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spectral bandwidth [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

The spectral bandwidth refers to the range of wavelengths that are detected by a particular sensor. This characteristic is particularly important when using hyperspectral imagery.

OBS

spectral bandwidth: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
DEF

Intervalle de longueurs d'onde (ou de fréquences) compris entre deux bornes d'une bande spectrale.

OBS

largeur de bande spectrale : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
  • Physics
DEF

The minimum radiant-energy bandwidth to which a spectrophometer is accurate; that is, 1-5 nanometers for better models.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
  • Physique

Spanish

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