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Meaning of orthophoto | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Orthofoto
Suomi ortokuva
Français orthophoto
日本語 オルソ画像

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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