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REMOTE SENSING
Definition
It is defined as the science and technology by which characteristics of objects of interest can be
identified without direct contact.

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History of Remote Sensing
Balloon photography (1858)
Kite photography (1890)
Pigeon cameras (1903)
Aircraft (WWI and WWII)
Space (1947)

Images: Jensen (2000)

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Types of Remote Sensing
Active remote sensing

Passive remote sensing

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Technical Components
The base on which remote sensors are placed to acquire information about the earth’s surface is
called Platform. Three main types of platform.
Ground-borne
Airborne
Space-borne

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Remote Sensing Classification
On the basis of source of energy used
 Active sensors, Passive sensors

On the basis of function of sensors

 Framing system, Scanning system

On the basis of technical components of the system

 Multispectral imaging sensor system, Thermal remote sensing systems, Microwave radar sensing
systems

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Remote Sensing Data Products & Data
Interpretation
For the data produced by remote sensing technique
◦ Pictorial, digital

Remote sensing data interpretation

◦ Visual interpretation, digital interpretation

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Applications
Using for military purposes to sense presence of enemies, their missiles etc.

Altimeters used for measuring ocean current wavelengths, their direction and water level.

LIDAR (light detection and ranging) for vegetation sensing etc.

Combat against desertification

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Conclusion
Developing remote sensing from balloon photography to aerial photography to multi-spectral
satellite imaging

Used to identify and characterize earth and atmospheric features

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