1) Introduction
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The objectives of this session are:
- To understand the difference between visible, near infrared, and infrared radiation (channels).
- To understand the basic underlying principals behind channel selection and the factors that influence channel selection.
- To understand what information can be obtained using the various satellite channels available from operational and research satellites.
- To understand how to interpret data from various channels individually and in combination with other channels.
- To understand the difference between multi-spectral and hyper-spectral data.
Click here to signup for teletraining. The session will last 60 minutes.
Instructions to Download and Install the Teletraining
This teletraining session uses the VISITview software. To participate, you will require a computer with internet connection, a sound card, a microphone and speakers (or earphones). You will also need to have the freeware Yahoo messenger installed on your computer and have registered as a Yahoo messenger user.
B.) Audio playback - This VISITview file contains recorded audio and annotations and can be taken at anytime. For detailed information on how to view the recorded session click here.
Create a directory, then download the audio playback file (it is about xx MB in size) from the following site into that directory:
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After extracting the files into that directory click on the visitplay.bat file to start the lesson.
3) References/Additional Links
4) Talking Points
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Talking points - these are included with both the teletraining and audio playback sessions.
Click on the see URL button to view them.
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