Section 1: What is Remote Sensing?
Definitions
History
Fundamental Properties and Concepts
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible Region
Infrared Region
Interaction Between Plants and Electromagnetic Radiation
Leaf Structure
Spectral Response
Sensor Types
Resolution
Spatial Resolution
Spectral Resolution
Radiometric Resolution
Temporal Resolution
Image Processing
Preprocessing
Radiometric Correction
Geometric Correction
Postprocessing
Image Enhancement
Contrast stretching
Spatial filtering
Ratios
Image Classification
Unsupervised
Supervised
Change Detection
Section 2: Acquiring Remote Sensing Data
Sensors
Digital Image Data Delivery Systems
Scanner Sensor Systems
Scanner Platform Systems
Aircraft Systems
Satellite Systems
Major Satellite Programs
Terrestrial Systems
Section 3: Basic Applications of Remote Sensing in Agriculture
Large Scale Government Users and Programs
USDA
European Commission
Section 4: Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture
Definition of Precision Agriculture
Global Positioning System
Geographical Information System
Yield Monitors
Variable Rate Technology
Goal of Precision Farming
Research
Application of Remote Sensing in Precision Agriculture
Soil and Drainage Maps
Management Zones and Soil Maps
Drainage Maps
Variable Rate Technology
Monitor Crop Health
Water Stress
Weed Management
Insect Detection
Nutrient Stress
Yield Forecasting
Management Decision Support Systems
Future Prospects and Developments
Section 5: Cost Benefit Analysis
Precision Farming
Profit
Risk and Uncertainty
Remote Sensing Economics
Satellite Image Cost
Aerial Image Cost