Remote Sensing Terminology

noun a summary or general view

adjective relating to or taking a comprehensive or general view

• The synoptic gospels provide a comprehensive view of Jesus' life and teachings.
• The synoptic weather report shows rain for the next few days.
• I need a synoptic summary of the book before the exam.
• His speech was like a synoptic overview of the company's future plans.

noun abbreviation for 'recommendation system', a software tool or algorithm that provides personalized recommendations to users based on their preferences and behavior

• RS stands for 'Revenue Service', which is responsible for collecting taxes.
• I need to file my taxes with the RS soon.
• I heard the RS is cracking down on tax evaders.
• The RS of the company is the department that ensures financial stability.

noun a remote sensing technology that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure variable distances to the Earth

• LiDAR technology is commonly used in topographic mapping and land surveying.
• I heard they're using LiDAR to map out the new construction site.
• LiDAR is like magic for creating detailed 3D models of terrain.
• The LiDAR scans revealed hidden details of the ancient ruins, like peeling back layers of history.

noun a type of surveying that is conducted from the air using aircraft or drones

• The government conducted an aerial survey to assess the damage caused by the natural disaster.
• They used a helicopter for the aerial survey of the area.
• The aerial survey was done using a drone, pretty cool, huh?
• The CEO decided to take an aerial survey of the company's financial health before making any big decisions.

noun the branch of geography that deals with the study of the Earth's surface from the air, especially through the use of aerial photography and satellite imagery

• Aerogeography is the study of the geographical distribution of air transportation routes.
• I find aerogeography fascinating because it's all about mapping out flight paths.
• Aerogeography sounds like a cool way to learn about airplane routes.
• Exploring aerogeography is like unraveling a complex web of interconnected flight paths.