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4. Remote Sensing

Authors : Dr. B. B. S. Singhal, Dr. R. P. Gupta

Published in: Applied Hydrogeology of Fractured Rocks

Publisher: Springer Netherlands

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Abstract

Remote sensing, encompassing the study of satellite data and aerial photographs, is an extremely powerful technique for earth resources exploration, mapping and management. It involves measurements of electromagnetic (EM) radiation in the wavelength range of about 0.4 µm–1 m, from sensors flying on aerial or space platforms to characterize and infer properties of the terrain. Remote sensing has evolved primarily from the methods of aerial photography and photo-interpretation used extensively in 1950s–1960s. The technique has grown rapidly during the last four to five decades. In the context of groundwater studies, remote sensing is of great value as a very first reconnaissance tool, the usual sequence of investigations being: satellite images—aerial photographs—geophysical survey—drilling.

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Metadata
Title
Remote Sensing
Authors
Dr. B. B. S. Singhal
Dr. R. P. Gupta
Copyright Year
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8799-7_4