)

Question 7

Tone

Answer 7

Shades of gray that are a function of the amount of light reflected in the specific band (wavelength interval) - allows for visual interpretation of spectral information

Question 8

Shadow

Answer 8

Silhouette of an object may sometimes be the only clue of its identity
Shadows should be oriented towards analyst if present -> avoids pseudoscopic illusion