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West London KVR-1000 image
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West London KVR-1000 image.

Credits: Window on the UK 2000
 
 
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West London TM image
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West London TM image.

Credits: Window on the UK 2000
 
 
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West London aerial photograph
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West London aerial photograph

Credits: Window on the UK 2000
 
 
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Pixel values
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Each pixel in an image has a value. The value corresponds to the intensity of radiation reflected by the observed object within the wavelength range to which the sensor is sensitive.

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RGB (Red, Green, Blue)
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Each pixel in an image has a value. The value corresponds to the intensity of radiation reflected by the observed object within the wavelength range to which the sensor is sensitive.

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