Table of Contents

2.1  Review - Definitions

2.2  Activities of Image Interpreters

2.2.1  Identification
2.2.2  Measurement
2.2.3  Problem Solving

2.3  Elements of Image Interpretation

2.3.1  Basic, first order
        2.3.1.1  Tone/Color
        2.3.1.2  Resolution
2.3.2  Second order -- Geometric Arrangements
        2.3.2.1  Size
        2.3.2.2  Shape
2.3.3  Second order -- Spatial Arrangement of Tone/Color
        2.3.3.1  Texture
        2.3.3.2  Pattern
2.3.4  Third order -- Locational or Positional Elements
        2.3.4.1  Site
        2.3.4.2  Association
2.3.5  Third order -- Interpreted from lower order elements
        2.3.5.1  Height
        2.3.5.2  Shadow

2.4  Aids to and Techniques of Image Interpretation

2.4.1  Collateral Material
        2.4.1.1  Image Analysis Keys
        2.4.1.2  Field Verification
2.4.2  Handling of Imagery
2.4.3  Stereoscopic Viewing
2.4.4  Use of Multiple Images
2.4.5  Methods of Search
2.4.6  Convergence of Evidence

References


RSCC Volume 1 Homepage

RSCC Homepage

  Evaluation and Comments


Volume 1 Modules

  1. History of Aerial Photographic Interpretation
  2. Elements, Aids, Techniques and Methods of Photographic/Image Interpretation
  3. Aerial Camera Systems and Platforms
  4. Films and Filter Combinations
  5. Introduction to Photogrammetry
  6. Geometry of Aerial Photography
  7. Scale and Area Measurement
  8. Stereoscopy
  9. Height Measurement
  10. Digital Photo Processing and Enhancement
  11. Orthophotography
  12. Acquisition of Aerial Photographs/Mission Planning
  13. Basics of Electromagnetic Radiation