{| class="wikitable" |- | [[Image:Remote_sensingRemoteSensing.pnggif|900px|center350px]]<br/>| Remote sensing is the scanning of the earth by satellite or high-flying aircraft in order to obtain information about objects or areas from a distance.
In remote sensing, sensors are used to collect data and imagery. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted in aircraft or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
Data from remote sensing is also valuable for use in spatial analysis, providing data and information to further understand the situation of an area.