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Remote Sensing [1]

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: 
2018-2019 [2]

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