Intro. to Remote Sensing

Catalog description

Introduction to Remote Sensing (2-3) An introduction to acquisition, processing, and interpreta- tion of remote sensing data acquired from both satellites and aircraft. Applications in earth and environmental sciences are stressed as is understanding how to obtain and employ the many types of data that are available. Topics covered include basic mapping concepts, how sensors work, the structure of remote sensing data and analysis, thermal and radar techniques, data processing, and classification schemes. Laboratory work is primarily computerized exercises. Corequisite: PHYS 1404 or PHYS 2421 . Prerequisites: GEOL 1301 or GEOL 1303, and GEOL 1302 or GEOL 1304.