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This paper reviews the various types of sensors applied in optical and microwave remote sensing from satellites, in particular over land. It covers active and passive sensors, imaging and non-imaging sensors, the basic concepts and some types of instruments used.
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Hartl, P. (1989). Sensors. In: Toselli, F. (eds) Applications of Remote Sensing to Agrometeorology. Ispra Courses. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2235-8_2
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