Remote Sensing
2026 season
Type: Study
Divisions: B, C
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: See current‑year rules; policies vary by event and season.
Analysis of Earth-observing systems and interpretation of remotely sensed data.
- Satellite sensors; bands; resolutions; indices (e.g., NDVI)
- Image interpretation; spectral signatures; false color
- Applications: land cover, hydrology, hazards
Allowed materials: Binder/notes typically allowed; non-programmable calculator often allowed.
Official references
Sample notesheet
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Study roadmap
- Memorize sensor characteristics and common band combinations
- Practice interpreting multispectral images and derived indices
- Review case studies and algorithm basics