Remote Predictive Mapping
Remote Predictive Mapping
From the late 20th century onward, our views of the Earth have changed radically. The space
programs brought many innovations to human society and, for Earth Scientists, satellite imagery and
global positioning systems (GPS) have had the most profound impacts. Remote sensing applications
have become standard techniques, and when coupled with
spectrometry, can provide direct information about compositions, mineralogy and other features of
the surface. Although designed in large part for use in space exploration, these have revolutionized
the study of Earth. For example, digital elevation data from laser altimetry and other techniques
gives amazing resolution of stuctural and geomorphological features. The ability to sense our planet from above has been accompanied by remarkable improvements in our ability to process, display and interpret geospatial data. These techniques have enormous potential in resource exploration, and as educational tools for explaining Earth Science. This series of thematic papers highlights case studies that use remote sensing, mapping and innovative interpretation.
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