
Small-Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery
Principles, Techniques and Geoscience Applications
- 394 pages
- English
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Small-Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery
Principles, Techniques and Geoscience Applications
About this book
Small Format Aerial Photography and UAS Imagery: Principles, Techniques and Geoscience Applications, Second Edition, provides basic and advanced principles and techniques for Small Format Aerial Photography (SFAP), focusing on manned and unmanned aerial systems, including drones, kites, blimps, powered paragliders, and fixed wing and copter SFAP. The authors focus on everything from digital image processing and interpretation of data, to travel and setup for the best result, making this a comprehensive guide for any user. Nine case studies in a variety of environments, including gullies, high altitudes, wetlands and recreational architecture are included to enhance learning.This new edition includes small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and discusses changes in legal practices across the globe. In addition, the book presents the history of SFAP, providing background and context for new developments.- Provides background and context for new developments in SFAP- Covers the legal implications for small format aerial systems in different countries- Discusses unmanned aerial systems (drones) and their applications- Features new case studies for different applications, including vineyard monitoring and impacts of wind energy
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Small-Format Aerial Photography
- Chapter 2: Basic Principles of SFAP
- Chapter 3: Principles of Photogrammetry
- Chapter 4: Lighting and Atmospheric Conditions
- Chapter 5: Photographic Composition
- Chapter 6: Cameras for SFAP
- Chapter 7: Manned and Tethered Platforms and Mounts
- Chapter 8: Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Chapter 9: SFAP Survey Planning and Implementation
- Chapter 10: Visual Image Interpretation
- Chapter 11: Digital Image Processing and Analysis
- Chapter 12: SFAP Legal Issues
- Chapter 13: Geomorphology
- Chapter 14: Gully-Erosion Monitoring
- Chapter 15: Wetland Environments
- Chapter 16: Vegetation, Soil, and Soil Erosion
- Chapter 17: Vineyards and Viticulture
- Chapter 18: Architecture and Archaeology
- Chapter 19: Recreational Property
- Chapter 20: Wind Energy
- Chapter 21: Emergence of SFAP
- References
- Index