Introduction to remote sensing

✍ Scribed by Cracknell, Arthur P.; Hayes, Ladson

• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 366
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Addressing the need for updated information in remote sensing, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Second Edition provides a full and authoritative introduction for scientists who need to know the scope, potential, and limitations in the field. The authors discuss the physical principles of common remote sensing systems and examine the processing, interpretation, and applications of data. This new edition features updated and expanded material, including greater coverage of applications from across earth, environmental, atmospheric, and oceanographic sciences. Illustrated with remotely sensed colo. Read more...

Abstract: Addressing the need for updated information in remote sensing, Introduction to Remote Sensing, Second Edition provides a full and authoritative introduction for scientists who need to know the scope, potential, and limitations in the field. The authors discuss the physical principles of common remote sensing systems and examine the processing, interpretation, and applications of data. This new edition features updated and expanded material, including greater coverage of applications from across earth, environmental, atmospheric, and oceanographic sciences. Illustrated with remotely sensed colo

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Front cover
Preface
About the Authors
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Remote Sensing
Chapter 2. Sensors adn Instruments
Chapter 3. Satellite Systems
Chapter 4. Data Reception, Archiving, and Distribution
Chapter 5. Lasers and Airborne Remote Sensing Systems
Chapter 6. Ground Wave and Sky Wave Radar Techniques
Chapter 7. Active Microwave Instruments
Chapter 8. Atmospheric Corrections to Passive Satellite Remote Sensing Data
Chapter 9. Image Processing
Chapter 10. Applications of Remotely Sensed Data
References
Appendix
Index
Back cover.