Question
Write the difference between visible imagery and infrared imagery.
Answer
Visible Imagery:
- Captured using the visible light spectrum.
- Shows the objects on the earth’s surface in their natural color.
- Useful for observing features like clouds, vegetation, water bodies, and land use patterns.
Infrared Imagery:
- Captured using the infrared spectrum.
- Shows temperature differences between objects and surfaces.
- Useful for identifying areas of high or low temperature.