Snow Remote Sensing: Satellite Missions and Spectral Properties

This lecture covers the fundamentals of remote sensing, focusing on satellite missions like Landsat and Aqua, and their sensors such as MODIS. It explains the spectral properties of snow in different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, emphasizing the importance of microwave remote sensing for snow water equivalent estimation. The lecture also discusses the challenges and applications of different spectral regimes, including the trade-offs in spatial, spectral, radiometric, and temporal resolutions for snow cover monitoring.