Photointerpretation and Remote Sensing Methodology
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Before we start investigating a real world problem by remote sensing methods and techniques, first we must: |
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 know the general characteristics of the study area and collect the
existing appropriate information to use (topographic, cadastral and thematic maps,
statistical tables and charts) |
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| know some concrete specific
characteristics of the area (e.g.urban patterns, geological landforms and structures) |
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| know the objective possibilities and constraints of remote sensing
sensors/systems with regard to the specific demands of the specific application (e.g. it
often takes more than a single sensor to adequately address all of the requirements for a
given application) |
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| have the specialised scientific knowledge related to the problem’s
requirements (each application itself has specific demands) |
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| design and implement only the necessary and appropriate field
controls and sampling procedures (field analysis). More than necessary ground checking
results in more expenses whilst less than necessary checking results in decreased expected
accuracy. |
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Reference: Rokos, D. "Photointerpretation and Remote Sensing", NTUA, 1979
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National Technical University of Athens |