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GSE62009 Introduction to Remote Sensing - Institute of Topographical Sciences
Assignment - Remote Sensing
- Describe key elements of remote sensing and its applications.
- Explain the interaction of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) with the atmosphere and the earth's surface.
- Explain the role and importance of satellites in remote sensing.
- Describe the different types and specifications of sensor.
- Describe the advantages and limitations of satellite imagery for mapping.
The aim of the assignment is to-
- Describe key elements of remote sensing and its applications.
- Explain the interaction of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) with the atmosphere and the earth's surface.
- Explain the role and importance of satellites in remote sensing.
- Describe the different types and specifications of sensor.
- Describe the advantages and limitations of satellite imagery for mapping.
This is an individual assignment. A plagiarism check will be applied among the submissions and also with the web content
Task:
To reinforce your understanding of the fundamental principles of remote sensing, you are asked to answer all the questions bellow. Please support your answers with necessarily diagrams, figures and tables. Ensure that your answers are sufficiently detailed to make clear understanding of the topics.
LO1: Describe key elements of remote sensing and its applications.
» Explain what Remote Sensing is.
» Identify five applications of remote sensing.
LO2: Explain the interaction of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) with the atmosphere and the earth's surface.
» Illustrate the interaction of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) with the atmosphere and the earth's surface.
» Explain the following terms: Electromagnetic radiation, spectrum regions, atmospheric windows, atmospheric scattering, spectral signatures.
LO3: Explain the role and importance of satellites in remote sensing.
» Explain what a satellite is.
» Explain why satellites are important in remote sensing.
» Explain the physics that allows satellites to orbit the earth.
» Describe the two types of satellite orbit.
» Explain what a satellite swath is
Attachment:- Remote Sensing.rar