Where Does it all Start?

Before a mission is flown, a flight plan must be included.  This is created using what is called a sectional.  An example of a sectional is found at www.skyvector.com.  This is generally like a topographical map, except that the contour lines are absent, and are replaced with other land features.  It is like a flat terrain model.

How are Aerial Surveys Gathered?

There are many ways to gather aerial surveys and historically in the past, even pigeons have been used.  Typically aerial surveys are gathered through the use of an aircraft such as the one shown (operated by Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc.) in the picture in this post.  You will notice it is necessary to cut a hole in the aircraft to mount the camera.  This type of platform will give you high resolution photos, which can be used in many various applications.  These applications include everything from engineering to forestry and even more.

For a more detailed explanation check out the article called "Remote Sensing Survey Strategy" at  http://www.searchmesh.net/default.aspx?page=1726.

Welcome to the Aerial Mapping & Aviation Methods and Technologies Blog.

Welcome to the Aerial Mapping Aviation Methods and Technologies Blog. I hope you find this blog of interest in the fields of Aerial Mapping, Photogrammetry, surveying, GIS, and many more subjects along this line of thought to also include aviation safety. We will discuss the mapping industry, its methods, history, and technology and how it affects us in our daily lives. We will look at many interesting diversions in many different formats. I am glad you could join me, and hope you find it informative