U.S.A.-8
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PHOTOGRAMMETRIC ENGINEERING
Inspection of stereoscopic plotting instruments
a. Multiplex plotter
b. ER-55 plotter
c. Kelsh plotter
d. Universal plotters
Geometry of the photograph
Aerial cameras
a. T-12 precision camera
b. Camera calibrator
c. Optical bench
d. Comparator
Diapositive preparation; 153/30, 153/55, and 153/153 diapositive printers
Orientation procedures: Interior, relative and absolute orientation.
Demonstration of orientation procedures
Map preparation (lecture)
Control, basic and supplemental
Map preparation (demonstration)
a. Base sheet preparation
b. Stereotriangulation
c. Compilation procedures
d. Compilation data
Organization of the Topographic Division, U. S. Geological Survey
Map compilation practice
Newer instruments and techniques
a. ER-55 projector
b. Orthophotoscope
c. Twinplex projector
Scribing techniques
Cartographic procedures
Map planning
a. Technical planning for standard-accuracy topographic maps
b. Programming of work
c. Technical planning for special purpose maps
Inspection of procedures having individual interest
Practice with stereoplotting equipment
General summary of course
a. Summary and discussion of problems
b. Technical facilities available
c. Suggestions by students
Second Week
'Tour of Special Maps Branch
Principles of radial plotting
a. Continuous radial plot
b. Hand templets
c. Slotted templets
d. Metal templets
e. Stereotemplets
Construction of radial line plot
Geological interpretation of aerial photographs
Stereometers and slope-reading devices
Application of stereoplotting instruments in geologic mapping
Stereoscopes for geologists
Theory and practice of sketchmasters
Plotters employing paper-print photographs
a. Kail plotter
b. KEK plotter
c. Mahan plotter
Graphic photogrammetric methods
Practice in Kail, KEK, and Mahan plotters
Applications and limitations of ‘“paper-print plotters”
Geometry of terrestrial and oblique photographs
Application of terrestrial and oblique photographs
Theory and demonstration of photoalidade
General summary and discussion with students
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