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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009574
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009574",
  "term": "Thematic mapper",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "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/"
}

Record 9,524 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.