Fundamentals Of Satellite Remote Sensing

An extensive review of remote sensing principles with emphasis on environmental applications, Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing discusses a wide range of topics, from physical principles to data acquisition systems and on to visual and digital interpretation techniques. This book presents new interpretation approaches including hyperspectral analysis, high-spatial resolution data, fusion techniques, and radiative transfer models. It analyzes accuracy assessment methods and demonstrates how to integrate remote sensing results with geographic information systems. It also covers recent missions and new sensors. With figures and graphs, this text is ideal for students and professionals.