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Author: Remote sensing
The future
After completing this blog, I feel wholly more knowledgeable about how my life operates and the complexities behind say, a … More
Image classification
This week, we begun image classification for practical 5 and 6. Over the past few weeks, I have come to … More
Monitoring Ocean Properties Using Remote Sensing
The issue of ocean pollution, and more specifically the long-residence time of plastics, is a pressing issue facing today’s society. … More
A science for all?
Unlike many traditional sciences, remote sensing is relatively accessible and inherently practical, as found through the coursework tasks. A primary … More
Drought: the important role of vegetation indicies
The normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) is a useful indicator in many aspects, especially in forecasting drought. NDVI measures the … More
False colour composites
A typical true colour composite is a combination of three images within the visible to produce a recognisable image. Whereas, … More
Active vs passive sensors
Following a lecture on active vs passive sensors, I was intrigued as to their differences and applications. A useful analogy … More
Why is the sky blue?
After this week’s lecture on energy interactions with the atmosphere, I was curious to understand the age-old question: why is … More
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is best for monitoring the cryosphere?
The cryosphere is a key research interest of mine and something which I am considering for my dissertation. Therefore, I … More