pho·to·gram·me·try (f  t -gr m  -tr )n. 1. The process of making maps or scale drawings from photographs, especially aerial photographs. 2. The process of making precise measurements by means of photography. pho to·gram·metric (-gr-m trk) adj.pho to·gramme·trist n. |
photogrammetry [ˌfəʊtəʊˈgræmɪtrɪ]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the process of making measurements from photographs, used esp in the construction of maps from aerial photographs and also in military intelligence, medical and industrial research, etc.
photogrammetric [ˌfəʊtəʊgrəˈmɛtrɪk] adj
photogrammetrist n
photogrammetry
the use of photography for surveying or map-making. Cf. phototopography.
See also: Photographythe use of photography for surveying or map-making.
See also: Land, MapsThe science or art of obtaining reliable measurements from photographic images.
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