PRINCIPLES OF REMOTE SENSING

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What is Remote Sensing?
Human Visual System: An Example of a Remote Sensing System
The Earth
The Earth's Atmosphere
Electromagnetic Radiation
Atmospheric Effects

- Absorption of Radiation
- Scattering of Radiation

Airborne Remote Sensing
Spaceborne Remote Sensing
Digital Image
Optical Remote Sensing

- Interpreting Optical Remote Sensing Images

Microwave Remote Sensing

- Frequency, Polarisation and Incidence Angle
- Interpreting Synthetic Aperture Radar Images

Image Processing and Analysis

## Appendix: Spaceborne Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors

Optical/Infrared Remote Sensing Satellites

- LANDSAT
- SPOT
- MOS
- ADEOS
- IRS
- RESURS

Microwave Remote Sensing Satellites

- ERS
- JERS
- RADARSAT

Space Shuttles

- Shuttle Imaging Radar

Meteorological Satellites