Earth from space, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Andrew K. Johnston
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Earth from space, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Andrew K. Johnston
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Earth from space
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
55474911
Responsibility statement
Andrew K. Johnston
Sub title
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Summary
For orbiting satellites, no place on Earth is isolated. The Himalayas are as easy to photograph as Manhattan. While satellite images are important for science and technical needs, they can also be appreciated for their astonishing beauty
Table Of Contents
The global view -- Tools of the trade -- Living planet -- Structure of the land -- Water and ice -- The human presence -- Roads of commerce -- Dynamic Earth -- Sources of remote sensing imagery -- Remote sensing satellites
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