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
Table of Contents:
  • Contents Preface.-List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • 1. The Electromagnetic Field.-2. Dielectric Behavior of Terrestrial Materials
  • 3. Electromagnetic Sources and Radiation
  • 4. Waves and Fields.- 5. Propagation
  • 6. Reection
  • 7. Scattering
  • 8. Thermal Emission
  • 9. Radiative Transfer and Passive Sensing
  • 10.Electromagnetic Spectrum and Remote Information
  • 11.Antennas and Apertures in Earth Observation
  • 12.Earth Surface Rendering from Images
  • 13.Sensing Surface and Underneath Features
  • 14.Wave Interaction with Land, Water and Air
  • A. Vectors, Coordinates and operators
  • Acronyms
  • Symbols