remote sensing

Question 1

Define remote sensing

Answer 1

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

Question 2

That are the types of remote sensing systems?

Answer 2

 The human vision system
 Photographic cameras and video cameras
 Satellite remote sensing systems
 Radar
 Sonar
 Gravimeters

Question 3

What are the 7 steps of te remote sensing process?

Answer 3

1. Energy or illumination source (A)
2. Radiation and the Atmosphere (B)
3. Interaction with the Target (C)
4. Recording of Energy by the Sensor (D)
5. Transmission, Reception, and Processing (E)
6. Interpretation and Analysis (F)
7. Application (G)