Sensors aboard the satellites provide images in this and other portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, as well. B elow are links to a variety of resources on the Internet to help the user learn the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum, satellite remote sensing, some specific applications and explanations of how some satellites work. No attempt is made here to include the breadth of remote sensing or to provide links to the many Internet sources of satellite imagery. If you have found other resources that would be appropriate, please contact us at the Email address below. Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
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The Remote Sensing Tutorial , Dr. Nicholas M. Short. Covers the basics, a broad range of satellites and many applications. Basics of Remote Sensing from Satellite . Remote Sensing . A University of Illinois WW2010 project.