Science, Engineering and Technology

KGG302

2010  KGG302  Remote Sensing: Introduction

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   KGG202

OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

This unit familiarises students with the acquisition, processing and application of remotely sensed imagery to the physical and human environment. The unit starts with the foundations of electromagnetic energy and its interaction with the atmosphere and the earth surface. The unit covers a range of satellite image systems, aerial photography, and airborne laser scanning. The approach is multi-disciplinary in nature, and is aimed at providing students with the ability to understand and apply remote sensing technology to specific applications. Students will learn to analyse and interpret data from a wide variety of remote sensing systems that acquire imagery in the visible, infrared, thermal infrared, and radar wavelengths. The unit includes applications from vegetation mapping, environmental monitoring, land use mapping, climatology and oceanography. State-of-the-art remote sensing software and imagery is used to illustrate theoretical concepts in computer practicals.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Assignment 1: online quiz and practical questions (10% ), Assigment 2: questions related to 5 practicals (20%), 2,000-word project report (30%), 2-hr exam (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 13x3-hr lab classes

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
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REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl	KGA365
Prereq	25% Level 200 in Geography and Environmental Studies (KGA) for students doing a Geography major or 26% of Level 200 science units for all other students

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