orthophoto
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orthophoto
noun orthophotos
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An aerial photograph that has been geometrically corrected (orthorectified) such that the scale of the photograph is uniform, meaning that the photo can be considered equivalent to a map.
Orthophotos or orthophoto mosaics enhanced by additional symbolized, planimetric information are called orthophoto plans. An orthophoto plan with added contour lines is a modern mapping product, called an orthophoto map.
Similar: orthoimage, orthophotograph
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noun geometrically corrected aerial photograph
| Português | ortofoto, ortofotografia |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Orthofoto |
Talk about this word "orthophoto." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/orthophoto. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. orthophoto. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/orthophoto "orthophoto." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/orthophoto.Cite this
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title = {orthophoto},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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