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AIRBORNE REMOTE SENSING [1 record]

Record 1 2010-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Remote Sensing
CONT

In airborne remote sensing, downward or sideward looking sensors are mounted on an aircraft to obtain images of the earth's surface.

OBS

airborne remote sensing: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télédétection
DEF

Télédétection dans laquelle la saisie des données est faite à partir d'instruments embarqués sur des aéronefs.

OBS

On traduira «airborne remote sensing» par «télédétection aérienne» et «spaceborne remote sensing» par« télédétection spatiale».

OBS

télédétection aérienne : terme normalisé par la Commission de terminologie de télédétection aérospatiale.

OBS

télédétection aérienne : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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