The module will look at the basic theory and practical application of remote sensing for monitoring the terrestrial environment.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Syllabus
The module utilises a combination of lectures and practical classes to develop students’ knowledge in a number of fundamental theoretical remote sensing principles: the theory of electromagnetic radiation, data formats and key characteristics of remotely sensed imagery. The module discusses the technical characteristics of a range of satellite platforms and instruments currently used for environmental monitoring. Through a series of practical classes, students will learn how to visually interpret, process, and analyse remotely sensed imagery from satellite sensors using state of the art image processing software. The theory underpinning concepts such as spatial and spectral image analysis, vegetation monitoring techniques and land cover classification methods will be covered the in lectures and then applied in the practical sessions. The module concludes with a series of lectures which review environmental applications of remote sensing.
