Published 1968
by ITC in Delft .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 28-30.
Statement | by J. Bodechtel and R. Scherreiks. |
Series | Publications of the International Institute for Aerial Survey and Earth Sciences, ser. B, no. 49 |
Contributions | Scherreiks, R., joint author. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | TA593 .I67 ser. B, no. 49, QE266 .I67 ser. B, no. 49 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | 30 p. |
Number of Pages | 30 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL4699869M |
LC Control Number | 77872124 |
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