Geomatics Engineering : Aerophotogrametry : Digital Orthophotos
Digital Orthophotos
Technological advancements in computer science have given rise to higher processing speed and storage capacity of digital files, thus enabling digital orthophotos in commercial terms. Actually, a digital orthophoto is a cartographic product quite different from the analog orthophoto in many ways, among which are versatility, quality and costs.
Among its many advantages, the most important is that users do not require a high level of knowledge related to cartographic conventions, whereby they can be more self-sufficient and independent in terms of the final application. Under this approach, digital orthophotos are an excellent cartographic updating tool, both in urban and rural areas.
They have proved to be extremely efficient when used in engineering projects. As a backdrop for design studies, it enables the designer to visualize all image-recorded relevant details, thus facilitating decision-making as well as improved assessment of environmental impacts that might have occurred.
This way, the area under survey can be brought to the office environment. As well as versatile, digital orthophotos stand out for being quicker to obtain, usually requiring less manpower and hours, which results in lower costs.
Engenfoto knows how important this product is and has a group of software dedicated for that purpose, which ensures quality, accuracy and reliability of all information displayed.
