Question

In which two fields is remote sensing data important?

Answer 1

Remote sensing data is important in many fields, but two major fields where it is particularly important are:

1. Agriculture: Remote sensing is extensively used for crop census, estimating crop acreage and yield, identifying vegetation diseases, and land use inventory related to agriculture. It helps in large area crop acreage estimation, yield modeling, drought identification, and monitoring soil moisture and crop health.
2. Water Resources: Remote sensing aids in the identification of erosion-prone areas, flood area mapping in river basins in near real-time, and preparation of groundwater potential maps especially for drought-prone areas. It is also used for water resources inventory and flood monitoring.