For the purposes of thermal remote sensing, the atmosphere is closed from ~5 μm to ~8 μm due to:

Vegetation with a high moisture content will ________ more SWIR energy. 

Define the difference between the land-cover and land-use:

Extra Points: Complete the table below by writing in the color(s) of light that are absorbed.       Colors as Seen in White Light (i.e., the colors YOU see)         Color(s) of        Light being Absorbed Red   Green   Blue   Yellow   Magenta   Cyan   Black   White  

The primary difficulty associated with remote sensing of soils is:

Remote sensing of vegetation requires that we examine energy interactions for specific wavelength intervals and how the energy interacts with selected internal leaf components.  Fill in the table below for the part/component of the leaf where the energy interaction(s) take place with the wavelength(s) affected, and the interaction(s) (i.e. reflected, transmitted, etc.) that occur.  

Surface area increases as size particles increases.

Blue wavelengths are easily transmitted through a pure water column to a depth of about 10-30 m.

If you mix equal parts green and blue light what color will result?

You have been contacted by an environmental consulting firm that is tasked with extracting water quality information from high resolution satellite-based imagery. The GIS analysts at the firm have received the imagery, but are unable to determine which wavelength bands/image layers would best suit their needs.  They have asked you for guidance.   Identify the energy-water budget variable AND the wavelength(s)/band(s) that would best help them identify the following variables.   Feature of Interest Variable Wavelength(s) Land/water boundary:     Suspended sediments:      Algae/phytoplankton presence:     Water depth: