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Platforms

Last Updated: February 06, 2008 Related resource areas: Geospatial Technology

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Platforms refer to the vehicle or structure used to carry a remote sensing instrument. Typical platforms for remote sensing include satellites, airplanes, balloons, and various types of ground-based platforms.


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