Remote Sensing Glossary

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:Sensitivity (maximum range of values) of the [[Sensors and platforms|sensor]] in detecting different intensities of [[electromagnetic radiation]] in single [[spectral bands]]. Typically recorded in 6 bit, 7 bit, 8 bit, 10 bit or 16 bit format. The contrast of a raster image is depending on radiometric resolution.
  
 
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Atmospheric correction
A pre-processing step for satellite imagery to remove atmospheric effects in order to enhance accuracy of surface reflectance.


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Pixel
The smallest spatial unit in a digital image. A satellite image is made up of a matrix pixels, each having its own vector of digital values for each band.

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Radiometric resolution
Sensitivity (maximum range of values) of the sensor in detecting different intensities of electromagnetic radiation in single spectral bands. Typically recorded in 6 bit, 7 bit, 8 bit, 10 bit or 16 bit format. The contrast of a raster image is depending on radiometric resolution.

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Spatial resolution
The size of a pixel (corresponding ground area that is covered by a pixel) that is recorded in a raster image – typically pixels correspond to square areas.

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