Civil engineering is considered as the second oldest engineering discipline of the world. It deals with the design,
maintenance and constructions of different structural and building elements like roads, bridges, dams etc. It comprises of many
sub divisions like surveying, water resources, environment etc. Remote sensing plays a key role in acquiring and providing
topographical data and 3D images. It also helps in examining existing structures and layouts. Thus remote sensing is
indispensable in the field of civil engineering. This paper tries to give a brief overview of what remote sensing is and how it plays
a vital role in making civil engineering more convenient, simple and efficient.
