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Geological Engineering · Q57

Remote Sensing and GIS in Geological Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 57

Q57

Which remote sensing band is most sensitive to soil moisture variations?

A.
Near infrared (NIR)
B.
Shortwave infrared (SWIR)
Answer
C.
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.