ENGO 431 ENGO 431 Sample Questions Chapter 6

Ayman Habib

1. Compare the different generations of photogrammetry according to the input and output formats as well as the stereo-viewing methodologies. 2. What are the comparators used for? 3. What is the difference between mono and stereo-comparators? Which device do you think is more accurate and less susceptible to blunders? Why? 4. What are the conditions for stereo viewing in stereo-comparators? Is this an advantage or disadvantage? 5. What is the purpose of image coordinate refinement? 6. Using an auxiliary sketch, explain Abbes rule. 7. What are point transfer devices and what are they used for? 8. What is the concept and principle of automatic-comparators? 9. Why do we need to reduce the comparator coordinates to image coordinates? Use a sketch to support your answer. 10. What are the role and characteristics of Fiducial marks? 11. Explain the difference between 2-D similarity and affine transformations in terms of the quantities compensated for by these transformations. 12. Briefly explain the comparator-to-image coordinate transformation procedure when dealing with analogue imagery. 13. Briefly explain the comparator-to-image coordinate transformation procedure when dealing with imagery captured by digital cameras. 14. How do we measure machine/comparator coordinates in analogue and digital imagery? 15. When is it necessary to modify the image coordinates to compensate for the Earth Curvature effect? 16. What are the similarities and differences among radial lens distortion, atmospheric refraction, and earth curvature modification when dealing with vertical photography? 17. No Fiducial marks are necessary for digital images directly acquired by digital cameras. Explain the rationale behind this fact. 18. Why is it necessary to use Fiducial marks in analogue cameras? 19. What are the quantities you expect to see in a Camera Calibration Certificate (CCC)? What are these quantities used for? 20. What is meant by a reseau camera? What is it useful for? 21. Explain the types of errors that can be corrected for using a reseau?

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ENGO 431

Ayman Habib

22. Classify and describe the types of points based on their role in a photogrammetric adjustment procedure. 23. Classify and describe the types of points based on their appearance in photogrammetric images. 24. The dimensions of a square in the center of a pre-marked panel on a photo negative are required to be 0.02 mm x 0.02 mm. If the focal length of the camera is 6" and the flight height is 5000 above the average terrain elevation, what should be the dimensions of the square on the ground? 25. How can you differentiate between light poles and their shadows in an image? 26. Briefly explain the principle of measuring stage movements in a mono comparator. 27. What are the advantages and disadvantages of mono and stereo-comparators?

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