Past Present and future of the INTA airborne remote sensing laboratory

摘要

The remote sensing laboratory belongs to the Earth Observation, Remote Sensing and Atmospheric Research division of INTA (National Institute for Aeronautical Technology). INTA is a government research organization of the Spanish Department of Defence. INTA has been performing airborne remote sensing campaigns since 1975. The Remote Sensing Laboratory is devoted to the application and development of both aerial and space remote sensing techniques. It owns both, personnel and technology suitable to perform flight campaigns in order to acquire remote sensing images and, with the help of precise image processing techniques, extract useful information. Currently has two different airborne platforms, for remote sensing and for atmospheric research, and is in the process of specification a new platform for general research. INTA is partner of the Concerted Action "European Fleet for Airborne Research" (EUFAR). This paper describes the INTA platform, sensors, systems and its integration in the aircraft. The experience in airborne remote sensing campaigns also described. The research campaigns performed show their application in comparison with satellite remote sensing. Some examples of this are, evaluation of future space sensors, calibration and validation of images acquired by operative space platforms, environmental impact of ecological disasters, ocean surfaces characteristics, wetland mapping and fire analysis.