Course Description
Theories of analytical and digital (soft copy) photogrammetry as applied to topographic mapping. Topics include refinement of photographic measurements, coordinate transformations, stereoscopic parallax, collinearity equations, aerial triangulation, orthophotography, and digital image correlation.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional readings, assignments, and questions on tests.
Athena Title
Adv Image Analysis Photogram
Undergraduate Prerequisite
GEOG 4330/6330-4330L/6330L or GEOG 4350/6350-4350L/6350L or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite
GEOG 4330/6330-4330L/6330L or GEOG 4350/6350-4350L/6350L or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students in this class will: 1. gain an awareness of the basic principles of photogrammetric analysis and measurements, including geometric constraints, sources of error and measurement and mapping methods; 2. learn fundamentals of photogrammetric processing with laboratory exercises that emphasize acquiring and analyzing source materials, common software applications, data reduction techniques and project management; and 3. develop an appreciation for the importance of remotely sensed imagery and photogrammetric analysis in civil engineering, economic development, natural resources, and non-traditional application areas. This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the specific learning objectives listed below: Communicate effectively through writing. This is met by a series of writing assignments associated with supplemental reading and data analysis. Communicate effectively through speech. This is met by oral presentations, discussion leading, and classroom participation. Computer Literacy is addressed through course administration, student-faculty electronic interaction, data analysis activities and assignments, and exposure to GIS technologies. Critical Thinking is central to the learning objectives of this class, and is developed through homework assignments, lecture, classroom discussion, and inquiry- based learning efforts. Moral Reasoning (Ethics) is an important element of this course, as it considers ethical guidelines for use of geographic technologies and considers the role of mapping sciences in economic development and human welfare. Moral reasoning is developed through lectures, writing assignments, classroom discussion, and inquiry- based learning activities.
Topical Outline
Principles of Cameras, Photography and Imaging Accuracy standards for mapping; the role of photogrammetry in the mapping sciences Image measurements and refinements Coordinate systems Geometry of vertical aerial photographs Stereo viewing, parallax and measurements Geometry of tilted aerial photographs Analytical photogrammetry Topographic mapping and spatial data collection Softcopy photogrammetry Ground control surveys and GPS Aerotriangulation Project planning Close-range and non-topographic photogrammetry Integration of photogrammetry and GIS Professional ethics in photogrammetry and the mapping sciences