How do imaging satellites work?

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How do imaging satellites work?
Satellite sensors see reflected and emitted
radiation
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Successful Launch of Landsat-7April 15th, 1999
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Sediment Transport to and within Lake Erie
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July 1, 2000 Landsat 7 Image Real Color Band
Combination
The extent of the sediment plume is more visible
using this band combination
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The Effects of Urban Sprawl in NW Ohio
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Reduced to Urban/non-urban
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Land-use Classification of Toledo
Katrina Schutte
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Dry Period
Turbidity of water in the Ottawa River, July 2000
After Heavy Rain
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• In Collaboration with
• Lucas Soil and Water
• Conservation District
• Nature Conservancy

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Irwin Prairie
Irwin Prairie
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Monroe Power Plant
Monroe
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Comparison of Student Cloud Observations with
AVHRR Imagery December 12, 2000
Clear 25 50 75
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Comparison of Student Observed Snow Depth with
AVHRR Imagery December 12, 2000.
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Students can see their data from a map or a table
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http//dmc.ohiolink.edu/GEO/LS7/
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