{"product_id":"9781119669074","title":"Remote Sensing Physics An Introduction to Observing Earth from Space","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAGU Advanced Textbooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eRemote Sensing Physics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Introduction to Observing Earth from Space\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRick Chapman | Richard Gasparovic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Remote Sensing \u0026amp; Geographic Information Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to the physical principles underlying Earth remote sensing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe development of spaceborne remote sensing technology has led to a new understanding of the complexity of our planet by allowing us to observe Earth and its environments on spatial and temporal scales that are unavailable to terrestrial sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRemote Sensing Physics: An Introduction to Observing Earth from Space\u003c\/i\u003e is a graduate-level text that examines the underlying physical principles and techniques used to make remote measurements, along with the algorithms used to extract geophysical information from those measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasis for Earth remote sensing including ocean, land, and atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescription of satellite orbits relevant for Earth observations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysics of passive sensing, including infrared, optical and microwave imagers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysics of active sensing, including radars and lidars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of current and future Earth observation missions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompendium of resources including an extensive bibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample problem sets and answers available to instructors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Rick Chapman,\u003c\/b\u003e The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, USA \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Gasparovic,\u003c\/b\u003e The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (Ret.), USA  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 March 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmerican Geophysical Union\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119669074\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378672758924,"sku":"9781119669074","price":159.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119669074.jpg?v=1780280138","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119669074","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}