Digital reproduction of historical aerial photographic prints for preserving a deteriorating archive
Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing
By: D.E. Luman, Christopher Stohr, and L. Hunt
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Abstract
Aerial photography from the 1920s and 1930s is a unique record of historical information used by government agencies, surveyors, consulting scientists and engineers, lawyers, and individuals for diverse purposes. Unfortunately, the use of the historical aerial photographic prints has resulted in their becoming worn, lost, and faded. Few negatives exist for the earliest photography. A pilot project demonstrated that high-quality, precision scanning of historical aerial photography is an appealing alternative to traditional methods for reproduction. Optimum sampling rate varies from photograph to photograph, ranging between 31 and 42 ??m/pixel for the USDA photographs tested. Inclusion of an index, such as a photomosaic or gazetteer, and ability to view the imagery promptly upon request are highly desirable.
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Luman, D., Stohr, C., Hunt, L., 1997, Digital reproduction of historical aerial photographic prints for preserving a deteriorating archive: Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, v. 63, no. 10, p. 1171-1179.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Digital reproduction of historical aerial photographic prints for preserving a deteriorating archive |
| Series title | Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing |
| Volume | 63 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing |
| First page | 1171 |
| Last page | 1179 |