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Some closing thoughts: Practical payoffs from satellite systemsThe benefits-to-cost ratio of satellite remote sensing, both as a substitute for conventional methods of monitoring and assessing resources, and as a supplement to these methods is examined using a model which analyzes the cost of aerial photography versus satellite scanner for producing and interpreting an image of the Earth's surface sized to LANDSAT dimensions. Examples of cost savings are tabulated for ground surveys, aerial photos, and LANDSAT. Possible additional benefits from LANDSAT D are assessed. The way in which satellites fit into more comprehensive models for resources management is discussed. It is shown that remote sensing is but one essential component in a complex system that aggregates technical. Socioeconomics, political, cultural, and other factors in the human decision process.
Document ID
19830002198
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: The LANDSAT Tutorial Workbook
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
83N10468
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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