Module Information
Module Identifier
EAM3620
Module Title
SKILLS IN REMOTE SENSING
Academic Year
2011/2012
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
---|---|
Lecture | 4 X 2 hrs |
Practical | 4 x 2 hrs (laboratory) 2 x 8 hrs (field work) |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
---|---|---|
Semester Assessment | Coursework. fieldwork report based on analysis of remote sensing data (4000 words) | 50% |
Semester Exam | 3 hours practical-based examination | 50% |
Supplementary Assessment | Resubmission of failed assignment | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
- Identify, for particular applications, the most appropriate remote sensing datasets.
- Independently using remote sensing software for the analysis of multispectral, hyperspectral, lidar and radar data.
- Understand and implement approaches to the derivation of products from remote sensing data (e.g., vegetation indices and digital elevation models).
- Undertaken field studies to support the interpretation and analysis of remote sensing data.
- To programme efficiently and effectively using recognised systems.
Brief description
The module is intended to provide students with a background in advanced processing and analysis of a range of remote sensing data for applications in physical geography, biology, computer science and physics. The module also includes a field visit to the Cambrian Mountains, during which insight into the interpretation of remote sensing data acquired by a range of sensors will be obtained.
Content
- Object-orientated image analysis
- Hyperspectral data analysis
- Laser scanning
- Radar and simulation modelling
- Programming skills
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Application of Number | Problem solving assignment |
Communication | Skills report writing and submission of a discussion paper. discussion groups within the blackboard teaching and learning environment |
Improving own Learning and Performance | Library and web-based referencing |
Information Technology | Use of commercial and open sources software for practical applications. specific skills in programming and statistical analysis. |
Personal Development and Career planning | Awareness of scientific literature, functionality of software and programming. Provision of advice and information for careers. |
Problem solving | Computer programming and development of skills in remote sensing data interpretation |
Research skills | Basic strategies relating to remote sensing data sources and acquisition strategies, data integration and processing withi n the framework of a gis and effective analysis and interpretation of remote sensing data,, field data collection to support interpretation of remote sensing data. |
Subject Specific Skills | As above |
Team work | Fieldwork will be undertaken in groups who will be involved in decisions relating to data collection and image analysis and interpretation. |
Reading List
Essential ReadingCanty, M.J. (2009) Image Analysis, Classification and Change Detection in Remote Sensing: With Algorithms for ENVI/IDL Primo search Jensen, J.R. (2000) Remote Sensing of the Environment: An Earth Resource Perspective Prentice Hall Primo search Jones, H. (2010) Remote Sensing of Vegetation: Principles, Techniques and Applications 1st Edition Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK Primo search Popescu, S.C. (2011) Lidar Remote Sensing of Terrestrial Environments CRC Press Primo search Zelle, J. (2010) Python programming: An introduction to Computer Science 2nd Edition Franklin, Beedle and Associates, Sherwood, Oregon, US Primo search Drake, J.B., Knox, R.G., Clark, D.B., Condit, R., Blair, J.B. and Hofton, M. Global Ecology & Biogeography Above -ground biomass estimation in closed canopy Neotropical forests using lidar remote sensing: factors affecting the generality of relationships. Vol 12: pp. 147-159 Primo search Dubayah, R. and Drake, J.B. Journal of Forestry Lidar remote sensing for forestry applications Vol 98: pp. 44-46 Primo search Imhoff, M. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing Radar backscatter and biomass saturation: ramifications for global biomass inventory 33, No 2, pp. 511-518 Primo search Justice, C.O., Townshend, J.R.G., Vermote, E.F., Masouoka, E., Wolfe, R.E., Saleous, N., Roy, D.P. and Morissete, J.T. Remote Sensing of the Environment An overview of MODIS land data processing and product status Vol 83: pp. 3-15. Primo search Kasischke, E.S., Melack, J.M. and Dobson, M.C. Remote Sensing of the Environment The Use of Imaging Radars for Ecological Applications - A Review 59, pp. 141-156 Primo search Martonchik, J., Diner, D., Pinty, B., Verstraete, M., Myneni, R., Knyazikhin, Y., and Gordon, H. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing Determination of land and ocean refrective, radiative, and biophysical properties using multiangle imaging 36, No. 4, pp. 1266-1281 Primo search Means, J.E., Acker, S.A., Harding, D.A., Blair, B.J., Lefsky, M.A., Cohen, W.B., Harmon, M. and McKee, W.A. Remote Sensing of Environment Use of large footprint scanning airborne lidar to estimate forest stand characteristics in the western Cascades of Oregon 67, pp. 298-308 Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7