Question

Which of the following aerial photos get fuzzy due to atmospheric scattering?

• A. Panchromatic
• B. Colour
• C. Stereo
• D. Oblique

Hint:

Blue light scatters the most, making distant colour photos appear fuzzy.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Atmospheric scattering impacts electromagnetic waves, particularly those with shorter wavelengths such as blue light.
In colour aerial photographs, all visible wavelengths, including highly scattered blue light, are captured.
This leads to overall haziness or reduced clarity, especially for distant objects.
Panchromatic images utilize a wide wavelength range but are less affected by scattering than full-colour photographs.
Consequently, colour images exhibit greater susceptibility to atmospheric haze.