Question

What are the advantage or Remote Sensing?

Answer 1

Advantages of Remote Sensing:

1. This system has the ability to provide a synoptic view of a wide area in a single frame.
2. Remote sensing systems detect features of inaccessible areas that cannot be reached by human vision. Example- Equatorial forest in the Congo basin, Africa.
3. It is a cheaper and rapid method of acquiring up-to-date and continuous information over a geographical area. Example- It helps agriculturists to identify the areas affected by pests, crop-related diseases, etc.
4. Helps the planners for formulating policies and programs to achieve the holistic functioning of the environment. Example - Spots the areas of natural disasters such as tsunami, drought-prone, flood affected and cyclone hit areas and helps in providing relief and rehabilitation program in the affected areas.
5. Enable the cartographers to prepare Thematic maps with great speed and accuracy. Ex. Geographical maps, soil maps, population maps, etc.