A. Synoptic view of a large area
B. Constant solar zenith angles and similar illumination conditions
C. Repetitive observations of the same area with intervals of a few minutes to a few weeks
D. All of these
Related Mcqs:
- For interpolation of satellite data used for monitoring dynamic changes that occurs on the earth surface, the most suitable orbit for the satellite is______________?
A. Circular orbit
B. Sun-synchronous orbit
C. Near polar orbit
D. None of these - The altitudinal distance of a geostationary satellite from the earth is about_________________?
A. 26,000 km
B. 30,000 km
C. 36,000 km
D. 44,000 km - Which one of the following errors is produced by platform characteristics of the sensor ?
A. Altitude variation
B. Altitude
C. Orbit drift
D. All of these - Repetitive observations of the same area at equal interval of time are useful to monitor the dynamic phenomena________________?
A. Cloud evolution
B. Vegetative cover
C. Snow cover
D. All of these - Due to perturbation of the orbit, satellite orbit parameters are frequently updated on measurements carried out by its_______________________?
A. Six ground stations
B. Five ground stations
C. Four ground stations
D. Three ground stations - The normal altitude of GPS satellite is about________________?
A. 16,200 km
B. 20,200 km
C. 24,400 km
D. 36,100 km - Consider the following statements regarding the satellite imaging_________________?
1. The satellite orbit is fixed in the inertial space
2. During successive across-track imaging, the earth rotates beneath the sensor
3. The satellite images a skewed area
Which one of the following statements is/are correct?A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 2 - The GPS space segment consists of Navigation Satellite Timing and Ranging whose number is_______________?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 24 - Which one of the following geometric errors of satellite sensors is random ?
A. Scan skew
B. Panoramic distortion
C. Earth rotation
D. Altitude variation - Due to scan geometry of a satellite sensor____________________?
A. The off-nadir resolution is degraded
B. The ground distance swept by the senor, IFOV is proportional to sec2 of scan measured from the nadir
C. The details towards the edge of the scan get compressed
D. All of these
