Introduction to satellite remote sensing : atmosphere, ocean, land and cryosphere applications / William Emery, Adriano Camps.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Emery, William J., author.

Camps, Adriano, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Remote sensing.

Climatology--Remote sensing.

Climatology.

Oceanography--Remote sensing.

Oceanography.

Artificial satellites.

Scientific satellites.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (857 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Satellite remote sensing : atmosphere, ocean, land and cryosphere applications

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Elsevier, [2017]

Summary:

Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Atmosphere, Ocean and Land Applications is the first reference book to cover ocean applications, atmospheric applications, and land applications of remote sensing. Applications of remote sensing data are finding increasing application in fields as diverse as wildlife ecology and coastal recreation management. The technology engages electromagnetic sensors to measure and monitor changes in the earth's surface and atmosphere. The book opens with an introduction to the history of remote sensing, starting from when the phrase was first coined. It goes on to discuss the basic concepts of the various systems, including atmospheric and ocean, then closes with a detailed section on land applications. Due to the cross disciplinary nature of the authors' experience and the content covered, this is a must have reference book for all practitioners and students requiring an introduction to the field of remote sensing. Provides study questions at the end of each chapter to aid learning Covers all satellite remote sensing technologies, allowing readers to use the text as instructional material Includes the most recent technologies and their applications, allowing the reader to stay up-to-date Delves into laser sensing (LIDAR) and commercial satellites (DigitalGlobe) Presents examples of specific satellite missions, including those in which new technology has been introduced.

Contents:

Chapter 1: The history of satellite remote sensing

Chapter 2: Basic electromagnetic concepts and applications to optical sensors

Chapter 3: Optical imaging Systems

Chapter 4: Microwave Radiometry

Chapter 5: Radar

Chapter 6: Remote sensing using global navigation satellite system signals of opportunity

Chapter 7: Orbital mechanics, image navigation, and cartographic projections

Chapter 8: Atmosphere applications

Chapter 9: Ocean applications

Chapter 10: Land applications

Chapter 11: Cryosphere applications

Chapter 12: Remote sensing with small satellites.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780128092590

0128092599

9780128092545

0128092548