Fundamentals of satellite remote sensing. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Emilio Chuvieco ; edited by Alfredo Huete.
• Authors: Chuvieco, Emilio
• Editors: Huete, Alfredo
• Contents: Introduction ; Definition and Objectives; Historical Background; International Space Law; Advantages of Space-Based Observations; Sources of Information on Remote Sensing Data and Interpretation Methods; Review Questions; ; Physical Principles of Remote Sensing; Fundamentals of Remote Sensing Signal; The Electromagnetic Spectrum; Terms and Units of Measurement; Electromagnetic Radiation Laws; Spectral Signatures in the Solar Spectrum; The Thermal Infrared Domain; The Microwave Region; Atmospheric Interactions; Review Questions; ; Sensors and Remote Sensing Satellites; Types of sensors; Resolution of a Sensor System; Passive Sensors; Active Sensors; Satellite Remote Sensing Missions; Review Questions; ; Basis for the Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images; Constrains in Using RS Data; Types of Interpretation; Organization of a RS Project; Interpretation Phase; Presentation of Study Cases; Review Questions; ; Visual Interpretation; Characteristics of Photographic Images; Identification of Geographic Features in the Images; Criteria for Visual Interpretation; Elements of Visual Analysis; ; Digital Image Processing (I): Enhancements and Corrections; Structure of a Digital Image; Media and Data Organization; Digital Image Processing Equipment; General File Operations; Visual Enhancements; Image Corrections; ; Digital Image Processing (II): Generation of Thematic Information; Calculation of Continuous Variables; Digital Image Classification; echniques of Multitemporal Analysis; Analysis of Landscape Patterns; ; Accuracy Assessment; Relevance of Validating Results; Methods to Estimate Accuracy; Sources of Error; Sampling Design; Gathering Information; Measuring Error in Interval-Scale Variables; Measuring Error in Classified Images; Verification of Multitemporal Analysis; Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems; The Need of GIS; Trends in GIS and RS Development; Common Technical Requirements; GIS as Input for Remote Sensing Interpretation; Remote Sensing as Input for GIS; Integration of Satellite Images and GIS; References Appendices Acronyms used in this textbook Sources of images Answers to review questions
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 551.6354; Environmental sciences -- Remote sensing; Remote sensing
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420021516
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