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Introduction to Remote Sensing
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Who control the aerial photography in India ?

Answer

Today, aerial photography in India is carried
out for the entire country under the overall supervision of the
Directorate of Air Survey (Survey of India) New Delhi. Three flying
agencies, i.e. Indian Air Force, Air Survey Company, Kolkata and
National Remote Sensing Agency, Hyderabad have been officially
authorised to take aerial photographs in India.

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Some More Questions From Introduction to Remote Sensing Chapter

Which equipments are used in interpreting air photos?

What are the major types of air photographs?

What is active remote sensing?

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Name the eight elements mostly used for image interpretation.

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Discuss the advantages of remote sensing.

Distinguish between air photos and satellite images. Explain the main conceptual terms relevant to each.

Describe the development of satellite remote sensing in India.

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