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Chapter 6. Digital image processing (I): enhancements and corrections: 6.1. Structure of a digital image; 6.2. Media and data organization; 6.3. Digital image processing systems; 6.4. General file operations; 6.5. Visual enhancements; 6.6. Geometric corrections; 6.7. Radiometric corrections; 6.8. Image fusion methods; 6.9. Review questions -- Chapter 7. Digital image processing (II): generation of derived variables: 7.1. Generation of continuous variables; 7.2. Digital image classification; 7.3. Techniques of multitemporal analysis; 7.4. Analysis of spatial properties; 7.5. Review questions -- Chapter 8. Validation: 8.1. Relevance of validating results; 8.2. Sources of error; 8.3. Methods to estimate accuracy; 8.4. Sampling design; 8.5. Gathering information; 8.6. Validating interval-scale variables; 8.7. Validating classified images; 8.8. Review questions -- Chapter 9. Remote sensing and geographic information systems: 9.1. Trends in GIS and remote sensing development; 9.2. GIS as input for RS interpretation; 9.3. RS as input for GIS; 9.4. Integration of satellite images and GIS; 9.5. Review questions -- Appendix -- References.;Preface -- Author -- Chapter 1. Introduction: 1.1. Definition and objectives; 1.2. Historical background; 1.3. International space law; 1.4. Benefits of environmental monitoring from satellite sensors; 1.5. Sources of information on remote sensing data; 1.6. Review questions -- Chapter 2. Physical principles of remote sensing: 2.1. Fundamentals of remote sensing signals; 2.2. Electromagnetic spectrum; 2.3. Terms and units of measurement; 2.4. Electromagnetic radiation laws; 2.5. Spectral signatures in the solar spectrum; 2.6. Thermal infrared domain; 2.7. Microwave region; 2.8. Atmospheric interactions; 2.9. Review questions -- Chapter 3. Sensors and remote sensing satellites: 3.1. Resolution of a sensor system; 3.2. Passive sensors; 3.3. Active sensors; 3.4. Satellite remote sensing missions; 3.5. Review questions -- Chapter 4. Basis for analyzing EO satellite images: 4.1. Constraints in using remote sensing data; 4.2. Types of interpretation; 4.3. Organization of remote sensing project; 4.4. Interpretation phase; 4.5. Presentation of study areas; 4.6. Review questions -- Chapter 5. Visual interpretation: 5.1. Characteristics of photographic images; 5.2. Feature identification; 5.3. Criteria for visual interpretation; 5.4. Elements of visual analysis; 5.5. Review questions.