Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aerofoto

Noun
/ˌɛə.rəʊˈfəʊ.təʊ/
Definition
Aerial photograph; a photograph taken from the air, usually from an aircraft.
Examples
  • The aerofoto revealed the layout of the entire city from above.
  • Scientists use aerofotos to assess environmental changes over time.
  • The architect studied the aerofoto to understand the topography of the land.
Meaning
A type of image captured from the sky that shows the Earth’s surface from a high perspective.
Synonyms
  • Aerial photograph
  • Air photo
  • Bird’s-eye view