2.11.2. Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does thermal infrared remote sensing primarily measure?

   Hint

   Think about what objects emit heat.

2. 2.

   What is one application of thermal infrared remote sensing?

   Hint

   Consider urban planning.

3. 3.

   What does thermal infrared remote sensing primarily measure?

   • Reflected light
   • Emitted thermal radiation
   • Sound waves

   Hint

   Consider the nature of heat emission.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urban heat islands are cooler than their rural surroundings.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about city vs. countryside temperatures.

5. 5.

   Design a study to evaluate the effectiveness of thermal infrared technology in monitoring a city's infrastructure over a summer. Include variables to measure success.

   Hint

   Consider what measures would indicate effective monitoring.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential consequences of failing to monitor thermal stress on urban roadways using thermal infrared remote sensing.

   Hint

   Think about how cities maintain roads and why stress monitoring is crucial.