Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors (Hardcover)

~ Herbert J. Kramer (Author) "Prior to the space age (conventionally dated from 1957), humankind had never been able to take in the whole of a hemisphere in a single..." (more)
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Review

"The book will be an invaluable companion to everyone working in the field of Earth observation, and a fascination to the browser." International Journal of Remote Sensing
"In short, this is an excellent reference text, one that is likely to be a first-port-of-call for anyone seeking detailed technical data on a given sensor system or satellite programme." The Holocene

Product Description

This book is about instruments and their use on airborne and spaceborne platforms. It is divided into three major sections covering more than 150 spaceborne mssions and sensors, over 300 airborne sensors as well as reference data and definitions. Four extensive appendices provide a comprehensive survey of campaigns, glossary, acronyms and abbreviations and an index of sensors. An effort has been made to present the information in context, to point out relationships and interconnections for a better understanding of the subject. The book may serve as a reference and guide to all involved in the various national and international space programs: researchers and managers, service providers and data users, teachers and students.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 960 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd enlarged ed. edition (April 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540609334
• ISBN-13: 978-3540609339
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,546,653 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors , November 23, 2007

By	Iapaolo Libero (Italy) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors (Hardcover)

It is a very comprehensive review on technology and sensors exploited in the field. Personally I think it's a bit lacking in the analysis of methodologies used to extract relevant information from sensors' measures.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very comprehensive list of satellites and sensors, October 10, 2008

By	Roland Romeiser (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors (Hardcover)

This book provides an impressively comprehensive list of current and historical earth observation satellites and sensors (including satellite-based radionavigation systems and selected space shuttle missions), and the included CD ROM provides an additional list of airborne sensors. Most satellites and sensors are described by a short text followed by a comprehensive list of technical details, such as orbit parameters, instrument parameters, power consumption, mission duration, etc. There are 522 figures and 857 tables. Appendices include a general glossary and a list of acronyms and abbreviations. If you need some technical information on any earth observation satellite or sensor, you will find it in this book. The only shortcoming of this 4th edition is its release date in 2001/2002 - some of the latest satellite missions are not listed at all or listed with outdated design specifications (example: TerraSAR-X). I hope the authors will continue to update this great book.