Remote Sensing

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

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:

CO65:  Analyse the principles and components of aerial photogrammetry and remote sensing and adequately use vocabulary, terminology and nomenclature of the discipline.

CO66: Perceive the characteristics of electromagnetic spectrum and its interaction with atmosphere and earth surface features.

CO67:  Assess the remote sensing sensors and platforms on-bord various satellites and will interpret satellite imageries using visual interpretation elements.

CO68:  Compute knowledge of remote sensing in different environmental applications.

 

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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography
  • Concept and Scope of Remote Sensing: Definition, history, process and characteristics of remote sensing system, types of remote sensing, Advantages and Limitations, Remote Sensing scenario in Indian context
  • Introduction to Aerial Photography: Historical development and Fundamentals of Aerial photography, Types of aerial photography, types of camera films
  • Comparison between Aerial photography and Remote sensing

 

10.00
Unit II: 
Concept of Electromagnetic Radiations
  • Introduction to EMR: EMR properties, EMR wavelength regions and their applications
  • EMR-Atmospheric Interactions: Scattering, absorption, transmission, atmospheric windows
  • EMR-Earth Interactions: Concept of spectral signature and Spectral Reflectance Curves

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Remote Sensing Platforms and Sensors
  • Platforms: Ground, Airborne and Space borne platforms
  • Sensors: Types and characteristics of Sensors (Active and Passive sensors, Whiskbroom and Push-broom sensors, Imaging and Non-imaging sensors), types of sensor resolutions,
  • Satellite orbits: Geostationary, Sun-synchronous, polar orbit
  • Specification of some popular satellites: Landsat, SPOT, IRS

 

8.00
Unit IV: 
Image Interpretation
  • Analog versus Digital Image
  • Basic concept of Digital Image and False Colour Composite
  • Elements of Visual Image Interpretation

 

Unit V: 
Applications of Remote Sensing
  • Forest Management
  • Air Quality Monitoring and Management
  • Watershed Management
  • Soil Quality Management
  • Wildlife Management
  • Urban/rural area planning and land use
  • Disaster Mapping

 

Essential Readings: 

ESSENTIAL READINGS

  • Joseph, G. (2018). Fundamentals of Remote Sensing. Universities Press
  • Campbell, J.B., and Wynne, R. (2011). Introduction to Remote Sensing. Fifth Edition. The Guilford Press

SUGGESTED READINGS

  •  Chuvieco,E. and  Huete,A.  (2009).Fundamentals of Satellite Remote Sensing. CRC Press.
  • Nandi, D. Dr. (2020). Fundamental of Remote Sensing and GIS. Kunal Books.
  • Emery, B., and Camps, A. (2017). Introduction to Satellite Remote Sensing: Atmosphere, Ocean, Land and Cryosphere Applications. 1st Edition.Elsevier

 

References: 

e-RESOURCES

JOURNALS

  • Remote Sensing and Environment
  • International Journal of Remote Sensing

 

Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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