Introductory Remote Sensing Principles and Concepts

by Gibson,Paul

• ISBN13: 9780415170246
• ISBN10: 0415170249
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781135638030
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-09-01
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

This textbook provides a comprehensive student introduction to both the theory and application of remote sensing. A companion website accompanies the text.

Table of Contents

List of Colour Plates	viii
List of Figures	ix
List of Tables	xiii
Preface	xv
Introduction to and Historical Development of Remote Sensing	1	(10)
Principles of Remote Sensing	11	(55)
Remote Sensing Systems	66	(61)
Applications of Remote Sensing	127	(24)
Appendix A Answers to Self-Assessment Tests	151	(5)
Appendix B Acronyms Used in Remote Sensing	156	(2)
Appendix C Glossary of Remote Sensing Terms	158	(9)
Appendix D Remote Sensing Sources of Information	167	(3)
Appendix E Contributors to Introductory Remote Sensing	170	(2)
Appendix F Further Reading	172	(2)
Appendix G Preview of Introductory Remote Sensing: Digital Image Processing and Applications	174	(2)
Index	176