Elementary Photogrammetry
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of precision science and spatial awareness, Elementary Photogrammetry stands as an authoritative and methodical introduction to one of surveying's most technically demanding disciplines. Written by D. R. Crone — a distinguished figure bearing the credentials of C.I.E., O.B.E., M.Sc., and formerly of the Royal Engineers — this foundational text instructs readers in the principles and practice of photogrammetry: the science of obtaining reliable measurements and maps from photographs, particularly aerial imagery. Crone presents the subject with the clarity and rigour one would expect from a military surveying professional, guiding students and practitioners through the geometric, optical, and computational principles that underpin the field, making complex theory accessible without sacrificing technical depth. Published by the respected London house Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, this volume holds a significant place in the mid-twentieth-century canon of applied geography and engineering science. Crone's writing is precise and systematic, reflecting both his academic credentials and his practical experience in the field — a combination that lends the text an authority rarely matched in introductory technical literature. Whether you are a student of surveying, cartography, or aerial reconnaissance, this work remains a compelling gateway into a science that continues to shape how humanity maps and understands its world.
Author: D. R. Crone
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd
Genre: Geography & Earth science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the crossroads of precision science and spatial awareness, Elementary Photogrammetry stands as an authoritative and methodical introduction to one of surveying's most technically demanding disciplines. Written by D. R. Crone — a distinguished figure bearing the credentials of C.I.E., O.B.E., M.Sc., and formerly of the Royal Engineers — this foundational text instructs readers in the principles and practice of photogrammetry: the science of obtaining reliable measurements and maps from photographs, particularly aerial imagery. Crone presents the subject with the clarity and rigour one would expect from a military surveying professional, guiding students and practitioners through the geometric, optical, and computational principles that underpin the field, making complex theory accessible without sacrificing technical depth. Published by the respected London house Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, this volume holds a significant place in the mid-twentieth-century canon of applied geography and engineering science. Crone's writing is precise and systematic, reflecting both his academic credentials and his practical experience in the field — a combination that lends the text an authority rarely matched in introductory technical literature. Whether you are a student of surveying, cartography, or aerial reconnaissance, this work remains a compelling gateway into a science that continues to shape how humanity maps and understands its world.