Remote sensing of the earth: an introduction

Werner Kirchhof

doi:10.1117/12.57722

1 March 1992 Remote sensing of the earth: an introduction

Werner Kirchhof

Proceedings Volume 1524, Bioptics: Optics in Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57722
Event: Bioptics: Optics in Biomedicine and Environmental Studies, 1991, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

Remote sensing is one means to obtain objective and repetitive information about our fast- changing and endangered environment on a regional and global scale. It has the capability to strengthen our awareness about the present situation on the earth''s surface. Earth observation offers the possibility to gather information for a large variety of application and to describe inter-relationships and consequences of human activities. Observational possibilities and needs are explained and listed.

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Werner Kirchhof "Remote sensing of the earth: an introduction", Proc. SPIE 1524, Bioptics: Optics in Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences, (1 March 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57722

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