How are infrared detectors on a satellite able to obtain information about the location of vegetation on Earth's surface?

Asked by Dr. John Carmen 12 years ago 1/3/2013 2:56 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 1/5/2013 12:11 AM

Answered by Dr. John Carmen 12 years ago 1/5/2013 12:11 AM

Vegetation shows up cooler (lower temperature) on the data received by the satellites.