REMOTESENSING

Remote sensing

Remote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon without making physical contact with the object. In modern usage, the term generally refers to the use of aerial sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth by means of propagated signals .

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remote sensing

Noun

  1. Gaining information about an object without coming in direct contact with it. Eg, satellite imaging, thermal imaging.
  2. Claimed ability of some psychics to be able to see items not in plain view. Eg, reading while blindfolded, or stating the name of a card hidden in a sealed envelope.


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