Buch, Englisch, 261 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 247 mm, Gewicht: 725 g
Reihe: Topics in Remote Sensing
Buch, Englisch, 261 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 247 mm, Gewicht: 725 g
Reihe: Topics in Remote Sensing
ISBN: 978-0-521-35213-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
This new edition textbook explains remote sensing of the Earth's surface and atmosphere from space using electromagnetic radiation. It covers topics such as overviews of electromagnetic propagation in free space and in matter, surface and volume scattering, the interaction of radiation with the atmosphere, the main classes of sensor, satellite orbits for remote sensing, and an introduction to image processing. Extensively revised and expanded, the second edition contains completely new material, including a discussion of the radiative transfer equation, atmospheric sounding techniques and interferometric radar and a discussion of GPS. Also including numerous problems with solutions, this book forms the basis of an introductory course for students in remote sensing, geography, cartography, surveying, meteorology, earth sciences and environmental sciences. It will also be an essential reference for researchers and a useful supplementary text in some physics, mathematics and engineering courses.
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Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Electromagnetic waves in free space; 3. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter; 4. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with the Earth's atmosphere; 5. Photographic systems; 6. Electro-optical systems; 7. Passive microwave systems; 8. Ranging systems; 9. Scattering systems; 10. Platforms for remote sensing; 11. Data processing; Appendix 1. The Global Positioning System; Appendix 2. Data; Bibliography; Answers and hints to numerical problems; Index.
