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Optical and Infrared Remote Sensing
uses satellites with optical sensors to detect solar radiation reflected or scattered from the earth and thus develop images of Earth.
Remote sensing
a technology to gather information and analyzing an object or phenomenon without making any direct contact
Remote sensing satellites
Satellites equipped with sensors that observe the earth and collect remote sensing data
spectral signatures
defined as the unique pattern of wavelengths radiated by an object
signature
Any remotely sensed parameter, which directly or indirectly characterizes the nature and/or condition of the object under observation
