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

"We believe a rock-ice avalanche occurred in Nepal, blocking the Lhende river and causing the cascading flood event," Sarthak Shrestha, a remote sensing and geo information analyst with the intergovernmental institute, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

China’s gains in remote sensing are driven by what Western analysts say is world-leading research in sensors and satellite positioning technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

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

While reviewing satellite and remote sensing data, Ochwat noticed something unexpected.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2026

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 Jimmy Carter