Description:
With text and illustrations, the site defines remote sensing and explains how it's used; provides background information on the electromagnetic spectrum, on energy interactions, and on digital imaging. Also has hotlinks to a "Browse Gallery of Satellite Images," other satellite images on the Internet, and other interesting Earth science sites.

Organization:
Michigan Technological University, Department of Geological Engineering and Sciences

URL:
http://www.geo.mtu.edu/rs/

Contact:
David J. Schneider
Email: djschnei@mtu.edu

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 9-12
Post Secondary

Subject:
Energy
Remote Sensing

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

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