Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 7th Edition is designed to be primarily used in two ways: as a textbook in the introductory courses in remote sensing and image interpretation, and as a reference for the burgeoning number of practitioners who use geospatial information and analysis in their work. Because of the wide range of academic and professional settings in which this book might be used, we have made the discussion “discipline neutral.” In short, anyone involved in geospatial data acquisition and analysis should find this book to be a valuable text and reference.
While very dry and technical throughout, this is an exhaustive and useful review of nearly every aspect of its subject matter. From aerial to satellite, radar to visual to lidar, and with all manner of analysis and interpretation covered, if you intend to do study of the earth's surface this will tell you all of the methods and tools available (and used in the past, if historical data is in play). The math and specifics can be overwhelming, but they are often supplemental to the main focus of teaching the methods and practises.