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Applications of remote sensing techniques to geology

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Remote sensing is a new emerging field of technological development and has made a very significant impact on the geological surveys and studies. The work done so far in geological remote sensing has indicated the scope, utility and limitations of these modern techniques in different geological problems. The utility of airborne surveys and aerial photography has now been well established whereas satellite remote sensing at present has two main constraints—resolution and lack of stereoscopy. With the developments in sensor technology to provide sensors with improved resolution, more spectral bands and stereoscopy, substantial new results are anticipated in the geological remote sensing from space. Brief overview of applications of remote sensing techniques to geology is discussed in this paper.

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  1. Geosciences Division, National Remote Sensing Agency, Balanagar, 500 037, Hyderabad, India

    S K Bhan

  2. PGRS Division, Geological Survey of India, 29 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, 700 016, Calcutta, India

    K Krishnanunni

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Bhan, S.K., Krishnanunni, K. Applications of remote sensing techniques to geology. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Engg. Sci.) 6, 297–311 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02881136

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