Introduction to Remote Sensing

This new edition of this highly-respected textbook provides a full and authoritative introduction for scientists, both students and professionals, needing to know the scope, potential and limitations of remote sensing. Chapters on satellite systems and on applications are given greater coverage than before and this material has been considerably updated. Key features: Comprehensively surveys the basic principles of remote sensing physics, techniques and technology Outlines data acquisition, interpretation and analysis Remotely sensed colour images from satellites and aircraft illustrate the text Coverage if applications from across the earth, environmental, atmospheric and oceanographic sciences is extensively expanded and updated More emphasis is given to satellite systems Includes updated references and bibliography for further reading SI unites are used throughout