Spectral resolution
This refers to the wavelength intervals (types of light) in which data are collected. Spectral resolution controls the information which can be derived from image data.
- High (hyperspectral, Greater than 20, narrow spectral bands (< 20nm) )
- Medium (multispectral, 3-20, broad spectral bands)
Medium designed for land application (2-8 broad spectral bands (60-100 nm))
Medium designed for coastal and Ocean water (8 to 15 broad spectral bands (5-20 nm))
- Low (panchromatic, analog or digital images) (1 band or true or false colour with 3 to 4 spectral bands (60-100 nm)