Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing /

The thoroughly revised third edition of the Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing delivers a comprehensive update to the authoritative textbook, offering readers new sections on radar interferometry, radar stereo, and planetary radar. It explores new techniques in imaging spec...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Elachi, Charles
Other Authors: Van Zyl, Jakob, 1967-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hoboken : Wiley, 2021.
Edition:3rd ed.
Subjects:
Remote sensing.
Remote Sensing Technology
Télédétection.
remote sensing.
Remote sensing
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Types and Classes of Remote Sensing Data
  • 1.2 Brief History of Remote Sensing
  • 1.3 Remote Sensing Space Platforms
  • 1.4 Transmission Through the Earth and Planetary Atmospheres
  • References and Further Reading
  • Chapter 2 Nature and Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
  • 2.1 Fundamental Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
  • 2.1.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • 2.1.2 Maxwellś Equations
  • 2.1.3 Wave Equation and Solution
  • 2.1.4 Quantum Properties of Electromagnetic Radiation
  • 2.1.5 Polarization
  • 2.1.6 Coherency
  • 2.1.7 Group and Phase Velocity
  • 2.1.8 Doppler Effect
  • 2.2 Nomenclature and Definition of Radiation Quantities
  • 2.2.1 Radiation Quantities
  • 2.2.2 Spectral Quantities
  • 2.2.3 Luminous Quantities
  • 2.3 Generation of Electromagnetic Radiation
  • 2.4 Detection of Electromagnetic Radiation
  • 2.5 Interaction of Electromagnetic Waves with Matter: Quick Overview
  • 2.6 Interaction Mechanisms Throughout the Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Exercises
  • References and Further Reading
  • Chapter 3 Solid Surfaces Sensing in the Visible and Near Infrared
  • 3.1 Source Spectral Characteristics
  • 3.2 Wave-Surface Interaction Mechanisms
  • 3.2.1 Reflection, Transmission, and Scattering
  • 3.2.2 Vibrational Processes
  • 3.2.3 Electronic Processes
  • 3.2.4 Fluorescence
  • 3.3 Signature of Solid Surface Materials
  • 3.3.1 Signature of Geologic Materials
  • 3.3.2 Signature of Biologic Materials
  • 3.3.3 Depth of Penetration
  • 3.4 Passive Imaging Sensors
  • 3.4.1 Imaging Basics
  • 3.4.2 Sensor Elements
  • 3.4.3 Detectors
  • 3.5 Types of Imaging Systems
  • 3.6 Description of Some Visible/Infrared Imaging Sensors
  • 3.6.1 Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)
  • 3.6.2 Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER)
  • 3.6.3 Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC)
  • 3.6.4 Mars Exploration Rover Panchromatic Camera (Pancam)
  • 3.6.5 Cassini Imaging Instrument
  • 3.6.6 Juno Imaging System
  • 3.6.7 Europa Imaging System
  • 3.6.8 Cassini Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS)
  • 3.6.9 Chandrayaan Imaging Spectrometer M3
  • 3.6.10 Sentinel Multispectral Imager
  • 3.6.11 Airborne Visible-Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS)
  • 3.7 Active Sensors
  • 3.8 Surface Sensing at Very Short Wavelengths
  • 3.8.1 Radiation Sources
  • 3.8.2 Detection
  • 3.9 Image Data Analysis
  • 3.9.1 Detection and Delineation
  • 3.9.2 Classification
  • 3.9.3 Identification
  • Exercises
  • References and Further Reading
  • Chapter 4 Solid-Surface Sensing: Thermal Infrared
  • 4.1 Thermal Radiation Laws
  • 4.1.1 Emissivity of Natural Terrain
  • 4.1.2 Emissivity from the Sun and Planetary Surfaces
  • 4.2 Heat Conduction Theory
  • 4.3 Effect of Periodic Heating
  • 4.4 Use of Thermal Emission in Surface Remote Sensing
  • 4.4.1 Surface Heating by the Sun

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