Practice Ortho-photos (4.8.31) - Photogrammetry Surveying

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Question 1.
What is an ortho-photo?
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Think about how it differs from a regular aerial photo.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of ortho-photos.
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Consider their applications in mapping.
3Question 3.
What is an ortho-photo?
- A standard aerial photograph.
- A corrected aerial photograph with uniform scale.
- A photograph taken from ground level.
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Look for the term that indicates correction and uniformity.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ortho-photos can be used in place of traditional maps.
- True
- False
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Think about the essential purpose of ortho-photos.
Question 5.
If an ortho-photo shows a scale of 1:10,000, what does this mean in terms of measurement for an object that is 2 cm on the photo?
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Remember the scale helps relate measurements on the photo to real-world sizes.
Question 6.
If the altitude of the aircraft is increased, how does that affect the scale of the ortho-photo? Explain why.
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Think about how distance changes your view of objects.

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