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Remote Sensing Educational Resources

Scientists at the Canada Ce

National Air Photo Library

The National Air Photo Library is now open to the public.

InSAR Measurements of Terrain Stability in Canada's North

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Origin of the names of Canada and its provinces and territories

Canada The name “Canada” likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata,” meanin

Origins of Canada's Geographical Names

Interesting geographical terms used in Canada

Blow me down Brandies Buffa

Propose a geographical name

The following information gives you the steps to follow for proposing a new geographical name or a change to an exist

Guiding principles for geographical naming

The GNBC and the various provincial and territorial names authorities rarely initiate the naming of geographical feat

Mapping and Monitoring Lake Ice using SAR Satellites

Torsten Geldsetzer and Joost van der Sanden, Natural Resources Canada, Canada Centre for Remote Sensing

Characterization and Monitoring Change of Canada’s Land Surface

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