Graphic sequence

Sensor methods available for environmental mapping and monitoring

Choose one of the methods below to determine your options for environmental mapping and monitoring, or see an overview of all sensors in the mapping capability matrix

Passive systems
Sensor Digital Multispectral Hyperspectral Photograph
Platform Airborne Satellite Satellite Airborne Satellite Satellite Airborne
Pixel size Fine Fine Medium Fine Medium Coarse Fine
  Airborne digital photography Fine resolution satellite multispectral Medium resolution satellite multispectral Airborne hyperspectral Medium resolution satellite hyperspectral Coarse resolution satellite hyperspectral Airborne analogue photography
Active and field-based systems
Sensor Radar Laser Acoustic  
Platform Airborne Satellite Airborne Boat / ROV  
  Airborne radar Satellite based radar Airborne laser Acoustic      
Active and field-based systems
Sensor Visual  
Platform Boat Diving Snorkelling AUV / ROV  
  Boat-based Diving Snorkelling Snorkelling