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What is remote sensing?
Think about how scientists gather data from space.
Name one benefit of using remote sensing in civil engineering.
Consider how it relates to construction activities.
What does remote sensing help civil engineers assess?
Consider the purpose of EIAs.
True or False: Satellite imagery cannot show changes in vegetation.
Think about what we can observe from space.
Design a hypothetical Environmental Impact Assessment for a new highway project using remote sensing. Include the types of data you would collect and how you would analyze it.
Think about what data would be important before and after construction.
Critically analyze the potential drawbacks of relying solely on remote sensing for Environmental Impact Assessments. What other methods would you recommend?
Consider what remote sensing might miss and what additional information sources could help.
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