5.11. Types of Remote Sensing Platforms

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of platform operates from the ground?

   Hint

   Think about the devices used close to the Earth.

2. 2.

   Name an example of an airborne platform.

   Hint

   Consider what flies in the air.

3. 3.

   What type of platform would be best for detailed, local studies?

   • Ground-based
   • Airborne
   • Space-borne

   Hint

   Think about the proximity to the Earth.

4. 4.

   Airborne platforms include which of the following?

   • Satellites
   • Drones
   • Spectro-radiometers

   Hint

   Consider what flies to collect data.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.