5.16.2. Elements of Visual Image Interpretation

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does tone represent in visual image interpretation?

   Hint

   Think about what helps us see different objects.

2. 2.

   Why is texture important in remote sensing?

   Hint

   Consider how surfaces might look differently.

3. 3.

   What does tone refer to in remote sensing?

   • Brightness
   • Texture
   • Size

   Hint

   What helps you see the difference between objects?

4. 4.

   True or False: Texture is unimportant in distinguishing different materials.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Can different surfaces look similar or different?

5. 5.

   Consider an image showing agricultural fields and forests. How would you differentiate between the two based on the concepts discussed?

   Hint

   Think of the characteristics you see from above during a flight.

6. 6.

   You have an image with shadows cast across a landscape. How might you use shadows to enhance your interpretation?

   Hint

   What might the shadows tell you about the time of day?