AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC METHOD FOR STUDYING GROUND WATER,

Abstract

This paper presents a general review of the use of the aerial photographic method in the search for ground water in various parts of the Soviet Union. The individual indicators of the presence of ground water shown on aerial photographs are individually discussed; these include such features as vegetation, relief, culture features and many others. The article discusses the most useful scales of photography, cameras, light filters, aircraft, proper season for conducting the work, most suitable weather and best time of day. Specific work in this field is discussed, particularly that done in Turkmenia and the Caspian Lowland, but this is also contrasted with work done in other landscape regions of the country. The various criteria used in different regions of the USSR are listed. Specific aspects of the field work which supplements aerial photography are in some detail. The significant role of the geobotanical method is discussed, followed by some comments on the preparation of interpretation keys and photomosaics and the role played by black and white and color prints. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0690613

Entities

People

  • G. E. Meer

Organizations

  • United States Army Foreign Science and Technology Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Photographs
  • Aerial Photography
  • Cameras
  • Groundwater
  • Photographic Equipment
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Ussr

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.