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2. Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

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  1. 1.

    What is remote sensing?

    Hint

    Think about how we gather data from space.

  2. 2.

    Name one type of platform used in remote sensing.

    Hint

    Consider the vehicles that carry sensors.

  3. 3.

    What is remote sensing?

    • Acquiring information directly
    • Acquiring data without contact
    • Only using satellites
    Hint

    Consider the meaning of the term itself.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Remote sensing can only be performed from satellites.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Think about all vehicles that can carry remote sensors.

  5. 5.

    Evaluate the impact of cloud cover on remote sensing accuracy and suggest potential solutions.

    Hint

    Consider other sensor types that can work in cloudy conditions.

  6. 6.

    Design an experiment that compares the effectiveness of active vs. passive remote sensing methods for a given civil engineering project.

    Hint

    Think about what each type of sensor could reveal differently.

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70%

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