Organization and documentation during image collection in the field is especially important. The table below describes the appropriate documentation for this process. Download a printable form in PDF format here or in a spreadsheet (.xlsx) format here.
For each group of images:
Entry | Description |
Project name | The project name or name for the dataset. |
Number of images | Total number of images. |
File name for planimetric sketch or map | File name and extension. Should include outline of subject and surrounding objects (if any), indicated location and orientation of each image (using a “V” symbol to indicate orientation), and other special comments and/or observations. |
Camera calibration file | Reference to the camera calibration file if available. |
Additional notes | Any additional notes the surveyor feels applicable. Could list images containing control and/or scaling references. |
For each image: | |
Image file name | File name and extension. |
Textural description of location and orientation | Should describe general location (e.g. north side) and camera to subject orientation (e.g. view to south). |
Format conversions (if any) | List of format conversions performed on the digital images and the software used. |