Chapter 3 — Question 1

Explain the sensor-platform concept.

Answer

A sensor is mounted on a platform. The platform is used to carry the sensor
to the position, at certain moments in time, where it will acquire the data. The
geometric aspects of the data are defined by the geometric characteristics of the
sensor, e.g. the IFOV and the platform path e.g. flying height. The spectral
properties of the sensor define in which form the data is acquired, e.g. the visible
part of the spectrum or reflected microwaves.

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