[PS2-2-2] Airborne platforms and systems

Since the 1940s aerial imagery has been the primary source of detailed geospatial data for extensive study areas. Photogrammetry is the profession concerned with producing precise measurements from aerial imagery. Aerial imaging and photogrammetry represent a major component of the geospatial industry. The topics included in this unit do not comprise an exhaustive treatment of photogrammetry, but they are aspects of the field about which all geospatial professionals should be knowledgeable.

External resources

• Lillesand, T. and Kiefer, R. (2003). Remote sensing and image interpretation (5th Ed.), New York: Wiley.

Learning outcomes

• 762 - Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of airborne remote sensing versus satellite remote sensing
  Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of airborne remote sensing versus satellite remote sensing

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [PS2-2-2] Airborne platforms and systems subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems

Incoming relations

• [PP2-3-5] Side-looking Airborne Radar subclassof [PS2-2-2] Airborne platforms and systems