Obtaining scientific data from a distance is called?

I think it’s observation. But again I’m not sure.

Answer;

-Remote sensing

Explanation;

-Remote sensing involves obtaining information about objects or areas from a distance, typically from aircraft or satellites.

-Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft. Remote sensing has a wide range of applications, such as coastal applications (monitoring shoreline changes), ocean applications to monitor ocean circulation and current systems, and hazard assessments among other applications.