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Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing, An

Synopsis
A general introduction to the history, principles and practice of remote sensing. After mentioning early airborne observations through aerial photography to satellite systems, discusses the basic principles of transmission, reflection and measurement of electromagnetic radiation. Describes the differences between passive and active sensor systems are illustrated and various satellite systems. Shows examples of remote sensing applications to agriculture, forestry, meteorology, oceanography and geology.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.
Year of production
1986
Availability
Hire
sale
Uses
General audiences. Sixth-form students; university courses.*
Subjects
Geography
Keywords
remote sensing by satellite

Production Company

Name

Chess Valley Films & Video

Sponsor

Name

National Remote Sensing Centre Ltd

Distributor

Name

Concord Media

Email
sales@concordmedia.org.uk
Web
http://www.concordmedia.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01473 726 012
Address
Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BG
Notes
A long-established, not-for-profit organisation with a large collection DVDs, specialising in the sectors of general and mental health, child care, race relations, war and peace, addictions, the third world, ecology, civil rights, personal relationships, educational issues, and social work training. Concord also handles titles made for the Graves Medical Audio-visual Library. Sale on DVD. Formerly known as Concord Video and Film Council. In 2014 Concord began to offer selected films as Video on Demand, via Vimeo.

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