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Remote Sensing of Environment

Remote Sensing of Environment

Hardcover

Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 9377670020
ISBN13: 9789377670023
Publisher: Agri Horti Press
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 202
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Introduction to Remote Sensing: Provide an overview of remote sensing as the science of acquiring information about Earth's surface without direct contact, using satellite or aerial sensors. Principles of Electromagnetic Radiation: Discuss the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with Earth's surface features and how different wavelengths are used to detect various environmental elements. Sensors and Platforms: Highlight types of sensors (passive and active) and platforms (satellites, drones, aircraft), along with their roles in capturing environmental data. Image Acquisition and Processing: Explore techniques for acquiring, preprocessing, and interpreting remote sensing images, including radiometric and geometric corrections. Environmental Applications: Examine key applications such as land use/land cover mapping, forest monitoring, agriculture assessment, water resource management, and disaster response. Vegetation and Soil Monitoring: Discuss how vegetation indices (like NDVI) and thermal imaging help in assessing plant health, drought stress, and soil conditions. Climate and Atmospheric Studies: Highlight the use of remote sensing in monitoring climate change indicators, air quality, temperature variations, and weather patterns. Advances and Future Trends: Introduce emerging technologies like hyperspectral imaging, LiDAR, and AI-based analysis that enhance the precision and utility of remote sensing for environmental monitoring.

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