GSS275 | Digital Photogrammetry Quiz

What is the definition of Photogrammetry?

• The process of recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic images

• The art of painting with light

• The science of measuring electromagnetic energy

• The technology of obtaining information through photographic images

What are the uses of Photogrammetry in land surveying?

• Relocating property boundaries

• Managing traffic flow

• Creating digital orthophotos

• Diagnosing medical conditions

Which type of aerial photograph is used for large scale mapping with great precision?

• Extra-Terrestrial Photograph

• Oblique Aerial Photograph

• Tilt Aerial Photograph

• Vertical Aerial Photograph

What is the advantage of using Photogrammetry in surveying?

• Flexibility in accuracy levels

• High cost of field time

• Difficulty in identifying features accurately

• Inability to obtain detailed information

Which stage of Photogrammetric Development was based on technological advances in image geometry and sensor systems?

• Plane Table Photogrammetry

• Analog Photogrammetry

• Analytical Photogrammetry

• Digital Softcopy

What is the main application of Interpretative Photogrammetry?

• Photographic Interpretation

• Remote Sensing

• Traffic Management

• Land Surveying

What is the primary purpose of Orthophotos and DEM in Photogrammetry?

• To measure distances accurately

• To create perspective projections

• To provide numerical representation of topography

• To replace traditional topographic maps

Which type of Photogrammetry involves making precise measurements to determine relative locations of points, distances, and elevations?

• Metric Photogrammetry

• Analytical Photogrammetry

• Analog Photogrammetry

• Interpretative Photogrammetry

What is the disadvantage of using Photogrammetry in surveying sites with underground infrastructure?

• Pipe elevations cannot be obtained

• Control points referencing requires texture

• Inability to obtain detailed information

• Difficulty in identifying features accurately

Which type of photograph is used when flying time is limited and for publicity purposes?

• Vertical Aerial Photograph

• Tilt Aerial Photograph

• Oblique Aerial Photograph

• Extra-Terrestrial Photograph