Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective
This popular book introduces the fundamentals of remote sensing from an earth resource (versus engineering) perspective. The author emphasizes the use of remote sensing data for useful spatial biophysical or socio-economic information that can be used to make decisions. Provides two new chapters on LIDAR Remote Sensing (Ch. 10) and In situ Spectral Reflectance Measurement (Ch. 15). Offers a thorough review of the nature of electromagnetic radiation, examining how the reflected or emitted...
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This popular book introduces the fundamentals of remote sensing from an earth resource (versus engineering) perspective. The author emphasizes the use of remote sensing data for useful spatial biophysical or socio-economic information that can be used to make decisions. Provides two new chapters on LIDAR Remote Sensing (Ch. 10) and In situ Spectral Reflectance Measurement (Ch. 15). Offers a thorough review of the nature of electromagnetic radiation, examining how the reflected or emitted energy in the visible, near-infrared, middle-infrared, thermal infrared, and microwave portions of the spectrum can be collected by a variety of sensor systems and analyzed. Employs a visually stimulating, clear format: a large (8.5” x 11”) format with 48 pages in full color facilitates image interpretation; hundreds of specially designed illustrationscommunicate principles in an easily understood manner. A useful reference for agriculture, wetland, and/or forestry professionals, along with geographers, urban planners, and transportation engineers.
Ch. 1Remote sensing of the environment1Ch. 2Electromagnetic radiation principles37Ch. 3History of aerial photography and aerial platforms61Ch. 4Aerial photography - vantage point, cameras, filters, and film91Ch. 5Elements of visual image interpretation127Ch. 6Photogrammetry149Ch. 7Multispectral remote sensing systems193Ch. 8Thermal infrared remote sensing249Ch. 9Active and passive microwave remote sensing291Ch. 10LIDAR remote sensing335Ch. 11Remote sensing of vegetation355Ch. 12Remote sensing of water409Ch. 13Remote sensing the urban landscape443Ch. 14Remote sensing of soils, minerals, and geomorphology507Ch. 15In situ reflectance management569AppSources of remote sensing information579
