| Abstract: | Several generations of photogrammetric workstations have followed one another since the analytical plotter was developed at the beginning of the 1960s. The outcome of this evolution, resulting from important developments in mini- and microcomputers, is illustrated today by more and more powerful photogrammetric workstations based on distributed processing architecture. This paper introduces present day architectures, as well as hardware and software aspects of the various components of these systems including graphics workstation, real time processor, superimposition system, correlation system and special input/output devices. Finally, an attempt is made to outline the prospects for further evolution. |
