5.4 - Components of a Passive Remote Sensing System
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Practice Questions
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What serves as the primary source of illumination in passive remote sensing?
💡 Hint: Think about the main energy source that illuminates objects on Earth.
What type of signals do sensors record in a remote sensing system?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the sun's light hits a surface.
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What is the primary source of illumination in passive remote sensing systems?
💡 Hint: Think about natural sources of light.
True or False: The atmosphere has no effect on electromagnetic radiation.
💡 Hint: Recall what happens to light as it travels through the atmosphere.
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You are tasked with analyzing satellite images for an agricultural study. Explain how each component of the passive remote sensing system plays a role in your analysis.
💡 Hint: Think of the sequence of how data is collected and processed.
Consider a scenario where atmospheric pollution is high on a given day. Discuss how this may affect the data gathered by remote sensing systems.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different substances might interact with light.
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