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Optical remote sensing of the earth

Authors :
Goetz, A. F. H
Wellman, J. B
Barnes, W. L
Source :
IEEE, Proceedings. 73
Publication Year :
1985
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1985.

Abstract

In the present assessment of the contributions of optical earth resources remote sensing in the 0.4-15.0 micron region, attention is given to underlying principles, applications to scientific disciplines such as geology, hydrology and oceanography, the recent development history of the requisite sensors, and sensor development trends. Development status characterizations are given for thematic mapping, modular optoelectronic multispectral scanning, the telescope/CCD 'SPOT' program of France, the thermal IR multispectral scanner for mineral signature identification, airborne imaging spectrometry, and the Advanced Visible and IR Imaging Spectrometer that is nearing deployment. Technology development trends and the capabilities they portend are projected.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189219
Volume :
73
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
IEEE, Proceedings
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19860033163
Document Type :
Report