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Precision Photogrammetric Scanning
Precision film-to-digital conversion using a Wehrli photogrammetric scanner.
Mapping led by Steve Dillon, ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist #790
What is it?
Precision photogrammetric scanning converts aerial film into digital images for mapping and image use. Arrowhead uses a Wehrli precision photogrammetric scanner; film in the aerial photography workflow is processed in a Versamat processor before scanning.
Typical uses
- Aerial film-to-digital conversion
- Digital inputs for stereo mapping
- Archive imagery digitization
- Digital image delivery
What you get
- D-01 Precision-scanned digital images
- D-02 Film-to-digital conversion
- D-03 Agreed scan resolution and output format
Typical process
- 01
Define the scope
Share the site limits, intended use, accuracy requirements and required formats.
- 02
Review inputs
Review available imagery, control supplied by the client’s surveyor and project specifications.
- 03
Prepare the mapping product
Process the agreed inputs and review the result against the project requirements.
- 04
Review and deliver
Check the files and package the agreed deliverables for the receiving team.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment is used for scanning?
Arrowhead uses a Wehrli precision photogrammetric scanner.
Can historical aerial film be digitized?
Film-to-digital scanning can support historical image use. Share the material type, condition and intended application to confirm suitability.
How should scan resolution be selected?
Select resolution and format for the intended mapping or image use, considering the source film and required detail.
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Questions or quotes: Jeff Dillon, jeff@arrowheadmapping.com · (909) 889-2420