Practice Remote Sensing (rs) (1.4.3) - Introduction to Geo-Informatics

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Question 1.
What is remote sensing?
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Think of how satellites gather information.
Question 2.
Name one platform used in remote sensing.
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Which tool captures aerial data?
3Question 3.
What is Remote Sensing?
- A method of collecting ground data
- Acquisition of data without physical contact
- Only used for mapping
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Consider how satellites observe Earth.
4Question 4.
True or False: UAVs can only be used for military purposes.
- True
- False
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Think about uses beyond the battlefield.
Question 5.
You are tasked with a project to monitor vegetation growth over a year. Discuss how you would leverage remote sensing data and which sensors would be optimal for this project.
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Think about how different sensors provide various perspectives to monitor growth.
Question 6.
Discuss the trade-offs of using UAVs for remote sensing compared to satellite imagery.
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Consider the scale and detail needed in your analysis.

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