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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Sensors
3. Microwaves
4. Image Analysis
5. Applications

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Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Chapter 1. Introduction
 

1.6 Whiz Quiz - Answer

Indeed. The passive microwave radiometer, for instance, does not carry an illumination source, relying instead on detecting naturally emitted microwave energy. Such an instrument can be used for detecting, identifying and measuring marine oil slicks, for instance.
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