5.13 - Different Types of Sensors
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Practice Questions
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What type of sensor relies on natural sunlight?
💡 Hint: Think about what energy source is needed.
Give one example of an active sensor.
💡 Hint: This sensor uses its own energy to function.
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Which type of sensor depends on external light for operation?
💡 Hint: Think about what each type of sensor needs.
True or False: Active sensors are not affected by weather conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how these sensors gather data.
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Discuss how the choice of sensor type affects the quality of data in remote sensing.
💡 Hint: Think about seasonal changes and day versus night.
Evaluate the impact of internal sensor geometry on image capture.
💡 Hint: Consider how different geometries store and process data.
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