Description
This challenging course rewards the student with an insight on classification methods of multi-spectral data. Students will study current remote sensing systems, focusing in on the digital image processing techniques utilized to analyze data collected by these systems. This course summarizes the physical background of earth's radiation interaction and provides detailed step-by-step instructions for using satellites in earth resources applications. Lectures will review the specific airborne and spaceborne systems, while lab assignments will cover the digital manipulation and analysis techniques employed by today's remote sensing technicians.
Prerequisites: GIS 213.
(3 Credits)