Aerial Surveying by Rapid Methods [Paperback]

Originally published in 1925, this book describes experiments at Cambridge regarding problems arising in the construction of maps from aerial photographs.Originally published in 1925, this book was written following a series of experiments at Cambridge regarding problems arising in the construction of maps from aerial photographs. The text provides a record and description of the experiments, discussing the results in relation to potential choices of method and equipment.Originally published in 1925, this book was written following a series of experiments at Cambridge regarding problems arising in the construction of maps from aerial photographs. The text provides a record and description of the experiments, discussing the results in relation to potential choices of method and equipment.Originally published in 1925, this book was written following a series of experiments at Cambridge regarding problems arising in the construction of maps from aerial photographs. The text provides a record and description of the experiments, discussing the results in relation to potential choices of method and equipment. Illustrative figures and appendices are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in aerial surveying and the development of mapping.Authors' foreword; Preface H. Hamshaw Thomas; 1. Introduction; 2. The problem of photographing the whole ground; 3. The problem of making a map from the photographs; 4. Preliminary experiments; 5. Mapping by mosaics of vertical photographs; 6. Mapping by navigation and oblique photographs; 7. Equipment and detailed procedure; 8. Training; 9. Conclusions; Appendix 1. The methods used in the study of random errors; Appendix 2. Pilots reports of the flights discussed in chapter 4; Appendix 3. Part I. On the influence of a steady rate of change of wind upon the accuracy of navigational control; Part II. On the elastic adjustment of errors in a navigationally controlled survey; Appendix 4. On the construction of graticulÃ(