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camera
50-150
meters
radio
transmitter
Figure 3-18.
Cartoon showing the typical arrangement for kite aerial photography. The camera rig is attached to
the kite line, and a radio transmitter on the ground controls operation of the camera rig. The kite line normally is
anchored to a secure point on the ground. Not to scale; adapted from Aber, Zupancic and Aber (2003, Fig. 1).
A
B
Figure 3-19.
Platforms for SFAP. A. Large delta kite has a wing span of about 6 m. This kite is particularly well
suited for high altitudes because of its large surface area. Photo by J.S. Aber. B. Helium blimp ready for l ight with
radio-controlled camera rig attached to keel. Blimp is 4 m (13 feet) long and contains about 7 m
3
of helium; tether
line extends to lower right. Photograph courtesy of N. Hubbard.
