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Remote sensing
Definition
Remote sensing is a technology used to gather information about the Earth’s surface or other objects from a distance, typically from aircraft or satellites.
Definition and Description
Remote sensing is a scientific and technological approach for gathering information about the Earth’s surface or other objects from a distance, typically using specialized sensors or instruments on aircraft, satellites, drones, or ground-based platforms. It involves the capture of data, often in the form of images or other measurements, without making physical contact with the subject being observed.