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What is The Remote Sensing Data Book about?

xii, 262 pages : 24 cm The Remote Sensing Data Book is a unique resource of information for the expert and non-expert alike. It contains over 700 alphabetically-arranged and cross-referenced entries on how remote sensing works, what kinds of data are available, and the large number of satellites and instruments from which information is obtained Organised as a dictionary, entries cover definitions and surveys of the principal types of remote sensing system; the concepts involved in the operation and performance of remote sensing systems; propagation and scattering of electromagnetic radiation; characterisation of the Earth's atmosphere; the orbital dynamics of satellites; brief notes on the principal space agencies, with internet addresses for up-to-date reference; remote sensing satellites including important forthcoming missions; spaceborne remote sensing instruments; concepts and techniques of image processing of remotely sensed data. As well as short technical definitions, this uniquely comprehensive data book also includes longer essays and reviews to give an overview of the subject Although not a textbook in itself, this book will serve as a valuable addition to existing text

Author

Rees, Gareth, 1959-

Publisher

Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9781615832248

Subjects

Engineering, Anthropology, Social_sciences