ABSTRACT

This book examines the major changes in the technology now used for the measurement and processing of topographic and non-topographic spatial data, with emphasis on the new and emerging technology and its applications. Fundamental principles are introduced to explain the basic operation of different types of equipment.

part A|5 pages

Developments In Field Instrumentation and Processing Techniques

part B|5 pages

Developments In Remote Sensing and Photogrammetric Technology

chapter 8|36 pages

Close-range photogrammetry

part C|4 pages

Developments In Computer Based Mapping, Terrain Modelling and Land Information Systems

chapter 10|36 pages

Digital terrain modelling

chapter 11|51 pages

Land information databases