An Investigation into Dynamic Aerial Photographic System Calibration

Abstract

A discussion is presented with the objective first of reviewing the concept of calibration as it pertains to the aerial photographic system. With this as a guide and with the further conditions that calibration procedures should require a minimum modification to the total photographic system yet be a procedure of high reliability, several calibration procedures are suggested. The method of mixed ranges is discussed. Theoretical discussions are also presented concerning mathematical modeling of frame, strip, and panoramic cameras. A procedure for testing the long and short term stability of a photographic system based on a generalized R-factor test is suggested. Recommendations are made concerning the establishment of a demonstration project using the method of mixed ranges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0730335

Entities

People

  • Dean C. Merchant

Organizations

  • Ohio State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerial Cameras
  • Aerial Photography
  • Altitude
  • Ballistic Cameras
  • Cameras
  • Continuous Strip Cameras
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Covariance
  • Focal Planes
  • Panoramic Cameras
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Reconnaissance
  • Reliability
  • Surveys

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