Thematic mapper
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009574
A multispectral scanning radiometer carried on Landsat satellites, designed to acquire high-resolution images of the Earth's surface. It measures reflected and emitted radiation in several distinct spectral bands, including visible, near-infrared, and thermal infrared. Data from the thematic mapper are used for land cover classification, vegetation monitoring, and water resource management.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-009574 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A multispectral scanning radiometer carried on Landsat satellites, designed to acquire high-resolution images of the Earth's surface. It measures reflected and emitted radiation in several distinct spectral bands, including visible, near-infrared, and thermal infrared. Data from the thematic mapper are used for land cover classification, vegetation monitoring, and water resource management.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thematic-mapper/"
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