remote sensing

noun

technical

: the use of satellites to collect information about and take photographs of the Earth

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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news In southern Mexico, remote sensing technology has recently provided a snapshot of a 15th century archaeological site in its heyday, revealing a bustling city built by the pre-Columbian Zapotec culture. —

Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 Thus far damage estimates via remote sensing technologies indicate over 7,000 structures may have been damaged or destroyed. —

Stephanie Fuerte, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 In remote sensing images like that, the contrast between the fire and ice was quite stunning. —

Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) recently updated its Olympic medal rankings of the world’s best commercial remote sensing systems. —

Charles Beames, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remote sensing

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