Overview
This topic introduces students to the fundamental theory and application of Earth observation to a wide range of applications. Topic material includes the nature of electromagnetic radiation, its interaction with the atmosphere and Earth surface features; sensors and data sources; the treatment of distortion in remotely sensed imagery; basic image … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to educate students in the theory and application Earth observation.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Identify the fundamental characteristics of electromagnetic radiation and how this energy interacts with the atmosphere and Earth materials such as vegetation, soil and water
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Identify how electromagnetic energy reflected or emitted from these materials is recorded using a variety of remote sensing instruments
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Extract fundamental land-cover information from satellite remotely sensed data and describe the nature of computer classification methodology of remotely sensed imagery
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Demonstrate the use of professional image processing software for visualisation, image corrections, enhancement, and classification of satellite remotely sensed data
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Successfully communicate the results of applying image processing to remotely sensed data
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