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Remote sensing
The process of using aerial sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth both on the surface, and in the atmosphere and oceans by means of propagated signals.
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Remote sensing
day
Earth science; Remote sensing
The period of time that it takes for a planet to spin around once, completing one rotation on its axis.
epicenter
Earth science; Remote sensing
The point on Earth's surface that is directly above the place where an earthquake first starts.
seismograph
Earth science; Remote sensing
An instrument that detects and records vibrations and movements in the Earth during an earthquake.
seismology
Earth science; Remote sensing
The scientific study of earthquakes, including their causes and effects is called as seismology in Earth science.
range resolution
Earth science; Remote sensing
In radar images, the spatial resolution in the range direction, which is determined by the pulse length of the transmitted microwave energy.
airborne imaging spectrometer (AIS)
Earth science; Remote sensing
Along-track multispectral scanner with spectral bandwidth of 0. 01 m.
