An Introduction to Contemporary Remote Sensing

An Introduction to Contemporary Remote Sensing
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Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9780071740128
ISBN-13 : 0071740120
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Contemporary Remote Sensing by : Qihao Weng

Download or read book An Introduction to Contemporary Remote Sensing written by Qihao Weng and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-11-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PRACTICAL, FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO REMOTE SENSING Written by an internationally renowned expert in the field, An Introduction to Contemporary Remote Sensing introduces the latest developments in remote sensing and imaging science. This book covers basic principles and discusses essential technologies, such as aerial photography, radar, Lidar (light detection and ranging), photogrammetry, satellites, thermal radiation, and much more. Full-color images illustrate the concepts presented, and review questions at the end of each chapter help reinforce learning. This detailed resource provides the solid foundation in remote sensing required for developing diverse geospatial applications. Coverage includes: Geographic information system (GIS) Global positioning system (GPS), mobile mapping, and Google Earth Electromagnetic radiation principles Characteristics of remotely sensed data Spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal resolution Aerial photo interpretation Photogrammetry Remote sensors Earth observation satellites Digital image analysis Thermal remote sensing Active remote sensing


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