Introductory Remote Sensing Principles and Concepts [Hardcover]

Paul Gibson (Author), With contributions from Clare Power (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0415170249 | ISBN-13: 978-0415170246 | Edition: 1

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415170249
• ISBN-13: 978-0415170246
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,309,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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