Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing

Elachi Charles

ISBN 10: 0471848107 / ISBN 13: 9780471848103

Edité par John Wiley and Sons, New York Chichester London, 1987

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Titre : Introduction to the Physics and Techniques ...

Éditeur : John Wiley and Sons, New York Chichester London

Date d'édition : 1987

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : Very Good

Etat de la jaquette : Very Good

Edition : First Edition.

Type de livre : C00002253

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Synopsis :

The first edition of Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing was a comprehensive overview of the basics behind remote-sensing physics, techniques, and technology. This Second Edition builds on that overview through extensive updates, additions, and expansions in content and the replacement of almost 50 per cent of the figures. It discusses in detail the basic physics of wave/matter interactions techniques of remote sensing across the electromagnetic spectrum (UV, visible, infrared, mm, and microwave), and the concepts behind remote sensing techniques currently established and future ones under development. Applications of remote sensing are described for a wide spectrum of earth and planetary atmosphere and surface sciences, including geology, oceanography, resource observation and atmospheric sciences, and ionospheric studies.

Présentation de l'éditeur:

The science and engineering of remote sensing––theory andapplications

The Second Edition of this authoritative book offers readers theessential science and engineering foundation needed to understandremote sensing and apply it in real–world situations. Thoroughlyupdated to reflect the tremendous technological leaps made sincethe publication of the first edition, this book covers the gamut ofknowledge and skills needed to work in this dynamic field,including:
∗ Physics involved in wave–matter interaction, the building blocksfor interpreting data
∗ Techniques used to collect data
∗ Remote sensing applications

The authors have carefully structured and organized the book tointroduce readers to the basics, and then move on to more advancedapplications. Following an introduction, Chapter 2 sets forth thebasic properties of electromagnetic waves and their interactionswith matter. Chapters 3 through 7 cover the use of remote sensingin solid surface studies, including oceans. Each chapter covers onemajor part of the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., visible/nearinfrared, thermal infrared, passive microwave, and activemicrowave).

Chapters 8 through 12 then cover remote sensing in the study ofatmospheres and ionospheres. Each chapter first presents the basicinteraction mechanism, followed by techniques to acquire, measure,and study the information, or waves, emanating from the mediumunder investigation. In most cases, a specific advanced sensor isused for illustration.

The book is generously illustrated with fifty percent new figures.Numerous illustrations are reproduced in a separate section ofcolor plates. Examples of data acquired from spaceborne sensors areincluded throughout. Finally, a set of exercises, along with asolutions manual, is provided.

This book is based on an upper–level undergraduate and first–yeargraduate course taught by the authors at the California Instituteof Technology. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the fieldand its applications, it is appropriate for students in electricalengineering, applied physics, geology, planetary science,astronomy, and aeronautics. It is also recommended for any engineeror scientist interested in working in this exciting field.