Practice Types Of Remote Sensing Platforms (5.11) - Absorption

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Question 1.
What type of platform operates from the ground?
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Think about the devices used close to the Earth.
Question 2.
Name an example of an airborne platform.
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Consider what flies in the air.
3Question 3.
What type of platform would be best for detailed, local studies?
- Ground-based
- Airborne
- Space-borne
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Think about the proximity to the Earth.
4Question 4.
Airborne platforms include which of the following?
- Satellites
- Drones
- Spectro-radiometers
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Consider what flies to collect data.
Question 5.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of ground-based, airborne, and space-borne platforms for mapping environmental changes over time.
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Consider geographical scales and the type of data needed.
Question 6.
Design a study using both airborne and space-borne platforms to monitor urban expansion. What factors will you consider?
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Think about the requirements for urban mapping.

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