Remote Earth Sensing

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• Earth remote sensing — is data collection on the environment, geology, climate, and other characteristics of the Earth by means of sensors positioned in the air or in Earth orbit. Sensors used for this type of data gathering include those covering all parts of the… …   Wikipedia

• Earth observation — is the gathering of information about planet Earth’s physical, chemical and biological systems. It is used to monitor and assess the status of, and changes in, the natural environment and the built environment. In recent years, Earth observation… …   Wikipedia

• remote sensing — n. the use of satellites to gather data, images, etc., as to study the earth or other bodies of the solar system …   English World dictionary

• Earth observation — noun (space) Observation of the Earth from satellites by remote sensing techniques • • • Main Entry: ↑earth …   Useful english dictionary

• Remote sensing — There are two kinds of remote sensing. Passive sensors detect natural energy (radiation) that is emitted or reflected by the object or surrounding area being observed. Reflected sunlight is the most common source of radiation measured by passive… …   Wikipedia

• Remote sensing application — A remote sensing application is a software application that processes remote sensing data. Remote sensing applications are similar to graphics software, but they enable generating geographic information from satellite and airborne sensor data.… …   Wikipedia

• Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …   Universalium

• Earth exploration — Introduction   the investigation of the surface of the Earth and of its interior.  By the beginning of the 20th century most of the Earth s surface had been explored, at least superficially, except for the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Today the… …   Universalium

• Remote Sensing — Die Fernerkundung (englisch: Remote Sensing) ist die Gesamtheit der Verfahren zur Gewinnung von Informationen über die Erdoberfläche oder anderer nicht direkt zugänglicher Objekte durch Messung und Interpretation der von ihr ausgehenden (Energie… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• Remote sensing — Die Fernerkundung (englisch: Remote Sensing) ist die Gesamtheit der Verfahren zur Gewinnung von Informationen über die Erdoberfläche oder anderer nicht direkt zugänglicher Objekte durch Messung und Interpretation der von ihr ausgehenden (Energie… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

• remote sensing — the science of gathering data on an object or area from a considerable distance, as with radar or infrared photography, to observe the earth or a heavenly body. * * * noun [noncount] technical : the use of satellites to collect information about… …   Useful english dictionary