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Geological interpretation of a Gemini photo

Photogrammetric Engineering
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Abstract

Study of the Gemini V photograph of the Salt Range and Potwar Plateau, West Pakistan, indicates that small-scale orbital photographs permit recognition of the regional continuity of some geologic features, particularly faults and folds that could he easily overlooked on conventional air photographs of larger scale. Some stratigraphic relationships can also be recognized on the orbital photograph, but with only minimal previous geologic knowledge of the area, these interpretations are less conclusive or reliable than the interpretation of structure. It is suggested that improved atmospheric penetration could be achieved through the use of color infrared film. Photographic expression of topography could also be improved by deliberately photographing some areas during periods of low sun angle.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Geological interpretation of a Gemini photo
Series title Photogrammetric Engineering
Volume 34
Issue 2
Year Published 1968
Language English
Publisher American Society of Photogrammetry
Publisher location Falls Church, VA
Contributing office(s) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
Description 5 p.
First page 150
Last page 154
Country Pakistan
Other Geospatial Potwar Plateau;Salt Rrange
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