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Geological Engineering · Q42

Remote Sensing and GIS in Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 42

Q42

Which of the following is a passive remote sensing system?

A.
Radar
B.
LiDAR
C.
Optical satellite sensors
Answer
D.
SONAR

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Optical satellite sensors are passive as they rely on sunlight reflected from the Earth.Radar and LiDAR are active systems because they emit their own signals.