5.11 - Types of Remote Sensing Platforms
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Practice Questions
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What type of platform operates from the ground?
💡 Hint: Think about the devices used close to the Earth.
Name an example of an airborne platform.
💡 Hint: Consider what flies in the air.
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What type of platform would be best for detailed, local studies?
💡 Hint: Think about the proximity to the Earth.
Airborne platforms include which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider what flies to collect data.
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Critically evaluate the effectiveness of ground-based, airborne, and space-borne platforms for mapping environmental changes over time.
💡 Hint: Consider geographical scales and the type of data needed.
Design a study using both airborne and space-borne platforms to monitor urban expansion. What factors will you consider?
💡 Hint: Think about the requirements for urban mapping.
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