Physical Principles of Remote Sensing (Topics in Remote Sensing)
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 2, 2001-09-13
EAN 9780521669481, ISBN10: 0521669480
Paperback, 360 pages, 24.8 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm
This new edition textbook explains remote sensing of the Earth's surface and atmosphere from space using electromagnetic radiation. It covers topics such as overviews of electromagnetic propagation in free space and in matter, surface and volume scattering, the interaction of radiation with the atmosphere, the main classes of sensor, satellite orbits for remote sensing, and an introduction to image processing. Extensively revised and expanded, the second edition contains completely new material, including a discussion of the radiative transfer equation, atmospheric sounding techniques and interferometric radar and a discussion of GPS. Also including numerous problems with solutions, this book forms the basis of an introductory course for students in remote sensing, geography, cartography, surveying, meteorology, earth sciences and environmental sciences. It will also be an essential reference for researchers and a useful supplementary text in some physics, mathematics and engineering courses.
' … a clear, concise introduction to a topic that will continue to grow in its importance in the earth sciences. It would be an excellent choice as a text for an advanced undergraduate course.' Geophysics
' … a good textbook at an undergraduate level for a remote sensing course.' Physics in Canada
'As it is comprehensive and easy-to-read it is also of great interest for neighbouring fields such as practical geoscience. For the practical man it can serve as a reference book. Thus the book can be well recommended to a wide circle of experts.' PAGEOPH
' … very suitable for an upper undergraduate or graduate-level course in quantitative remote sensing. The book is by far one of the best books I have read that includes the equations necessary to determine quantitative items for various processes and principles in remote sensing. I would highly recommend this book for the classroom and as an excellent reference source for any remote sensing scientist.' Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
'… this is an excellent, traditional text that covers the technical aspects of the subject very well.' Nigel Cassidy, Geoscientist