Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation [Paperback]

Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 7th Edition is designed to be primarily used in two ways: as a textbook in the introductory courses in remote sensing and image interpretation, and as a reference for the burgeoning number of practitioners who use geospatial information and analysis in their work. Because of the wide range of academic and professional settings in which this book might be used, we have made the discussion “discipline neutral.” In short, anyone involved in geospatial data acquisition and analysis should find this book to be a valuable text and reference.

1 Concepts and Foundations of Remote Sensing 1

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Energy Sources and Radiation Principles 4

1.3 Energy Interactions in the Atmosphere 9

1.4 Energy Interactions with Earth Surface Features 12

1.5 Data Acquisition and Digital Image Concepts 30

1.6 Reference Data 39

1.7 The Global Positioning System and Other Global Navigation Satellite Systems 43

1.8 Characteristics of Remote Sensing Systems 45

1.9 Successful Application of Remote Sensing 49

1.10 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 52

1.11 Spatial Data Frameworks for GIS and Remote Sensing 57

1.12 Visual Image Interpretation 59

2 Elements of Photographic Systems 85

2.1 Introduction 85

2.2 Early History of Aerial Photography 86

2.3 Photographic Basics 89

2.4 Film Photography 99

2.5 Digital Photography 115

2.6 Aerial Cameras 118

2.7 Spatial Resolution of Camera Systems 136

2.8 Aerial Videography 143

2.9 Conlsh