[IP4-3-3-2] Radiometric resolution

Radiometric resolution is defined as the sensitivity of a remote sensing detector to differences in signal strength as it records the radiant flux reflected, emitted, or back-scattered from the terrain.

External resources

• Jensen, J. R. (2005). Introductory digital image processing : a remote sensing perspective (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, p. 19.

Learning outcomes

• 1155 - Discuss how radiometric resolution influences the granularity of a land cover classification

  Discuss how radiometric resolution influences the granularity of a land cover classification

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [IP4-3-3-2] Radiometric resolution subclassof [IP4-3-3] Resolution

Incoming relations

• [PS3-4-3] Radiometric resolution (proposed relation) [IP4-3-3-2] Radiometric resolution
• [PS3-4] Properties of digital imagery (proposed relation) [IP4-3-3-2] Radiometric resolution