{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-physics-and-charles-elachi-9781119523017","title":"Introduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing","description":"\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICS AND TECHNIQUES OF REMOTE SENSING\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCOVER CUTTING EDGE THEORY AND APPLICATIONS OF MODERN REMOTE SENSING IN GEOLOGY, OCEANOGRAPHY, ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, IONOSPHERIC STUDIES, AND MORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe thoroughly revised third edition of the \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a comprehensive update to the authoritative textbook, offering readers new sections on radar interferometry, radar stereo, and planetary radar. It explores new techniques in imaging spectroscopy and large optics used in Earth orbiting, planetary, and astrophysics missions. It also describes remote sensing instruments on, as well as data acquired with, the most recent Earth and space missions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will benefit from the brand new and up-to-date concept examples and full-color photography, 50% of which is new to the series. You'll learn about the basic physics of wave\/matter interactions, techniques of remote sensing across the electromagnetic spectrum (from ultraviolet to microwave), and the concepts behind the remote sensing techniques used today and those planned for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also discusses the applications of remote sensing for a wide variety of earth and planetary atmosphere and surface sciences, like geology, oceanography, resource observation, atmospheric sciences, and ionospheric studies. This new edition also incorporates: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fulsome introduction to the nature and properties of electromagnetic waves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of sensing solid surfaces in the visible and near infrared spectrums, as well as thermal infrared, microwave, and radio frequencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA treatment of ocean surface sensing, including ocean surface imaging and the mapping of ocean topography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of the basic principles of atmospheric sensing and radiative transfer, including the radiative transfer equation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the field of remote sensing instrument development, data analysis, and data utilization, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Physics and Techniques of Remote Sensing\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of students, faculty, researchers, engineers, and practitioners in fields like aerospace, electrical engineering, and astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles Elachi, Jakob J. Van Zyl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 111952301X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119523017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.00w x 1.10d","brand":"Charles Elachi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43987536937215,"sku":"9781119523017","price":155.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2adb5711-97f7-432f-9d67-7308bc08d701.jpg?v=1683289576","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-the-physics-and-charles-elachi-9781119523017","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}