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Remote Sensing

ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

Summary of Remote Sensing for ICSE Class 12 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about objects or areas without direct contact. It works by detecting reflected or emitted energy through sensors such as the human eye, camera, radiometer, scanner, radar, and satellite instruments. In geography, it is important because it provi

Key Concepts

Remote sensing means acquiring information about

Remote sensing means acquiring information about a phenomenon that is not in intimate contact with the information collecting device. It includes sens

Four basic classes are radiometer

Four basic classes are radiometer, audiometer, magnetometer, and gravimeter. Radiometer measures energy in parts of the electromagnetic spectrum; audi

Electromagnetic waves travel at about 3

Electromagnetic waves travel at about 3,00,000 km per second. Frequency is measured in hertz, and wavelength and frequency are inversely related. The

Human eyes respond to wavelengths between

Human eyes respond to wavelengths between 4,000 and 7,000 angstroms. Visible light extends from about 0.4 to 0.7 microns. Infrared extends from about

Passive systems use natural energy reflected

Passive systems use natural energy reflected or emitted from the target, such as ordinary photography. Active systems generate their own energy and re

Learning Objectives

  • Define remote sensing and understand its basic idea.
  • Recognize the main classes of remote sensors and their uses.
  • Understand the electromagnetic spectrum and the relation between wavelength and frequency.
  • Distinguish between passive and active sensing systems.
  • Explain atmospheric windows and their importance in sensing.

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