Acquisition Quote by Charles Elachi
“Remote Sensing is defined as the acquisition of information about an object without being in physical contact with it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Remote Sensing Principles, Charles Elachi, 1995
Remote sensing gathers data about objects from a distance without physical contact.
In simple terms: Collect data without touching.
Use indirect observation to study inaccessible targets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- environmental monitoring
- urban planning
- disaster response
- agricultural assessment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we improve data accuracy from afar?
- What ethical concerns arise from remote observation?
Limited by resolution and atmospheric interference.