[IP4-3-3-3] Spectral resolution

Spectral resolution is the number and dimension (size) of specific wavelength intervals (referred to as bands or channels) in the electromagnetic spectrum to which a remote sensing instrument is sensitive.

External resources

• Jensen, J. R. (2005). Introductory digital image processing : a remote sensing perspective (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, p. 14.

Learning outcomes

• 1156 - Discuss how different spectral resolution of EO sensors influences their potential for vegetation mapping

  Discuss how different spectral resolution of EO sensors influences their potential for vegetation mapping

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [IP4-3-3-3] Spectral resolution subclassof [IP4-3-3] Resolution

Incoming relations

• [PS3-4-1] Spectral resolution (proposed relation) [IP4-3-3-3] Spectral resolution
• [PS3-4] Properties of digital imagery (proposed relation) [IP4-3-3-3] Spectral resolution

Contributors

• Florian Albrecht
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Florian_Albrecht
• Mariana Belgiu
  https://research.utwente.nl/en/persons/mariana-belgiu
• Stefan Lang
  https://www.uni-salzburg.at/index.php?id=32483&L=1