Environmental Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing

What is Remote Sensing?

“The science and art of obtaining information about an object, area, or phenomenon through the analysis of data acquired by a device that is not in contact with the object, area or phenomenon.

Remote Sensing Advantages

• Offers a synoptic perspective
• Uses a unique vantage point
• Employs extra-visual information
• Serves as a historical and permanent record
• Can be cost-effective

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