Abstract

Soviet geographers are presently working on research problems in the field of airphoto interpretation which apply to the development of interpretation methods and uses of aerial photography in various areas of the national economy. The main areas of investigation are the following: 1. (1) Analysis of landscape representation on aerial photographs and the development of airphotographic techniques and uses. 2. (2) Development of integrated survey methods and correlation of landscape types for special photo interpretation purposes. 3. (3) Setting up a system for photo interpretation through the use of etalons (sample photographs), compilation of descriptive keys, coding of photo interpretation material on punched cards. 4. (4) Working out quantitative methods for photo interpretation, and the statistical analysis of such information, and 5. (5) Promoting the use of airphoto interpretation techniques in fields of general and special research.

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