Annamalai University 2007 M.Sc Applied Electronics 620SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING - Question Paper

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2008
(GEO-INFOMATICS)

(SECOND YEAR)

(PAPER-VIII)

620. SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING

(Revised regulations)

2nd June) (Time: three Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks

SECTION-A (5×20=100)

ans ALL ques.
All ques. carry equal marks

1. a) discuss in detail about sources and radiation principles of EMR radiation.
(OR)
b) Discuss the advantages of satellite remote sensing over other conventional methods.

2. a) discuss the spectral response trend of earth surface features under various spectrum of EMR.
(OR)
b) Discuss the concepts of optical remote sensing.

3. a) explain in detail about photographic and non-photographic systems.
(OR)
b) Explain the use of thermal inertia in remote sensing.

4. a) discuss the microwave remote sensing principles and spatial resolutions.
(OR)
b) Write notes on following:
i) Radargravimetry
ii) Airborne sensors

5. a) Write a note on the features of SPOT satellites
(OR)
b) Write notes on following:
i) SLAR and SAR altimeters.
ii) IKONOS

Earning:   Approval pending.