Q57
Which remote sensing band is most sensitive to soil moisture variations?
A.
Near infrared (NIR)
B.
Shortwave infrared (SWIR)
AnswerC.
Thermal infrared (TIR)
D.
Blue band
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
SWIR is sensitive to moisture content due to absorption properties.This makes it useful for mapping soil moisture and drought monitoring.