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REMOTE SENSING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- remote sensing
1, record 1, English, remote%20sensing
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The gathering and recording of information [(spectral, spatial, temporal)] without actual contact with the object or area [or phenomenon] being investigated, [on the basis of measurements taken at some distance from it]. 2, record 1, English, - remote%20sensing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Types [of remote sensing]: 1. In respect to the type of energy resources: passive remote sensing ... makes use of sensors that detect the reflected or emitted electro-magnetic radiation from natural sources. Active remote sensing ... makes use of sensors that detect reflected responses from objects that are irradiated from artificially-generated energy sources, such as radar. 3, record 1, English, - remote%20sensing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In practice the term [remote sensing] is normally used to describe the collection and analysis of data made by instruments carried in or above the Earth's atmosphere. 4, record 1, English, - remote%20sensing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
While devices which sense gravity, magnetic fields or sound waves can properly be classified as remote sensors, many authors restrict their use of the term remote sensing to describe measurements of electromagnetic radiation. 4, record 1, English, - remote%20sensing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
remote sensing ... e.g. radar and satellite-based observations of the atmosphere as opposed to on-site (in situ) sensing. 5, record 1, English, - remote%20sensing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
remote sensing: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 6, record 1, English, - remote%20sensing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- télédétection
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- détection à distance 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tection%20%C3%A0%20distance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des connaissances et techniques utilisées pour déterminer des caractéristiques physiques et biologiques d'objets par des mesures effectuées à distance, sans contact matériel avec ceux-ci. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, identification de l'état de cultures, de la nature du sol ou des couches nuageuses par satellites, localisation de précipitations par radar. 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La «télédétection électromagnétique» (acronyme : TDEM) est un type particulier de «télédétection» qui utilise l'interaction du rayonnement électromagnétique avec la matière. [Certains auteurs restreignent la télédétection à la «télédétection électromagnétique».] 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
télédétection : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 5, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Télédétection aérienne, spatiale. 5, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- teledetección
1, record 1, Spanish, teledetecci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- observación de control remoto 2, record 1, Spanish, observaci%C3%B3n%20de%20control%20remoto
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recogida y registro de datos a distancia, por oposición a las medidas realizadas en el lugar (in situ) [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - teledetecci%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] por ejemplo, las observaciones de la atmósfera por radar y satélite. 2, record 1, Spanish, - teledetecci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Remote Sensing
1, record 2, English, Remote%20Sensing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
45.D5: classification specialty qualification code is. 2, record 2, English, - Remote%20Sensing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Télédétection
1, record 2, French, T%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
45.D5 : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 2, French, - T%C3%A9l%C3%A9d%C3%A9tection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grupos profesionales militares - Oficiales
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- control remoto
1, record 2, Spanish, control%20remoto
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- remote sensing 1, record 3, English, remote%20sensing
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- téléobservation
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9observation
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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