This comprehensive introductory text presents a timely overview of the most widely used forms of remote sensing imagery and their applications in plant sciences, hydrology, earth sciences, and land-use analysis. The third edition features new coverage of lidar technology, radar interferometry, and the present generation of satellite sensors, as well as other topics of current significance. Integrating knowledge from the many fields that contribute to remote sensing, the text is richly illustrated with 28 color plates and more than 380 black-and-white images and figures.
James B. Campbell, Ph.D., is Professor and Head of the Department of Geography at Virginia Tech, where he teaches courses in remote sensing and in physical geography. His research in these fields has been reported in numerous publications and supported by varied academic, governmental, and private organizations. Within the university, he has been active in support of related fields, including agronomy, geology, forestry, environmental sciences, and planning.