Orthophoto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orthophoto is a noun meaning An aerial photograph that has been geometrically corrected (orthorectified) such that the scale of the photograph is uniform, meaning that the photo can be considered equivalent to a map.
Meaning
An aerial photograph that has been geometrically corrected (orthorectified) such that the scale of the photograph is uniform, meaning that the photo can be considered equivalent to a map.
Example Sentences
Orthophotos or orthophoto mosaics enhanced by additional symbolized, planimetric information are called orthophoto plans. An orthophoto plan with added contour lines is a modern mapping product, called an orthophoto map.
Word Forms
- orthophotos
Synonyms for orthophoto
Depending on context, synonyms include orthoimage, orthophotograph.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orthophotograph, orthophotography, orthoimage, ortho, orthophotomap, georectification.
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