Remote Sensing

Edited by B.L.Deekshatulu and Y.S.Rajan (1984),

Indian Academy Of Science, Bangalore.

The book contains a series of articles by eminent experts and practitioners most of whom were (are) the pioneers of satellite remote sensing applications in India. The papers contain the period of efforts from about 1974 to 1984 : Early experiments with Landsat imagery; computerised data and image processing; a host of applications for ground water, soils, agriculture, forest, international cooperation etc... Each paper contains a large number of references. In the current context, the book will be a good source for research into the growth of remote sensing in India leading the operational Indian Remote Sensing series. Those who need a copy contact Indian Academy of Science. Scanned copy may be available.