This book, "Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective," by John R. Jensen, provides a comprehensive overview of remote sensing techniques and their applications in environmental studies. The book is organized into 13 chapters, each covering different aspects of remote sensing, from basic principles to advanced applications. It begins with an introduction to remote sensing, discussing in-situ data collection, remote sensing data collection, and the advantages and limitations of remote sensing. The second chapter explores electromagnetic radiation principles, including conduction, convection, radiation, and the wave and particle models of electromagnetic energy. The third chapter traces the history of aerial photography and aerial platforms, detailing the evolution of photography and its use in military and civilian applications. The fourth chapter discusses aerial photography, including vantage points, cameras, filters, and film. The following chapters cover various remote sensing techniques, including photogrammetry, multispectral remote sensing, thermal infrared remote sensing, active and passive microwave, and LIDAR remote sensing. The book also addresses the remote sensing of vegetation, water, urban landscapes, soils, minerals, and geomorphology. Each chapter provides detailed information on the principles, applications, and challenges of remote sensing in environmental studies. The book concludes with an index and an appendix listing sources of remote sensing information. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of remote sensing and environmental science.This book, "Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective," by John R. Jensen, provides a comprehensive overview of remote sensing techniques and their applications in environmental studies. The book is organized into 13 chapters, each covering different aspects of remote sensing, from basic principles to advanced applications. It begins with an introduction to remote sensing, discussing in-situ data collection, remote sensing data collection, and the advantages and limitations of remote sensing. The second chapter explores electromagnetic radiation principles, including conduction, convection, radiation, and the wave and particle models of electromagnetic energy. The third chapter traces the history of aerial photography and aerial platforms, detailing the evolution of photography and its use in military and civilian applications. The fourth chapter discusses aerial photography, including vantage points, cameras, filters, and film. The following chapters cover various remote sensing techniques, including photogrammetry, multispectral remote sensing, thermal infrared remote sensing, active and passive microwave, and LIDAR remote sensing. The book also addresses the remote sensing of vegetation, water, urban landscapes, soils, minerals, and geomorphology. Each chapter provides detailed information on the principles, applications, and challenges of remote sensing in environmental studies. The book concludes with an index and an appendix listing sources of remote sensing information. Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of remote sensing and environmental science.