Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing (PGGE11064)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/MSc/GISpages.html
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the techniques used in radar remote sensing. The course covers the underlying principles of the measurement techniques and the interaction of microwaves with natural surfaces. The course focuses on the role of satellite radar systems and their application to monitoring aspects of the Earth=s surface, including snow and ice, oceanic wind fields, agriculture and forestry. Undertaking the Fundamentals for Remote Sensing course is usually a pre-requisite. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 4 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing | 11 | 09:00 - 17:00 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing | 11 | | 09:00 - 17:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing | 11 | | | 09:00 - 17:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing | 11 | | | | 09:00 - 17:00 | | | Central | Lecture | Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing | 11 | | | | | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| First Class |
Week 11, Monday, 09:00 - 17:00, Zone: Central. Hutton Room 3.18 Geography, Drummond St |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, students should have achieved and demonstrated, or be able to achieve and demonstrate, the ability to:
- Understand the key principles of microwave radar systems within the context of altimetry, scatterometry and imaging radar
- Comprehend some of the more complex topics such as polarimetry and interferometry
- Place the value of radar systems into the wider context of Earth observation and remote sensing
- Handle different forms of radar data and interpret the information contained within such data
- Locate, read and summarise relevant literature, from both traditional and electronic media, to extend your understanding of the topic
- Develop reasoned arguments, firmly grounded in the available literature
- Plan and write assignments, within the specified parameters and to a professional standard
- Take responsibility for your own learning through reading and the preparation of assignments, and reflect upon your learning experience |
Assessment Information
| 100% Coursework assessment: class test and essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Radar systems, remote sensing, altimetry, scatterometry |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Iain Woodhouse
Tel: (0131 6)50 2527
Email: i.h.woodhouse@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Caroline Keir
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: caroline.keir@ed.ac.uk |
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