Remote Sensing (or Remote Observation)

1 Definition

type of Observation performed at a significant distance from a Phenomenon.

Notes

• ‘Significant’ in this context means that the distance has, or may have, a non-negligible Impact on the Value of the Property observed.
• The effect of the distance on the acquired Data is the main distinction criterion between ‘remote’ and ‘in-situ’ observations.

Examples

Sources

• KCEO