Projections
This projection is good for the polar regions of Earth
these systems have inputs and outputs
Open systems
equator
this data collection using remote sensing to create spatial and attribute data which can be made into maps
what is GIS
What is the most common cylindrical projection
Mercator
mining is an example of what spatial theme
human earth relationships
latitudes are also called
parallels
This satellite remains parked over the same location
what is Geostationary ?
the process of transforming spherical earth to flat map
projection
name one of the 4 earth systems that we will study in this class, bonus 100 points if you can name all of them
atmosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
biosphere
this runs north to south on the globe
Longitude
this type of remote sensing provides its own energy and sends beams of energy to collect it data
What is Active Remote Sensing ?
to have this feature scale will vary from region to region
what is true shape
positive
the location of the prime meridian
greenwich England
This satellite shifts its track approximatley 1 degree every day so it stays in daylight
what is Sun-synchronous ?
to have this parallels and meridians are no longer at right angles
equal area
this system has a threshold or a tipping point
Meta stable Equilibrium
lose a day when you travel this direction
West
This type of remote sensing waits for the surface of the Earth to emit energy
What is Passive Remote Sensing