Visual interpretation of aerial imagery remains an important source of information for a wide variety of uses. Visual interpretation can make use of our powers of observation, which often makes possible the identification of features that otherwise could not be identified.

• An air photo interpretation guide for fluvial features.
• A guide to understanding dichotomous keys; the BC MOE"s key to aquatic plants.
• BC Government Standards for monitoring forest health using aerial surveys. (Swedish standards).
  • A definition of mensuration, of texture.
• A discussion of some principles and tools used in airphoto interpretation (e.g., vertical exaggeration).
• A paper that describes in detail an accuracy assessment.
• Papers related to air photo interpretation (CAB Abstracts).
• A Google Scholar listing of papers providing examples of air photo interpretation.
• Some consulting companies that perform air photo interpretation: Landscape Overview, Shadow Consulting.
• Some local air photo companies: Delta Mapping, Trek Aerial Surveys, Maps by Air, AeroGeometrics.

Text: Chapter 7: Visual Image Interpretation.