Introductory Remote Sensing of the Ocean

Module overview

This course aims to provide a broad introduction at Masters level to the ways in which remote sensing of the oceans, mainly from satellites but also from autonomous underwater vehicles, is applied in oceanography. Whether you have a special interest in this particular aspect of oceanography, or you are simply taking the course to round out your knowledge, you should be able to learn from this course in several different ways, as summarised in the learning outcomes.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Formal Lectures: will provide an introduction to the theory underlying remote sensing methods used in oceanography. Each lecture systematically covers the main concepts and topics by the use of PowerPoint presentations. The lecturer's own experience in these fields is incorporated. Appropriate references to parts of course textbooks and introductory journal references are provided at each lecture. The lectures will focus on the practical applications of satellite data to ocean science topics. Lectures will include discussion points and peer instruction. Practicals: Interactive computer-based practical work with image data, including tutorials and instruction in Matlab. Online videos: provide more in-depth technical information on satellite data, which students can use to deepen their understanding of remote sensing topics specific to their assessments. A wide range of support can be provided for those students who have further or specific learning and teaching needs.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	87
Tutorial	63
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

IS Robinson (2010) Discovering the Ocean from Space: The unique applications of satellite oceanography , 1st ed. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
In-class Test	30%
Group presentation	10%
Assignment	30%
Essay	30%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal