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Remote sensing
The process of using aerial sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth both on the surface, and in the atmosphere and oceans by means of propagated signals.
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Radiant energy peak
Earth science; Remote sensing
Wavelength at which the maximum electromagnetic energy is radiated at a particular temperature.
Topographic inversion
Earth science; Remote sensing
An optical illusion that may occur on images with extensive shades. Ridges appear to be valleys, and valleys appear to be ridges. The illusion is corrected by orienting the image so that the ...
Topographic reversal
Earth science; Remote sensing
A geomorphic phenomenon in which topographic lows coincide with structural highs and vice versa. Valleys are eroded on crests of anticlines to cause topographic lows, and synclines form ridge, or ...
Orthophotoscope
Earth science; Remote sensing
An optical-electronic device which converts a normal vertical aerial photograph to an orthophotograph.
Vegetation anomaly
Earth science; Remote sensing
Deviation from the normal distribution or properties of vegetation. Vegetation anomalies may be caused by faults, trace elements in soil, or other factors.
Angular field of view
Earth science; Remote sensing
Angle subtended by lines from a remote sensing system to the outer margins of the strip of terrain that is viewed by the system.
