Photogrammetry Problems: General Definitions

The term fiducial marker, as it is used in photogrammetry is best defined as

A. one of the (usually) two images on a photograph that define the axis of the tilt
B. a premarked target set on the ground to balance the stereo model
C. one of the (usually) four objects connected to the camera's interior that form images on the negative as each photograph is taken
D. the plane that defines the camera's focal length

The images of four fiducial markers fixed inside the camera appear on each photograph. These markers allow consistent orientation of the photographs.

The answer is C.

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