An Introduction to Geoinformatics

PART I: PHOTOGRAMMETRY
	1. Aerial Photograph
		1.1 Introduction
		1.2 Types of Photographs
		1.3 Geometry of Aerial Photographs
		1.4 Image Displacements
		1.5 Comparison of Aerial Photograph and Map
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	2. Aerial Photography
		2.1 Introduction
		2.2 Specifi cations for Aerial Photography
		2.3 Planning of Photographic Flights
		2.4 Execution of Flight
		2.5 Aerial Cameras
		2.6 Aerial Films
		2.7 Completion of Photographic Task
		2.8 Production of Positive Copies
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	3. Stereoscopic Vision
		3.1 Introduction
		3.2 Binocular Observation
		3.3 Separation of Stereoscopic Pair
		3.4 Types of Stereoscope
		3.5 Measurements of Height from Photographs
		3.6 Stereo Model
		3.7 Model Deformation
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	4. Radial Line Methods and Map Compilation
		4.1 Introduction
		4.2 Graphical Radial Triangulation
		4.3 Mechanical Radial Triangulation
		4.4 Map Compilation by Graphical Method
		4.5 Radial Line Plotter
		4.6 Accuracy of Radial Line Method
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	5. Aerial Mosaics
		5.1 Introduction
		5.2 Planning for Mosaics
		5.3 Mosaic Compilation
		5.4 Annotation and Reproduction
		5.5 Choice of Methods
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
PART II: REMOTE SENSING
	6. Basic Concepts
		6.1 Introduction
		6.2 Interaction of EMR with Atmosphere
		6.3 Interaction of EMR with Earth’s Surface
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	7. Data Acquisition System
		7.1 Sensors
		7.2 Platforms
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	8. Multispectral Remote Sensing
		8.1 Multispectral Photography
		8.2 Multispectral Scanning
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	9. Remote Sensing in Thermal Infrared Region
		9.1 Emissivity
		9.2 Thermal Infrared Sensors
		9.3 Characteristics of Thermal Images
		9.4 Applications
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	10. Remote Sensing in Microwave Region
		10.1 Passive System
		10.2 Active System
		10.3 Satellite Radar Systems
		10.4 Radar Image Characteristics
		10.5 Radar Image Interpretation
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	11. Satellite Remote Sensing
		11.1 Introduction
		11.2 Landsat
		11.3 IRS and Other Satellites
			Annexure-1
				Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	12. Satellite Image Interpretation
		12.1 Visual Interpretation
		12.2 Digital Image Processing
		12.3 Applications of Satellite Imagery
		Suggestions for Further Reading
			Frequently Asked Questions
PART III: GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
	13. Map
		13.1 Introduction
		13.2 Map Numbering
		13.3 Rectangular Grid System
		Suggestions for Further Reading
			Frequently Asked Questions
	14. Map Projection
		14.1 Introduction
		14.2 Classifi cation of Map Projections
		14.3 Some Useful Projections
		14.4 Georeferencing
			Suggestions for Further Reading
				Frequently Asked Questions
	15. Global Positioning System
		15.1 Introduction
		15.2 Components of GPS
		15.3 Operational Principle
		15.4 Facts and Limitations of GPS
		15.5 GPS Receivers
		15.6 Total Station Surveys
		Suggestions for Further Reading
		Frequently Asked Questions
	16. Differential GPS
		16.1 Introduction
		16.2 DGPS Concepts
		16.3 Types of DGPS
		Suggestions for Further Reading
			Frequently Asked Questions
	17. GPS Applications
		17.1 Areas of Application
		Suggestions for Further Reading
		Frequently Asked Questions
PART IV: GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
	18. Database Management System
		18.1 Introduction
		18.2 Database Management System (DBMS)
		Suggestions for Further Reading
		Frequently Asked Questions
	19. Geographical Information System
		19.1 GIS Concept
		19.2 Components
		19.3 Spatial Data Representation
		19.4 Relationships of Spatial Objects
		19.5 GIS Functions
		19.6 Remote Sensing and GIS
		19.7 GIS Applications and Status in India
		Suggestions for Further Reading
		Frequently Asked Questions
Index