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Telemetry and Remote Sensing Applications

Module ID

Ε808

Semester

8

Hours/Week - ECTS

4 – 5

Adjunct Lecturer

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Understand and describe the mechanism of remote sensing and aerial photography.
  • Recognize the electromagnetic spectrum and applications of its use.
  • Recognize satellite sensors and types of satellites.
  • Explain the techniques of radiometric image enhancement and its spatial enhancement (filters).
  • Define and resolve image transformation problems.
  • List Radar and microwave imaging mechanisms.
  • List supervised and unsupervised classifications and classification accuracy.
  • Describe the mechanisms of the interaction of radiation with the Earth’s environment.
  • Synthesize his knowledge to propose solutions to problems concerning remote sensing applications in the Terrestrial and Marine environment, Physical
    disasters etc.

Indicative Module Content

  • Introduction to Remote Sensing and Aerial Photography
  • Electromagnetic radiation
  • Interaction of radiation with the terrestrial environment
  • Satellite Sensors and Satellite Types
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Radar and Microwave Imaging
  • Coordinate Systems & Geometric Correction of Satellite Images
  • Radiometric Image Enhancement
  • Spatial Image Enhancement (filters)
  • Image Transformations
  • Supervised and Unsupervised Classifications and Classification Accuracy
  • Remote Sensing Applications
  • Remote Sensing Applications in Land and Marine Environment, Natural Disasters, etc.