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Development of the Barr & Stroud ZD Range of Topographical Stereoscopes for Mapping Applications
Author(s) -
Petrie Gordon,
Nolan Michael
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the photogrammetric record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.638
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1477-9730
pISSN - 0031-868X
DOI - 10.1111/phor.12161
Subject(s) - elevation (ballistics) , photogrammetry , instrumentation (computer programming) , photography , range (aeronautics) , aerial photography , computer science , remote sensing , history , visual arts , geography , art , engineering , aerospace engineering , structural engineering , operating system
This paper presents an account of the development of the range of stereoscopes produced by Barr & Stroud (Glasgow, UK ) during the period between the two World Wars of the 20th century. These instruments were critical to the adoption of simple graphical procedures (such as the Arundel method) for the rapid production of huge numbers of military topographic maps from aerial photography during the Second World War, since they allowed elevation and contour data to be incorporated into these maps without the need for complex and expensive photogrammetric instrumentation. The pivotal roles played in this development by Professor Barr and the young Lieutenant Hotine are highlighted.