This book provides a thorough investigation into the practical methods and instruments utilized in phototopographic mapping, a technique of landscape documentation developed by the French military in the 1850s. Since then, it has demonstrated effectiveness and gained popularity in mapping rugged terrain such as mountains, where more traditional methods face challenges. The author traces the history of phototopography, from its early applications to its use as an essential survey technique in the present day, while clarifying its principles through dozens of detailed diagrams and photographs. Along the way, the author covers camera equipment, surveying methods, and iconometric mapping techniques. The author also addresses the broader impact of phototopography on geographic sciences and its significance as a tool for recording and understanding the physical world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough investigation into the practical methods and instruments utilized in phototopographic mapping, a technique of landscape documentation developed by the French military in the 1850s. Since then, it has demonstrated effectiveness and gained popularity in mapping rugged terrain such as mountains, where more traditional methods face challenges. The author traces the history of phototopography, from its early applications to its use as an essential survey technique in the present day, while clarifying its principles through dozens of detailed diagrams and photographs. Along the way, the author covers camera equipment, surveying methods, and iconometric mapping techniques. The author also addresses the broader impact of phototopography on geographic sciences and its significance as a tool for recording and understanding the physical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331878124_0
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