An Introduction To Geoinformatics

Including Index

A. Part i: photogrammetry --
1. Aerial photograph --
Introduction --
Types of photographs --
Geometry of aerial photographs --
Image displacements --
Comparison of aerial photograph and map --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
2. Aerial photography --
Introduction --
Specifications for aerial photography --
Planning of photographic flights --
Execution of flight --
Aerial cameras --
Aerial films --
Completion of photographic task --
Production of positive copies --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
3. Stereoscopic vision --
Introduction --
Binocular observation --
Separation of stereoscopic pair --
Types of stereoscope --
Measurements of height from photographs --
Stereo model --
Model deformation --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
4. Radial line methods and map compilation --
Introduction --
Graphical radial triangulation --
Mechanical radial triangulation --
Map compilation by graphical method --
Radial line plotter --
Accuracy of radial line method --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
5. Aerial mosaics --
Introduction --
Planning for mosaics --
Mosaic compilation --
Annotation and reproduction --
Choice of methods --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
B. Part ii: remote sensing --
6. Basic concepts --
Introduction --
Interaction of emr with atmosphere --
Interaction of emr with earth's surface --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
7. Data acquisition system --
Sensors --
Platforms --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
8. Multispectral remote sensing --
Multispectral photography --
Multispectral scanning --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
9. Remote sensing in thermal infrared region --
Emissivity --
Thermal infrared sensors --
Characteristics of thermal images --
Applications --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
10. Remote sensing in microwave region --
Passive system --
Active system --
Satellite radar systems --
Radar image characteristics --
Radar image interpretation --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
11. Satellite remote sensing --
Introduction --
Landsat --
Irs and other satellites --
Annexure-1 --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
12. Satellite image interpretation --
Visual interpretation --
Digital image processing --
Applications of satellite imagery --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
C. Part iii: global positioning system --
13. Map --
Introduction --
Map numbering --
Rectangular grid system --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
14. Map projection --
Introduction --
Classification of map projections --
Some useful projections --
Georeferencing --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
15. Global positioning system --
Introduction --
Components of gps --
Operational principle --
Facts and limitations of gps --
Gps receivers --
Total station surveys --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
16. Differential gps --
Introduction --
Dgps concepts --
Types of dgps --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
17. Gps applications --
Areas of application --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
D. Part iv: geographical information system --
18. Database management system --
Introduction --
Database management system (dbms) --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions --
19. Geographical information system --
Gis concept --
Components --
Spatial data representation --
Relationships of spatial objects --
Gis functions --
Remote sensing and gis --
Gis applications and status in india --
Suggestions for further reading --
Frequently asked questions.