Undergraduate Course: Principles of Remote Sensing (GEGR10040)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Geography |
Other subject area |
Environmental Courses |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Emphasis is placed on understanding the physical principles behind remote sensing and on gaining practical experience in the utilisation of remotely sensed data and appropriate techniques of image processing.
The course begins with an overview and history of remote sensing. The physical principles underlying the technique are then explored, including electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with earth objects and reflectance characteristics. Methods of measuring reflected radiation, including satellite and sensor systems, are explored. Aspects of image processing are then discussed: computer basics, enhancement, transformations, masking, filtering, pre-processing, classification and geometric correction. Applications of remote sensing are then explored in relation to land use, vegetation and water. Separate lectures also cover aspects of thermal and microwave remote sensing techniques. The course concludes with a consideration of remote sensing's future prospects. Material covered in the lectures is backed up with hands-on image processing practical and projectwork, using ERDAS Imagine software. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Rm 302, Crew Building, King's Buildings |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Principles of Remote Sensing | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the option the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a detailed, integrated knowledge of the application and history of remote sensing;
2. Discuss the nature of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with the earth&©s surface and atmosphere;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the differences between remote sensing systems and be aware of their characteristics and limitations;
4. Competently interpret, process and evaluate remotely sensed images and be able to use remote sensing to achieve set goals
5. Understand and use the language of image data;
6. Critically identify specific applications where remote processing may be used as a tool for monitoring and research;
7. Define and use appropriately basic concepts related to satellite orbits;
8. Discuss appropriate image processing techniques for specific purposes;
9. Apply knowledge of image processing principles.
The aims of the option, in terms of students&© transferable skills, are to:
1. Allow students to engage with a range of theoretical ideas and practical techniques in remote sensing;
2. Have an understanding of some of the recent forefront development;
3. Enable students to interpret a variety of source material and be able to make judgements where data is limited or comes from a range of sources;
4. Provide training in critical analysis and in written presentation so students are able to critically identify and analyse complex problems. |
Assessment Information
Class assessment: One practical
Degree assessment: One two-hour examination (2 questions) AND two reports on practical activities AND one assessed excercise
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Chris Merchant
Tel: (0131 6)50 5097
Email: Chris.Merchant@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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