Small format aerial photography (SFAP) provides a cheap alternative to conventional large format aerial survey and this book forms a complete guide to aerial photography operations using small cameras. From the basics of mapping, measurement and photography to all technical details of planning a survey to numerous applications and case studies, the book enables the reader to understand all aspects of the subject.

Introduction; Part I - Mapping and measuring: Geometry of a single photograph; Geometry of stereo photography; Mapping and measuring from single photographs; Stereoscopic mapping and measuring; Practical considerations; Part II - Aerial photography operations: Small format instruments and photographic films; Electronic (digital) imagery; Camera platforms; Camera mounts; Mission planning; Operational procedures; Air survey navigation; Part III - APPLICATIONS: Multispectral photography; Urban survey; Small format photogrammetric surveys; Small format aerial photography for natural resources; Small format aerial photography for the environment; Large scale map revision from digital cameras; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

Practising engineers and applied scientists in: geology, geomorphology, surveying, civil engineering, forestry, urban planning, soil science, ecology, agriculture, hydrology, cartography.

'... this book is tremendous: a quality product at a very reasonable price. ... [it] is full of accumulated wisdom and helpful advice. Professional and amateur air photographers alike could assist their product quality and improve their efficiency from reading this book, while teachers have a source of information that they can recommend with confidence'. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

'... an attractive publication, well illustrated ... ...It will appeal to natural resource managers ... who wish to investigate the advantages of SFAP'. Commonwealth Forestry Association Journal

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