Definition And Purpose

Remote Sensing can be defined as the science and art of monitoring and mapping the earth or obtaining information about an object, area or phenomena through the analysis of data acquired by a device that is not in contact with the object, area or phenomenon under investigation.

Remote Sensing is very useful for monitoring and analysing natural men-made phenomenon. Remote sensing techniques are being used for the following purposes:-

Methodology and Instrumentation

The two basic processes involved in remote sensing are data acquisition and data analysis. The data acquisition process is from space borne or air borne imagery,. The data analysis process involves image analysis supported by ground truth.

The equipment necessary for Remote Sensing activities are computer hardware with appropriate system for image analysis.

Eligibility Criteria

To ensure accountability and professionalism in the conduct of Remote Sensing it is a must that quality, regulatory and disciplinary control be imposed on firms involved in this filed. The proprietor or partners of these firms must therefore be professionally qualified as well as registered with the Land Surveyors Board

To be eligible to carry out this specialised survey, a firm must be equipped with the relevant instrumentation.