Description:
An overview of space-based remote sensing of the Earth, from World War II to the present emphasis on using these observations to monitor and predict climate change. Written by NASA scientists David Herring and Michael King

Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

URL:
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Library/Observing/

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
General
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Global Environmental Change
Reference
Remote Sensing
Satellites

Resource Type:
Internet Site

Date Added to teachearth.com:
8/15/00