Satellite Remote Sensing

Past, Present and Future

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

Satellite Remote Sensing: Past, Present and Future reviews the evolution of Earth remote sensing, from earlier technologies in aerial and satellite remote sensing of the Earth that paved the way for current techniques to current uses and applications. In addition, the book covers future capabilities and research goals. Sections discuss novel applications, interdisciplinary functions, and outline current uses and limitations of various remote sensing technologies, thus putting into context how breakthroughs were made in developments. This is a valuable reference for students, professors of foundational remote sensing courses, and researchers and professionals seeking a wider understanding of remote sensing and its capabilities.

Overviews the evolution of Earth remote sensing to provide deeper knowledge of remote sensing technologies
Summarizes the present status of Earth Remote sensing to better understand current applications and limitations
Concludes with recent advances, considering future potential uses of these technologies

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-07-01
Mått:216 x 276 x undefined mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:394
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443220869

Utforska kategorier

Geologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Geografi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

William (Bill) Emery worked as a professor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado from 1987, prior to which he worked in the University of British Columbia where he created a Satellite Oceanography education/research program. He has authored over 220-refereed publications and 4 textbooks in addition to having given 200 conference papers. He is a fellow of: the IEEE (2002), the American Meteorological Society (2010), the American Astronautical Society (2011) and the American Geophysical Union (2012). He was recently elected to the IEEE TAB Hall of Honor (2020). In 2022 he received the GRSS Fawaz Ulaby Distinguised Achievement Award.

Innehållsförteckning

1. The very early developments of remote sensing2. Sputnik and the start of Earth orbiting satellites3. Research satellites4. Non-US weather satellites5. The emergence of commercial satellite program6. The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Earth observations7. Dirigibles and other airships for Earth remote sensing8. The overall present situation combining all US and non-US research and weather satellite systems.9. The future