Introductory Remote Sensing Principles and ConceptsIntroduction to Remote Sensing: Digital Image Processing and Applications presents a unique textbook/downloadable resources package. It explains how digital images can be processed and offers practical hands-on experience of image processing. This package, which is ideal for student self-study, institutional or library purchase, shows how digital images can be processed to maximize information output and discusses a range of environmental monitoring techniques. A range of case studies are explored, drawn from a variety of disciplines and from across the world. The book also includes a practical manual of image processing instruction and detailed practical exercises to support the unique downloadable resources which accompanies the book. The downloadable resources contain fully functioning image processing software - a limited edition of DRAGON software developed specifically for readers of Introductory Remote Sensing - and over 70 satellite digital datasets for 9 scenes across America, Ireland, China, Sudan, Peru, Western Europe and the UK. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF REMOTE SENSING | 1 |
REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS | 66 |
APPLICATIONS OF REMOTE SENSING | 127 |
Appendix A Answers to SelfAssessment Tests | 151 |
Remote Sensing Sources of Information | 167 |
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Introductory Remote Sensing: Principles and Concepts Paul Jude Gibson,Clare H. Power Limited preview - 2000 |
Introductory Remote Sensing: Principles and Concepts Paul Jude Gibson,Clare H. Power Limited preview - 2000 |
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