Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

A. Dedication -- B. Preface -- C. Foreword -- D. Foreword -- E. Acknowledgements -- F. About the author -- A. Part i: photogrammetry -- 1. Aerial photograph -- Introduction -- Types of photographs -- Geometry of aerial photographs -- Image displacements -- Comparison of aerial photograph and map -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 2. Aerial photography -- Introduction -- Specifications for aerial photography -- Planning of photographic flights -- Execution of flight -- Aerial cameras -- Aerial films -- Completion of photographic task -- Production of positive copies -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 3. Stereoscopic vision -- Introduction -- Binocular observation -- Separation of stereoscopic pair -- Types of stereoscope -- Measurements of height from photographs -- Stereo model -- Model deformation -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 4. Radial line methods and map compilation -- Introduction -- Graphical radial triangulation -- Mechanical radial triangulation -- Map compilation by graphical method -- Radial line plotter -- Accuracy of radial line method -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 5. Aerial mosaics -- Introduction -- Planning for mosaics -- Mosaic compilation -- Annotation and reproduction -- Choice of methods -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- B. Part ii: remote sensing -- 6. Basic concepts -- Introduction -- Interaction of emr with atmosphere -- Interaction of emr with earth's surface -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 7. Data acquisition system -- Sensors -- Platforms -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 8. Multispectral remote sensing -- Multispectral photography -- Multispectral scanning -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 9. Remote sensing in thermal infrared region -- Emissivity -- Thermal infrared sensors -- Characteristics of thermal images -- Applications -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 10. Remote sensing in microwave region -- Passive system -- Active system -- Satellite radar systems -- Radar image characteristics -- Radar image interpretation -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 11. Satellite remote sensing -- Introduction -- Landsat -- Irs and other satellites -- Annexure-1 -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 12. Satellite image interpretation -- Visual interpretation -- Digital image processing -- Applications of satellite imagery -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- C. Part iii: global positioning system -- 13. Map -- Introduction -- Map numbering -- Rectangular grid system -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 14. Map projection -- Introduction -- Classification of map projections -- Some useful projections -- Georeferencing -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 15. Global positioning system -- Introduction -- Components of gps -- Operational principle -- Facts and limitations of gps -- Gps receivers -- Total station surveys -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 16. Differential gps -- Introduction -- Dgps concepts -- Types of dgps -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 17. Gps applications -- Areas of application -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- D. Part iv: geographical information system -- 18. Database management system -- Introduction -- Database management system (dbms) -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions -- 19. Geographical information system -- Gis concept -- Components -- Spatial data representation -- Relationships of spatial objects -- Gis functions -- Remote sensing and gis -- Gis applications and status in india -- Suggestions for further reading -- Frequently asked questions.

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