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M.Sc .DEGREE EXAMINATION 2013

(GEO-INFORMATICS)
(FIRST YEAR)
(PAPER III)

530. AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOGRAMMETRY

May)

(Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions
(520=100)
Each answer should be in about 1500 words

1. a) Explain in detail about map projection , its various types and uses.
(OR)
b)Write a note on:
a)Map reduction and enlargement.
b) Visual perception and visual variables.
c) Density and Color.
2. a) Discuss about the scale of aerial photographs and explain how to determine the aerial
photo scale over flat and variable terrain with a sketch.
(OR)
b)Write an essay on the various types of aerial photographs and photographic films.
3. a) Write an essay on stereo models and discuss about monoscopic observation,
stereoscopy and psuedoscopy.
(OR)
b) Discuss about base height ratio and explain about height measurement using
monoscopic and stereoscopic methods.
4. a) Describe in detail about stereoscopic plotting instruments and map making.
(OR)
b) Write note on:
1. Flight planning.
2. Utility of automated and stereo plotting instruments.
3. Map compilation.
5. a) Describe in detail how maps are suitable for effective town planning and
environmental management.
(OR)
b) Explain in detail about the trends in cartography and explain about the advantages of
computer assisted cartography.
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