to nature that influence the accuracy of these calculations.
For this reason, it is not only the height accuracy of
the measuring points, but moreover their right number and
significant arrangement which have to be taken into con-
sideration when determining morphological shapes.
Recognizing these relations, the photogrammetrist encounters
a number of problems in being responsible for procurement
and storage of the terrain data, for the construction of
the terrain model and its best possible adaption to nature.
In view of the present status of photogrammetric equipment,
there are two statements justified.
- Photogrammetric height accuracy obtained from
economical photo scales is sufficient for all
civil engineering projects.
- Due to its resemblance to nature, for the
measurement of civil engineering projects, the
analogue procedures will be preferred to the
analytical ones.
The question what and in which way - according to type and
contents of terrain - has to be measured, raises a number
of problems, which cannot be judged but by practical
application. The Intercommissional Working Group IV/V
"Civil Engineering" will have to formulate these questions
and prepare them for discussion, so that a solution can be
found in photogrammetric practice.
Some thoughts are noted in the following.
Let's examine three different types of terrain, the
differences of which are characterized by their morpho—
logical shapes.
In case the terrain is plain or includes vast, continuously
sloping surfaces the measurement of regular or irregular
grid is to be recommended. In addition, a systematic scanning
of such areas by automatically controlled xy-motion should
also be taken into consideration.