Introductory Remote Sensing Principles and Concepts

Introduction to Remote Sensing Principles and Concepts provides a comprehensive student introduction to both the theory and application of remote sensing. This textbook* introduces the field of remote sensing and traces its historical development and evolution* presents detailed explanations of core remote sensing principles and concepts providing the theory required for a clear understanding of remotely sensed images.* describes important remote sensing platforms - including Landsat, SPOT and NOAA * examines and illustrates many of the applications of remotely sensed images in various fields.A unique World Wide Web site accompanies this textbook. Developed for the users of Netscape 3 / Internet Explorer or above, this site offers:* over 45 full colour images with descriptions* examples illustrating remote sensing applications for meteorology, geology, vegetation studies, urban studies and oceanography * material from the Americas, the UK, Ireland, Africa, Australasia, Africa and Western Europe* Image exercises, with answers* Shorter questions and answers on remote sensing* An online glossary of terms, links to sources of useful remote sensing information available online.