RADAR Image Selection for Specific Applications
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What is the primary factor considered during the planning stage of the ordering process?

  • Satellite programming and incident angle
  • Reception facility and processing facility
  • Image resolution and beam mode
  • Topography and land cover (correct)
  • What is the most important criteria when selecting a RADAR image for specific applications with spaceborne microwave sensors?

  • Radar-Smart criteria
  • Sensor resolution
  • Geo-smart criteria (correct)
  • Land use and land cover
  • How far in advance should the planning stage take place?

  • At least 4 weeks before acquisition (correct)
  • At least 2 weeks before acquisition
  • At least 1 week before acquisition
  • At least 6 weeks before acquisition
  • What is one of the factors that can be tailored when acquiring RADARSAT data based on application of interest?

    <p>Viewing geometry or incident angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Mission Control System (MCS)?

    <p>To receive user requests and send image production requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to ensure positional accuracy in RADAR image acquisition?

    <p>Map projection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the acquired data stored if not transmitted in real-time?

    <p>On the onboard tape recorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage of the ordering process?

    <p>Delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ground control points in RADAR image acquisition?

    <p>To ensure positional accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for assigning geographic coordinates to RADAR image pixels?

    <p>Georeferencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor in determining the suitability of an image for flood monitoring applications?

    <p>Incident angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors affects the ability to distinguish between land and water in a flood monitoring application?

    <p>Moisture content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal incident angle for flood monitoring applications?

    <p>Small incident angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In applications that do not consider dynamic factors, such as geological mapping, which of the following factors is most important to consider?

    <p>Topography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is timing not a priority in applications that do not consider dynamic factors?

    <p>Because the application is not time-sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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