Field Methods in Remote Sensing

This concise, much-needed guide takes readers step by step through planning and executing field work associated with many different types of remote sensing projects. Remote sensing texts and research reports typically focus on data-analytic techniques while offering a dearth of information on procedures followed in the field. In contrast, this book provides clear recommendations for defining field work objectives, devising a valid sampling plan, finding locations using GPS, and selecting and using effective measurement techniques for field reflectance spectra and for studies of vegetation, soils, water, and urban areas. Appendices feature sample field note forms, an extensive bibliography on advanced and specialized methods, and online metadata sources.


Author: Roger M. McCoy
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 11/11/2004
Pages: 159
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.02w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781593850791
ISBN10: 1593850794
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems
- Science | Earth Sciences | Geography
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture | General

About the Author
Roger M. McCoy earned a BS degree in petroleum geology from the University of Oklahoma, and worked for an oil company for several years before starting graduate school. He obtained a master's degree in geography from the University of Colorado, followed by a PhD in geography with an emphasis in remote sensing at the University of Kansas. After short periods of teaching at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Kentucky, Dr. McCoy taught at the University of Utah until his retirement in 1998. During that time he taught remote sensing and physical geography and conducted research in remote sensing of vegetation, soils, and hydrocarbons. He lives near Tucson with his wife, Sue, and continues his interests in research and writing.