REMOTE SENSING

Paper Code: 
ENV 602
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Gain knowledge on concepts and applications of Remote Sensing
  2. Interpret images and extract information on the earth surface from multi-resolution imagery

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

ENV 602

Remote Sensing

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO65: Recognize and explain fundamental principles of remote sensing

CO66: Describe the process of data acquisition of satellite images and their characteristics

CO67: Interpret an image visually and digitally with digital image processing techniques

CO68: Describe application of remote sensing for environmental issues

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power point presentations, Informative Videos, Demonstration, tutorials

Learning activities for the students:

Image Interpretation,  Case studies, Simulation

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Individual and group projects, Assignments, Class Test, Semester end examination

 

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Aerial Photo-interpretation
  • Definition
  • Introduction
  • Comparison of advantages of aerial photo-interpretation and remote sensing
8.00
Unit II: 
Basic Principles of Remote Sensing

Electromagnetic radiation and EM spectrum

  • Atmospheric windows
  • Interaction of EM spectrum with ground objects

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors
  • Multiple imaging sensor System
  • Landsat
  • SPOT
  • IRS

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Interpretation of Data Products
  • Photographic and digital data
  • False colour composites
  • Image resolution
  • Elements of interpretation of satellite imagery

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Application of Remote Sensing
  • Preparation of geomorphologic maps
  •  Preparation of land use/land cover maps
  • Forest management
  • Watershed management
  • Wildlife management

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Burrough, P.A. and McDonnell, R.A. (2001). Principles of Geographic Information systems. New York Oxford University Press.
  • Burroughs, P. A. (1986). Principles of Geographical Information Systems for land Resource Assessment. Oxford University Press.
  • Chang, Kang-taung. (2002). Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. Tata
  • Chuvieco,E. and  Huete,A.  (2009).Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing. CRC Press.
  • Cromley, E, K. and  McLafferty,S.L.(2002). GIS and Public Health. New York. The Guilford Press. 
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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