The science and engineering of remote sensing--theory and applications The Second Edition of this authoritative book offers readers the essential science and engineering foundation needed to understand remote sensing and apply it in real-world situations. Thoroughly updated to reflect the tremendous technological leaps made since the publication of the first edition, this book covers the gamut of knowledge and skills needed to work in this dynamic field, including: * Physics involved in wave-matter interaction, the building blocks for interpreting data * Techniques used to collect data * Remote sensing applications The authors have carefully structured and organized the book to introduce readers to the basics, and then move on to more advanced applications. Following an introduction, Chapter 2 sets forth the basic properties of electromagnetic waves and their interactions with matter. Chapters 3 through 7 cover the use of remote sensing in solid surface studies, including oceans. Each chapter covers one major part of the electromagnetic spectrum (e.g., visible/near infrared, thermal infrared, passive microwave, and active microwave). Chapters 8 through 12 then cover remote sensing in the study of atmospheres and ionospheres. Each chapter first presents the basic interaction mechanism, followed by techniques to acquire, measure, and study the information, or waves, emanating from the medium under investigation. In most cases, a specific advanced sensor is used for illustration. The book is generously illustrated with fifty percent new figures. Numerous illustrations are reproduced in a separate section of color plates. Examples of data acquired from spaceborne sensors are included throughout. Finally, a set of exercises is provided. This book is based on an upper-level undergraduate and first-year graduate course taught by the authors at the California Institute of Technology. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the field and its applications, it is appropriate for students in electrical engineering, applied physics, geology, planetary science, astronomy, and aeronautics. It is also recommended for any engineer or scientist interested in working in this exciting field.

Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing, 2nd Edition

Charles Elachi and Jakob van Zyl, 2006, 560 pages

ISBN#0-471-47569-6, John Wiley & Sons

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Nature and Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

3. Solid Surface Sensing in the Visible and Near Infrared

4. Solid-Surface Sensing: Thermal Infrared

5. Solid-Surface Sensing: Microwave Emission

6. Solid-Surface Sensing: Microwave and Radio Frequencies

7. Ocean Surface Sensing

8. Basic Principles of Atmospheric Sensing and Radiative Transfer

9. Atmospheric Remote Sensing in the Microwave Region

10. Millimeter and Submillimeter Sensing of Atmospheres

11. Atmospheric Remote Sensing in the Visible and Infrared

12. Ionospheric Sensing

Appendix A-D

Index