Introduction to Remote Sensing

Introduction to Remote Sensing, 6th Edition, is a full-color textbook that covers the fundamentals of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting remotely sensed imagery. The volume pairs image analysis principles with practical applications across land and water use, natural resource management, and climate change adaptation.

The 2022 edition added chapters focused on remote sensing platforms, agriculture, and forestry. In addition to satellite platforms and unmanned aerial systems, the book explores applied topics such as fire monitoring and agricultural analysis through satellite data.

Each concise chapter is organized as an independent unit that instructors can present in any sequence to suit course objectives.