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:

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

 

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: 
2021-2022
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