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BTECH DEGREE EXAMINATION- EIGHTH

SEMESTER
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
CE010 805G06 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS
(Elective IV)
Time: 3 Hours

Maximum: 100 Marks

PART A (Answer all questions)

1. Explain Steffan-Boltzmann law.

2. What is an atmospheric window?
3. Differentiate between active and passive remote sensing.
4. Data types in GIS
5. Define map and map scale.
(5x3=15marks)
PART B (Answer all questions)
6. Explain map projections.
7. What is resolution in remote sensing?
8. Describe multispectral scanning system.
9. Explain RADAR
10. Differentiate between supervised and unsupervised classification.
(5x5=25marks)
PART C
11. Discuss the basics of remote sensing. What is an ideal remote sensing system?
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12. Describe Electromagnetic spectrum and types of platforms in remote sensing.
13. Explain the interaction of EMR with earths surface feature and atmosphere.

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14. What is spectral signature? Explain spectral signature curve with reference to
water, soil and vegetation.
15. Explain the principles of thermal remote sensing and microwave remote sensing
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16 Explain the classification of satellites and discuss Indian Remote Sensing
satellites.
17. What are the components of GIS? Explain raster and vector data structure
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18. Explain raster data analysis.
19. Explain (a) visual image interpretation (b) Digital image processing techniques.
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20. Explain the application of GIS and remote sensing in hazard mitigation and
water shed management.

(12x5=60marks)