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Table 7.1 A guide to the interpretation and analysis of aerial photography in planning (Adapted from Stone, 1964 courtesy of Blackwell
Publishing) ( Continued )

Examples of uses

Main applications Identification Characterization Measurement Planning

Military installation and
effects
Urban features Outline built-up areas;

urban encroachment

Characterize neighbourhoods;
land-uses (e.g. residential,
commercial, industrial)

Street patterns;
residential densities;
dwelling
characteristics; urban
growth/land-use
change

Protection of green belts;
regeneration/urban
renewal

Industry Heavy/light industry;

transportation routes;
storage facilities; heat and
power units

Archaeology Undiscovered sites; existing

sites

Sites; historical periods Shape, distribution;

density

Manage and conserve
existing sites

Forestry management Clearance patterns; crown

extent

Broadleaf/needle trees Shapes of stands;

densities and heights
of stands

Harvesting/ replanting

Disaster management Area at risk of fires,

flooding and storms

Low, medium, high risk areas Response times Terrorism; earthquakes;

general emergency
evacuation procedures