Discusses how satellites of various types observe and record earth conditions, thus providing data to meteorologists, farmers, ship owners, and others so they can make informed decisions.
Included in a program of both online and classroom components, this book is accompanied by an online suggested set of activities intended to introduce remote-sensing to our youngest future scientists. Prompts are provided in the book to these activities through a "Note to teachers and parents.".
Examines the technology involved in earth imaging satellites, the services they provide, the tasks they can perform, the history of these satellites, and their likely future applications.
Explores the development and applications of military and civilian satellites designed to observe the earth and send back information about land and inland water areas, vegetation and crops, violent storms and dangerous weather, and nuclear activities.
