GG32020

Module Identifier	GG32020
Module Title	ENVIRONMENTAL REMOTE SENSING: PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS
Academic Year	2000/2001
Co-ordinator	Dr Richard Lucas
Semester	Semester 2
Course delivery	Lecture	11 x 2 hours
	Practical	11 x 2 hours
Assessment	Exam	1 x 2 hour written examination	50%
	Seminar presentation	10 minute presentation and 2000 word report	10%
	Laboratory report		40%
	Resit assessment	Resubmission of failed coursework components. Resit failed end of semester examination.	100%

Module description
Remote Sensing principles

Physical basis of remote sensing
Spectral reflectance, optical and hyperspectral imagery
Thermal remote sensing
Microwave remote sensing (radar)
Laser scanning

Image Processing

Image display and manipulation
Image classification
Processing of optical, hyperspectral, radar and laser scanner data

Remote Sensing Applications

Remote sensing of land cover change
Remote sensing the biophysical properties of vegetation
Ecosystem modelling
Overview of global applications

Module Aims
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Processing, interpreting and analysing remotely sensed data from a range of airborne and spaceborne sensors in an appropriate and informed manner.

Using commercial remote sensing and GIS software.

Appropriately selecting, processing and interpreting remotely sensed data for a range of applications.

Module objectives / Learning outcomes
Learning outcome 1: Seminar (and report) and written examination.

Learning outcome 2: Continuous assessment through laboratory reports.

Learning outcome 3: Written examination.

Reading Lists
Books
Campbell, J.B.. (1996) Introduction to Remote Sensing. 2nd. Taylor and Francis, London
Lillesand, T.M. & Kiefer, R.W.. (1994) Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. 3rd. John Wiley and Sons, New York
Richards, J.A.. (2000) Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis. 3rd. Springer-Verlag, Berlin
Sabins, F.F.. (1997) Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation. W.H. Freeman and Company, New York