[PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems

Remote sensing platforms and systems can be static (ground-based platforms) or moving (e.g. airborne or spaceborne platforms, UAVs). A remote sensing platform or system carry a remote sensing sensor. It can operate in near (few centimetres) or far (36,000 kilometres) altitudes ranges.

External resources

• Kramer, H. (2002). Observation of the Earth and its Environment. Survay of Missions and Sensonrs. 4th edition, pp. 1514, 522 illustrations, 857 tables, Springer Verlag, ISBN: 3-540-42388-5

Learning outcomes

• 1550 - Discuss the main types of remote sensing platforms

  Discuss the main types of remote sensing platforms

• 2088 - Select the type of remote sensing platform for your specific application

  Select the type of remote sensing platform for your specific application

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems is similar to [PS4] Databases of satellite and airborne sensors and missions
• [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems subclassof [PS] Platforms, sensors and digital imagery

Incoming relations

• [PS1] Types of remote sensing sensors is prerequisite of [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems
• [PS2-1] History of Remote Sensing Platforms subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems
• [PS2-2-1] Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems
• [PS2-2-2-1] Mission planning subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems
• [PS2-2-2] Airborne platforms and systems subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems
• [PS2-2-3] Spaceborne platforms and systems subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems
• [PS2-3] Ground platforms and systems subclassof [PS2] Types of remote sensing platforms and systems