Eval - Terms ps

Question 1

The process of developing a network of horizontal and or vertical positions from a group of known positions using direct or indirect measurements from aerial photographs and mathematical computations.

Answer 1

Aerotriangulation

Question 2

In 1903, Theodor Scheimpflug invented this. It is an instrument for optical rectification.

Answer 2

Perspectograph

Question 3

A rectified photograph with a unique scale.

Answer 3

Orthophoto

Question 4

Printing or drawing on a transparent or translucent medium intended to be placed in register on a map or
other graphic and which shows details not appearing or requiring special emphasis on the base material.

Answer 4

Overlay

Question 5

This refers to the measurement made on aerial photographs to obtain quantitative data of the earth’s
surface.

Answer 5

Metric Photogrammetry

Question 6

1 point is equivalent to how many milimeter?

Answer 6

0.3528 mm

Question 7

Published the idea to use the stereoscope for volumetric
measures

Answer 7

Mach

Question 8

Point on a map or chart whose height above a specified
datum is noted, usually by a dot or a small sawbuck and
elevation value.

Answer 8

Spot elevation

Question 9

Decrease in the elevation of land surface due to tectonic,
seismic, or artificial forces, without removal of surface
material.

Answer 9

Subsidence

Question 10

__________ involves the spatial position and the shape of objects. It is the most important information source in
photogrammetry.

Answer 10

Geometric information