Fundamentals of remote sensing: history and practice
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UA-MAN-00019 - Видання 1,
2026
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This Guidance Manual introduces readers to the history of development, physical basics and areas of application of the remote sensing data. In addition, the Manual also contains information on the nature of electromagnetic radiation and its role in the decoding and interpreting satellite imagery. The Guidance Manual presents examples of the remote sensing data application in the field of natural sciences.
The Manual may be used by methodologists and heads of sections of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and teachers and students of schools, lyceums, gymnasia within the frame of educational and research activities, as well as by anybody who has the desire to master the fundamentals of remote sensing.
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Section 1. History of Remote Sensing
- 1.1. Aerial Surface Observation 9
- 1.2. Space Age: Stages of Development 12
- 1.3. Establishment of Remote Sensing in Ukraine 15
- 1.4. Enterprises and Institutions Operating in the Field of Remote Sensing in Ukraine 18
- 1.5. Current State and Development Potential of Remote Sensing Techniques in Ukraine 24
- 1.6. International Organizations 26
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Section 2. Physical Principles of Remote Sensing
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Section 3. Fundamentals of Imagery Processing and Interpretation
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Section 4. Scope of Remote Sensing Application
- 4.1. Earth Sciences 109
- 4.1.1. Climatology and Meteorology 110
- 4.1.2. Hydrology 124
- 4.1.3. Geology 146
- 4.1.4. Landscape Science and Urban Planning 173
- 4.2. Ecology and Agricultural Sciences 198
- 4.2.1. Forestry 199
- 4.2.2. Agronomy 213
- 4.2.3. Environmental Protection and Management 226
- 4.2.4. Monitoring of Emergency Situations and Environmental Assessment 241