AUTOMATED ANALYTICAL STEREOPLOTTER.

Abstract

The report describes the development of an automated version of an AS-11A analytical stereoplotter. The system utilizes electronic image correlation in conjunction with the AS-11A control computer to automatically produce contour and profile charts. The equipment accommodates frame or panoramic photography, either vertical or convergent. The maximum rates of contouring or profiling are 10 millimeters per second. Maximum terrain slope accommodated is 45 degrees. Capability is provided for automatic orientation of stereo-models and for visual monitoring during automatic operation. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0617762

Entities

People

  • Walter E. Chapelle

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic
  • Cameras
  • Computers
  • Images
  • Monitoring
  • Optical Equipment
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Photographic Equipment
  • Photographic Images
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographic Recording Media
  • Photography

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems