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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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Sun-synchronous orbit
Earth science; Remote sensing
A polar orbit where the satellite always crosses the Equator at the same local solar time.
Radar
Earth science; Remote sensing
Acronym for radio detection and ranging. Radar is an active form of remote sensing that operates in the microwave and radio wavelength regions.
Spectral sensitivity
Earth science; Remote sensing
Response, or sensitivity, of a film or detector to radiation in different spectral regions.
Digital image processing
Earth science; Remote sensing
Computer manipulation of the digital-number values of an image.
Nadir
Earth science; Remote sensing
Point on the ground directly in line with the remote sensing system and the centre of the earth.
Modular optoelectric multispectral scanner (MOMS)
Earth science; Remote sensing
An along-track scanner carried on the Space Shuttle that recorded two bands of data.
Low-sun-angle photograph
Earth science; Remote sensing
Aerial photograph acquired in the morning, evening, or winter when the sun is at a low elevation above the horizon.
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