remote sensing

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GIS

Acquiring information about an object without contacting it physically. Methods include aerial photography, radar, and satellite imaging.

City of High Point, NC — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27

Any of the technical disciplines for observing and measuring the Earth from a distance, including satellite imaging, Global Positioning Systems, RADAR, SONAR, aerial photography, etc.

Volusia County Government — Geographic Information Services (GIS) Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27

Science

Water

Method for determining characteristics of an object, organism or community from afar.

Bureau of Reclamation — Bureau of Reclamation Glossary