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Aerial Surveys and Integrated Studies, Proceedings of the Toulouse Conference. UNESCO Natural Resources Research Publication VI
BOOK REVIEWS
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(18) Z. Kowalczyk, "The application of mono-photogrammetry to the geo~ logial documentation of mines", 10 pp. (19) E. Adler, "Photogrammetry as applied in research engineering", 18 pp. Various applications of photogrammetry in research engineering are demonstrated by examples, such as deformation measurements on building elements, measurements on engineering models of waterways and river flow measurements. The photographs are taken by phototheodolites, restitution is executed on the Stereocomparator, Autograph A5 or Stereoautograph. The technological and accuracy problems involved are discussed and the peripheral equipment to the phototheodolite is described. (20) U. G. Miiller, "Photogrammetric measurements of deformations as applied to construction-site examinations, and problems related to the taking and restitution of the terrestrial photographs", 24 pp. (21) W. Kloss, "Experiences with terrestrial photogrammetry as practically applied in the lignite open cuts of the V.V.B. Braunkohle at Leipzig". J.VISSER (Delft)
Aerial Surveys and Integrated Studies. Proceedings of the Toulouse Conference. UNESCO Natural Resources Research Publication VI. UNESCO, Paris, 1968, 575 pp., 108 ill., $ 23.--. These proceedings of the UNESCO-sponsored Conference on Aerial Surveys and Integrated Studies of the Environment, well-known to insiders, held in Toulouse from 21 to 28 September 1964, will be of interest to a large and diversified public. This conference contributed considerably to the furthering of the concept of "integrated surveys" and reference is frequently made to it. The book opens with a number of background papers, which form the backbone of the book as they did at the conference. After a brief review of the results of the Lisbon meeting on Natural Resources Surveys of Commission VII (PhotoInterpretation), I.S.P., which immediately preceeded the Toulouse meeting, the applicability of aerial photograph interpretation to geology, to geomorphology and hydrology, to soil science, ecology, archaeology, etc. is treated, the state of the all in the U.S.S.R. is discussed and the methodology of integrated surveys is outlined. In the second part of the Proceedings a number of major sample surveys are given, both of the reconnaissance and the more detailed type and executed under various conditions of climate and relief. The essential aspect of and approaches to integrated surveys are highlighted with the aid of these major sample surveys. The third part of the book elaborates on this by way of numerous smaller exampies.
Photogrammetria, 26 (1970) 113-118
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BOOK REVIEWS
This wealth of information is the basis for the discussions which form the fourth part of the Proceedings. These discussions are grouped under the headings: nature of integration, types of surveys, minimum requirements, advanced types of aerial surveys, ancillary information and follow-up activities, integrated surveys and development planning. The general report by P. Rey, the organizer of the Conference, is included at the end. This invaluable book should form part of the library of all those engaged in "integrated surveys". H. TH. VERSTAPPEN (Delft)
Hessen in Karte und Luflbild Topographischer Atlas, I. EUGEN ERNST and HERMAN KLIN6SPORN (Editors). Karl Wachholtz Verlag, Neumiinster, 1969, 182 pp., 48 map and corresponding air photo reproductions plus additional illustrations, DM 34.80. This book is a continuation in the series of topographic and air photo atlases on the various West-German "Bundesl~inder" published by the Wachholtz Verlag. A valuable novelty in this case is the combination of corresponding maps and aerial photographs in one volume. The two can not only be compared, but they also supplement each other nicely in illustrating the themes of the accompanying texts. There are 48 pairs of maps and photos, whereby the maps usually constitute sections from modern 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 maps, and the air photos are either black-and-white vertical or oblique colour pictures. In a few cases, the photos are compared with historical maps. The area covered by the vertical photographs as well as the direction of photography in the case of the oblique pictures is usually indicated on the maps, thus facilitating the orientation. In a few cases this has been omitted for reasons which are not obvious. Also, the coverage of each map sheet is shown on a general map of Hessen at the beginning of the volume. Thematically the book is divided into three main parts: (1) "Historical Development"; (2) "Physical Background", and (3) "Development of Settlements". There is a general introduction to each of these sections, followed by the texts describing the individual landscapes or topics shown on the map/air photo pairs. Besides these pairs, there are a number of additional illustrations such as historicalpolitical maps, a geomorphological map, a map of the natural regions and numerous small sketch maps. In addition, there is a short section on "Historical and Modern Topographic Maps of Hessen". All these contributions are diligently written by historical and geographical experts and well documented by an extensive bibliography. Somewhat misleading, at least at first sight, is the fact that only the authors of the introductions to the main sections are listed in the table of contents,
Photogrammetria, 26 (1970) 113-118
1 15
(18) Z. Kowalczyk, "The application of mono-photogrammetry to the geo~ logial documentation of mines", 10 pp. (19) E. Adler, "Photogrammetry as applied in research engineering", 18 pp. Various applications of photogrammetry in research engineering are demonstrated by examples, such as deformation measurements on building elements, measurements on engineering models of waterways and river flow measurements. The photographs are taken by phototheodolites, restitution is executed on the Stereocomparator, Autograph A5 or Stereoautograph. The technological and accuracy problems involved are discussed and the peripheral equipment to the phototheodolite is described. (20) U. G. Miiller, "Photogrammetric measurements of deformations as applied to construction-site examinations, and problems related to the taking and restitution of the terrestrial photographs", 24 pp. (21) W. Kloss, "Experiences with terrestrial photogrammetry as practically applied in the lignite open cuts of the V.V.B. Braunkohle at Leipzig". J.VISSER (Delft)
Aerial Surveys and Integrated Studies. Proceedings of the Toulouse Conference. UNESCO Natural Resources Research Publication VI. UNESCO, Paris, 1968, 575 pp., 108 ill., $ 23.--. These proceedings of the UNESCO-sponsored Conference on Aerial Surveys and Integrated Studies of the Environment, well-known to insiders, held in Toulouse from 21 to 28 September 1964, will be of interest to a large and diversified public. This conference contributed considerably to the furthering of the concept of "integrated surveys" and reference is frequently made to it. The book opens with a number of background papers, which form the backbone of the book as they did at the conference. After a brief review of the results of the Lisbon meeting on Natural Resources Surveys of Commission VII (PhotoInterpretation), I.S.P., which immediately preceeded the Toulouse meeting, the applicability of aerial photograph interpretation to geology, to geomorphology and hydrology, to soil science, ecology, archaeology, etc. is treated, the state of the all in the U.S.S.R. is discussed and the methodology of integrated surveys is outlined. In the second part of the Proceedings a number of major sample surveys are given, both of the reconnaissance and the more detailed type and executed under various conditions of climate and relief. The essential aspect of and approaches to integrated surveys are highlighted with the aid of these major sample surveys. The third part of the book elaborates on this by way of numerous smaller exampies.
Photogrammetria, 26 (1970) 113-118
1 16
BOOK REVIEWS
This wealth of information is the basis for the discussions which form the fourth part of the Proceedings. These discussions are grouped under the headings: nature of integration, types of surveys, minimum requirements, advanced types of aerial surveys, ancillary information and follow-up activities, integrated surveys and development planning. The general report by P. Rey, the organizer of the Conference, is included at the end. This invaluable book should form part of the library of all those engaged in "integrated surveys". H. TH. VERSTAPPEN (Delft)
Hessen in Karte und Luflbild Topographischer Atlas, I. EUGEN ERNST and HERMAN KLIN6SPORN (Editors). Karl Wachholtz Verlag, Neumiinster, 1969, 182 pp., 48 map and corresponding air photo reproductions plus additional illustrations, DM 34.80. This book is a continuation in the series of topographic and air photo atlases on the various West-German "Bundesl~inder" published by the Wachholtz Verlag. A valuable novelty in this case is the combination of corresponding maps and aerial photographs in one volume. The two can not only be compared, but they also supplement each other nicely in illustrating the themes of the accompanying texts. There are 48 pairs of maps and photos, whereby the maps usually constitute sections from modern 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 maps, and the air photos are either black-and-white vertical or oblique colour pictures. In a few cases, the photos are compared with historical maps. The area covered by the vertical photographs as well as the direction of photography in the case of the oblique pictures is usually indicated on the maps, thus facilitating the orientation. In a few cases this has been omitted for reasons which are not obvious. Also, the coverage of each map sheet is shown on a general map of Hessen at the beginning of the volume. Thematically the book is divided into three main parts: (1) "Historical Development"; (2) "Physical Background", and (3) "Development of Settlements". There is a general introduction to each of these sections, followed by the texts describing the individual landscapes or topics shown on the map/air photo pairs. Besides these pairs, there are a number of additional illustrations such as historicalpolitical maps, a geomorphological map, a map of the natural regions and numerous small sketch maps. In addition, there is a short section on "Historical and Modern Topographic Maps of Hessen". All these contributions are diligently written by historical and geographical experts and well documented by an extensive bibliography. Somewhat misleading, at least at first sight, is the fact that only the authors of the introductions to the main sections are listed in the table of contents,
Photogrammetria, 26 (1970) 113-118