Comparison of Sensitized Materials for Aerial Reconnaissance

Abstract

With the exception of hydrographic, geological, and forestry studies, black-and-white film is the overwhelming choice of photo interpreters as a source of aerial photographic intelligence. For certain specific purposes, however, color film and camouflage detection film are superior soucres of information. Unfamiliarity of the interpreters with color and camouflage detection films exerts more influence on the film choices than the actual values and qualities of the films themselves. Lack of proper viewing equipment, with special regard to stereo, was an equally strong influencing factor on these choices. Recommendations are made that more instruction be made available through the photo interpretation schools and that more and better equipment be made available for their use, all of which should be specifically aimed at special-purpose films.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1952
Accession Number
ADA076031

Entities

People

  • William Mallios

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Photography
  • Aerial Reconnaissance
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Altitude
  • Cameras
  • Color Film
  • Emulsions
  • Engineers
  • Governments
  • Infrared Film
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • United States

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