Module 6 Flashcards
Imagery
Picture
Geospatial intelligence
The exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial info to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the earth.
Consists of imagery, imagery intel, and geospatial info
Imagery intelligence
The interpretation and analysis of imagery
Geospatial information
Imagery that identifies geographical location
Shape
Form of an object
Determine natural or man made
Patterns
Spatial arrangement of objects can help identify the object and it’s use
Size
Measure of the objects surface path
Tone/color
Help identify feature or development over time
Shadow
Identify objects height, shape, and orientation
Texture
Characteristics will change the way the object appears in photos
Association/site
Associating one object with another
Time
Help determine historical change in areas
3D perspective
Determine topographic relief
American cities
Spread out
Planning
Old Asian cities
Center of town is dense
No central planning