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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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Optical philtre
Earth science; Remote sensing
A material that, by absorption or reflection, selectivity modifies the radiation transmitted through an optical system.
Spectroradiometer
Earth science; Remote sensing
A device which measures the energy reflected or radiated by materials in narrow EM wavebands.
Cones
Earth science; Remote sensing
Receptors in the retina which are sensitive to color. There are cones sensitive to the red, green, and blue components of light.
Azimuth direction
Earth science; Remote sensing
In radar images, the direction in which the aircraft is heading. Also called flight direction.
Emissivity (E)
Earth science; Remote sensing
Ratio of radiant flux from a body to that from a blackbody at the same kinetic temperature and emissivity.
Wavelength
Earth science; Remote sensing
Distance between successive wave crests or other equivalent points in a harmonic wave.
Cell assemblies
Earth science; Remote sensing
The linked receptors, retinal neurons, and neural cells in the visual cortex of the brain which enable interaction between perception and past experience.
