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

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

According to a press release from the Italian culture ministry, the area is remote and not accessible by paths, so drones and remote sensing technology will be employed instead.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

"These incidents include only those that HRL corroborated through either remote sensing, open source documentation, or a combination of both methods and are likely an undercount," its report said.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

Predict water-related changes better and improve local preparedness to deal with intensifying water challenges -- integrating the latest remote sensing data with local analysis and investing in adaptive infrastructure.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2024

Recognizing this fact, I directed the implementation of an operational civil land satellite remote sensing system, with the operational management responsibility in Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy