remote sensing

American  

noun

1. the science of gathering data on an object or area from a considerable distance, as with radar or infrared photography, to observe the earth or a heavenly body.

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remote sensing British  

noun

1. the use of an instrument, such as a radar device or camera, to scan the earth or another planet from space in order to collect data about some aspect of it

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Other Word Forms

• remote-sensing
  adjective

Example Sentences

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remote sensing

Scientists recently analyzed the event using multiple types of remote sensing data and concluded that the glacier's shape and structure played a major role in the rapid collapse.

From Science Daily ● May 19, 2026

To uncover these patterns, the researchers combined ecological studies with advanced remote sensing technology.

From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026

"Cancer diagnosis, food safety, remote sensing vehicles. Those are all still pretty far down the line, but that's the direction we're heading in."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2026

Currently scientists have been measuring individual trees and trying to extrapolate, but this presents a "huge challenge" said Prof Mat Disney, professor of remote sensing, at University College London.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025

Since 1972, the U.S. has conducted experimental civil remote sensing through Landsat satellites, thereby realizing many successful applications.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy