Understanding Earth Observation The Electromagnetic Foundation of Remote Sensing

This volume addresses the physical foundation of remote sensing. The basic grounds are presented in close association with the kinds of environmental targets to monitor and with the observing techniques. The book aims at plugging the quite large gap between the thorough and quantitative description...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Solimini, Domenico
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This volume addresses the physical foundation of remote sensing. The basic grounds are presented in close association with the kinds of environmental targets to monitor and with the observing techniques. The book aims at plugging the quite large gap between the thorough and quantitative description of electromagnetic waves interacting with the Earth's environment and the user applications of Earth observation. It is intended for scientifically literate students and professionals who plan to gain a first understanding of remote sensing data and of their information content
Physical Description:XXXVII, 703 p. 297 illus., 231 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9783319256337