Title: Introduction to the physics and techniques of remote sensing
Description: The science and engineering of remote sensing--theory and applications        The Second Edition of this authoritative book offers readers the essential science and engineering foundation needed to understand remote sensing and apply it in real-world situations. Thoroughly updated to reflect the tremendous technological leaps made since the publication of the first edition, this book covers the gamut of knowledge and skills needed to work in this dynamic field, including:   Physics involved in wave-matter interaction, the building blocks for interpreting data   Techniques used to collect data   Remote sensing applications      The authors have carefully structured and organized the book to introduce readers to the basics, and then move on to more advanced applications. Following an introduction, Chapter 2 sets forth the basic properties of electromagnetic waves and thei...
Subjects: Engineering, Nonfiction, Remote sensing, Technology, G70.4 .e43 2006, 621.36/78, General