In this paper

the results of Suizhou’s urban change analysis using sequential aerial photographs are introduced. A series of urban change maps were compiled after the interpretation and analysis of the sequential airphotos. On the basis of the series of maps and auxiliary data

the authors have made a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the historical process of urban expansion and the dynamic change of some urban elements.The results prove that a great deal of static and dynamic urban information could be derived easily and quickly from airphotos and that the sequential airphoto analysis is very useful for urban change analysis and urban management.