Overview

Taking a detailed, non mathematical approach to two broad areas of principles and applications, this book progresses from the physical principles on which remote sensing is based - equipment, techniques and data analysis -through to the application of remote sensing to both physical phenomena and events, and to human activies and man-made landscapes.

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Author:   Eric C. Barrett ,  Leonard F. Curtis
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Nelson Thornes Ltd
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.900kg
ISBN:  

9780748740062

ISBN 10:   0748740066
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   15 June 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Abbreviations and acronyms. Part One: Remote sensing principles. Growth in awareness of environmental problems. Physical basis of remote sensing. Radiation characteristics of natural phenomena. Sensors for environmental monitoring. Sensor platforms, sensor packages and satellite data distribution. Calibration, interpretation and evaluation of remote sensing data. Remote sensing data interchangeability, preprocessing and processing. The analysis and interpretation of aerial photography. Digital data handling. Part Two: Remote sensing applications. Weather analysis and forecasting. Global climatology. Water in the environment. Soils and landforms. Rocks and mineral resources. Ecology, land use and crop protection. The built environment. Hazards and disasters. Problems and prospects. Bibliography. Index.

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E.C. Barrett Senior Research Fellow and Formerly Director , Centre for Remote Sensing, School of Geographical Sciences. L.F. Curtis OBE Formerly Exmoor National Park Officer and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, both at the University of Bristol.

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