GEOG6078 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation (ODL)

Module Overview

This module will provide an introduction to the principles behind the acquisition and utilisation of remotely sensed airborne and space-borne images for the study of natural and human landscapes.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

By the end of the module, the student should be able to define and explain the key concepts and terminology used in remote sensing.
By the end of the module the students should be conversant with the basic principles of remote sensing and its various fields of application
By the end of the module, the students should be able to use image processing software to process remote sensing data

Syllabus

Topics to be covered • Introduction to Remote Sensing • Electromagnetic Radiation • Energy interactions with the Atmosphere and the Earth’s surface • Sensor Technology • Major Remote Sensing systems • Introduction to Image Processing • Estimating Earth Surface Properties Using • Image Classification • Land Cover Mapping and Accuracy Assessment • Application of Remote Sensing in Natural Disaster Management and Climate Change Issues

Learning and Teaching

Type	Hours
Teaching	26
Independent Study	124
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Mather, P.M. and Koch, M. (2011). Computer Processing of Remotely Sensed Images.

Campbell, J.B. and Wynne, R.H. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing.

Assessment

Summative

Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	40%
Coursework	60%

Referral

Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework assignment(s)	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External