High resolution optical satellite imagery

This is a comprehensive guide to the characteristics and use of high resolution optical images from satellite-borne sensors, concentrating on sensors designed for mapping. It considers the SPOT series of satellited and sensors with a ground sample distance (GSD) of less than 15m, operational since S...

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Main Authors Dowman, Ian J. (Author), Jacobsen, Karsten (Author), Konecny, Gottfried (Author), Sandau, Rainer (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland, UK : Whittles Publishing, [2012]
Subjects
Remote-sensing images.
Satellite geodesy.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781628700770
9781849951067
9781849950466
9781439894446
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xviii, 230 pages) : illustrations (some color).

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Table of Contents:
  • Satellite imaging technology
  • History of optical sensors in space
  • Principles of high resolution optical sensors
  • Sensors with a GSD of greater than 1 m up to 16 m
  • Sensors with a GSD of 1 m or less
  • Calibration, sensor models and orientation
  • Processing and products
  • Conclusions and future developments.

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