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ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION SENSING
The atmosphere is a very significant layer of gases that acts in the regulation of the
radiations reaching the earth's surface from space. It also controls other radiations originating
from human activities on the earth's surface. The atmosphere acts as a protector of the earth by
creating conducive temperatures and climates on the earth to sustain the bio-life on earth.
Interaction and concentration of the atmospheric gases may vary leading to the poor regulation of
radiations by the atmosphere. This results in extreme temperatures and unfavorable climate
changes on the earth's surface. The radiations in the atmosphere have to be checked regularly to
ensure they are not extreme hence the need for radiation sensors.
atmosphere. The sensors may collect this data when in touch with the medium which is difficult
when considering the whole atmosphere. This, therefore, requires it to be measured remotely
where the medium is measured by the sensor at a far distance hence the introduction of Remote
sensors. Remote sensors are classified into Active and Passive sensors.
The Active sensors use the energy they produce on the mediums they are measuring.
They work in the electromagnetic spectrum microwave parts and this helps them withstand the
atmosphere under all states. These sensors have the ability to gather data under both darkness
and light, for example, the active radar sensors. They are also able to work in climate conditions
that are unfavorable. Active sensing has been applied in the Topography mission in examining
the height of the earth. It has also been applied in security missions for instance in marine
monitoring using the double-bounce scattering idea. In my opinion, active remote sensors have
the best potential for broad use in integration of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for
commercial operations. This is because active sensors are reliable in that, they work under all
environmental conditions and use own energy in their work which makes them highly sensitive.
ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION SENSING
The Passive remote sensors use the radiation that is out sent by the mediums under their
observation for instance reflected solar radiation. They work effectively in infrared and visible
electromagnetic spectrum parts. The passive sensors have the capability to use natural energy for
instance from the sun. Passive sensing has been applied in Landsat mission that has aided in
examining and knowing how people use land and the state of the earth’s environment. When
integrating UAS for commercial use, passive remote sensors could limit meteorologists a great
deal. This is because they have to depend on the natural energy from the medium under
There is a need for extra development to make the sensors more viable for wide
incorporation in UAS. The need forest health monitoring which calls for highly advanced
technological applications. Hence the sensors to use in this case need to be highly developed. In
the examination of groundwater, the applications required incur high costs which can be avoided
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ATMOSPHERIC RADIATION SENSING