What is Remote Sensing?

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11Introduction to Remote SensingLal SamarakoonDirector, Geoinformatics Center, AITSenior Scientist, JAXAContents Overview of Remote sensing Current & Future satellite Systems Overview of GIS GIS & Remote sensing Applications DiscussionWhat is Remote Sensing? 22What is Remote sensing ? Remote sensing is defined as the science and technology by which characteristicsof objects of interest can be identified without direct contact Concept of Remote SensingEarth observation from space and airRemote Sensingis a technology to observe objects' size, shape and character without direct contact with them. The reflected or radiated electromagnetic(EM) waves are received by sensorsaboard platform.

6 Process of Remote Sensing (4) Application (G) - the final element of the remote sensing process is achieved when we apply the information that we have been able to extract from the imagery about the target, in order to better understand it, reveal some new information, or assist in …

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