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- an HP 2621 B terminal as for the C130 or one or several other terminals
such as the HP 2623 À graphics terminal,
- more basic Planicomp software than for the C130,
- optional software in addition to the C130 software, e. g. background
programs for further data processing, for block triangulation (PATM,
PATB, BLUH), and for computing digital elevation models (HIFI).
3.3 C100 Planicomp
The C100 Planicomp universal analytical plotting system is a photogramme-
tric processing center which, because of its high computer power, is par-
ticularly suited for organizations in which further plotters (analog in-
struments, comparators, off-line plotters etc.) have to be supported in
parallel with Planicomp operation and further terminal workstations or
long-term data management are required.
The C100 consists of
- a zoom viewer as in the C120,
- an HP 1000 computer (either the Model 45 with F processor and RTE 4B
operating system or the Model 29 with A900 processor and RTE A operating
system) and optional equipment, e. g. disc drives for up to 120 or
132 MB,
- a Zeiss control electronics housed together with the computer in one or
two rack cabinets,
- an HP graphics terminal with separate, powerful printer,
- optional software as for the C120 plus support of analog instruments
(PLANI-AS), monocomparators- (PK-AS) or stereocomparators (STCMP).
4. Conclusions
With the described spectrum of components and configurations, the Plani-
comp family is a mature system that enables powerful and cost-effective
solutions for all photogrammetric users.
The Planicomp users are in addition supported by Zeiss through comprehen-
sive system support, regular information and upgrade services, documenta-
tion and accessibility of program and data interfaces, and individual pro-
gramming advice or program modification. Thanks to the world-wide dissemi-
nation of the Planicomp, this is complemented by regional experience in-
terchange in User CTubs, Workshops, and through direct cooperation. These
factors have made the Planicomp system the leading analytical plotter in
photogrammetric production. Thus all requirements are met to ensure that
(e. g. close-range) photogrammetry will increasingly be accepted and used
as a powerful measuring method also in related disciplines.
