Physical principles of remote sensing
This revised and expanded new edition textbook explains remote sensing of the Earth's surface and atmosphere from space using electromagnetic radiation. It includes completely new material and numerous problems with solutions. An excellent introduction for any student or researcher studying remote sensing.
Print Book, English, 2001 (imp. 2003)
2nd ed., repr View all formats and editions
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2001 (imp. 2003)
xv, 343 p., [11] p. de lám
9780521660341, 9780521669481, 0521660343, 0521669480
645075633
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Electromagnetic waves in free space; 3. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter; 4. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with the Earth's atmosphere; 5. Photographic systems; 6. Electro-optical systems; 7. Passive microwave systems; 8. Ranging systems; 9. Scattering systems; 10. Platforms for remote sensing; 11. Data processing; Appendix 1. The Global Positioning System; Appendix 2. Data; Bibliography; Answers and hints to numerical problems; Index.