Orthophotography
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orthophotography is a noun meaning (photography) The geometrical correction of aerial photographs so that their displayed distances are rendered uniform and can be measured like a map.
Meaning
(photography) The geometrical correction of aerial photographs so that their displayed distances are rendered uniform and can be measured like a map.
Example Sentences
During the past three decades, orthophotography has become an increasingly popular and useful tool for land managers. As quality and availability improve, this trend will continue. Orthophotography combines the planimetric precision of maps with the wealth of detail found on aerial photographs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orthophotograph, orthophoto, orthoimage, photogrammetry, ortho, orthophotomap.
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