GISC 282 - Advanced Remote Sensing & Image Processing

4 unit(s)
Course is a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques and applications of data collection methods with emphasis on drone technology in geosciences.
The lecture component covers remote sensing and GIS principles, drone mapping and satellite remote sensing data acquisition methods, geographical fieldwork and in situ data collection, earth resources satellite systems (LANDSAT, SPOT, RADARSAT, ERS, MODIS, AVHRR, IKONOS, etc), spectral signature and visual image interpretation, and image processing and analysis techniques. The application examples focus on the analysis and interpretation of remotely sensed image data to measure metric and thematic properties of the Earth¿s surface for studying the key earth processes, impacts of human activities on environmental systems, and land cover/land use dynamics.

The practical component involves a series of step-by-step lab exercises. This will give students extensive hands-on practice in using remote sensing software to process, analyze, and interpret both airborne and spaceborne remote sensing data.

Lecture 2 hours, Lab 4 hours.

Grading: Letter Graded

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