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model is determined using the plotted position of nadir
points. In the next step a common point between the Aerodist-
controlled photography and the mapping photography is picked,
plotted on the manuscript and the coordinates of this point
are determined. The Wild PUG point transfer instrument is
very helpful in transferring common points from the Aerodist- e ^
controlled photography to the mapping photography. In the
event that the horizon camera data are not reliable, the
Aerodist-controlled photographic strips have to be triangulated
in order to permit absolute orientation of individual stereo
models for determination of the nadir points. In the final
step, aerial triangulation is carried out with the mapping
photography utilizing the horizontal positions established
from the Aerodist-controlled photography as "ground control" e o
for strip and block adjustment.
VERTICAL CONTROL
The unexplored areas generally lack geodetic bench
marks. Levelling on the ground would be time consuming and
extremely expensive; therefore airborne methods must be used
for establishing of elevations in the project area. The
Airborne Profile Recorder is an excellent tool for this
purpose. A grid of APR lines, flown along the rivers and
adjusted as one block, will provide uniform vertical control