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Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Chapter Outline

13.1 Concept of Remote Sensing

13.2 Principles of Remote Sensing

13.3 Components of Remote Sensing

13.4 Seven Elements in Remote Sensing

13.5 Characteristics of Electromagnetic Radiation

13.6 Electromagnetic Spectrum

13.7 Transmission Path

13.9 Types of Remote Sensing

13.10 Passive Remote Sensing

13.11 Active Remote Sensing

13.12 Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing

13.13 Detectors

13.14 Thermal Infrared Imaging

13.15 Applications of Thermal Infrared Imaging

13.16 Imaging with Microwave Radar (Microwave Remote Sensing)

13.17 Radiometry

13.18 Black Body Radiation

13.19 Reflectance

13.20 Remote Sensing Systems

13.22 Multispectral Scanner

13.23 Electro-optical Sensors

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