Coming soon
Remote Sensing
Paper Code:
ENV 602
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
10.00
Unit I:
Introduction to Remote Sensing and Aerial Photo Interpretation
- Definition
- Introduction
- Comparison of advantages of aerial photo-interpretation and remote sensing.
10.00
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
10.00
Unit IV:
Interpretation of Data Products
- Photographic and digital data
- False colour composites
- Spatial resolution
- Elements of interpretation of satellite imagery
6.00
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:
