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Photogrammetry and altimetry: Part B: photogrammetry using Apollo 16 orbital photography

January 1, 1972

The Apollo 15 and 16 metric and panoramic cameras have provided photographs for accurate topographic portrayal of the lunar surface using photogrammetric methods. In turn, quantitative morphologic analyses of topographic results are invaluable aids in the interpretation of the geologic processes.

Publication Year 1972
Title Photogrammetry and altimetry: Part B: photogrammetry using Apollo 16 orbital photography
Authors Sherman S.C. Wu, Francis J. Schafer, Raymond Jordan, Gary M. Nakata
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Series Number 315
Index ID 70042898
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Astrogeology Science Center