Aerial Surveying by Rapid Methods

Originally published in 1925, this book describes experiments at Cambridge regarding problems arising in the construction of maps from aerial photographs.

Bennett Melvill Jones (Author), J. C. Griffiths (Author)

9781107511514, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

202 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 1.1 cm, 0.36 kg

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 graticules for the measurement of relative azimuth angles and depressions below the horizon
Appendix 5. On the probability of error in the estimation of height by the methods of chapter 6
Appendix 6. On the correction of the air-speed indicator for variations in air density
Appendix 7. On the wind gauge bearing plate and its uses in aerial surveying.

Subject Areas: Physical geography & topography [RGB]