Description:
This site was constructed to show how data from RADARSAT, Canada's first earth-observation satellite (launched in 1995), can be interpreted for useful applications. After an introduction, the second section provides background on 3-D visual ability. In this section, human visual perception with regards to both depth and color is discussed. The third section is a description of various methods used, historically and presently, to display 3-D information. The fourth and fifth sections discuss stereo and radar basics respectively. The sixth section provides a short description of RADARSAT and its ability to acquire data specifically for stereo usage. Lastly, examples of RADARSAT and other remotely-sensed data are used to illustrate concepts discussed in the previous sections and to showcase RADARSAT imagery in stereo. A bibliography is provided for those interested in pursuing any of the topics in greater detail.

Organization:
Canada Centre for Remote Sensing

URL:
http://www.ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca/ccrs/eduref/sradar/srintroe.html

Contact:
588 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA, K1A 0Y7
Phone: (613) 947-1216
Email: info@ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Post Secondary

Subject:
Remote Sensing

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00