Which remote sensing system is used to measure land surface elevations?
A)thermal infrared
B)lidar
C)aerial photographs
D)near-infrared
E)ultraviolet (UV)

Question

Which remote sensing system is used to measure land surface elevations? ​
A)thermal infrared
B)lidar
C)aerial photographs
D)near-infrared
E)ultraviolet (UV)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) is specifically designed to measure distances, which includes land surface elevations, by illuminating the target with laser light and measuring the reflection with a sensor.

Which Remote Sensing System Is Used to Measure Land Surface