M.A-M.A Geography 2nd Sem Gg. 224 : Geoinformatics - II(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

M.A./M.Sc. (Semester - II) Examination, 2013

GEOGRAPHY

Gg. 224 : Geoinformatics - II

(2008 Pattern)

Time : 3 Hours                                                                                                             Max. Marks : 80

Instructions: 1) Attempt any four questions.

2) All questions carry equal marks.

3) Use of map stencils is allowed.

1. Bring out the significance of fieldwork and surveys as a major data sources in

spatial analysis

2. Discuss the historical development of remote sensing at international level.

3. Give an account of types of remote sensing and atmospheric windows.

4. Describe various geometric characteristics of an aerial photograph and explain

the methods of measurement of scale and height on an aerial photograph.

5. Describe special characteristics of Land sat and IRS sensors.

6. What is GPS ? Explain space segment, control segment and user segment of

GPS.

7. Write notes on any two.

i) Electromagnetic spectrum.

ii) SPOT.

iii) Factors governing the interpretability. 

Earning:   Approval pending.