Introduction to Remote Sensing
This course is designed to
provide an introduction to the principles and applications of remote sensing.
Broadly speaking, remote sensing can be defined as the acquisition of relevant
data of an object or phenomenon by a recording device not in physical contact
with the object or phenomena. This course is an introduction to the history,
technology, and practice of multi-spectral satellite data acquisition and
processing. Students are introduced to different remote sensing platforms and
sensors, methods of satellite data collection and processing, methods of processing
satellite images, and applications of the techniques in various fields
including earth sciences, environmental studies, archaeology, and anthropology
amongst others.
Participants in the course will
use open source Geographic Information Systems software—GRASS GIS for processing
satellite data. The course will focus heavily on computer based laboratory assignments
where students will learn to manipulate and interpret the remotely sensed data
to understand important earth and environmental processes. In addition,
students are to design and carry out a pilot project on a topic and region of
their choice.
Schedule
of topics
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Week
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Topic
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1
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Introduction
to Remote Sensing: The History and socio-technology of Remote Sensing
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2
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Electromagnetic
Radiation
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3
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Introduction
to Projections and Coordinate Systems
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4
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Digital
Image Acquisition and Processing
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5
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Multi-spectral
Image Acquisition and Processing
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6
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Multi-spectral
Image Acquisition and Processing
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7
|
Radar
imaging and interferometry
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8
|
Topographic
and hydrological modeling
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9
|
Topographic
and hydrological modeling
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10
|
Case
studies in Earth and Environmental Studies
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Grading:
Assignments 40%
Project: 40%
Exam: 20%
Textbook and Readings:
All books and readings will be provided electronically.
Required:
OPEN SOURCE GIS: A GRASS GIS APPROACH, Neteler M and Mitasova H., 2007,
Springer, 401p.
Lillesand,
T.M., Kiefer, R.W., and Chipman, J.W. 2004. Remote Sensing and Image
Interpretation. Wiley, 763 p.
Smith,
R. 2004. The Physics of Radiation http://www.yale.edu/ceo/Documentation/PhysicsofRadiation2004.pdf
Cloud, J. 2002. American cartographic transformations during the Cold War. Cartography and Geographic Information Science 29(3): 261-282
Kouchoukos, N. 2001. Satellite images and Near Eastern landscapes. Near Eastern Archaeology 64(1-2): 80-91
Watson,
R.D. 1972. Spectral Reflectance and Photometric Properties of Selected Rocks. Remote
Sensing of Environment 2: 95-100.
Tucker,
C.J. 1979. Red and Photographic Infrared Linear Combinations for Monitoring
Vegetation. Remote Sensing of Environment 8: 127-150.
de Sherbinin, A., Balk, D., Yager, K., Jaiteh, M., Pozzi,
F., Giri, C., and Wannebo, A. 2002. Social Science Applications of Remote
Sensing, A CIESIN Thematic Guide, Palisades, NY:
Center for International Earth Science Information Network of Columbia
Kasischke,
E.S., Melack, J.M., and Dobson, M.C. 1997. The Use of Imaging Radars for
Ecological Applications. Remote Sensing of Environment 59: 141-156.
Van
Zyl, J.J. 2001. The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
(SRTM): A Breakthrough in Remote Sensing of Topography. Acta Astronautica 48: 559-565.
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