[PS3-4-1] Spectral resolution

Spectral resolution describes the ability of a sensor to define fine wavelength intervals. The narrowest spectral interval that can be resolved by an instrument. Spectral resolution (spectral capability) also refers to the number of wavebands within the EM spectrum that an optical sensor is taking measurements over.

Introduction

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

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