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Earth science
Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.
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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.
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