The Remote Sensing Data Book

The Remote Sensing Data Book provides a unique resource of all aspects of remote sensing for the expert and non-expert alike. Organised as a dictionary, it contains over 700 alphabetically-arranged and cross-referenced entries on how remote sensing works, what kinds of data are available, and the large number of satellites and instruments from which the information is obtained. As well as short technical definitions, it also includes longer essays and reviews to give an overview of the subject. Although not a textbook in itself, the data book will serve as a valuable addition to existing textbooks for undergraduates and graduate students on geography, environmental and earth science courses that include an element of remote sensing. It will also be an essential reference for researchers and research managers at all levels using spaceborne remote sensing methods to obtain information about the earth's land, sea, ice and atmosphere.

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'Rees has successfully produced a dictionary-cum-encyclopedia for the specialist field of remote sensing … While this book is an excellent starting point for newcomers to the field, it carries sufficient detail to be of use to those already familiar with earth observation and atmospheric data … An outstanding feature is that websites have been added … We can only hope that Rees and his publishers will produce new editions on a regular basis.' Anna Corlyon, The Times Higher Education Supplement

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Product details

• Date Published: November 2005
• format: Paperback
• isbn: 9780521021746
• length: 280 pages

• dimensions: 230 x 154 x 18 mm
• weight: 0.432kg
• contains: 49 b/w illus. 28 tables
• availability: Available