Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471026093 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 624 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Customer said A good technical overview of RS. The text is a comprehensive introduction to RS that covers the science from physical basis to sensors and applications. It is not a HOW-TO-DO-IT book as opposed to a complete textbooks for students in this area who need good background of the science and its application. We use it as a good textbook for solid foundation prior to more practical texts on HOW-TO-DO-IT.. "Drawn out, very difficult to follow" according to A Customer. Imagine a textbook without a glossary of terms. A book thatseems to use fancy nomenclature only as a tool to boostthe authors egos. Having strained through this text only by shear interest in Remote, I would advise any academic to look towards the piles of other more appropriatly constructed textbooks concerned with remote. As to the publishers claim that it also concerns itself with GIS applications, yes, but in an obscure and unfriendly manner. Do not consider this book as a textbook choice. It only serves to discredit the noble and forthright advances of a vital technology.. "Absolutly One of the BEST!!" according to A Customer. This book is one of the best on the market on Image Interpretation. After taking a class and the instructor had a different book (which was poorly written book) I bought this book. I found it interesting and easy to use, any math was explained step by step! I cant wait to get the 5th edition! This is a must for any person who is interested in this topic or is working in the field.
"It remains an excellent book and to have it updated is very valuableIt is nice to see a good book being updated." (Int Journal of Remote Sensing, Vol 21/16, 2000)
Features an effective look at the relationship between remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS). Also deals with the principles of acquiring and interpreting data collected by nonphotographic sensors.. Covers such topics as image classification, accuracy assessment, NASA's Earth Observing System (EOS), hyperspectral scanners and new sensing systems including Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper, future SPOT, Almaz, ERS and Radar Sat. Extensively illustrated, this updated edition provides a balance between classical visual image interpretation and digital image processing techniques