Remote Sensing Beta: Science Vocabulary

Science Context-Setting Activity: How Do Scientists and Engineers Work Together on NASA Missions? (SP1)
Engineering the use of creativity and knowledge of math and science to design things that solve problems
NASA the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Remote far away or distant
Remote Sensing collecting information at a distance
Sensing collecting or becoming aware of information
Technology an object, system, or process designed by people to solve a problem
Science Activity 1: Introducing Mars and Remote Sensing (S1)
CTX Context Camera, a camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
HiRISE High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, a camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Lander a non-moving spacecraft for exploring a planet or moon
Landform a shape on the surface of a planetary body
Mars Helicopter a spacecraft that flies on Mars using spinning rotors
Orbiter a spacecraft designed to circle around a planet or moon without landing on it
Rover a vehicle for exploring a planet or moon
Science Activity 2: Landing Site Topography (S2)
Topographic Map a representation of the shape of land in an area
Topography the shape of land in an area
Science Activity 3: Mineral Fingerprinting (S3)
Spectrometer a technology that measures the colors of light reflected from an object
Spectrum a range of colors
Science Activity 4: Choose a Landing Site and Science Showcase (S4)
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