Posted on 5th Feb 2012 @ 8:22 PM

The global remote sensing technologies market is estimated to reach $8.3 billion in 2011. It is expected to reach $9.1 billion in 2012 and will further grow to $12.4 billion by 2017 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.

Learn about the remote sensing industry, specifically basic types of remote sensing instruments, platforms and technologies, and important applications such as weather forecasting, intelligence gathering, climate change, and public health. Patent analysis and company profiles are provided as well...

Use this report to:

• Receive an overview of the remote sensing industry, with descriptions of GPS, GIS, remote sensing technologies, important applications including weather forecasting, intelligence gathering, climate change, and public health
• Determine major remote sensing platforms, key instruments and applications that account for the bulk of the industry
• Analyze global market trends in 20 application areas for remote sensing, estimates for 2011 and 2012, and projections for 2017
• Understand major patents in the industry.