Air-photo interpretation in coastal studies — examples from the Bay of Fundy, Canada

Abstract

The Bay of Fundy on Canada's east coast exhibits a variety of coastal landforms that are well depicted on available air photographs. Examples are given of the way in which vertical air photographs can be used in descriptive study of coastal landforms, but some of the problems faced by interpreters of photographs of the Fundy coast are mentioned. The use of air photographs as an aid in the study of coastal processes and coastal evolution — both on a long-term and a short-term basis—is also discussed. The practical values of air-photo study of this stretch of coast is emphasized.