Science Olympiad Division B โ Remote Sensing Binder
(2026)
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Science Olympiad Division B โ Remote Sensing Binder
STATE-LEVEL | FULL MERGED | JUDGE-PROOF PDF
This document contains all required and high-yield sections for Division B Remote Sensing, formatted for competition use.
Table of Contents
- Event Overview & Strategy
- Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Sensors & Platforms
- Satellite Orbits
- Resolution Types
- Image Interpretation โ Trap Pages
- Spectral Signatures
- Indices & Formulas
- Allowed Satellites (Official)
- Case Studies
- Quick Reference Sheets
- Test Day Checklist
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
Remote sensing involves energy emission, atmospheric interaction, surface interaction, and sensor detection.
Passive sensors rely on the Sun; active sensors generate their own energy.
Atmospheric effects include Rayleigh scattering, Mie scattering, and absorption by gases.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Visible bands: Blue, Green, Red
Near Infrared (NIR): Vegetation health
Shortwave Infrared (SWIR): Moisture, burn scars
Thermal Infrared: Temperature
Indices & Formulas
NDVI = (NIR โ Red) / (NIR + Red)
NDWI = (Green โ NIR) / (Green + NIR)
NDBI = (SWIR โ NIR) / (SWIR + NIR)
Allowed Satellites (Division B โ Official)
Landsat 8/9 โ 30 m resolution, sun-synchronous, NDVI applications
Sentinel-2 โ 10โ60 m resolution, red-edge bands
MODIS โ 250 m to 1 km, global patterns
GOES โ Geostationary, weather monitoring
Quick Reference Sheets
Vegetation: Bright red (false color), high NDVI
Water: Dark, low NDVI
Urban: Grid patterns
Agriculture: Rectangular fields
Test Day Checklist
Binder tabbed and organized
Formulas highlighted
Satellite pages bookmarked
Calculator ready
Confidence high