Principal Point (PP): The point where the optical axis of the camera meets the photograph . In a perfectly aligned camera, it is near the geometric centre of the photo. Nadir Point (N): The point directly vertically below the camera lens at the moment the photograph is taken. Isocenter (I): The point located midway between the principal point and nadir point on a tilted aerial photograph. Photo Centre: Generally refers to the centre of the photograph ; it is often treated as the principal point in basic explanations. Fiducial Marks: Small reference marks fixed along the edges/corners of an aerial photograph . Lines joining opposite fiducial marks are used to determine the principal point . Flight Line: The path followed by the aircraft while taking a sequence of aerial photographs. Easy relationship: Camera → Optical axis → Principal Point Camera → Vertical/plumb line → Nadir Point PP ↔ Isocenter ↔ Nadir (Isocenter lies halfway betwee...
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