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Remote Sensing: Past, Present and Future reviews the evolution of Earth remote sensing, from earlier technologies in aerial and satellite remote sensing of the Earth that paved the way for current techniques, to current uses and applications, and finally the future capabilities and research goals. The book covers novel applications and interdisciplinary functions, as well as outlining current uses and limitations of various remote sensing technologies and putting into context how breakthroughs were made in developments.
Remote Sensing: Past, Present and Future is a valuable reference for students and professors of foundational remote sensing courses; as well as researchers and professionals seeking a wider understanding of remote sensing and its capabilities.
List of contents
1. The very early developments of remote sensing
2. Sputnik and the start of Earth orbiting satellites
3. Research satellites
4. Non-US weather satellites
5. The emergence of commercial satellite program
6. The emergence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Earth observations
7. Dirigibles and other airships for Earth remote sensing
8. The overall present situation combining all US and non-US research and weather satellite systems.
9. The future
About the author
William (Bill) Emery worked as a professor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado from 1987, prior to which he worked in the University of British Columbia where he created a Satellite Oceanography education/research program. He has authored over 220-refereed publications and 4 textbooks in addition to having given 200 conference papers. He is a fellow of: the IEEE (2002), the American Meteorological Society (2010), the American Astronautical Society (2011) and the American Geophysical Union (2012). He was recently elected to the IEEE TAB Hall of Honor (2020). In 2022 he received the GRSS Fawaz Ulaby Distinguised Achievement Award.
