Satellite Remote Sensing
Past, Present and Future
Will be published approx. on 1. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
394 pages
978-0-443-22086-9 (ISBN)
Description
Satellite Remote Sensing: Past, Present and Future reviews the evolution of Earth remote sensing, from earlier technologies in aerial and satellite remote sensing of the Earth that paved the way for current techniques to current uses and applications. In addition, the book covers future capabilities and research goals. Sections discuss novel applications, interdisciplinary functions, and outline current uses and limitations of various remote sensing technologies, thus putting into context how breakthroughs were made in developments. This is a valuable reference for students, professors of foundational remote sensing courses, and researchers and professionals seeking a wider understanding of remote sensing and its capabilities.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
450 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-22086-9 (9780443220869)
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Person
William (Bill) Emery worked as a professor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado from 1987, prior to which he worked in the University of British Columbia where he created a Satellite Oceanography education/research program. He has authored over 220-refereed publications and 4 textbooks in addition to having given 200 conference papers. He is a fellow of: the IEEE (2002), the American Meteorological Society (2010), the American Astronautical Society (2011) and the American Geophysical Union (2012). He was recently elected to the IEEE TAB Hall of Honor (2020). In 2022 he received the GRSS Fawaz Ulaby Distinguised Achievement Award.
Content
1. The very early developments of remote sensing
2. Sputnik and the start of Earth orbiting satellites
3. Research satellites
4. Non-US weather satellites
5. The emergence of commercial satellite program
6. The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Earth observations
7. Dirigibles and other airships for Earth remote sensing
8. The overall present situation combining all US and non-US research and weather satellite systems.
9. The future
2. Sputnik and the start of Earth orbiting satellites
3. Research satellites
4. Non-US weather satellites
5. The emergence of commercial satellite program
6. The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Earth observations
7. Dirigibles and other airships for Earth remote sensing
8. The overall present situation combining all US and non-US research and weather satellite systems.
9. The future